What were your changes since becoming Paleo/Primal.
nayeliscastellanos
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Hello,
My gf and I started Paleo about 3-4 weeks ago. We have noticed some good changes. She has lost 10lbs, I have lost about 5lbs.
We both have a tremendous amount of extra energy. We have been able to concentrate more. Overall we feel great.
I wanted to know what other benefits other people have had. Since we only been doing it for so little I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Please let me know how long you been doing it and what you noticed changed. Thank you all! Have a healthy day.
My gf and I started Paleo about 3-4 weeks ago. We have noticed some good changes. She has lost 10lbs, I have lost about 5lbs.
We both have a tremendous amount of extra energy. We have been able to concentrate more. Overall we feel great.
I wanted to know what other benefits other people have had. Since we only been doing it for so little I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Please let me know how long you been doing it and what you noticed changed. Thank you all! Have a healthy day.
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I've been easing into a Primal diet (been about 75% Primal for the past ~3 weeks). Though it may be coincidence, I feel like the horrendous dark circles under my eyes aren't nearly as prominent.0
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I have been about 80/20 and honestly I love it! I used to suffer from indigestion and a slew of tummy troubles and since being on paleo I feel good, energized and healthy. My sister, brother in-law and mother all started it at the same time and we've all seen results. My sister has high anxiety and suffers from bad acne and since Paleo her face has cleared up and she feels less anxious. Amazing how diet affects us.0
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I've been slowly easing into this for many months, and about a week ago I really tried to do 80/20 primal. I had some non primal stuff last night and it's been interesting to see the changes in my body's reactions.
Primal dieting:
-definitely helps me lose weight, particularly in my tummy area
-helps with digestion. I go less frequently but easily.
-gives me more energy. I always seem to want to work out! Weird!
-I feel more confident and secure with myself. I just feel less afraid and anxious if that makes sense.
-sleeping well (I seem to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier) and waking up ready to go.
-reduces my appetite tremendously. I don't feel the need to snack much, when I do I feel in control. No crazy blood-sugar lows.
That all said, maybe it's in my head! After all I haven't done it for very long (or even all that well :P) But that's what I've been experiencing, and whether that's something I've imagined or real---well I'll take it!
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Thank you all for sharing your changes. Reading this will help me stick to this new lifestyle. I am glad we are all seeing great results.0
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Indeed, it says something about a diet if you see its health benefits within a short time period. YAY us...lets keep up the good fight!0
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I love this thread. I like that people are seeing changes without being 100% committed. It's been to hard for me to go 100%, but most weeks I'm between 60-80%. I definitely feel better when I'm doing it, it's just some weeks I don't have the time to prep all the meals!0
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What I found to be very helpful with meal prep is the crock-pot. We put meat out the day before and put it in there so when we are at work the food is cooking. When we come home we have a meal prepared. We usually cook enough for lunch/dinner and sometimes even extra. We also cook it over night and have it ready in the morning. Without the crock-pot I don't think it would be as easy for us to do this.0
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To other new folks like myself: I tell myself "I'm Doing this 100%" and of course the reality is closer to 80%. But after a slip up I say "ok no but really 100%!!" lol and it evens out. My biggest problem is when I'm at a friend or family member's and they offer me dinner or something. It's hard to be rude and say "uh I don't do carbs, sorry." Any tips? Otherwise I'm finding it easier than I thought.
I think as I get closer to my goal, I will need to be stricter to really see changes. But right now I still have such a long way to go that any improvement can make a big difference on the scales or how I'm feeling. I would love to hear where others are at!0 -
I have been 100% grainfree since July, but occassionally (once or twice a week) I'll have a sweet treat. I have energy and a mental clarity that amazes me. I've lost 35 lbs. The most surprising change came with my routine blood test results last week. After being very anemic for a long time, my iron levels are in the normal range! I don't think I'm eating more spinach or red meat. I think this is a result of a healthy gut.0
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I don't think I will ever go back. At least I hope not. I am happy to read everyones results. Feel free to add me if you'd like.0
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I've been primal for about 18 months now. Total of 30kg fat lost & 5kg of muscle gained. Almost at my goal body composition.
Personally, since going primal/paleo I no longer suffer from:
Hormonal acne
Hayfever (was chronic before)
Digestion issues including leaky gut and casein intolerance
Constipation
Migraines
Sinus issues
Frequent colds/flus
and have seen dramatic improvements in:
Overall attitude/outlook and mood
Energy levels
Sleep quality
Healthier appetite (more satisfied and rarely have cravings)
Skin not as dry, shiny hair and stronger nails
Whiter teeth
Less aches and pains.0 -
To other new folks like myself: I tell myself "I'm Doing this 100%" and of course the reality is closer to 80%. But after a slip up I say "ok no but really 100%!!" lol and it evens out. My biggest problem is when I'm at a friend or family member's and they offer me dinner or something. It's hard to be rude and say "uh I don't do carbs, sorry." Any tips? Otherwise I'm finding it easier than I thought.
