Paleo, Primal, Vibram?

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Hi everyone!

Have you ever heard of either the Paleo Diet or "Primal Blueprint?"

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I came across them yesterday and am really interested in finding out more.  In my first college go around (UConn, Fall 2003 - Fall 2006), I went through a number of phases: over-eating junk, joining a sorority, trying out Army ROTC, and finally Capoeira.  But I didn't truly learn about eating "healthy."  Then I did the Fashion Design AAS at Parsons (I graduated in May 2011) and since I did a commute in from NJ everyday, I learned a lot about how food affects me.  (Salads and fruit for snacks clearly gave me more energy than "energy bars.")  I ended-up being much "healthier" (in the Conventional Way, meaning, without doing my own research) than I ever was before and lugging around all of that stuff from NJ to NYC everyday actually helped me to lose weight!  Now that I work from home, we joined a CSA and get to work out together, so we've been researching what's best for our bodies.  I've learned that nearly everything I've been doing (in this "Conventional Way") may actually not be helping me at all.  Honestly, isn't it interesting that for thousands of years we survived without eating much grain, if any, and now the government recommends 6-11 servings per day?  (Okay, bit of a conspiracy theory, I realize, but that's why I'm bringing it up.  What do you think?)

Any thoughts or recommendations? 

So far, I've enjoyed finding the following sites and information:

Mark's Daily Apple

Nerd Fitness

The 4-Hour Body (I do already own this, I'm a huge fan of The 4-Hour Work Week for it's tips and tricks, and Tim Ferriss is one of my heros)

Vibram FiveFingers --> ANYONE know anything about these or have you personally tried them?

(Haha, don't they look so strange?!  I kind of love them, but I have no idea why!)

Okay, that's a lot to throw at you.  I think the Vibram FiveFingers would be especially interesting in NYC.  I have seem them there!  Not really a fashion trend, but the way of the future?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

<3 Alex

Bull Kitchen Block

(Kitchen Bull by ToroLegno on Etsy)

Love all of this packed in to a small space...very nice!

<3 A.

Zipper Time

Sewing up the first Trench Duffle Experiment!

<3 A.

Fruit is in! (+ Michaels Coupon!)

Hehe, I thought I'd have a little fun with this one.  (Thanks again Lucky Magazine & Michaels for the project.)  I started off with this inspiration:

So, Lucky Magazine sent the Alpha Shoppers to Michael's armed with $50.00 gift cards and the task of making our own trendy Summer 2011 piece.  I'm stuck on the fruit love I've been seeing all over and loved the idea of a "P.S. I Made This" type of approach.  I just need to get my good camera up and running (so rest assured that I will have better photos up shortly, along with a styled outfit).  For now, process:

 1: Strand of green apple beads and a few fruit charms (actually buttons) hanging down.

 2. Need more, so I added more green apple beads with gold wire.  The idea of these fruit things seems to be EXCESS, so I thought it needed even more:

3. The current final piece.  I agree, the image is terrible.  I will work on that with my better camera.  But I think it needs a touch more too (and maybe some cherry earrings).  That being said, I needed to get it posted, because of the great deal Michaels and Lucky want me to share with all of you!

 

CLICK ME for the link to print this coupon.

Happy making!

<3 A.

Leo not being helpful.

I'm trying to pack-up our dishes for more storage!

Nutella Meringues First Attempt!

Recipe is here!

<3 A.

PS: Don't you love that my dinner was Wetabix + Coconut Milk + Raspberries + Blueberries, then Nutella Meringues and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine?!  You only live once.