Here we go!

So I've been at this paleo thing a while. I've had SEVERAL false starts, and I still probably have more "cheat days" than the average person following the paleo lifestyle. I'm not equipped with any amount of legitimate willpower. I crave something - I eat it. I've always said there is a fat girl inside me just waiting to crawl her way out. However, the difference between my past and my present is that now I find paleo-friendly solutions to my cravings. I've found that if you stock your pantry and refrigerator with the following items, you can make a paleo version of almost anything on a whim:

Agave Nectar  
Almond Flour
Cacoa Powder
Canned Pumpkin 
Coconut Flour
Coconut Milk
Coconut Oil
Eggs
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Raw Honey
Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
Soy & Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Chips (I use Enjoy Life)
Vanilla Extract

I use some meal helpers like sugar free marinara (I like Newman's Own Fire Roasted Garlic) and {occasionally} goat cheese. We also eat sweet potato fries in this house (I like Alexia brand). You can't take away my sweet potato fries.

In order to make this a way of life, I have made a few adjustments. That's why I named this blog PRACTICAL Paleo. These are the solutions that work for my family - so take them or leave them! I'm just excited to document and share.

Xo,
Alyssa