I think as I get closer to my goal, I will need to be stricter to really see changes. But right now I still have such a long way to go that any improvement can make a big difference on the scales or how I'm feeling. I would love to hear where others are at!
I have come accross this same issue. What I do is just politely tell them no thank you. If there is anything that I can eat then I will but other than that most people understand. Its like offering someone who quit smoking a cigaratte, most people will understand that you quit and not ask you again. If someone gets offended when you decline don't feel guilty, you did nothing wrong.
I have not been on it for long but I can notice a big difference that Is why I posted thir thread. Good luck in your Paleo journey.0 -
I now have the ability to go much longer in between meals. This was a major problem for me because I was snacking throughout the day just to keep my blood sugar up because I felt like crap when I didn't eat for say 4 hours, and have passed out when I didn't eat for a longer period of time.
I now think I know what hunger really feels like. I don't think I was letting myself get hungry, or at least whatever I equated with hunger.
I lost somewhere around 15 pounds? I wasn't keeping close track at the beginning, so I'm not exactly sure.
Since doing Whole30 (which eliminates dairy), my nose runs a heck of a lot less, and my eyes water less too.
The hardest part was figuring out what to eat for breakfast instead of cereal. Turns out I really like eggs even though 3 months ago I would have told you I hate them. Turns out I really like vegetables too, when they're cooked the way I like them, not boiled into tasteless mush.
I wasn't coming from a place of being extremely overweight, or sick. I've always been pretty healthy, but now my concept of healthy has changed. Paleo sets a new standard. There's really no turning back.0 -
I've been primal for about 18 months now. Total of 30kg fat lost & 5kg of muscle gained. Almost at my goal body composition.
Personally, since going primal/paleo I no longer suffer from:
Hormonal acne
Hayfever (was chronic before)
Digestion issues including leaky gut and casein intolerance
Constipation
Migraines
Sinus issues
Frequent colds/flus
and have seen dramatic improvements in:
Overall attitude/outlook and mood
Energy levels
Sleep quality
Healthier appetite (more satisfied and rarely have cravings)
Skin not as dry, shiny hair and stronger nails
Whiter teeth
Less aches and pains.
That is amazing results! Looking forward to being at 18 months. Congratulations.0 -
Congrats on your weight loss! 35 lbs is a great accomplishment!I have been 100% grainfree since July, but occassionally (once or twice a week) I'll have a sweet treat. I have energy and a mental clarity that amazes me. I've lost 35 lbs. The most surprising change came with my routine blood test results last week. After being very anemic for a long time, my iron levels are in the normal range! I don't think I'm eating more spinach or red meat. I think this is a result of a healthy gut.0 -
I've been easing into a Primal diet (been about 75% Primal for the past ~3 weeks). Though it may be coincidence, I feel like the horrendous dark circles under my eyes aren't nearly as prominent.
Now that you mentioned it I have also noticed that and my skin is not as pale looking... Congrats on your 3 weeks. I hope you plan to continue this and get more results.0 -
Month 9 of paleo! Started out challenging myself to changing what I ate. Went from organic diet to organic highest quality diet and there is a difference.
Acid reflux gone, sleep habits improved, always feeling bloated gone, palpitations gone, 97 lbs gone, self doubt gone, and that nasty overinflated wheat belly much improved! I started at 100 percent ( pretty darn strict) but am no about 90 percent. No intentions of going back to the SAD!0 -
Month 9 of paleo! Started out challenging myself to changing what I ate. Went from organic diet to organic highest quality diet and there is a difference.
Acid reflux gone, sleep habits improved, always feeling bloated gone, palpitations gone, 97 lbs gone, self doubt gone, and that nasty overinflated wheat belly much improved! I started at 100 percent ( pretty darn strict) but am no about 90 percent. No intentions of going back to the SAD!
That is amazing! Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!0 -
I've been easing into a Primal diet (been about 75% Primal for the past ~3 weeks). Though it may be coincidence, I feel like the horrendous dark circles under my eyes aren't nearly as prominent.
Now that you mentioned it I have also noticed that and my skin is not as pale looking... Congrats on your 3 weeks. I hope you plan to continue this and get more results.
That was only the physical thing that I'd noticed. So far it's been remarkably easy- I'm not hungry and I'm eating way more fruits and veggies. Finding it a little tough to get as many calories as MFP says I should but I think that's small (sweet) potatoes. No plans to revert to my old oatmeal-laden diet!0 -
I've been eating primal for about 3 weeks now and I've noticed reduced cravings and hunger and a drop in headaches and stomach aches/bloating. I also lost 10lbs which is not too shabby 0
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I've been about 80% primal since October, but have been gravitating toward more strict paleo in the past month or so. For me, it just seems like a natural progression, because I no longer want the things I thought I wouldn't be able to let go of (ketchup, cheese, tortilla chips, soy sauce, etc.). I actually made my own salad dressing for the first time yesterday and it was delicious! Next up is paleo mayo!
