The Beginning

Today I'm starting a new challenge. I'm starting the Paleo diet in an effort to lose weight and be healthy. The Paleo Diet (http://thepaleodiet.com/) is a diet based on the foods available and consumed by human beings during the Paleolithic era. The diet focuses on eating: Lean Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts. The diet avoids: Grains, Legumes, Dairy, Refined Sugar, Salt, and Alcohol.

Paleo prescribes a mix of high protein, low carbohydrate, and moderate fat to provide calories. Carbohydrate restriction is a proven method to reduce weight, prevent diabetes.

Origin: I am currently 83 kg and 5'10", which yields a BMI of 26.3 (overweight).
Goal: 75 kg and a BMI of 23.7.
Timeline: 2 months

Method:
1. 3 cheat meals/week
2. I'm going to try blogging about my progress to keep myself motivated
3. Be active 4 days/week (swimming, biking, running, weight lifting, etc.)

I'm hoping that this blog will serve as a good place for me to keep track of my progress and be accountable for this plan.