Many of you were inspired by my story of how eating lots, and lots of salads and good quality protein helped me feel so much better and have much better energy while writing my salad cookbook. It really made all the difference in the world for me with my energy and I am eager to see if it would help any of you as well.
This, as mentioned before, makes sense as Julia Ross in her book Mood Cures, talks about how we need all of those amino acids that protein provides and the micro-nutrients that vegetables provide. Together they give you the nutrients you need for a balanced body. (This isn’t to say that eating enough vegetables and protein is going to solve all of your problems, but it’s certainly a start).
But I thought it would be fun to try a ten day challenge all together. I want to get back on track in eating loads of salads and vegetables again now that my book is released. And I know that many of you wanted to see if it would help your energy too. So why not make it a group project? While it can take up to 6 weeks to really see the results of eating this way, you may be like me and notice a difference after a week, which can encourage you to keep the challenge going.
So here are the rules. It’s pretty simple.
The Ten Day Challenge
- Eat high quality protein (eggs, cheese, meat, nuts, etc) three times a day
- About 4 cups of vegetables (Multi-colored)
- For 10 days.
While all the usual rules in eating well apply here, such as cutting out refined foods (white sugar and white flour), and eating plenty of good fats (saturated and unsaturated), the basic thrust of the challenge is to up your protein and vegetable intake. This doesn’t mean that you are cutting out carbohydrates, just upping your protein and vegetable intake and filling in with carbs.
The challenge will start next Friday, August 26th and goes to September 4th. Oh, and by the way, those of you who want to use my book for recipes to help in the challenge should probably order it sooner rather than later if buying a hard copy so that it reaches you in time. (The ebook you can have in seconds).
Anyone game? I would love to have you join me. Leave a note below and I will add you to the list of participants.
Participants:
1. Kimi Harris
2. Liz
3. Michelle
4. Monica
5. Lisa
6. Brooke
7. Shonneky
8. Melissa H-R
9. Mary
10. Lisa @Granola Catholic
11. Carrie
12. Emma A
13. Jen
14. Monique Sauve
15. Melantha
16. Iris
17. Kim Woolley
18. Laurie
19. Krissa
20. Anna
21. Andrea
22. Stephanie
23. Laurie
24. Katie Ellen
25. Elsie @ Back to the Source
26. Spreti Valente
27. Tiffany A
28. Judee @ Gluten Free A-Z
29. Micaela Marques
30. Lesley Carol Prince
31. Gina
32. Holly
33. Nicky
34. Katherinemaestanley
35. Becky D
36. Amy
37. Penny
38. Laura
39. Sandra
40. Carrie L
41. Gabrielle
42. Mary P
43. Lynda
44. Len Fillmore
45. Sarah
46. Katherine
47. Noelle Noli
48. Kara
49. Rosy
50. Lara
51. Kelsey
52. Briita
53. Angela
54. Elaina
55. Joselyn
56. Mari
57. Paula
58. Michelle
59. Amanda
60. Denise
61. Rebekah
62. Kimborlee
63. Barb
64. Megan Mattinson
65. Cindy
66. Magda
67. Stacy
68. Suzie
69. France @ Beyond The Peel
70. Jenise
71. Tammy
72. Laura
73. Sarah
74. Shelby Winters
75. karla diaz
76. carrie @ gingerlemongirl.com
77. Bobbi
78. Sheri Tanner
79. Holly
80. Joan Smith
81. Pamela
82. Margaret
83. Heather @CritterChronicles (plus husband)
84. Tracy E.
85. Jessica
86. Amanda
87. Elena
88. Leah
89. Kathleen
90. jennifer wrightington
91. Karen
92. janet m.
93. crazy4boys
94. Natalie
95. Soccy
96. Freya
97. Star
98. Angie
99. The Blums( X 4)
100. Leigh-Ann
101. Jill
102. Kristin
103. Lori
104. Ruth
105. Kacey
106. Jennibell
107. Sandy
108. Lyn
109. Shannon
110. Leah
111. Brite
112. Hannely
113. Jess
114. Laura King
115. Linds
116. Shaila
117. JenR
118. Esther
119. Rebeca
120. Erik
121. MeeLi Lee
122. Rachel Gillespie
123. Elise Sampson
124. Tammy
125. Cameo
126. Ami Self
127. Shari Vehrs
128. Lori Smart
129. Jennifer
130. Carla
131. Daphne
132. Jen B
134. Rike
135. Jani
136. Nic Williams
137. Maria Genthner
138. Tracy
139. Claire @The Food Refashionista
140. 103 Glenda Thomas
141. Jo
142. Sally
143. Stephanie
144. Elizabeth
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Liz
Well, Kimi, I think I’m going to give it a shot. My energy has been so low since my one year old was born, and I can always use encouragement to eat more healthfully… Thanks!
Michelle
Great challenge…count me in!