I haven't lost any weight to speak of....probably because I haven't consistently dedicated myself to keeping my carbs low. But I've noticed an enormous change in how I feel in the morning. I'm not groggy or cranky like I used to be. My husband used to joke that I'm a gremlin in the mornings, but not anymore. I'm chipper and productive and excited to get my day going. And no hunger pains first thing in the morning either. I actually feel the best before I eat breakfast, so I try to push it back as long as possible. I can usually make it to 10 with no problem at all (I wake up at 6). That was unheard of when I relied on oatmeal or an english muffin for my morning meal.0 -
I transitioned over the course of a month or so into primal eating. This was around May/June 2010. Since then, I've lost ~135lbs, I never get appreciably sick (colds never progress past that initial tingling in the throat and only last three or four days... I'm not actually even certain that I'm sick at all when it happens) and I am more ambitious with regards to physical activity (I don't mind, and even on some level enjoy, shoveling snow, for instance... crazy).
And the best result out of them all: I eat an absurd amount of bacon.
Those are the ones I can think of, off the top of my head.0 -
In addition to what most people above have said I don't feel like I am on a diet or depriving myself of anything.
People bring in donuts to work and I don't have any and it's not a problem. They smell good and can be tempting but then I think about the good, tasty food I would rather be eating and it's no problem to pass on them. Plus I'm not usually hungry because of the good breakfast I ate before coming into work.
My wife said she was impressed I have been able to 'stick with eating this way' for over a month now. I told her it's not a challenge at all and I almost feel like I'm cheating because I love the food I'm eating now and never feel deprived or the need to eat every couple hours.
Very liberating to be in control of my eating and not a slave to the blood sugar roller coaster.0 -
I've been eating Primal for about 6 months. The biggest changes that I've noticed:
1. Increased energy - I used to be wiped out in the evening when I got home from work, and now I this is no longer an issue. (although I'm sure that the weight loss and increased physical activity is a big factor with this as well).
2. Clearer skin - my skin used to be very dry, and that's definitely changed. Also, a skin condition that I'd developed due to a wheat/gluten sensitivity has cleared up.
3. Clear sinuses - if you'd asked me whether I had sinus issues before I started eating Primal, I'd have said no, but after switching over to Primal my sinuses drained for about a week. Pressure that I'd never really noticed because it was 'normal' was suddenly gone.
4. Fantastic annual physical - I just had my annual physical in January, and my cholesteral, BP, etc. were all excellent.0 -
I've been paleo for almost 4 months, lost a few pounds and body fat, no more bloating, I was always bloated before, skin much clearer from acne, and my hair is so much nicer lol..I like the fact that I crave good food now for the most part, and when I see sweets at work going around they do not tempt me or interest me at all..!!0
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I've been paleo for almost 4 months, lost a few pounds and body fat, no more bloating, I was always bloated before, skin much clearer from acne, and my hair is so much nicer lol..I like the fact that I crave good food now for the most part, and when I see sweets at work going around they do not tempt me or interest me at all..!!
I noticed my skin has been nicer too. And I'm not sure if it's just me but I noticed that really sweet foods can actually be kind of off putting now.0 -
I've been 100% paleo for about a month and 80/20 paleo since November.
Benefits:
- increased energy
- decreased brain fog
- decreased bloating
- no migraines (used to get them a few times a month)
- keratosis pilaris is about 80% gone
- depression/anxiety WAY better managed
- no more blood sugar spikes0 -
I could rave about this all day long
*Decreased anxiety, I had daily terrible high anxiety. You don't know what a relief this is to even have it go down
*Cleared skin, no more acne
* No more lower belly puffing out throughout the day
*Decreased body fat, look more toned
*More upbeat mood, naturally friendly
*Ability to be "in the room" and concentrate
*Damaged straw-like hair is repaired to its natural state and higher pigment
Can't wait to see what else is in store...I have only been eating primal for 2 weeks
Edited to add, I'm hypoglycemic and I no longer have that terrible, anxious panic feeling when I haven't eaten in a few hours. I am much more satiated now0 -
I am so glad I found this thread! I've been a part of the group for a while b/c I was curious, but today is Day #1 of a 5-week Paleo Challenge at my CrossFit gym, and I'm in. I'm excited to hear about everyone's experiences -- they echo what our coaches are telling us, but it's always good to hear the real story from regular folks, too. I've also been out of CrossFit for a few weeks b/c of an injury, and I'm going through withdrawl, so this is a way I can participate a little bit. We have such a great community, and I really miss the comradery.
I'm not really looking to lose too much weight (although a few stubborn lbs. is always nice), but I'm excited to see more energy, maybe less congestion (I've been getting allergy shots AGAIN, for the first time since I was a kid), and less bloat. Decreased anxiety and increased concentration would be nice, too. :flowerforyou:
Thanks again for posting your experiences!!0 -
i've been 90% primal for about 6 weeks and was starting to make the changes for 6 weeks before that. not much in the way of weight loss unfortunately, but the biggest change i've noticed is with pms. i'm no longer ready to kill anyone who looks in my direction the wrong way!
i'm also more inclined to brave the cold evenings with the dog and i enjoy starting to feel tired as it gets dark, my circadian rhythms are normalising 0
