any one try or eat a Paleo diet!!?

saradord

Looking for other people who eat a Paleo diet for new recipes!!!! and the benefits its had on your body.

martinfarrow

i am trying to eat paleo .

txfatburn

My family sticks to Paleo about 75% of the time hope to push that to 100% this year. I have lost weight but notice more in that the entire family has better digestion, less bloating, less gas, better skin complection. I don't stess about the diet we just stick to the outside of the grocery store and try to cut down on dairy which is the one thing we've had trouble giving up. Lots of lean meats, fish, chicken, turkey, etc. and red meat twice a week. Lots of fresh veggies and one fruit a day.

twixlepennie

I'm in the tried it camp and didn't care for it at all-developed horrible body odor and breath :noway:

GlutenFreeWench

i will say that I eat paleo about 70% of the time.

I'm allergic to gluten. So it makes me, very very creative when it comes to cooking. I do allow some things into my diet that aren't strictly paleo. (Sweet potatoes, olives, pickles, and for god's sake, I let myself have gluten free pizza some days, or I cry a river)

In the last 4 months, I've lost 62 more pounds of weight. So I'm doing well with it. It shook up a plateau I was on.

DeadliftAddict

I tried it once for about 3 months until I learned better.

JoshuaL86

I tend to stay away from diets that limits foods that are suppose to be good for you, like fruits.

wannaBrunnner81

I am about to start on a paleo diet for two months, just curious about its benefits and if i will see any changes. When i come across good recipes i will gladly share them.

jedigrover

I've been eating Primal for about a year now (with occasional deviations). Think of Primal as Paleo where some dairy is allowed. Combined with exercise, I have lost about 60 lbs, quit needing statins for my cholesterol, and cut my BP med to the minimum dose & doctor is having me experiment with quitting it entirely. Also, I find it pretty easy to stick with compared to other things I've tried in the past--which I believe is a significant factor to any program. It worked for me. There are lots of free resources of recipes out there, including some groups on this site. Feel free to friend me if you want to ask more specific questions.

GlutenFreeWench

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/07/health/best-diets-ranked/

As it's the last diet ranked, i do find it amusing.

I personally don't follow it hardcore, but I see nothing wrong with cutting out grains from an everyday diet. (I have PCOS and celiac disease...trust me, grains are not MY personal friend). As for fruits, I do 1-2 servings a day when I have them, but I prefer veggies.

jasonpclement

maybe dipped into ketosis. I've read that can give you some bad breath. That assumes your doing the low carb flavor of paleo. It seems to come in all shapes and sizes.

AggieCass09

I have been eating paleo for the past two years. I'm doing a stricter- Whole30 this month. I'd love to be friends!

saradord

I am about to start on a paleo diet for two months, just curious about its benefits and if i will see any changes. When i come across good recipes i will gladly share them.

the first 2 weeks I found were the hardest but now its just natural!!!good luck and friend me if you need any advise or help, lol

cwolfman13

Once upon a time I did...

Pros: introduces a lot more nutrient dense whole food into the diet, eliminates a lot of "junk" foods, makes you think about what you're putting into your body.

Cons: overly restrictive resulting in substantial lack of dietary adherence (thus all of the, "I do paleo 70% of the time, etc comments), demonizes foods including nutrient dense whole foods like beans and peanuts, makes eating out and social situations a real *****.

I would further add that it isn't some kind of magic for weight loss which is what so many suppose it is. I tried it because of a buddy of mine who does it and thought it would be a good way to introduce more nutrient dense foods to my diet. He's actually pretty strict paleo and he's obese...he can eat his way through a 3 Lb bag of almonds like nobody.

I ultimately decided I was better off just eating a diet that was well balanced an included a whole lot of nutrient dense whole foods...I really like beans and they've long been a staple in my diet and I see no reason to demonize them...I also like to have a little cheese on my beans and the occasional glass of milk and greek yogurt. I didn't see any point in saying things like, I'm X% paleo...just decided a well balanced diet that was full of nutrition was the best way to go...besides...while I do make my own beans a lot of the time...sometimes I just need to open up a can for quick lunch or dinner...that would be a double paleo whammy...beans and processed from a can....going to nutrition hell according to paleo. Also, pizza....and ice cream

wenswear

Many of my friends have tried it and liked it. I just started a few days ago. I'm not much of a meat lover, though, so that's a bit of an issue.

saradord

Once upon a time I did...

