Paleo Diet 30 days (starting Monday October 16th!)

stephyyyo

Hello, I started the Paleo Diet today. I would love to have people join in and for 30 days write here what we ate to keep accountable. I want to make this my lifestyle but I think for the first 30 days accountability would be great to have to kickstart this lifestyle!

I'm gonna follow all Paleo guidelines (eat veggies, fish, eggs, organic meats, fruits, seeds - no grains including corn and rice, no sugars, nothing that is not natural, no dairy).
Except I will eat garbanzos or lentils here and there, for example once a week if wanted. (I read legumes are beneficial form of protein and fiber, when eaten in moderation.)

State your name and weight or fitness goal if you wanna join!

beatgirl

How are you doing so far? I started primal yesterday.

Sabine_Stroehm

I think lentils make the whole thing more doable. Good luck.

NewStartDayBeginning

Im amber.. 230lbs now im 5'4 & down 18lbs. My goal weight is 185lbs by summer.

stephyyyo

beatgirl wrote: »

How are you doing so far? I started primal yesterday.

good! and you? primal is the same as paleo isn't it? or how is it different?

stephyyyo

NewStartDayBeginning wrote: »

Im amber.. 230lbs now im 5'4 & down 18lbs. My goal weight is 185lbs by summer.

awesome!! Let's do this! do you think you'll be able to post daily?

energyseeker

Hi @ stephyyyo . I will join you. I recently regained 9# of the 20# I lost earlier this year (to get to my goal weight). Bad carbs, too much diet coke and overeating have crept back into my daily diet. I do well with accountability challenges, 30 days is doable. I have been reading up on the paleo diet and seems a very healthy way of eating except I may cheat and have plain rolled oats). I will post daily here (I don't log in my meals in MFP). Look luck to you!

Lavelle1980

I just ended a 1 year vegan diet, and decided to do paleo a few days ago. I'm interested.

jdlobb

I've been mostly paleo, or at least paleo inspired, for the last month or so I guess. But I'm trying to crank it up now. Pretty much completely grain free already, switched to mostly grass-fed beef and pasture raised chicken and pork.

Dairy is lingering, but I've cut it down a lot.

stephyyyo

energyseeker wrote: »

Hi @ stephyyyo . I will join you. I recently regained 9# of the 20# I lost earlier this year (to get to my goal weight). Bad carbs, too much diet coke and overeating have crept back into my daily diet. I do well with accountability challenges, 30 days is doable. I have been reading up on the paleo diet and seems a very healthy way of eating except I may cheat and have plain rolled oats). I will post daily here (I don't log in my meals in MFP). Look luck to you!

well first congrats on the original loss! And welcome to this challenge, I'm sure you'll be able to get back to where you wanted!

I'm doing this same reason as you, I do well with these challenges and will post here daily all I eat starting Monday. Best of luck!!

stephyyyo

Lavelle1980 wrote: »

I just ended a 1 year vegan diet, and decided to do paleo a few days ago. I'm interested.

Congrats on doing the vegan diet for 1 year! I did it for 6 months last year. I think Paleo is definitely a healthy way of eating as well! Welcome to the challenge, remember to post daily, or try to.

stephyyyo

jdlobb wrote: »

I've been mostly paleo, or at least paleo inspired, for the last month or so I guess. But I'm trying to crank it up now. Pretty much completely grain free already, switched to mostly grass-fed beef and pasture raised chicken and pork.

Dairy is lingering, but I've cut it down a lot.

Wow sounds like you are already on the right path! How have you been doing for the month? Have you felt better, lost any weight?

rachelkanakis

I'm in! I've gained about 20 pounds in the last 6 months and just trying to get back to where I normally am.

I've done paleo in the past and never felt better. Was thinking about going that route anyway so this will keep me accountable.

akha401

Im joing you! Sounds fun

energyseeker

The days before starting a challenge are always the worst for me. Craving what I know I will need to avoid in the paleo diet! Ice cream in particular. I may need to keep my diet coke until after this challenge, I'll work on cutting down so I don't those awful withdrawal headaches! What foods or drink will be the hardest for all of you not to consume?

k1ttykaz

I'm in! I will probably also do some legumes and also veggie juices. Looking forward to it! I've been having too much dairy lately. @energyseeker Hardest for me not to consume will probably be yoghurt and chocolate.

Starting weight (5'8") 14/10 178
Goal weight @ 30 days 14/11 165

Hamsibian

I have been doing Autoimmune Paleo Protocol for over a year, so I am used to it. But i wish you all the the best. Such a great opportunity to try new food! Just keep it really simple, and it will be fine

princessrebecca1601

I'm up for this, have tried before but fail after a few days. I'm 202lbs and wanting to loose a bit before Christmas.

