Paleo Eating Program

There are so many flaws and holes in the concepts behind this diet. Like I said, most diets, if not all, can claim to reverse diabetes because it is the weight loss that is responsible not the diet itself. I do not believe that giving up so many foods without proper trial and error and process of elimination to see if those foods actually bother you specifically or not. That is where FOLLOWING a diet like this fails on most levels because it takes all the possible problem foods and cuts them all out. People accredit the diet when it is actually the removal of all possible problem foods that is what is responsible. It is lazy if you think about it. I say figure it out for yourself so you can claim you have your own special dietary needs instead of claiming to eat like a caveman. lol.

Yes, trial and error. Exactly. That's exactly what we have done! Why are you assuming otherwise? I didn't just pick up a diet book and become "paleo". It's "lazy" to work hard to find a way to eat as healthy as possible? It's lazy that I've spent thousands of hours over many years to find out why I am sick, what to do about it, and not to mention all the research I do in regards to history, anthropology, physiology, nutrition, health/disease, agricultural science, food politics, world economics. environmental science etc. Yeah, I'm f*&^ing lazy alright.

FYI: referring to eating like a caveman is just a good humoured joke that some people enjoy. Get over it.

I started out earlier this month with cutting processed foods, like bread, pastas and such but didn't exactly follow the paleo principal. I guess it was more primal but the goal for me was to cut out the processed sugars and breads. I stuck to meat and veggies and some fruit as a treat here and there. I did that about a week before I realized that my cravings were gone and I felt more awake throughout the day. Even if I did feel tired it wasn't the kind of tired I used to have before I cut back on my carbs. Now I have added back in some processed carbs and some whole food carbs like potatoes and sweet potatoes but don't go over 25% of my calories with them which gives me about 120g of carbs. So I wouldn't exactly call this paleo or primal anymore but a modification that fits me. I have my macros set to 25% carbs, 30% protein 45% fat and also follow the eat more 2 weigh less group. I have tried to lose weight in the past and I really feel that I will be successful this time.

Another thought about the paleo/primal WOE is that it makes sense about how fat isn't the devil that everybody makes it out to be. I loved reading all the research about it and they have done a great job with referencing studies. Very informative and enlightening. Really in the end you need to find a way of eating that will work for you and find something that you feel you can stick with in the long run.

Also check out the movie FATHEAD. It is a documentary that is available on netflix if you have a subscription to it. Also fathead.com for more information.

But you tell me that my own experience is wrong. Brilliant.

I am not on the paleo diet however, I am eating some of the paleo foods (pancakes, the coconut bread, etc.). The reason I am doing it is to find other foods that interest me and has a low carb count. I am diabetic. By eating this way will it eventually hurt me in the end or is it okay to mix it in with the way I eat?

i didn't read through every post but this is basically anything that could be eaten raw. no legumes, starchy foods (beans potatos), or dairy. no sugars. lots of protein and fats with fruits/vegs. this is a diet for specific people - NOT for everyone. if you have a gluten intolerance it is good. athletes who do short workout (15minutes to the point of puking) bid well off this diet. not a great solution to weight loss because you technically are not supposed to count calories or anything while doing it.