Perks to being paleo:
Fairysoul
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I thought it would be fun to mention all the perks we experience when we eat paleo, no matter how silly. Here's mine: The dishes seem easier to clean without all the sauces and cheeses crusting them up. Really silly I know but I noticed that there aren't as many crumbs and junk on the floor from the kids either. You know around the table 
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I can eat my favorite (primal) meal with no guilt:
- manchego cheese
- pear or cantaloupe wrapped in really good prosciutto (maybe not the most Paleo, but oh well)
- olives
- cucumbers
salty, sweet, savory, crunchy... perfect.
And... getting to know my butcher! Ha ha, just kidding, for those who remember my hot butcher story. I haven't seen him since then!0 -
I have another, less food goes to waste beacuse you can use leftovers to make a new meal!!0
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I absolutely hate cooking and cook separately for my husband. I can roast a ton of veggies, crockpot some chicken, chili, roast... and be good to go for the week! I'm a throw veggies and meat in a bowl and it's a meal!0
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Your teeth don't get that nasty sugar film and funk! *shudder*0
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Steak and eggs 0
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Your teeth don't get that nasty sugar film and funk! *shudder*
Yes, I no longer feel the need to chew gum or eat mints all the time.0 -
I am actually enjoying cooking (*gasp!*)
The scale keeps showing a downward trend in bodyfat percentage :-)
My whole family is eating more veggies than ever before0 -
Love them all!!!!0
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I am not worried and obsessed about my food. I am eating healthy, plain and simple. I also have been impressing my family with awesome cooking. The vegan things I used to make, my bf wasn't too excited about (even though I was a really good veg*n cook.)
I am also trying something new and yummy quite often.0 -
I can eat my favorite (primal) meal with no guilt:
- manchego cheese
- pear or cantaloupe wrapped in really good prosciutto (maybe not the most Paleo, but oh well)
- olives
- cucumbers
salty, sweet, savory, crunchy... perfect.
And... getting to know my butcher! Ha ha, just kidding, for those who remember my hot butcher story. I haven't seen him since then!
That sounds good!! (stealing)0 -
Being able to fry things in leftover bacon grease with no guilt! 0
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You don't have to feel guily about the fattier type of meats, or using lots of coconut oil when making a stir fry 0
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Being able to fry things in leftover bacon grease with no guilt!
^^One of my favorites!
1. Using a cup of coconut milk per day in my tea (used to be coffee until this week) and having count positively towards my fat macro.
2. Being able to go right past the numerous and lengthy posts on the forums about TDEE, "everything in moderation" ands any other overused phrase or ridiculous calculation. You KNOW cavemen were not doing that.
3. Slacking on fitness and still losing weight while eating coconut butter straight out of the jar.
4. Showing off the muscle that's now showing by working out just two days a week, not 6x a week.
5. Being able to allow myself to relax, do some yoga, get some sleep and make it a whole, complete lifestyle that is geared towards health and not just weight loss.0 -
I have another, less food goes to waste beacuse you can use leftovers to make a new meal!!
^^^^ this I defenitely don't waste as much food, it usually gets all used up 0 -
eating all the bacon and avocado I want without worrying about "points" or calories!!0
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I am not worried and obsessed about my food. I am eating healthy, plain and simple. I also have been impressing my family with awesome cooking. The vegan things I used to make, my bf wasn't too excited about (even though I was a really good veg*n cook.)
I am also trying something new and yummy quite often.
Exactly the same for me. I have one son who still doesn't like meat but everyone else is so much more enthused about meals now.
Oh, and the bacon grease, for sure. Yum.0 -
eating all the bacon and avocado I want without worrying about "points" or calories!!
I am so glad that I will NEVER count points again!0 -
Not feeling constantly hungry, or obsessed with food. No carb cravings or energy crashes. Feeling satisfied and not having stomach aches after each meal.
Oh, and realizing what an incredible cook that I am that I can throw meat and vegetables onto the stove with some spices and create a fricken' culinary masterpiece!0 -
Eating dinner for breakfast! I love it!
Using leftovers
mmm bacon!
no carb crashing
etc..... the list goes on
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Biggest perk for me is is finally enjoying life...eating rich yummy savory foods and (with no guilt) knowing that they are exactly right and good for me. Moving well away from the chronic cardio mentality. Being totally off IBS and GERD meds.
Frying in the left over bacon fat~~~~> YEAH :bigsmile:
Being satiated after a meal and still maintaining my weight. Almost unbelievable :drinker:0 -
No more crumbs on the couch!0
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Coconut EVERYTHING!0
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I like that I don't have to worry about counting cals as much, of course still moderation, but if I am eating 100% paleo I don't worry at all!0
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Making all the rest of the coworkers jealous when I microwave bacon in the office.0
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Having coworkers who are on a diet get jealous that my food smells and looks so good! Yes, I'm "that" person in the office and I love it!
Plus, this diet really impresses the guys. Guys would much rather hang out with a girl that eats nachos on chunks of bacon (instead of chips) than a girl who brings along her carrot sticks to a date.0 -
I did some decidedly un-paleo boozing on Saturday night and went and hiked up this mountain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Cardigan on Sunday morning. I felt fine and this actually was the first unwieghted hike I had been on that I can remember. Despite the hangover, I still thought it was way too easy.
So yeah, I guess, the perk I'm referring to would be the one where you have seemingly endless amounts of energy.0 -
Eating dinner for breakfast! I love it!
And breakfast for dinner!? That's my favorite quick dinner when I'm pressed for time...
Bacon & avocados.
Also my skin is clearer and my hair is shinier than it used to be.0 -
I want to add, no more stomach bloat.0
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I'm slightly gluten-intolerant... so the closer to primal I eat, the better my joints feel.
I had a bowl of cereal yesterday (gasp!) and now my wrist is killing me and my knees hurt
Carbs in general (except for like - fruit) seem to put me to sleep now, for example... I felt great, ate the cereal, and unintentionally took a 3 hour nap
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A mental clarity throughout my day!
Energy!
When I get hungry now, it's only in my stomach. Before, when I was a sugar burner, I felt hungry all over.
My meals are DELICIOUS!! Lots of variety.0
