Keeping things going

As mentioned in my last post, I'm moving.  Grok, Schmooks and I have moved out of the city into a new shiny development.  I'm happy to report that I think I'll enjoy my new routine.

Realization #1 - Need for sleep
I now have quite the commute to work, which means that I have to be on the ball in the morning to get to my work cave on time.  This means that I need to get to bed by 10:30pm to keep tiredness at bay.  If I'm forced to be in bed on time as I no longer have a sleep-in option, I'm happy to comply if it ensures a restful me.

Realization #2 - Primal Space
I have a big walk-in pantry off of my kitchen - perfect for stalking up on everything primal, and fun gadgets to make a variety of meals.  I also have a bedroom as a dedicated gym so all my equipment is organized and ready-to-use (8.5' ceilings make it easy for squat jumps!).  I have greenspace in my area for primal playtime with Grok and Schmooks.  I have a big cozy bedroom which makes it easy to settle in for the evening.  Perfect.  I'm trying dedicate space to supporting a primal lifestyle…but it could just be in my head... 

Realization #3 - Transition can be Primal
I had assumed that I was going to have a hard time committing to a primal lifestyle while my routine and schedule were thrown off.  I've had to eat out a lot (which I love to do anyways) but I selected places where I would be able to find a relatively clean primal meal.  At Moxie's, I had a glass of wine with a salad covered in feta cheese and dried cranberries, and then a crab avocado dish but stayed away from the bread.  I had shawarma plates and omitted the rice, potatoes, pita and hummus.  I had big breakfasts of bacon, eggs and tomatoes which kept me satisfied all day.  I even ate McDonalds -- I ordered two grilled southwestern chicken sandwiches, but only ate the innerds (lettuce, mayo, tomatoes and seasoned chicken).  Not all of this was 100% clean of course, but that's why Mark promotes eating primal 80% of the time - it's as realistic as this Grokette is going to get.  Especially when she's moving into a new cave.

On another happy note, I've noticed that my body is changing.  I can see a bit more muscle definition in my arms and some of my pants are becoming a little saggy below the bum.  My skin also feels different - as though the fat it a little less dense than it was before.  I can't quantify my results since both my scale and my measurements are packed in some unknown box.  I hope in time I'll be able to share my results with you.

Lifting Heavy Things

Grokette and her little primal family are in the process of moving to a much bigger cave... One which has yet to get Internet access so posting will be limited. 

Both Grok and I are committed to keeping up the primal lifestyle during the transition, which includes lifting many, many awkward and heavy objects.  Fun!  I'll be back!

Grokette's Start in a Modern World

This morning, I woke up next to Grok as the sun rose.  I stood under a waterfall to bathe, and I got myself ready for a typical day of tidying up my home, gathering food, and having fun with my favourite Groksters.

In reality, I pressed the snooze button until I could no longer hide from the sun peering through my curtains, while being practically steamrolled by my grumpy fiance.  I had a shower, and I got ready for a day at the office.

I know Grokette didn't have it easy all the time.  I'm sure coming face-to-face with a saber-toothed tiger was probably the equivalent of my getting stuck in an hour-long meeting with kooks who talk in circles.  But I'm envious of Grokette.

Grokette's life was tens of thousands of years in the making.  She was part of her environment.  She needed food, water and shelter, and her environment was there for her.  She was balanced and her lifestyle kept her happy and healthy.

Fast-forward to 2010, and you'll find that unhappiness and unhealthiness is widespread.  Obesity, heart disease and depression are common, and the future doesn't look very shiny.  The world is not Grokette-approved.

About two months ago, my fiance, Pat, introduced me to the Primal Blueprint.  He explained that my body is that of Grokette's, and is not fit for an industrialized society (think polluted air, over processed unnatural foods, and far too much stress).  I was skeptical.  Up until that point, I was convinced that my lifestyle as a clean-eater was unparallelled.  And so, I dabbled in living primally, and I did my homework to decide if this would work for me.  I've decided in favour of Grokette, and I will be primal.

This blog is about my life through Grokette's eyes, and my experience as I try to lead a primal life by following the rules to the Primal Blueprint.

I hope you'll join me!

Kristina (a.k.a. Grokette)

P.S.  Mark Sisson, Grok on!