Hrhonehouse

Hello! I've been transitioning to Paleo over the past 2 months; i.e. finishing up what I already have in my cupboards/fridge and replacing with paleo as I shop :-) So far, I've lost approximately 10 pounds. I am THRILLED. Sounds like slow progress compared to some, but been battling weight for over 20 years and it's so nice to see the scale trend down finally. :-) Paleo is good for me b/c it cuts out inflammatory triggers such as dairy, soy and legumes and I have found that has made a tremendous difference. The challenge has been learning to follow Paleo without breaking the bank, but I am learning and it's been fun

energyseeker

@Hrhonehouse congrats on the weight loss! You will be a great motivator for this challenge as you already have tried it and have proved it can help with weight loss and inflammatory conditions.
My first two days of this challenge will be spent at a cabin on a lake that friends have rented and invited us to. I will need to bring pack fruits, vegies and nuts- and a water bottle. How are you all preparing to be successful on this paleo challenge? See you all here tomorrow evening and let us know how you did!
@stephyyyo Thank you for this challenge. Go team Paleo!

stephyyyo

Welcome all new people!!!! Let’s make this first week count!!!

I miss my chai lattes and sugar free mochas!

Something I’ve learned this week is that I can’t overeat at dinner even if it’s “healthy” food cause otherwise I’ll just be maintaining instead of losing. So I’ll stick with more salads or veggies at dinner and maybe some non starchy fruit like strawberries.

Can’t wait to read what we all eat tomorrow!

jlyork1981

I will join you guys. I have done Paleo in the past and loved it. I have a thyroid condition so Paleo works better than just about anything else. My biggest problem is the sugars. I don't do dairy anyways so no issues there. I will try to post daily. I am trying to lose 20 lbs by Christmas.

energyseeker

Hi all. Did good today Healthy salads. Egg. Steak. Fresh vegies. Fruit. How about you all?

stephyyyo

Great job energyseeker!

I did good today: tea, beef with tomatoes, sweet potato, and for dinner veggies with mushrooms sautéed and stawberries!

k1ttykaz

Hey peeps
It sounds like a good start for you both

I've had a couple of fresh juices (I need my green juice instead of coffee ), mango, veggie noodles salad and some chicken and an apple.

energyseeker

@k1ttykaz I've gotta try making veggie noodles. I love my daily smoothie- with spinach and frozen fruit and I'll use cold green tea for the liquid base. Also add splash of coconut oil and lemon juice. Make good choices today

jlyork1981

I had an okay day yesterday but due to some unseen circumstances I had to sacrifice myself and eat a protein bar. Today has started out better with coffee, eggs, and sausage. Here is to having a good day today.

stephyyyo

Awesomes job k1ttykaz! I love veggie noodles too

That smoothie sounds delicious and nutritious energyseeker, I’m gonna try it with green tea!

Jlyork1981 glad to hear you’re not letting yesterday keep you down and are doing good so far today! I think planning ahead is key and having healthy snacks prepared in advanced will help a lot

Let’s go day 2!!

leggup

k1ttykaz wrote: »

I'm in! I will probably also do some legumes and also veggie juices. Looking forward to it! I've been having too much dairy lately. @energyseeker Hardest for me not to consume will probably be yoghurt and chocolate.

Starting weight (5'8") 14/10 178
Goal weight @ 30 days 14/11 165

You're trying to lose 13 lbs in 30 days. So... 3.25 lbs per week?

jlyork1981

Jlyork1981 glad to hear you’re not letting yesterday keep you down and are doing good so far today! I think planning ahead is key and having healthy snacks prepared in advanced will help a lot


My problem wasn't the planning it was the foster children in my home that decided last night was the night to go nuts. So today I have taken precautions.

jdlobb

stephyyyo wrote: »

jdlobb wrote: »

I've been mostly paleo, or at least paleo inspired, for the last month or so I guess. But I'm trying to crank it up now. Pretty much completely grain free already, switched to mostly grass-fed beef and pasture raised chicken and pork.

Dairy is lingering, but I've cut it down a lot.

Wow sounds like you are already on the right path! How have you been doing for the month? Have you felt better, lost any weight?

I'm losing at the same rate as before easing into Paleo, about 2 pounds a week for the last 4 months.

I haven't changed my macros or calories at all, just choosing different food. No obvious changes to my health yet.