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  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    .......If you like bread, eat it.......

    I like bread! :heart:

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  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
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  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
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    "weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol

    It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?

    All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).

    If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?

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  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
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    I think many people get eating for weight loss and eating for health conflated. They are not always the same thing.
    Low calories/ low fat does not always equal nutrionally dense/ healthy
    Nutrionally dense/ healthy does not always equal low calorie.

    For weight loss you need a calorie defecit - whether thats from nutritionally dense foods or from processed 'junk foods'. It does not matter.

    For health- nutritionally dense foods are recomended. Paleo helps with this. And the cutting out of grains and reducing dairy in paleo helps my IBS. Paleo is not a weight-loss diet per se - though as long as you monitor your calories to create a deficit , it can be used this way. Its my prefered way of eating/ living (though PMS cravings usually de-rail me for a week a month- i'm not perfect!)

    As for the science- modern humans have eaten in a paleo fashion for 10 times longer than they have been farming- and evolution is a very slow process. .. but we all know this.

    I think most people agree that for weight loss- whatever method fits best with you and your lifestyle will work best in the long run.
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
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    "weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol

    It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?

    All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).

    If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?

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    I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite. :heart:
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    "weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol

    It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?

    All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).

    If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?

    neKfAfY.gif?1&size=400x1000


    I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite. :heart:

    You're going to cheat on Dave Grohl?!?!?!? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    OP
    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
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    "weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol

    It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?

    All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).

    If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?

    neKfAfY.gif?1&size=400x1000


    I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite. :heart:

    You're going to cheat on Dave Grohl?!?!?!? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    OP
    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women


    Damn! Grace caught me. I still love the Grohl man. I'm so conflicted now.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    As for the science- modern humans have eaten in a paleo fashion for 10 times longer than they have been farming- and evolution is a very slow process. .. but we all know this.

    This one point I just need to address. It's a common misconception that needs to be cleared up.

    Nothing about the "Paleo diet" is similar to what our primitive ancestors ate. As we have changed so have the foods we eat. When I find one Paleo devotee logging in ferns, carrots that are purple in color, or seal meat, you can talk about the "science" behind this diet. In truth there is none. It's really just another low-carb diet, a repackaging of Atkins.

    Again, just so we're clear, the "Paleo diet" has nothing at all in common with the foods our ancestors ate in the Paleolitic era. There is no science behind it.

    I eat ferns for breakfast. They're magically delicious.

    Nope... wait, that was my Lucky Charms.

    Carry on.
  • da_bears1008
    da_bears1008 Posts: 354
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    I tried a primal diet (paleo plus dairy) and i did lose weight because i didn't retain water but it was so frustrating going to the grocery store and being like...

    ok, can't eat that, that or that... beans are legumes right? what is wrong with a bean? no clue, just know that i can't eat them.

    I can't have chili corn salsa on my meat and veggie bowl? why? because it's corn, and corn is satan, and satan makes you fat and die.

    What to eat.... ok well, i will make some kind of meat and saute vegetables AGAIN.

    NO PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!

    that was my breaking point. nothing comes between me and my PB
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
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    I read a great quote yesterday:

    "Paleo is the Scientology of diets."
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    NO PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!

    that was my breaking point. nothing comes between me and my PB

    This is the thing I never understood about paleo.

    Peanut butter (especially the natural kinds) is just ground up peanuts. So peanuts are acceptable in their original state, but do ANYTHING to them and suddenly they're evil.

    mmk.

    Grammar edit.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    Yeah, so. Putting this in place of my accidental double post.

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  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
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    I tried a primal diet (paleo plus dairy) and i did lose weight because i didn't retain water but it was so frustrating going to the grocery store and being like...

    ok, can't eat that, that or that... beans are legumes right? what is wrong with a bean? no clue, just know that i can't eat them.

    I can't have chili corn salsa on my meat and veggie bowl? why? because it's corn, and corn is satan, and satan makes you fat and die.

    What to eat.... ok well, i will make some kind of meat and saute vegetables AGAIN.

    NO PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!

    that was my breaking point. nothing comes between me and my PB

    You didn't lose weight soley because of your diet, you lost weight because you ate a a deficit.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    i need to drop weight. I keep hearing about paleo. I'm 2 weeks into now. It's alot of prepping!!!!!

    I've dropped 50 pounds eating a balanced diet of whatever takes my fancy.

    Paleo can be great if you have food sensitivities, but it's neither necessary nor sufficient for losing weight.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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  • raventwo
    raventwo Posts: 91 Member
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    I've lost over 172 pounds in the past 3 years following CALP (carbohydrate addicts lifespan program), with a daily calorie limit to help me relearn proper proportions. So...2 meals a day I have low carb veggies and protein, 1 meal a day I add in a complex carb. Works really well for me (my calorie limit for anyone wondering is 1500 cal/day).

    I use evoo, bacon fat, extra virgin coconut oil, unsalted butter as my fats. Grow as much of my veggies as I have time and talent for, eat grass-fed beef, local pork and poultry.

    Love eating out..it just is a plan that works for my lifestyle. My carbs range from really good dark chocolate with nuts, vanilla ice cream with homemade fruit compotes (made without sugar), mini-muffins and cheesecakes that I bake, sweet potatoes.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
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    I love eating Paleo but low-carb didn't work for me.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
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    Fruits and veg have a lot of carbs and I truly believe cutting them out of your diet in an attempt to cut carbs is not wise.

    I tried it and got sick for the first time in years.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
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    I do agree with the others that Paleo is not a cure-all for weight loss.

    At first the pounds will fall off, but it will even out.

    That's why I do calorie restriction and Paleo.

    But Paleo did take care of my first 50 or so pounds, but I promise, you can over eat on Paleo approved foods.

    It caused me to stall my weight loss, not gain, though.

    I say go for it.

    I feel great and I don't ever have to worry about the health risks that go with eating junk like Hamburger Helper or frozen pizzas.

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