If you have 80 pounds to lose it is possible that you need more calories than that. I made the mistake of starting out at 1600 with 90 pounds to lose and yes I lost well for awhile but now I am REALLY struggling because all that long term under-eating made my body more efficient and resist burning fat. Granted, 164 is better than 241, but I was hoping to lose another 10 pounds before I was finished.

Regardless, I LOVE this lifestyle and the health problems I have resolved are many (look under "Success Stories").

I am ketogenic Primal/Paleo (I eat a bit of dairy but I don't think it's "healthy") so you might find my macros and diet in-line with what you are doing. Of course, I am not perfect. Last year I raised my carbs to 10%, persisted with it despite continual struggles, and am now trying hard to get back on track with 5% carbs.

PS: I hope your MFP name doesn't sum up your overall mentality. Primal/Paleo must be about health, not being "thin", or it's a fail. imo.

Hi

I am starting primal and looking for friends and also what peoples daily menus are like?

What do you eat on a daily basis? Also will be aiming for 1600 cals is this enough or better to aim for more - will keep carbs under 50 as I have 80lbs to lose

Thanks

I do hope that you stick with Paleo as it's more of a change in lifestyle than a "diet." Despite how much it is criticized, it works for people hoping to make healthier choices in their meal planning. You'll lose weight especially with keeping carbs low but I suggest aiming for 1800 calories. Do you plan to exercise as well?

I am pretty new to Paleo as well, and I also would love to make friends with people who have long been at it so I could get a glimpse of their diaries. (So to anyone who doesn't mind teaching a newbie, I'd love if you reach out and add me.)

I would say to the OP that I think your calories sound kind of low to me. I am 5'9. Right now I'm a little under 170, and I'd like to get to 150. It says for me to lose a pound a week, I should eat 1900. But I notice the past few weeks when I eat between 2200-2500 I am still losing weight. (That is with no cardio besides a lot of walking around and chasing my toddler.) I know there is a debate about whether or not "a calorie is a calorie," but I think when you eat super clean, you can eat a bit more.

Feel free to look at my diary. (But please ignore yesterday. I was very ill, and needed a tried and true nassau killer=saltines.). I think it's a good starting point, but by no means do I think it's model Paleo!

Good luck! :-)

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Feel free to add me. I am new to the primal life style and any advice, suggestions and ideas can help.