paleo
nicoleanthoine
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Is anyone having great results with paleo or other low carb diets??
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Plenty of people have great results with them
What are you hoping to do?
And why do you think paleo is the avenue in which to do it?0 -
Not a fan of paleo , I like my complex carbs , but it has worked for some people. You can follow a low carb diet on non-workout days , that is what I do...So 1-2 days a week I do this. Super easy to do0
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i need to drop weight. I keep hearing about paleo. I'm 2 weeks into now. It's alot of prepping!!!!!0
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I went strict Paleo and maintained it for a week before I started to add some things back in that work for me like oatmeal and cottage cheese and some skim milk. I think Paleo is terrific but I don't think its necessary to follow it strictly.0
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I've said this before and I'll say it again: the Paleo diet is based on junk science and absolutely ridiculous suppositions about our relationship to supposed ancestors, who have as much in common with us as we have with your average giraffe.
That said, eating primarily garbage-free protein, healthy vegetables, and the right fats won't kill you. I just get ticked about the cult like following of the diet. The truth is the Paleo diet won't hurt you, you will lose weight, but it isn't necessary. Especially if you are exercising a lot, which you should be.0 -
It works but I need my complex carbs and would never survive it.0
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If you wish to lose weight, a calorie deficit is needed. Everything else is personal preference.
If you want to lose fat and maintain the muscle you have, eat enough protein and lift heavy.
Paleo is not a requirement for either approach.0 -
Paleo is a totally valid dietary choice. If it sounds like something that you would like or like a good way to change your way of eating, then give it a try.
I've actually looked into it before because it is one of few limiting eating styles I could possibly maintain without chewing my own arm off. However, I have a hard enough time meeting my calorie and iron needs, so cutting out dairy and supplements would be too problematic.0 -
Paleo works for people (not all). Not everyone gets it but that's okay. I use it as a major baseline. I typically am eating low carb but if i want something carby, i won't not eat it. It's all about balance! I generally try and stick to whole-natural foods
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I'm having success on a paleo diet. I roughly follow the one that is in the back of Primal Blueprint.
Like somebody else said, you can adjust it to your needs. The paleo experts I follow all make the same recommendation: follow it strict for a while (they recommend 30 days), then start adding things back to your diet to see how they affect you. You may find some of the foods that are recommended for avoidance don't affect you at all.
Paleo is not "junk science".
Paleo started with theories about what our pre-agriculture ancestors ate. Ok, that's not much science, but they didn't didn't stop there. They found other science (although not all of it is conclusive) to back up many of the theories that came from the what-did-our-ancestors-eat concept.
For example: They started with "our ancestors did not eat a lot of carbs" and followed it with studies about insulin, addictive properties of sugar, etc, that support the idea that humans do not need nearly as many carbs as modern Americans eat. They started with "our ancestors could not digest wheat" and followed with studies about celiac, wheat intolerance, anti-nutrients, etc that provide evidence that some people today can still not digest wheat (or can't do it very efficiently).
It's not at all conclusive, but most weight-loss science is not.
Paleo is not necessary for weight loss. But the low-carb aspect is extremely helpful for managing hunger and cravings. The other restrictions are really about learning about your own body and discovering which foods might be having less-than-ideal affects on your health.
If that's what you want to do, do some reading to understand the reason for the various restrictions before trying to incorporate them. Find a good paleo support group. I think there's one on MFP. I also read MarksDailyApple.com to keep me motivated.0 -
I've said this before and I'll say it again: the Paleo diet is based on junk science and absolutely ridiculous suppositions about our relationship to supposed ancestors, who have as much in common with us as we have with your average giraffe.
That said, eating primarily garbage-free protein, healthy vegetables, and the right fats won't kill you. I just get ticked about the cult like following of the diet. The truth is the Paleo diet won't hurt you, you will lose weight, but it isn't necessary. Especially if you are exercising a lot, which you should be.
This man speaks the truth.0 -
i need to drop weight. I keep hearing about paleo. I'm 2 weeks into now. It's alot of prepping!!!!!
You don't have to do paleo to lose weight.
I eat anything I want.....
I just keep it within my desired total calorie intake.
So I would suggest you figure out how many calories you need daily, and eat 20% less to lose the weight you need.
It seems like you don't really want to do paleo or there is a health reason for doing so....
So understand how one loses weight first, then decide on how and what you will eat.0 -
I'm having success on a paleo diet. I roughly follow the one that is in the back of Primal Blueprint.
Like somebody else said, you can adjust it to your needs. The paleo experts I follow all make the same recommendation: follow it strict for a while (they recommend 30 days), then start adding things back to your diet to see how they affect you. You may find some of the foods that are recommended for avoidance don't affect you at all.
Paleo is not "junk science".
Paleo started with theories about what our pre-agriculture ancestors ate. Ok, that's not much science, but they didn't didn't stop there. They found other science (although not all of it is conclusive) to back up many of the theories that came from the what-did-our-ancestors-eat concept.
