Can I give up eggs?

So I've been talking up the "Virgin Diet" for a few weeks now, and have been planning to go through the program myself. I think it's really beneficial to try things out before recommending them to patients, to gain perspective. However, yesterday, as I enjoyed two perfectly cooked fried eggs, I really began to question my decision. While I can totally get behind the idea of cutting out the top inflammatory/allergenic foods (corn, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, sugar, and peanuts), especially for people who struggle with autoimmune issues, I personally am having trouble coping with the idea of not eating eggs. It's funny, I had this same debate when I first  considered trying paleo, but back then it was in regards to gluten. I could not imagine my life without my Ezekiel sprouted grain English muffins and tortillas (essentially the only source of gluten I was regularly eating). After some experimentation with new recipes, and a few slight  adjustments, I was able to give up ALL grains without much difficulty. Eggs are a different story. Not only are they a key ingredient in a lot of recipes, but they are delicious on their own.

I'm a huge proponent of individualizing one's diet because what works for one person, may not be right for another. That being said, I think the best path for me is stick with paleo. I'll continue to avoid corn, gluten/grains, soy, peanuts, and sugar, but I will eat eggs and dairy in moderation. I plan to use my vegan protein shakes, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they work into my daily routine. I'm hoping they will be a great option on days when I'm short on time. Let Paleo plus protein shakes commence!

I am loving the longer days! Getting up at 6:30am is so much easier when the sun is up, and today I popped out of bed totally energized for CrossFit. Here is today's WOD:


SOUTH FRANKLIN CROSSFIT – WOD MONDAY 03042013
WARM UP - 6 TO 8 MINUTES
STRENGTH – BACK SQUAT 3 X 10 @ 65% OF 1 RM
WOD- TABATTA’S ARE BACK
TABATTA = 20 SECONDS OF WORK , 10 SECOND BREAK. WE WILL DO 6 MINUTES ON EACH TABATTA. WE WILL DO 3 DIFFERENT SEPARATE SETS OF TABATTA. WE WILL HAVE A 2 MINUTE BREAK BETWEEN EACH TABATTA.
TABATTA A:
RENEGADE ROWS DUMBELLS
PUSH UPS
TABATTA B:
SUMO DEADLIFT KB
KB PRESSES
TABATTA C:
CAPTAINS CHAIRS
REVERSE HYPER EXTENSION PHYSIO BALL

 Here is this morning breakfast:

 I made my protein shake with protein powder 6oz coconut milk, and frozen blackberries, and had my delicious breakfast cake. My friend Lyle brought me some eggs fresh from her farm, and they are the most delicious eggs I've ever had! They turn my cake a lovely golden color! Now I'm ready to take on the day!