caveman paleo diet

motogsp
motogsp Posts: 109 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So I just heard about this diet and has me intregued. I just started to do some research on it but would like to hear from folks that are following it. The good and bad of it.
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  • Goosiesnougs
    Goosiesnougs Posts: 420
    Not touching this one!
  • allisona28
    allisona28 Posts: 186 Member
    A patient of ours ( I work in a Physical Therapy Practice) lost a lot of weight doing it and she swears by it...She went from 270 to 137...I say it works. She cut out breads, grains, wheat, and gluten...
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    There are two groups I'm in if you want to direct your questions into there as well:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/621-the-primal-life-tips-from-the-cave
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group

    There are definitely people in there who will respond.

    I've read Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint and I'm currently reading The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain.
    I've been doing the eating style for about a week and a half now and I'm enjoying it so far. The first few days were fairly rough, as I went cold turkey right into it, but the cravings for carbs has gone down significantly. I've read a lot of different health books in the past, and the paleo/primal way of eating just "fit" with how I think, which I think is helping a lot in the transition. I'm sure more experienced peeps should be able to tell you more.
  • hearthemelody
    hearthemelody Posts: 1,025 Member
    I have read that it is one of the most expensive diets to follow.
  • smpreston
    smpreston Posts: 262 Member
    What did you find in the multiple previous threads when you did the easy search?
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    I actaully just started doing primal a little over a month ago. I was a staunch believer that whole grains were the way to go, but I am in love with how I eat now. I feel more satiated and much happier. http://www.marksdailyapple.com is a great place to start!
  • disappearingme
    disappearingme Posts: 11
    I started last week, just no refind carbs. You can eat Meat, veg, fruit & nuts.
    There's loads of ideas on here in the paleo groups & 100s on Pinterest, I've found it fine & I'm not hungry add me if you like
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    I have read that it is one of the most expensive diets to follow.

    It really depends on how strict you go. They strongly encourage purchasing all organic, but this isn't realistic for me, so I only buy organic when I can. I personally have saved money by not buying boxed meals or grains, and vegetables are pretty cheap.
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    What did you find in the multiple previous threads when you did the easy search?

    So you came in just to reply with that? If it bugged you why not just ignore the thread? And aren't message boards supposed to be social? If people just wanted to search they could Google. Message boards are for communicating. Just sayin'.
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
    research? lol
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    I have read that it is one of the most expensive diets to follow.


    I call Bull$hit on this one. You may have heard that, but you heard wrong.
  • motogsp
    motogsp Posts: 109 Member
    What did you find in the multiple previous threads when you did the easy search?

    So you came in just to reply with that? If it bugged you why not just ignore the thread? And aren't message boards supposed to be social? If people just wanted to search they could Google. Message boards are for communicating. Just sayin'.

    Thanks I couldnt have said it better myself. That is what I have always thought that message board were for chatting about different topics.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    It's a diet that divides foods into good and bad.
  • Girl_Bomb
    Girl_Bomb Posts: 195
    I'm 3 days in and i already feel amazing :)
  • motogsp
    motogsp Posts: 109 Member
    research? lol

    why is research funny? did I spell it wrong is there something wrong with trying to find info on something before trying it.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    What happens if you apply common sense and critical thinking to it.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    It's so easy even a caveman can do it.
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    If you prefer to eat those kinds of foods, go for it!! Just don't expect it to be some magic trick. If you are trying to lose fat, a caloric deficit is still the most important factor in my opinion.

    FWIW, I am leaner now than I was when I followed a strict paleo diet. That's because I make sure to eat the right amount of calories and I watch my macros.

    Good luck!
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    It's so easy even a caveman can do it.

    awesome
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    It's so easy even a caveman can do it.


    :laugh:
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    What did you find in the multiple previous threads when you did the easy search?

