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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Elaina
Thanks to you, I am reading The Mood Cure and feel like it is changing my life. I already follow the Nourishing Traditions way of eating but the Mood Cure explains even more to me about the importance of that diet. I’ll join the challenge. I am desperate for a boost in energy right now.
KimiHarris
So glad that it’s been helpful!
Joselyn
In!
Mari
I’m in.
Paula
I am overloading on carbs (altho healthy ones) as I always do under stress. Vegetable/fruit intake is usually good; quality protein, not so much.
Being part of a group who encourages each other and offers suggestions, I will participate.
Michelle
I’m in! I love salads and really need motivation to eat more protein so this is great!
Amanda
Add me to the list! I pretty much already live by those rules anyway since I follow a paleo diet. I eat eggs and veggies for breakfast, a big ass salad with protein for lunch (lately I’ve been eating a cobb salad.. YUM!) and dinner is protein and veggies. But I’ll keep it up and make sure I get 4 cups of veggies. I’ve never measured how many veggies I eat in a day.
denise
I’m throwing my hat in the ring!
Rebekah
I’ll do it! The protein, I already have covered– but I don’t eat enough vegetables. I tend to grab fruit instead. Bad me! Nothing wrong with fruit, per se, but I do let it replace veggies often. This will help to remind me to cut up a carrot instead of an apple.
kimborlee
I’m in!
Erin C
This is my normal diet and it makes me feel great! (I try not to eat many carbs except I eat a slice of whole grain sprouted bread with my eggs for breakfast!)
Barb
I I would love to be part of this! I’m in.
Megan Mattinson
I’m in!!
Megan Mattinson
I’m in!
Cindy
Count me in! Veggies are not my favorites, but this will help me to eat more of them instead of something else.
Jill Swanson
Hi Kimi!
I’m almost to my due date so I’ve been eating TONS of protein already. I will definitely use your salad recipes to keep up on protein/veggie intake! I am curious how you think your increased energy from this eating makes sense given that you were eating well before –is it just the increase in the quantity of quality protein and veggies or do you think it is the cutting out of grains that made a difference? Curious for your thoughts or others who do the challenge with you!
Thanks,
Jill
KimiHarris
Hi Jill,
I actually ate plenty of grains during this time, and even compromise grains! Though it was gluten free. 🙂 So it wasn’t taking out grains. For me it was just eating a lot of vegetables, especially dark greens, and also lots of good quality protein.
Magda
I’m in! I already eat this way since I’m on GAPS but I could always use a re-focus. I’ve copied my favorite cobb salad recipe from a pizza place and remade it. I had it for lunch yesterday and I’m doing a repeat today. I could sure use more energy!!
Stacy
Beautiful! Count me in!
suzie
Very nice! I’d like to join in.
France @ Beyond The Peel
Count me in Kimi! Sounds like loads of fun!
Jenise
I’m in!! I’ll even put it on my blog with a link to your site if that’s ok with you!!!
KimiHarris
Definitely!
Tammy
I’m in! I purchased your book the day it came out and we are already enjoying the recipes! Yummy!
KimiHarris
Great Tammy! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Laura
Count me in!
Sarah
Count me in! This will really help me get away from my sweets and eat what my body really needs!
Shelby Winters
I would love to do the 10 day challenge! It ends on my birthday, just in time for a little splurge 🙂
karla diaz
I am in too 🙂
carrie @ gingerlemongirl.com
I want to join in the challenge! Karla suggested it to me! : -)
Carrie from Gingerlemongirl.com
Bobbi
I’m in; off to buy your book for inspiration!
Sheri Tanner
I would love to join this challenge. I’ve been eating mainly meats and veggies for a few years now to control my insulin (I’m pre-diabetic). But since the birth of my son and nursing for 17 months, I’ve indulged in more snack foods and sugary drinks than I normally would and need to clean up my diet again. This will encourage me to stick to it. I have salad everyday too and love the way I feel after eating them. Can’t wait to see your book.
Holly
I’m in please! 🙂 (really hoping to feel better with some holistic endocrinology things and lose a little weight before hubby gets home from Iraq again, also always looking for new ideas for salad!)
Joan Smith
I’m in – we’re starting a weight loss challenge at work and I so want to demonstrate to the others that a healthy diet doesn’t mean fat free and artificial sugar. I already drink a kefir and veggie and fruit, etc. shake for breakfast, so concentrating on salads for lunch should be easy. The hard part is cooking good protein and veggies for dinner when I’m tired or in a rush.
pamela
I love this challenge and your book sounds great. Can’t wait.
Margaret
I am in! Printed your e-book last night. I can’t wait to get started.
Heather @CritterChronicles
I’m in, too – and dragging my husband with me, whether he likes it or not. 🙂
Tracy E.
Count me in!!!
Jessica
I’d love to participate. I’ve fallen off the wagon lately with my eating habits and have been definitely feeling the pinch in my moods and patience.
Amanda
I’ll join.
Elena
I’m in! :o)
Leah
Kim,
I would love to be part of the challenge! Should the vegetables all be raw, or do cooked ones count too?
KimiHarris
All vegetables, whether they are raw or cooked. 🙂
Kathleen
sounds good to me – count me in
jennifer wrightington
Hi there…please include me too!
Jen
Thepaleoprincessdiet.com
Karen
OK. I can use some motivation and non-dairy, non-glutin ideas.
janet m.
Count me in!
crazy4boys
Pretty much already doing it (we’re on GAPS right now), but I can always do better. Count me in.
Natalie
Please sign me up for the produce/protein challenge! I need a kick in the pants. But I’ll settle for the challenge.
Soccy
I’m in. Kimi can you give me an idea of portion sizes? I tend to go overboard with things like cheese and nuts.
freya
pretty much what i’m aiming to do generally. – so i’m in!
freya
well that sounded smug! what i mean is – i could need the moral support, inspiration and tips and advice for staying on track!
Star
I’ll give a go. Be easier once your cookbook arrives!
Angie
I’ll try it. I usually eat lots of good protein, but probably not enough veggies at times.