Monica
I’m in! And will enroll my husband. Looking forward to having your book too!
Lisa
Hi Kimi, I would love to join you. I really need to eat healthier and cut out the refined sugars. Thank you for putting this together!
Brooke
Count me in! Thanks
Shonneky
I’m in. I’m excited to give it a try!
Melissa H-R
In!
Mary
I’ve been looking for a reason to kick-start my diet and I think this is the perfect thing! I’m game!
Lisa @Granola Catholic
As some one who writes about Real Food, I need to practice what I preach. This may be just the challenge that I need to jump start my good habits again.
Carrie
I’m in! What a perfect challenge. My husband love salads and proteins and doesn’t like carbs, so he would love it if I joined him and did this challenge. I bought your ebook yesterday and read through most of it last night and LOVED it! Very excited to use it often and start to feel healthier! Thanks Kimi for your great cookbook and this fun and healthy idea! 🙂
Emma A
I’m keen!
Jen
I’ll join in – I’m hitting the end of my pregnancy and could do with some extra energy 😉
Melantha
I’m in. I’ve noticed my running performance slipping and I bet I’m not getting enough protein. And I always love veggies.
Iris
I’m going to give it a go. Maybe this will help me get back on track with my weight loss goals.
Laurie
I’d love to! It helps my stick-to-itiveness to do it with someone. Thanks for the opportunity!
Krissa
Count me in!
Anna
Definitely count me in! I’m pregnant right now, and this would be great for me!
Andrea
I’m in! Thanks!
Stephanie
I’m in.
laurie
count me in.
Katie Ellen
Thanks for this challenge! I have been trying to motivate myself to tweak my diet. I am recovering from Lyme disease and will be focusing on gaining some energy and lessening the inflammation in my body. Thanks for giving me a good starting point! 🙂
Elsie @ Back to the Source
I’m game! I think I can manage the quality proteins pretty well, but I’m actually a little nervous about all the vegetables. This challenge is just the nudge I need to eat more of them.
Spreti Valente
I’m sort of doing this now but would love the company and encouragement…
Tiffany A
This sounds great! I am going to give it a try!
Judee @ Gluten Free A-Z
Count me in. I could use the challenge. I need to get back into some healthier eating habits right now. I’ve really gotten offtrack this summer. Thanks
Micaela Marques
Sounds great! Count me in.
Lesley Carol Prince
Count me in too!
Gina
I’m in! I have found in the past that this type of eating makes me feel better as well. I’ve been thinking that I need to get back on track, so this challenge is very timely.
Holly
I’m in! I have actually been eating lots of good protein & veggies every day for a while now, but I need to stick to it & cut back on all the other not-so-good things.
Nicky
I’m keen – great idea. Will be doing it in winter over here in New Zealand but still trying to eat a good amt of salads made from winter veges like cabbage, fennel, watercress & bitter lettuces.
katherinemaestanley@gmail.com
I’m in, this is just what I need after being on vacation for a couple weeks!
Becky D
I’m in! Good thing my garden is producing all kinds of veggies right now – perfect time for this challenge! I watched the video intro to your cookbook – and want to try every recipe that you talked about on there!
Amy
Sounds good! Count me in! Thanks!
penny
I’m in
Laura
Okay, I will give this a try!
Sandra
I am excited to take the challenge. Our family has travelled over the last few weeks. Our eating habits have been different and we are feeling a bit sluggish and tired. This will be a wonderful way to get back on track.
Carrie L
I’m in! Looking forward to it! I’ve definitely been feeling sluggish lately and need a change!
Gabrielle
Your recipes look so good. I’m in!
Mary P
I’m in
Lynda
I’m game, I have it entered on my ICal
Len Fillmore
Gonna’ give it a try – sounds like a challenge to get me back on track
Sarah
Me me me!! I have zero energy and I really want to change that. Hopefully this can kick-start some changes for me 🙂
Katherine
I’m in! A hard copy of the book is on its way to me and I can’t wait to receive it and start loading up on salads.
Noelle Noli
perfect timing for me- thank you for the inspiration!!!
Kara
I am in and I am so excited! Your cookbook is already on it’s way.
Rosy
I’ll join! Getting discouraged about my adrenal fatigue- I’d be tickled if something this simple would help! Does the e-book have pictures, and can it be downloaded to a kindle?
Lara
Add me to the list!
Kelsey
I’m game! I’ve been craving salads lately, so obviously my body is trying to tell me something! I’ve been lax lately about making sure to eat a good breakfast and lunch, so this will be a good nudge to get me back on track.
Briita
I am up for it, we will be camping for the beginning of this challenge, so I might have to get super creative, or I may just have to extend my challenge out longer. We will see.
Angela
I’ve been struggling with fatigue for no obvious cause over the past few months. So I’d love to join you all in this 10-day challenge. Thanks Kimi for initiating this.