does anyone here do Paleo Diet?

alabelle1
alabelle1 Posts: 31 Member
edited December 16 in Food and Nutrition
I have been doing paleo for about 2.5 mths.... I have had my cheats but overalll its how i eat..
I am struggling with loss tho- I am now cutting out almost all carbs even veggies....
Does anyone else who is doing this plan have such a struggle?
Thanks
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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    You don't have to watch calories to lose weight on paleo, just avoid foods on the naughty list.

    This is what I've been told, anyway.
  • MsMerse
    MsMerse Posts: 1 Member
    I'm just starting to eat Paleo so I'll keep checking in on this thread to let you know how it goes. I just got serious about it a week ago so I don't have much to tell you at the moment.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    What's left to eat if you're doing paleo with NO carbs?!


    Have you tried just counting calories as opposed to doing this primal thing??
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    Why are you cutting out veggies? That doesn't make sense.
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    No veggies??? um... yeah thats not gonna last.

    I know if I cut carbs out - like fruits and veggies, my brain turns to mush and being around me becomes a hazard... I would re-evaluate that plan of action.
  • Dragonwolf
    Dragonwolf Posts: 5,600 Member
    Why are you cutting out veggies? That doesn't make sense.

    My thought exactly. I thought the point of the paleo diet was to cut out carbs from *grains* (and certain vegetables, such as potatoes), not carbs altogether.
  • BrendarB
    BrendarB Posts: 2,770 Member
    um, you do still need veggies - a paleo diet consists of - protein, veggies, good fats and a little fruit - paleo is not protein only.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Why are you cutting out veggies? That doesn't make sense.

    Especially veggies! Paleo man eats veggies o.O
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    I have been doing paleo for about 2.5 mths.... I have had my cheats but overalll its how i eat..
    I am struggling with loss tho- I am now cutting out almost all carbs even veggies....
    Does anyone else who is doing this plan have such a struggle?
    Thanks

    Tons of Paleo support on MFP:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/search?phrase=paleo&order=0
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    MOAR VEG FOR ME!

    thank you!

    p.s. you know that you're doing Paleo wrong, don't you? fruit, veg, meat... grain and dairy are what you're supposed to cut out. in any event, eliminating things you love is not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. eliminating fiber is going to lead to a bowel obstruction!
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    What's left to eat if you're doing paleo with NO carbs?!


    Have you tried just counting calories as opposed to doing this primal thing??

    It's not NO carbs - it's no grains or other processed junk. The main components are lean proteins and veggies.
  • paulmrice
    paulmrice Posts: 34 Member
    One of my Facebook friends had this posted on their site... sums it up nicely.

    paleo-1.jpg
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    What's left to eat if you're doing paleo with NO carbs?!


    Have you tried just counting calories as opposed to doing this primal thing??

    It's not NO carbs - it's no grains or other processed junk. The main components are lean proteins and veggies.

    which we all know. OP is cutting out veggies though :huh:
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Where are you gonna get your vitamins tho?
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I have been doing paleo for about 2.5 mths.... I have had my cheats but overalll its how i eat..
    I am struggling with loss tho- I am now cutting out almost all carbs even veggies....
    Does anyone else who is doing this plan have such a struggle?
    Thanks


    The cheats are most likely hindering your weight loss. I am going through a stall myself and it is due to home made ice cream.
  • CrazyDaisysMommy
    CrazyDaisysMommy Posts: 472
    How many calories are you consuming? I have a number of digestive issues, so I've had to adopt a Paleo-like style of eating or feel the wrath of the angry belly. One thing I've noticed is that I have a hard time meeting my calorie goals each day because I'm just not that hungry. I eat a lot of veggies, fruit, eggs, chicken and fish. I get creative to ensure that I'm eating enough because if I don't my weight loss stalls. Maybe try paying attention to the total calories for a while, and make sure you aren't too low.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
    Why are you cutting out veggies? That doesn't make sense.

    Especially veggies! Paleo man eats veggies o.O

    Paleo man eats bugs, people, dirt, dead birds, boogers, guinea worm ridden monkeys.. and protein shakes.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    MOAR VEG FOR ME!

    thank you!

    p.s. you know that you're doing Paleo wrong, don't you? fruit, veg, meat... grain and dairy are what you're supposed to cut out. in any event, eliminating things you love is not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. eliminating fiber is going to lead to a bowel obstruction!

    If there is sufficient water and fat consumption there will be no constipation.....fiber is not as necessary as they claim.

    And as for doing it wrong.......there is no "wrong way" live the Paleo lifestyle unless you have went back to processed foods.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Because of the constant paleo threads and the varying views even from "Paleoans"( <---- Is that appropriate?), I'm beginning to think they don't even know what "eating Paleo" means.

