A week in the Zone

I recently purchased "A week in the Zone" by Dr. Barry Sears to help jump start my new years resolution. For the first week I am going to follow the recipes and eating patterns suggested in the book. I will also be following a basic "zone" meal plans allowing for a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat portions. For female this would be 30 grams, 20 grams, and 10 grams (3-2-1). For a male it would be 45 grams, 30 grams and 15 grams (again 3-2-1). Later on I will get into blocks and "fine-tuning" but for this week I want to focus on removing foods that are not good for me and adjusting to the portions. I have read and heard that you will not go hungry while following the zone, sometimes it is even the opposite so don't worry about starving to death. :) For ease purposes I am going to just post what a female should eat/what I am eating. If you are interested in following I strongly suggest you get one of the zone books. I also suggest visiting www.zonediet.com.

Another important thing to mention and to give credit to is CrossFit. My husband and I have been working out at CrossFit OKC for over a year now and I love it. It was Jason, the owner, who pointed me in the direction of the Zone. I have toyed with the theory a bit but have not gone full force yet, hence the true lack of really toning up and loosing those awful love handles. I can say that I have gained quite a bit of muscle, and have not gained any weight (I have lost weight). One of the pushes for following a Zone diet (or even Paleo diet) is to improve on performance which is one benefit I am really ready for.

I am not sure how my schedule will allow me to post yet, but for now I will post one day at a time and then post thoughts for the day or changes to my comments.
I encourage you to visit, help encourage, share your thoughts/recipes, and what is working for you. Here we Go!