    So you came in just to reply with that? If it bugged you why not just ignore the thread? And aren't message boards supposed to be social? If people just wanted to search they could Google. Message boards are for communicating. Just sayin'.

    bravo! :flowerforyou:
  • motogsp
    motogsp Posts: 109 Member
    Wow had no idea how hot of a topic this was. Thanks for the feed back.
  • CrystalFlury
    CrystalFlury Posts: 400 Member
    I borrowed the book, Practical Paleo by Diana Sanfilippo, from my fiance's co-worker and at first I thought, "this is stupid, why would anyone want to restrict themselves that much!?" I read through most of the beginning and began realizing just how much I was missing in my own diet. I was all for the low calorie, quick snack options (cereal bars, Luna bars, cereal etc.). I've read into Paleo a little more and there are some things I think are definitely important to follow and others that I find just a little too restrictive for a happy lifestyle.

    I, for one, don't believe in completely eliminating grains. I do think everyone should slow it down a little in the "whole grain" consumption and not rely on them every single day. *raises hand* I was guilty of eating whole grain cereal every morning. Little did I know, after limiting it more, that I was starting my day off bloated and feeling just all around "bleh" when I did consume whole grains like that.

    Another thing I took away from Paleo is to be more conscience of my ingredients in the food I buy. I'm making an effort to eat more whole foods, looking for meal options that are just what they say they are; if I buy pasta sauce, I want it to be made of (first) tomatoes, garlic, etc., etc. and hope that at max there are 5 ingredients in that sauce and that they're all real food items and not a bunch of 'scientific' additives. Since I mentioned pasta sauce, I'd like to add that spaghetti squash is a great replacement for traditional spaghetti/pasta noodles.

    My personal reasons for following Paleo a little more are; to hopefully get my sweet tooth under control because I'm convinced my crazy cravings happen because my diet isn't balanced exactly right, to efficiently build up my muscle through cleaner eating (which I swear is working) along with proper exercises and to improve my mood (when I eat better I feel a lot better).

    Read into it more if you're considering it, do what's practical for YOU. Don't go eliminating foods from your diet you know you won't be able to resist temptation to because it WILL whirl its ugly head later when you "fall off the wagon". If you notice you're probably eating too many quick foods in place of a more healthy option try and substitute. Be more aware of what's going into your body. I'd highly recommend the book I mentioned above, it is just what it says it is, Practical Paleo.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Such a divisive topic is really better suited to the groups section.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    I have read that it is one of the most expensive diets to follow.


    I call Bull$hit on this one. You may have heard that, but you heard wrong.

    I agree.. my grocery money is just re-allocated.. instead of bread and pasta, i buy eggs and meat.. and what I save in eating at the golden arches or subway more than makes up for any increase in groceries.
  • Par8hed4life
    Par8hed4life Posts: 104 Member
    I have read that it is one of the most expensive diets to follow.


    I call Bull$hit on this one. You may have heard that, but you heard wrong.

    ^^^This^^^
    I have never felt better. Also, I don't'feel like I am dieting at all. it is more of a lifestyle change.
  • dayone987
    dayone987 Posts: 645 Member
    True, but the OP did want to hear the good and bad of it; more likely to get people who used to follow it and no longer do on the general boards. I would guess that those in the private groups have mostly only good things to say about it.

    messed up quote thingy; in reply to Such a divisive topic is really better suited to the groups section.
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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    True, but the OP did want to hear the good and bad of it; more likely to get people who used to follow it and no longer do on the general boards. I would guess that those in the private groups have mostly only good things to say about it.

    messed up quote thingy; in reply to Such a divisive topic is really better suited to the groups section.

    MFP frowns upon divisive topics and topics that are not pertinent to the entire MFP population and therefore don't allow everyone to contribute.
  • MonaMel01
    MonaMel01 Posts: 18
    It is more of a lifestyle change than a 'diet'. I started it 9 months ago and have lost 30 lbs. so far. I hope to lose another 20 this year. I stay active and nothing else would work. This is easy to live by, or I wouldn't still be doing it.

    I really don't miss the carbs and am not 100% strict. I don't think anything is black and white, eating is the same. I think that if paleo works for you, do it. It probably isn't for everybody, but what is?

    I do like that it cuts out all processed foods, which aren't good for you anyway. Only downside...it's made me try brussel sprouts and now I'm TOTALLY ADDICTED!

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