It's Over?

What I learned from the Paleo Challenge:

1) I love WCCF even more than I did before the challenge. It was great to meet more people through this challenge. For those of you I didn't meet, you were also providing me with the the strength and determination to make it through this challenge. Thank You.

2) Eating Paleo wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. In the beginning I definitely felt deprived but I quickly liked how I felt and looked more than how good something tasted!

3) It was a great motivator when people noticed the changes in my body!

4) It's OK not to be 100% Paleo 100% of the time! I didn't give up alcohol and I did eat Larabars when I was in a pinch for a quick snack, but other than that, I was pretty strict. Oh, I forgot about the lobster gnocchi I ate in NYC last weekend. I only had one bite and it was yummy!

5) I realized that setting goals, any goals, is the best way to ensure I achieve them.

I got my body fat tested yesterday at Steve B's office. Here are my before and after results:

Before

Weight 158.2 lbs.

Lean Body Mass 123.0 lbs.

Fat Mass 35.2 lbs.

Body Fat 22.2%

After

Weight 154.4 lbs.

Lean Body Mass 126.1 lbs.

Fat Mass 28.4 lbs.

Body Fat 18.4%

I went to a party last night and stayed as Paleo as I could. I ate grapes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, nuts, and salami. On Christmas Eve, I will be eating Swedish Meatballs and potatoes in memory of my father. Then it's back at it!

Merry Christmas all. It's been fun!

Super G