Dating a Diet

So...

Kevin came to me a few weeks ago and said, "Babe, I want to go on the Paleo diet." I was loading the dishwasher and nearly dropped a plate.  For ya'all that don't know - Kevin is skinny. Like REAL skinny.

I responded by asking why in the world he would want to go on a diet.  "So I can get in racin' shape, BABE."  Racin' shape = bike racing shape - like the guys in the Tour de France.  They are about his height but weigh about 20 lbs less.  In my mind, I cannot fathom how in the world Kevin would have 20 lbs. to lose...keeping in mind, it's likely that I only weigh about 20 lbs less than Kevin.

So, after some prodding, I finally got out of him that it's not about racin' weight, but instead, he was feeling sluggish all day long and wanted to try something new.  So, I suggested we just start out easy and try to cut sugars (beside what's found naturally in fruit and veggies and dairy) and carbs from our diets.  So, we embarked on it.

So far, this week, we've been doing well.  A big vat of Chili Monday night has made great left overs for lunch/dinners, and I made some pulled pork in the slow cooker.  We fill in with things like raw broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, eggs (every which way you can imagine), turkey bacon, plain greek yogurt - and I introduced Kevin to Larabars today (WIN!).  We indulge in sugar free fudgesickles ;)

But, you should have seen us tonight after volleyball league - super hungry because we had an early dinner.  We got home and went straight to the pickle jar.  It was quite a scene to behold.

I also had to send Kevin an email today that had the subject: "Confession - I ate a cookie."

Dieting sure is easier when your spouse is on board :)