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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4 members of the Blum Family will be doing this.
I’d love to join too!
sounds great-I’m in
I’ll play!
I’m in! I will add grain free as well as a trial. Was waiting for our summer traveling to be over and now it is. Thanks for the nudge.
Count me in!
I’m in. This might be a good time to attempt a gluten free trial as well. I’ll have to mull that.
What a great site and I love idea of doing this just before Fall hits. I will be blogging along about the challenge. Thanks for the much needed push.
After much thought today I’m on board. Hope it’s not too late to get your book…really want a hard copy.
You should have plenty of time if you order it the next day or two (it can always reach you after the challenge has started too. ) 🙂
I’m in. I already feel better just eating salads for lunch for the last week.
I’d like to join!
Please include me! My husband and I gave up sugar and white flour and increased our veggies back in January, and the result was amazing. We’ve gotten a bit off-track, and I would love to jump-start it again!
Please include me!
I’m in! I think my husband would like to join in too. . .I’m assuming you are going to coach us through this?!? Needed to see this post today — what a great idea 🙂
I am totally in.
I will join in.
I’m in! Just back from vacation and need to get back on track! Hey, you should do a drawing from this list and give out a copy of your book to the winner…
I’d like to jump on board too! But first, a quick question…what about fruits?
Leah,
If you saw my newer posts, this will already be answered. But fruits are fine! In fact, I think I feel better when eating fruits. 🙂
I’m in…I would love more ideas on high protein non-dairy snacks (although I could probably just search your blog and find lots of good ideas). I’m 12 weeks pregnant and feel like I eat the same few things all day every day. I’m also gluten-free so the choices are limited…but the high-protein aspect doesn’t usually come from grains anyway. This challenge made me go ahead and order the 4 lbs of good butter, and I’m looking forward to some motivation in the salad department. 🙂
I’m on board! My husband and I have been struggling with eating well ever since our baby was born, and I think this could help us get back on track.
I’m in – I’ve already been eating the protein part, but need to amp it up on the veggie part!
Please add me to the 10 day protein and vege challenge.
I’m in! I was just talking with my husband this morning about how I wanted to start eating better again!
I’m in! Have you heard of Dr. Gundry. He has an interesting story and has written an excellent book about eating a lot of veg.
Shaila,
I haven’t! Where do I read more about his story?
I’m in! Just ordered the hard copy (easier for me in the kitchen). Hoping I get it soon!
esther
I’m in! Nice theme for a few blog posts too.
I’m in! And my husband Erik will play along too, since he eats what I make him. (And he’s been on GAPS so pretty much eats this way anyway.) I ordered your book a few days ago and am excited to try some new recipes.
I recently read a couple of books on exactly this type of diet. Gary Taubes, Why We Get Fat, and Nora Gedgaudes, Primal Body Primal Mind. The Taubes book really gets into the reason food combining is an issue with weight gain, particularly regarding starch and why they can cause weight gain.
I decided to try, protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, but NO carbs (or very low occasional carbs). That means no bread, sugar or any starchy vegetables. Less than 20 carbs a day.
After 6 weeks of eating as much as I want within these guidelines, I have lost a pant size and lots of fat from around my middle! It’s impressive, I have a waist again, and I’m not hungry because I am eating as much as I want.
I’ve been mainly eating plenty of veggies and protein this summer-blended raw soups with some added protein and salads with a protein. I’d like to continue by joining the group.
I’m somewhat reluctantly saying I’m in… : ) I’m excited to see how I feel after the 10 days. Hopefully it will be the start of something new and good in my eating habits. Thanks for the opportunity.
I am in! What a great way to start the new school year.
I am in. Seems pretty easy if you only have to do it for 10 days. But I think I might start today, because my birthday is on the 4th.
Please count me in! Thanks for the idea and the inspiration to look at my diet more closely! I used to eat this way with no health issues…now my issues are creeping back into my life! After a close look at my diet, I realized my veggie intake went down and my carb intake went up without realizing it. It happens so easily. Also, what a great cookbook. I love the gourmet salads without the gourmet cost! Thanks for sharing your hard work.
I need to get back on track. This looks fun!
Count me in Kimi! My two daughters and I are taking your challenge.
Thanks for leading the way.
Count me in! I’ve let a little sugar and some potatoes find their way back into my diet, so I’m ready to clean up again! I’ve got a goal to lost 18 lbs. by Nov. 1 so this is an excellent jump-start! And, add in my hubby & daughter, too!
Count me in!
I’m up for the challenge. Can’t wait to sit down with your cookbook too.
I’m jumping on board!
I’d love to participate in this challenge, too! I’m trying to get back to eating this way, and especially enjoying salads (and getting my kids to appreciate them).
O.k., I will try it.
I’ll give it a whirl! 🙂
You ladies have all inspired me…in 45 mins to go till start date…
More energy and feeling better about myself is definitely a great incentive.
Are we allowed coffee…? I take it no fruit? Just want to frame it up the parameters so I do not bend ha.
I’m in!
I in – thanks for letting me know about this Sam
Claire @The Food Refashionista
I generally eat this way, but will use the challenge to up my veggie intake even more. For me, that means a vegetable, not a fruit (also healthy, but higher in calories).