Paleo Diet with or without Crossfit

kvissy

Is anyone on here following the paleo diet? Specifically crossfitters?

I've been doing CF for about 3 months now and after gaining close to 10lb (which i would assume to be muscle since my measurements are about the same) I'm looking to drop all that and more. I've been doing (and also cheating pretty badly) the paleo diet for about 4 weeks now, but realistically I should count this week as my first REAL week since I've been watching and not really cheating...

Any feedback would be great!

scott091501

No experience here. I would encourage Paleo for Athletes if you decide to do it.

holly1283

Relatively new to site. What is the Paleo diet?

kvissy

Basically it's the "caveman" diet. No processed foods, lean meat, lean poultry, fish, nuts, fruit, vegetables (w/ some exclusions), etc., no grains, no dairy, no sweets. I must say that since I've started it (even though as I said before, I'm a notorious cheater) I have more energy, I feel better, and my body's functioning better...I'm cutting down on the red meat to see more weight loss though...

http://altmed.creighton.edu/paleodiet/Foodlist.html

holly1283

Thanks for the info. My question to you is: Is this a jump start to lose weight? If it isn't can you build a new lifestyle on this diet? Don't know what you are looking for. Good luck.

kvissy

I'm looking to build a lifestyle on it. I'm sure there will be more cheat days in the future but since I like the way I'm feeling and my body's reacting to it I may make it a permenant thing. It IS only a few weeks in so I may be jumping the gun, but I'm still going to keep it as a goal. Many people that I know on it swear by it.

UponThisRock

Paleo + crossfit, if you're going to go off the reservation, you may as well dive in head first.

ceebs9

I Crossfit and eat mostly Paleo. Here's another link for anyone interested.

http://623sc.com/2012/02/the-ultimate-guide-to-eating-paleo/

XFitMojoMom

I'm not sure Paleo & Crossfit will aid in losing weight, but definitely in inches. Just a 30 day half hearted challenge last month yielded 2 inches off my waist, 1" off my hips, and a 1.4 lb weight loss.

Personally I find a "Primal" lifestyle easier and a little more forgiving than pure Paleo.

MaggieMay131

I do CrossFit and was doing strict paleo for a while... now I am paleo-ish... gearing up to go towards a more paleo lifestyle now.

JoyousRen

I Crossfit and eat mostly Paleo. Here's another link for anyone interested.

http://623sc.com/2012/02/the-ultimate-guide-to-eating-paleo/

You're hot.

ceebs9

I Crossfit and eat mostly Paleo. Here's another link for anyone interested.

http://623sc.com/2012/02/the-ultimate-guide-to-eating-paleo/

You're hot.

:laugh: :laugh: I'm telling Shannon!

JoyousRen

I Crossfit and eat mostly Paleo. Here's another link for anyone interested.

http://623sc.com/2012/02/the-ultimate-guide-to-eating-paleo/

You're hot.

:laugh: :laugh: I'm telling Shannon!

Eh. I can take her. :glasses:

totalimageguy

Most of the people in my CrossFit box eat paleo, we even have a Primal Mama kitchen for catering

http://www.anaheimcrossfitwest.com/

gersoco

Great link @cbarber9 Thanks!!
I started on the Primal Blueprint yesterday so it's nice to see simple graphic on the plan plus I love the quote at the top of the page:
80% Nutrition + 20% Exercise = Look Great Naked!

Health_Gal

Personally, I would not recommend the Paleo diet unless someone has a lot of grain allergies. Most health experts say that whole grains and beans are good for us, so why eliminate they from your diet unless you really have to?

scott091501

Personally, I would not recommend the Paleo diet unless someone has a lot of grain allergies. Most health experts say that whole grains and beans are good for us, so why eliminate they from your diet unless you really have to?

Means to an end.

mgmlap

I do more of a primal diet so I can do yogurt and cheese. For me...eating too many carbs doesnt sit well because I am Insulin Resistant...and the carb bloat can be up to 4 pounds for me. My body treats carbs way different than most others out there...

I try to stay within 50-100 grams of carbs..which mostly consist of fruit and veggies. Once in a while..if I do bread...I do whole grain...but at the end of the day..you have to do whats right for your body...

Foxworth81

I am thinking about trying out the Paleo lifestyle starting here in a few weeks. Right now I'm in the research phase. I don't do crossfit but have been interested in trying it out. I"m at my goal weight so now I'm really focused on toning and building muscle. What exactly is the difference between the Primal and regular Paleo. I guess I haven't heard of Primal?

rileymama

My husband and his frirnd (our family doctor) do Crossfit workouts and he follows a paleo diet. It is basically lean meats, fish, vegetables, nuts. I have to say though, he has started going more Primal so as to be able to incluse SOME full fat dairy.

