Thinking of trying paleo???

envbj77
envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Can anyone provide any tips or advice for someone who may consider this way of eating? And generally a good way to get started?

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  • OkieTink
    OkieTink Posts: 285 Member
    I've heard the book Practical Paleo is a good read...
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    Its been great for me. Technically i eat primal because i still consume dairy now and then. Basically think fruits, veggies and meat. I have never felt hungry since starting. Look up recipes on pinterest and you will find great stuff. Weight loss aside, cutting out processed foods has given me energy and a clear mind! But the weight loss has been great too. I worked out once last week and still had a 2.5 lb loss which is the highest loss ive ever had in one week.
  • envbj77
    envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
    Is there a limit of the daily carbs allowed with paleo?
  • envbj77
    envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
    Also do you still eat a certain amount of calories per day? Thanks
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    I dont think so as long as the carbs are consumed through fruits and veggies. But i might be wrong. For me i eat 1500 on my off days. 2000 cals on my exercise days and eat paleo/primal/gluten free. I only occasionally consume gluten free bread products. Paleo is in my opinion the easiest diet ever and I'm a total sugarholic. But because its so simple its hard to screw up. Plus you can eat bacon on it! Lol!
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    Oh! And nuts!
  • envbj77
    envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks. I may have to give this a try and plan out a weeks menu. I tried atkins before and it was just so strick. I like the fruit and veggie options.
  • hdlb
    hdlb Posts: 333 Member
    Also do you still eat a certain amount of calories per day? Thanks


    If you are trying to lose weight, of course there is a daily calorie limit. Eat more then you need, you'll gain weight, no matter what you are eating.

    As for carbs, that depends on the person and how strict you are.

    The forums can be a pretty scare place to bring up Paleo, check out the group though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/54-primal-paleo-support-group
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    Here is a link to my paleo/ gluten free board on pinterest. Not all are paleo friendly but many are!

    http://pinterest.com/micahroni/paleo-gluten-free/
  • Luciiid
    Luciiid Posts: 7
    Have been thinking about it myself and was going to post a topic here....
    as for info, don't forget about Reddit http://www.reddit.com/r/Paleo and the related FAQ http://www.reddit.com/r/Paleo/wiki/faq

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