Pros: introduces a lot more nutrient dense whole food into the diet, eliminates a lot of "junk" foods, makes you think about what you're putting into your body.

Cons: overly restrictive resulting in substantial lack of dietary adherence (thus all of the, "I do paleo 70% of the time, etc comments), demonizes foods including nutrient dense whole foods like beans and peanuts, makes eating out and social situations a real *****.

I would further add that it isn't some kind of magic for weight loss which is what so many suppose it is. I tried it because of a buddy of mine who does it and thought it would be a good way to introduce more nutrient dense foods to my diet. He's actually pretty strict paleo and he's obese...he can eat his way through a 3 Lb bag of almonds like nobody.

I ultimately decided I was better off just eating a diet that was well balanced an included a whole lot of nutrient dense whole foods...I really like beans and they've long been a staple in my diet and I see no reason to demonize them...I also like to have a little cheese on my beans and the occasional glass of milk and greek yogurt. I didn't see any point in saying things like, I'm X% paleo...just decided a well balanced diet that was full of nutrition was the best way to go...besides...while I do make my own beans a lot of the time...sometimes I just need to open up a can for quick lunch or dinner...that would be a double paleo whammy...beans and processed from a can....going to nutrition hell according to paleo. Also, pizza....and ice cream

totally agree I'm paleo 80% of the time and when I want to treat my self I go gluten free,!!I still need my milk products, lol but I tend to not count my calories cause it drives me crazy and ieat when i'm hungry and just make healthier choices!! thankx for the tips and input!!

saradord

i am trying to eat paleo .

add me for any advice and motivation

LAW_714

I ultimately decided I was better off just eating a diet that was well balanced an included a whole lot of nutrient dense whole foods...

That's sort of where I've landed as well. I think that Paleo/Primal has some very positive aspects. I find eating nutrient dense foods to be first among these. I'm less convinced on some of Paleo/Primal's stances on restricting dairy, beans, and some other specific food items, so I don't consider myself to be following either Paleo or Primal, but I have tried to adopt their concept of basing the majority of my diet on nutrient dense whole foods. (The CNN thing was odd because it seemed primarily focused on the definition of paleo rather than the actual food involved, becoming a debate of semantics rather than nutrition).

BeckyKSmith

Since when can't you eat fruit on Paleo?

jennbranam

I try to keep Paleo 85% of the time. With that being said I also feel that doing any one thing to an extreme is never a good idea. I try to keep as many aspects of my life as balanced as I can. I have adopted "Meatless Monday" which allows for the introduction of dairy and grains (in a reasonable amount) and also makes me feel better about giving my body a break from having to process meat for at least a day. I agree with the philosophy behind Paleo and feel much better on it than off it. I hope this helps. :happy:

Karabobarra

I am allergic to Dairy, Soy and Gluten and stumbled upon paleo out of necessity for recipes that did not contain any of those three foods. I am not all paleo because I absolutely love peanut butter and I kinda like my beans too...lol.

There is a support group on mfp for paleo/primal that you could probably find some good recipes from http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group

a website that I found very helpful was everydaypaleo.com (there is a cookbook by the same name)


good luck,

saradord

I try to keep Paleo 85% of the time. With that being said I also feel that doing any one thing to an extreme is never a good idea. I try to keep as many aspects of my life as balanced as I can. I have adopted "Meatless Monday" which allows for the introduction of dairy and grains (in a reasonable amount) and also makes me feel better about giving my body a break from having to process meat for at least a day. I agree with the philosophy behind Paleo and feel much better on it than off it. I hope this helps. :happy:

thats a great idea Meatless Mondays!!! I will try that

saradord

I am allergic to Dairy, Soy and Gluten and stumbled upon paleo out of necessity for recipes that did not contain any of those three foods. I am not all paleo because I absolutely love peanut butter and I kinda like my beans too...lol.

