Welcome! Feel free to add me, I have been logging for carb purposes only (so I am lazier about logging my foods that have 0 carbs)
I'd say if you have specific questions pertaining to this way of eating, ask them here or in the low carb group. Especially if you want support from people who have done it and are living proof it works. The main forum is about IIFYM, which says you can have whatever you want as long as it fits in your macros. This isn't a bad notion either, but low carb works waaaay better for me and the way I feel! And it's all about finding something that agrees with you long term.
People are allowed to be blunt in the main forums, and they are especially so when people try to negate the cico process or try to perpetuate diet myths. It hurts feelings because it is not what say, a brand new poster expects. Doesn't mean they don't have good information... in fact, they have a lot of good information. I like going in there to give my two cents, especially to people who are frustrated with dieting. Venture in there at your own risk

Hi and welcome.

Yes, it does get rough in the general forums. Some folks really seem to get off on trolling any post paleo/primal/low carb. There is a lot of good information in the forums, just be ready for the trolls.

I've lost 90 pounds eating primal and have been very successful at maintaining my healthy weight. Even better than the weight loss is the fact that I feel pretty great.

I log daily and you are more than welcome to add me as a friend if you wish. My diet does include some milk products (kefir, yogurt, and heavy cream on occasion) and a small amount of very dark chocolate.

This is the worst forum I have ever been a member of for a Main Forum. It is nearly useless

The groups are the only reason I am here

The groups for low carb and Paleo are great!

Hi Paleogal, I venture to the main forums to be helpful and like to look at everything nutrition related objectively and there are many disparate opinions floating about there and some knowledgeable people. I've read 'Diet Cults' and Alan Aragons blog (a fitness guru respected by many in the main forum) in addition to every Paleo book I can get my hands on. I'm afraid the former miss the point about what the modern Paleo way of eating is. When people say, " you can't eat that because Paleolithic people didn't." Or "You can eat grain because grain and legume residues were found in the skulls of ancient hominids." They are missing the point and it sucks for them. The number one rule of Paleo is: don't eat anything that will kill you or make you sick. Our ancestors made that rule paramount. Nowadays, we have access to plenty of sickening foods. Paleo/primal cuts them out. That is why there is AIP Paleo and so many permutations of Paleo. What is sickening or hard to digest by one person, may not be for another. These subtleties are totally lost on the die hard cico fanatics on the main board. Rant over.

Hi Everyone. I'm not new to MFP, but I am new to this group and would like some new friends as well. I have hypothyroidism and hashimoto's disease. I began eating paleo about 2 months ago, but still trying to figure it all out. Since I am strictly Paleo,(and have read the prior posts about unnecessary roughness), I will only venture out to this group. Thanks! I look forward to chatting with everyone!

I've been noticing the distinct turn to a high level of combativeness and general nastiness in the forums since I returned to MFP a couple of months ago. I wanted to find a place where I could get some good information and support for Primal/Paleo/low carb and I think this may be it. If anyone is interested in new friends, I would love to have some myself. I'm very happy this is here.

New to group and looking for friends. Been paleo for a year. I've lost 30 lbs. trying to figure out macros for last 5-10 lbs and for sustaining energy and not dealing with hunger. Also battle with sibo and leaky gut and ai issues also food allergies but everyday gets better!

Add me too! I stumbled upon Paleo/primal after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease last year. I haven't been perfect but I'm getting better and still learning. I'm pretty stubborn and will fall back on my old ways even though I know I'll feel like crap the next few days.

paleogal1129 wrote: »

Hello everyone. I'm brand new to this type of eating and looking to improve my health with it. I'd totally love some new friends to help navigate this journey, especially if you have open diaries. I'm looking to lose about 45 pounds, maybe more maybe less when I get close to my goal. I eat paleo, but primal/paleo/low carb/80/20 eaters are totally welcome to send a friend request!

I do have one question to ask you all, from what I've glanced at, the main board seems ROUGH to anyone who doesn't eat their way... Is it always like this? Do you venture out on the main forum? Or is it much safer in here?

I think my diary is open. I haven't been updating consistently, because we've been out of town so much, but I've started keeping track again just to make sure I'm on track and getting enough calories. I tend to under-eat when I'm "straight paleo" because the food is so satiating.

Feel free to add me. I fit your description. Just mention you're from the "paleo/primal" board, if you don't mind.

p.s. You're right about the main boards. It tends to be much "safer" in here. Everyone I've interacted with here has been helpful, and we all seem to understand that there is no "perfect" plan -- you have to find what works best for your own body.