Paleo

I am currently doing an 80/20 (mostly 90/10) paleo diet. I love it! I don't really miss anything and my energy levels, mood, and weight loss have all been awesome. I can't dedicate all of it to paleo though, as I have been closely tracking my calories and my intake to ensure I get the maximum results.

I want to try Whole30 as a detox sort of thing, but as of this point don't see the need considering I only have a light cheat day once a week or more with a little wild rice or bean.

I followed Whole30 for the month of Arpil and loved it! It started me on way way to following Paleo 80/20. Whole30 is a 30-day super-strict Paleo reset/challenge. You only eat whole foods concentrating on grass-fed/pastured meats, if you can afford them, no soy products (soy is in just about everything!!!), no added sugars, no dairy, or processed foods. Check out http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/ to get a better idea. It's more of a reset to celanse your body and at the end of the 30 days, you slowly re-introduce foods like grains, gluten-free grains, legumes, dairy, etc. to see how your body reacts to them...bad gut, bowel issues, joint pain, etc. Makes you really think about how the food we put in out mouths affects our health.

I also saw it as more of a time that I changed my relationship with food....I thought I was a carb addict...Now, I can count on my hands how many times I have eaten pasta, crackers, and bread since my Whole30 ended! I didn't miss it and I still do not miss it! You also stay away from the scale and measuring tape for the 30 days. The concentration is on building a better relationship with food and not letting the numbers rule. At the end of the 30 days, I got on the scale and was 11 pounds lighter even though I felt like I had eaten enough to feed a large dino! ;-)

Since ending the Whole30, I have been sticking to it on the weekdays while not being so strict on the weekends and I can definitely tell a difference in how my body feels on those days. It was a great starting point for the Paleo lifestyle and understanding whhy it is such a great plan.

If you have any questions on Whole30, message me.

I am not sure about Whole30 or 80/20 myself but I recently cut everything processed, dairy, grains and legumes from my diet.

This was not for weight loss reasons but because my BF suffers from a rare skin condition (Hidradenitis suppurativa) that seems to react to processed food, sugars and nightshades. I decided to put him on this ''diet'' as well as follow it myself.

So basically we have been eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and meat (actually any kind of meat, non processed)

Like I said, I don't know much about Whole30 and 80/20. I think what we are following is Primal Blueprint.
Anyways, here's the website if you want to look into it :

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/whats-the-difference-between-primal-and-paleo/#axzz2YfDKCTo9

It seems like there's a difference between Paleo and Primal, although it looks similar to me O_O

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I posted a topic yesterday to share Paleo recipes as i'm interested in it too but no ones posted yet!!! so i'll check out the blogs various people have recommended. thank you

I am not sure about Whole30 or 80/20 myself but I recently cut everything processed, dairy, grains and legumes from my diet.

This was not for weight loss reasons but because my BF suffers from a rare skin condition (Hidradenitis suppurativa) that seems to react to processed food, sugars and nightshades. I decided to put him on this ''diet'' as well as follow it myself.

So basically we have been eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and meat (actually any kind of meat, non processed)

Like I said, I don't know much about Whole30 and 80/20. I think what we are following is Primal Blueprint.
Anyways, here's the website if you want to look into it :

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/whats-the-difference-between-primal-and-paleo/#axzz2YfDKCTo9

It seems like there's a difference between Paleo and Primal, although it looks similar to me O_O

Sounds like your Paleo/Whole30! Primal Blueprint is pretty much Paleo but allows for some dairy and incorporates exercise activities where Paleo focuses on eating habits.

Okay so ANYONE please help!! I am trying to gain muscle and intake enough calories each day. Since I ve started counting I have been under everyday! I started to take a super weight gainer 1200, but still havent reached my target once Any suggestions?.. ANYONE FEEL FREE!! TIA..

Are you including any strength training?

I do eat Paleo and I recognized difference already after a week! Mainly mroe energy throughout the day, better sleeping and - what surprised me - my allergy was gone ( I was "dying" when everything started blooming ). I thought it was just accident and the allergens where not around, so I went back to previous eating style and the allergy appeared again!
To be honest the beginnings with Paleo were quite difficult for me, but when I chose recipes for my breakfasts, lunches and dinners ( http://paleofoodcooking.net/ ) and set up my meal plans and start eating.... my body no more had taste for sweets, etc. Before Paleo, I was able to finish big bottles of Nutella within one day!