Thoughts on Paleo

islandmonkey

Meh, *every* crossfit group will tell you to eat Paleo (which isn't actually paleo, which is what makes it clearly a fad).

That said, I do feel really good when I follow the basic principles. But for me cutting out sugar and yeast works better than worrying about carbs or wheat.

kodakdigitalcamera

paleo is the best diet their is because all addicting food is eliminated. Starches are evil

Josette89

I absolutely love the Paleo Diet. I tried it for a month, although my grocery bill was a bit pricey, I felt much better and looked much better. Paleo is short for Paleolithic, as in the era in which cavemen lived. They were strong and healthy because they lived off of the land and ate many plants that were available to them. They didn't have easy access to animals so they maybe ate that once a week. It's not really a "fad diet" it's going by what foods humans used to eat that made them so fit and strong. If you've never tried it, I would suggest to do it at least for a month. It feels great. I still like to follow the whole idea of animal protein once a week, sometimes I slip, but I feel great and have a lot of energy without it.

AmIhealthyyet

Hi an awesome book I read that is fact filled with various studies is called 'primal mind, primal bodies'. At times it can be boring but it is fascinating and will allow you to make your OWN educated choice. I personally feel better with a low carb diet and kind of eat between Paleo and Atkins! People are being rude, hang in there!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Hi an awesome book I read that is fact filled with various studies is called 'primal mind, primal bodies'. At times it can be boring but it is fascinating and will allow you to make your OWN educated choice. I personally feel better with a low carb diet and kind of eat between Paleo and Atkins! People are being rude, hang in there!

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PaleoPath4Lyfe

Meh, *every* crossfit group will tell you to eat Paleo (which isn't actually paleo, which is what makes it clearly a fad).

That said, I do feel really good when I follow the basic principles. But for me cutting out sugar and yeast works better than worrying about carbs or wheat.

WOW, eating REAL food is a fad now?????

sgstarling

There might be some truths in the paleo diet... maybe, but there's certainly a lot of untruths:

http://www.forksoverknives.com/the-paleo-diet-is-uncivilized-and-unhealthy-and-untrue/

rcthale

The only thing we know for sure about our Paleo ancestors is that they reproduced. There's no proof that they lived healthfully or happy. Try it, and stick to it if it actually works for you. But, there is no silver bullet.

Eve23

I must admit that I am curious about it. Mostly because I have to be gluten, dairy and soy free. So perhaps I am already doing some of the things it says to do. Not sure itis right for everyone it is hard to eat like this all the time.

SocWkrBee

Do a diet that works for you....If Paleo works for you and you feel good - then do it! We're all different and our bodies react differently to different foods - do what makes you feel good :happy:

^This! I am trying a paleo type meal plan this month. Hopefully I will notice a difference. If not, moving on. IMHO, some people believe that they know what everyone should and should not do. That is not the case. Eat meat. Don't eat meat. No dairy. Dairy is good for you. No sugar. Sugar from fruit is OK.

Blah blah. We are all here to get healthy. Let's support each other in that...:flowerforyou:

Admiral_Derp

My crossfit instructor recommended that I start a paleo diet...does anyone have any experience with this diets? What are your thoughts? Any tips with starting out?

Thanks!

As far as tips for starting out, I'd say you should probably take nutrition advice from someone who actually specializes in nutrition.