There is a support group on mfp for paleo/primal that you could probably find some good recipes from http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group

a website that I found very helpful was everydaypaleo.com (there is a cookbook by the same name)


good luck,

Thanx I've tried alot of those websites too !! I try to keep dairy in my diet too cause its soo good, lol

saradord

everones body is different but I know for me it has helped with health problems and physically I feel energized and the weight has just dropped off on top of the workouts I do 5 days a week,

Homemaker57

Three pounds of almonds in a sitting is NOT paleo. Just so you know.



I like paleo for a lot of reasons. One reason is it focuses on whole, real, clean foods. None of this non-fat dairy, sugar-free chemically monkey business. Gross. Unfortunately when diets focus on cutting out fat (which, by the way, is super good for you), or limiting calories only, or elminating sugar... they can end up substituting highly processed, artificial junk. No bueno. Paleo does cut out certain food groups (grains, legumes, dairy depending on who you talk to) but it doesn't substitute those foods with junk. So, that's good!

I also highly believe that not all calories are created equal, and that the healthiest diety is focused on getting energy from fat not from carbs. I can definitely tell when I'm in carb burning mode or fat burning mode, and the latter is MUCH better. When my body is using fat for its energy, both dietary and stored, I fell less hungry, I sleep better, I lose weight, and my depression lifts. Paleo is great for this because it includes lots of natural fats and not too many carbs.

I don't necessarily think corn, beans, peanuts, and dairy are bad for everybody. Some people don't do well on dairy, others are fine (I'm fine). Some people are very sensitive to starchy carbs, like my mom - she'll gain quickly if there's too many carbs in her diet. So beans aren't great for her. Other people don't react poorly to it and can include certain items in their diet and still be quite healthy. I think everyone's body is a little bit different in the specific foods they can or can't handle. I think all human bodies react a certain way to sugar and lots of carbs, and that's not a good reaction (constantly drooping energy levels, storing calories as fat and then being hungry because all the energy is stored away).

There's a lot of opinions on both sides, naturally. Those ^^^^ are some of mine. Marks Daily Apple (blog) is a great place to learn more, and he cites scientific studies often so it's not just his opinion.

billsica

My relatives did paleo and primal diet. They are all dead now though...

Amandatorie

I started looking into paleo in December, and are now trying to commit to it more. For me, it seems like a great choice. I feel better and can stick to a "diet" better if it's fairly low carb, but didn't want to do an extreme "low carb" diet that I tried (and succeeded with in the short term) many years ago.

The pros for paleo, for me so far, seem to be: lots of vegetables, lean meats, nuts, and fruits, which are all things I like to eat anyway. No empty carbs like bread and rice and pasta, that I feel sluggish when I eat and tend to over-indulge on. And no dairy, which I realized I was eating WAAAAAY too much cheese. Overall, it just has me thinking about what I'm eating and why, and how it will make me feel, which is a major benefit for me. If I'm making food choices based on "how many calories is this? will I lose weight with this?" I get a little obsessed and end up quitting because I feel defeated.

Personally, I'm not aiming for 100% of the time. I don't plan to have full-out "cheat days", but if I'm going out to dinner I'll try to order something that's lean meat and vegetables, but I'm not going to freak out if they put a little Parmesan on my vegetables, or there's some butter on a piece of fish.


Edited: I'm always looking for more supportive MFP friends, feel free to add me!

IronSmasher

My relatives did paleo and primal diet. They are all dead now though...

I'm sorry for your loss.

Were you close?

fruttibiscotti

There's a paleo forum support group on MFP you should check out

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/54-primal-paleo-support-group

cwolfman13

Three pounds of almonds in a sitting is NOT paleo. Just so you know.

why not...almonds are "Paleo approved" Besides, the point is that my buddy overeats...despite the super awesome magical powers of the Paleo diet, he's obese.

fruttibiscotti

My relatives did paleo and primal diet. They are all dead now though...

Billsica, not sure this sort of response is necessary. I noticed on other posts, you tried to sway others to another diet lifestyle. So is this what you are resorting to now? Claiming your family members died eating paleo? really?