@Foxworth28 The main difference is that Priaml allows cheese, and dairy (cheese is dairy. I know)so is a little easier. But both say no grains or beans....to me it's much easier than when he was Vegan!!!!

ceebs9

Personally, I would not recommend the Paleo diet unless someone has a lot of grain allergies. Most health experts say that whole grains and beans are good for us, so why eliminate they from your diet unless you really have to?

Healthgal...I am by NO means trying to persuade you or anyone one way or another. Not my style. I am not a Paleo nazi. But since you asked why people eliminate grains I thought I'd link this for anyone interested.

http://whole9life.com/2010/03/the-grain-manifesto/

BrooksCry

Personally, I would not recommend the Paleo diet unless someone has a lot of grain allergies. Most health experts say that whole grains and beans are good for us, so why eliminate they from your diet unless you really have to?

Healthgal...I am by NO means trying to persuade you or anyone one way or another. Not my style. I am not a Paleo nazi. But since you asked why people eliminate grains I thought I'd link this for anyone interested.

http://whole9life.com/2010/03/the-grain-manifesto/

YES!

kdiamond

I do more of a primal diet so I can do yogurt and cheese.

This. I couldn't follow Paleo to a T because I must have yogurt, cottage cheese, and regular cheeses. They are a daily staple for me. I am pretty sure that this, coupled with Crossfit, helped me lose 3-4% body fat. When I started eating junky grains and anything processed again, I seem bloated and my endurance and strength suffered. I am now trying to do primal for at least 80% of my diet. It makes me feel better, less bloated, and I have a lot more energy to complete better workouts.

M77308

AggieCass09 is an amazing crossfitter and is almost strictly following the paleo diet... she's full of information and extremely inspirational. I'd encourage you to look her up

AggieCass09

i'm following the paleo diet and have been for nearly 3 months now. I also am a crossfitter for nearly 2 months now. I've lost 10 lbs and have never felt better. I have tons of energy and don't feel near as bloated. I do still eat yogurt and cheese in moderation but other than that i'm 100% paleo. Dont judge yesterday's diary though, i cheated! I'm paying the price for it today too...

anyhoo, if you have specific questions feel free to ask or to run though my food diary. I also post my better recipes on my blog. Marksdailyapple.com is a great resource as well.

rebeccap13

I've followed paleo for about two years off and on, typically a month at a time. I started CrossFit two months ago. I don't eat dairy, grains, legumes, or additive sugar most of the time.

You can add me if you like, like Aggie I try to post new recipes or blogs that are helpful.

AggieCass09

Personally, I would not recommend the Paleo diet unless someone has a lot of grain allergies. Most health experts say that whole grains and beans are good for us, so why eliminate they from your diet unless you really have to?

"most health experts" where are you getting this from? Those people who recommend 6-11 servings of grains a day are paid very well by the people who grow corn....not experts in my book!

spngebobmyhero

I don't do crossfit, but the primal diet makes me feel great! I haven't been able to give up dairy

tigersword

I do more of a primal diet so I can do yogurt and cheese. For me...eating too many carbs doesnt sit well because I am Insulin Resistant...and the carb bloat can be up to 4 pounds for me. My body treats carbs way different than most others out there...

I try to stay within 50-100 grams of carbs..which mostly consist of fruit and veggies. Once in a while..if I do bread...I do whole grain...but at the end of the day..you have to do whats right for your body...

So you eat carbs and gain water weight... Exactly how is that different from everyone else "out there?" Carbs are stored as glycogen in the muscles to assist with quick energy bursts, and one pound of glycogen requires about 4 pounds of water to store. Sounds like your body handles carbs just like everyone else.

The main problem I have with Paleo diets in general, is that they are based on a lie. They have absolutely NOTHING in common with how paleolithic humans actually ate.

rebeccap13

I do more of a primal diet so I can do yogurt and cheese. For me...eating too many carbs doesnt sit well because I am Insulin Resistant...and the carb bloat can be up to 4 pounds for me. My body treats carbs way different than most others out there...

I try to stay within 50-100 grams of carbs..which mostly consist of fruit and veggies. Once in a while..if I do bread...I do whole grain...but at the end of the day..you have to do whats right for your body...

So you eat carbs and gain water weight... Exactly how is that different from everyone else "out there?" Carbs are stored as glycogen in the muscles to assist with quick energy bursts, and one pound of glycogen requires about 4 pounds of water to store. Sounds like your body handles carbs just like everyone else.

The main problem I have with Paleo diets in general, is that they are based on a lie. They have absolutely NOTHING in common with how paleolithic humans actually ate.

Please explain to us how they ate then?

I think the paleo diet is way closer to how they ate than any of the processed crap people eat now.

Abells

I crossfit about 5 days a week and metabolic training as well -- I do not do paleo however and things have been working for me. I just upped my protein intake. I don't eat junk food, but if you want to go paleo I think it's worth it. My trainer at my gym is good all week and cheats on the weekends and is fit as all hell.