For example: They started with "our ancestors did not eat a lot of carbs" and followed it with studies about insulin, addictive properties of sugar, etc, that support the idea that humans do not need nearly as many carbs as modern Americans eat. They started with "our ancestors could not digest wheat" and followed with studies about celiac, wheat intolerance, anti-nutrients, etc that provide evidence that some people today can still not digest wheat (or can't do it very efficiently).
It's not at all conclusive, but most weight-loss science is not.
Paleo is not necessary for weight loss. But the low-carb aspect is extremely helpful for managing hunger and cravings. The other restrictions are really about learning about your own body and discovering which foods might be having less-than-ideal affects on your health.
If that's what you want to do, do some reading to understand the reason for the various restrictions before trying to incorporate them. Find a good paleo support group. I think there's one on MFP. I also read MarksDailyApple.com to keep me motivated.
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Any lifestyle which reduces or eliminates refined grains (not whole grains), added sugar (sugar, HFCS, and other refined sugars, not sugar found in natural sources like fruits) is, generally, viewed as a good move for optimal health.
For some, especially type A personalities, Paleo is a great lifestyle. At the end of the day, it's your body, your choice, your lifestyle. Try it out. If it works for you, great! If not, at least you tried.
A guaranteed way to failure is by not trying.0 -
It's completely useless for weight loss if you accurately count your calories. You will get the same results and still enjoy all the food you like with no restrictions.0
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in for the impending circle-jerk0
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If you wish to lose weight, a calorie deficit is needed. Everything else is personal preference.
If you want to lose fat and maintain the muscle you have, eat enough protein and lift heavy.
Paleo is not a requirement for either approach.
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"weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol
It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?
All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).
If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?0 -
.......If you like bread, eat it.......
I like bread!
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.......If you like bread, eat it.......
I like bread!
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"weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol
It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?
All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).
If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?
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I think many people get eating for weight loss and eating for health conflated. They are not always the same thing.
Low calories/ low fat does not always equal nutrionally dense/ healthy
Nutrionally dense/ healthy does not always equal low calorie.
For weight loss you need a calorie defecit - whether thats from nutritionally dense foods or from processed 'junk foods'. It does not matter.
For health- nutritionally dense foods are recomended. Paleo helps with this. And the cutting out of grains and reducing dairy in paleo helps my IBS. Paleo is not a weight-loss diet per se - though as long as you monitor your calories to create a deficit , it can be used this way. Its my prefered way of eating/ living (though PMS cravings usually de-rail me for a week a month- i'm not perfect!)
As for the science- modern humans have eaten in a paleo fashion for 10 times longer than they have been farming- and evolution is a very slow process. .. but we all know this.
I think most people agree that for weight loss- whatever method fits best with you and your lifestyle will work best in the long run.0 -
"weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol
It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?
All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).
If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?
I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite. 0 -
"weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol
It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?
All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).
If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?
I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite.
You're going to cheat on Dave Grohl?!?!?!? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
OP
Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13
TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary
Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women0 -
"weight loss science" not being conclusive = lol
It's science. Math. Concrete numbers. How is that not conclusive?
All that aside, eating paleo is not a diet "cure-all" to drop the pounds. Unless you're doing it for moral reasons, restricting yourself that heavily could lead to more damaging behavior (binging, rage quitting because you're hangry, etc).
If you like bread, eat it. If you like milk, drink it. If either of those things causes you digestive discomfort, see a doctor or licensed nutritionist and find out what steps you can take at that point. Before it's medically necessary... why bother?
I think this Simon Pegg gif is my new favorite.
You're going to cheat on Dave Grohl?!?!?!? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
OP
Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13
TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary
Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
Damn! Grace caught me. I still love the Grohl man. I'm so conflicted now.0 -
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As for the science- modern humans have eaten in a paleo fashion for 10 times longer than they have been farming- and evolution is a very slow process. .. but we all know this.
This one point I just need to address. It's a common misconception that needs to be cleared up.
Nothing about the "Paleo diet" is similar to what our primitive ancestors ate. As we have changed so have the foods we eat. When I find one Paleo devotee logging in ferns, carrots that are purple in color, or seal meat, you can talk about the "science" behind this diet. In truth there is none. It's really just another low-carb diet, a repackaging of Atkins.
Again, just so we're clear, the "Paleo diet" has nothing at all in common with the foods our ancestors ate in the Paleolitic era. There is no science behind it.
I eat ferns for breakfast. They're magically delicious.
Nope... wait, that was my Lucky Charms.
Carry on.0 -
I tried a primal diet (paleo plus dairy) and i did lose weight because i didn't retain water but it was so frustrating going to the grocery store and being like...
ok, can't eat that, that or that... beans are legumes right? what is wrong with a bean? no clue, just know that i can't eat them.
I can't have chili corn salsa on my meat and veggie bowl? why? because it's corn, and corn is satan, and satan makes you fat and die.
What to eat.... ok well, i will make some kind of meat and saute vegetables AGAIN.
NO PEANUT BUTTER?!?!?!
that was my breaking point. nothing comes between me and my PB0
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