The reason I bring all this up is quite simply because Paleo is a lifestyle not a diet. I was more or less forced to stick to Paleo once I realized I was making myself sick by not sticking to it; no, I don't have celiacs but I am fairly certain I have a gluten intolerance and most definitely a lactose intolerance. I stick with Paleo because it keeps me whole and keeps me from spending the majority of my time in the bathroom (and better yet it keeps everyone around me from wishing I'd stay in the bathroom, no joke people I can clear a room for reals)! This may be why I'm forced to stick to Paleo but why I CHOSE Paleo goes deeper than that.
The gym and a clean diet give me confidence in my body. Is it perfect, ummm NO! Do I have things I want to change/improve- YES! But the bottom line is I've worked for every curve and muscle I have and I FEEL GOOD. When I was in high school I refused to play volleyball because the uniform included spandex and I hate-hate-HATED my child bearing hips! Now, I'm not going to tell you I cleaned up my diet and did a few pull-ups and "poof" all gone- nope, I'm afraid that's genetics, and unless I starved myself (which would never happen, ha), these love-ly curves of mine are always going to be there. It is what it is. However, I have a greater appreciation for my body now. Yes, this girls got hips and you know what- I've done the squats, deadlifts, and cleans to earn them! I might not think I'm the best looking in a bathing suit but I can walk around in my bikini and not feel like crawling into a dark corner. Yes, I have curves, yes I loooooove food and I love to indulge a little too much, but the thing of it is, even when I eat too much I still feel good. My diet keeps me from feeling like I ate Shamu (come on, you know the feeling... when you went a bite too far on the spaghetti, realize it too late, and 20 minutes later you feel like you devoured a hearse... we have all been there). It keeps me from having weird mood swings, and keeps me feeling "light". It works for me and it's sustainable- that is why I love it.
That being said, I can get down off my soap box and tell you that I am not perfect. Yes, I cheat and I pay the price for it when I do. The best I can do is to try to keep it to a minimum and try to cheat mainly on the things that won't leave me with a food hangover. None of us are perfect- bottom line, find what works for you and your life. The end.
Now for a recipe. I did not create this recipe but this being my fourth time making these a-ma-zing tortillas I will share some hints with you! Get the recipe here: http://www.againstallgrain.com/2011/05/04/grain-free-tortillas/
You can use these to make enchiladas, for taco shells, for sandwiches, for crepes.... oh the possibilities are endless! You know how much I've missed bread!? Not that badly actually, but I do occasionally miss sandwiches, wraps, and tortillas and I swear to you- these taste like legit tortillas! So here you are, here is my crappy little picture and my hints:
1. I used plain egg whites you buy in the carton. What am I supposed to do with 16 yolks?!... and I hate to waste food so I used the carton.
2. I used 1 3/4 cup of egg whites not 1 1/2 cups (per batch).
3. It worked best for me to cook them on medium heat, not high, and I used a heaping 1/4c of batter to make big tortillas. I removed the pan from the heat, poured the batter on and lightly tipped or swished the batter around as she shows in the picture. It takes longer to cook them on medium heat but its totally worth it to get the big thin tortillas.
4. Grease your spatula so they don't stick to it.
5. I covered the pan for a minute to let them really set up (but not bubble) and made sure to cook them a few minutes before turning them so they could get a little brown.
Enjoy! Seriously soooo good!
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