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  • Iluvchopsticks
    Iluvchopsticks Posts: 130 Member
    Veggies are a big base of the paleo diet. If you are cutting them out that is hardly paleo. I'm not sure what you eat cutting out carbs. Just meat and fats? That sounds terribly unbalanced and I haven't read paleo advice that encourages such choices.
  • Livin_Large
    Livin_Large Posts: 104 Member
    I did it for six weeks and lost 1 pound. I went back to counting calories and eating fruits and veggies, low fat, and I've lost the 3 lbs in the last week and a half about. I think it was too much fat for me, and I find it easier to be able to eat what I want,and count calories.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    How many calories are you consuming? I have a number of digestive issues, so I've had to adopt a Paleo-like style of eating or feel the wrath of the angry belly. One thing I've noticed is that I have a hard time meeting my calorie goals each day because I'm just not that hungry. I eat a lot of veggies, fruit, eggs, chicken and fish. I get creative to ensure that I'm eating enough because if I don't my weight loss stalls. Maybe try paying attention to the total calories for a while, and make sure you aren't too low.

    Your not supposed to be counting calories. Without the processed crap food your calorie intake is going to be lower and there is nothing wrong with that.

    There was an interesting newscast this morning and they mentioned that the tribal people that still live tribal life have very low calories and are some of the healthiest people on earth.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    MOAR VEG FOR ME!

    thank you!

    p.s. you know that you're doing Paleo wrong, don't you? fruit, veg, meat... grain and dairy are what you're supposed to cut out. in any event, eliminating things you love is not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. eliminating fiber is going to lead to a bowel obstruction!

    If there is sufficient water and fat consumption there will be no constipation.....fiber is not as necessary as they claim.

    And as for doing it wrong.......there is no "wrong way" live the Paleo lifestyle unless you have went back to processed foods.

    We are not carnivores, we are OMNIVORES therefore our bowels are not the same shape.

    BOWELS.JPG

    "Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease" - The Mayo Clinic (emphasis is mine)

    If "they" is Mark's Daily Apple, you can save yourself the time it would take to reply.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    Veggies are a big base of the paleo diet. If you are cutting them out that is hardly paleo. I'm not sure what you eat cutting out carbs. Just meat and fats? That sounds terribly unbalanced and I haven't read paleo advice that encourages such choices.

    That is not necessarily true. Many people have to temporarily restrict ALL carbs to get weightless going and then slowly add back in what they were previously eating.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    MOAR VEG FOR ME!

    thank you!

    p.s. you know that you're doing Paleo wrong, don't you? fruit, veg, meat... grain and dairy are what you're supposed to cut out. in any event, eliminating things you love is not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. eliminating fiber is going to lead to a bowel obstruction!

    If there is sufficient water and fat consumption there will be no constipation.....fiber is not as necessary as they claim.

    And as for doing it wrong.......there is no "wrong way" live the Paleo lifestyle unless you have went back to processed foods.

    We are not carnivores, we are OMNIVORES therefore our bowels are not the same shape.

    BOWELS.JPG

    "Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease" - The Mayo Clinic (emphasis is mine)

    If "they" is Mark's Daily Apple, you can save yourself the time it would take to reply.

    When you consume very little carbs.....there is no need for fiber.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    What's left to eat if you're doing paleo with NO carbs?!


    Have you tried just counting calories as opposed to doing this primal thing??

    It's not NO carbs - it's no grains or other processed junk. The main components are lean proteins and veggies.

    The OP said:
    I have been doing paleo for about 2.5 mths.... I have had my cheats but overalll its how i eat..
    I am struggling with loss tho- I am now cutting out almost all carbs even veggies....
    Does anyone else who is doing this plan have such a struggle?
    Thanks


    I couldn't care less what Paleo is all about, but the OP wants to cut out all carbs.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    No veggies??? um... yeah thats not gonna last.

    I know if I cut carbs out - like fruits and veggies, my brain turns to mush and being around me becomes a hazard... I would re-evaluate that plan of action.

    This. I'd go all Joe Pesci on you.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    What's left to eat if you're doing paleo with NO carbs?!


    Have you tried just counting calories as opposed to doing this primal thing??


    ^^^This!
    Cavemen evolved into us!
    Use a 90/10 rule and youll get the same results!
    90% whole foods including carbs.
    10% junk including junk.


    Edit: If it works for you go for it but to me, limiting anything too much invites disaster in the long run.
  • Ruchell
    Ruchell Posts: 236 Member
    I have been doing paleo for about 2.5 mths.... I have had my cheats but overalll its how i eat..
    I am struggling with loss tho- I am now cutting out almost all carbs even veggies....
    Does anyone else who is doing this plan have such a struggle?
    Thanks

    I stall on Paleo when I stop taking into account how many nuts and how much nut butter I'm eating. Even though they're allowed on Paleo, it should be in moderation if you're trying to lose weight. Same goes with fruit--I try to limit it to two servings a day. Not going overboard on those two things and keeping my carbs between 50-150 I see success with Paleo. Hope that helps.
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    MOAR VEG FOR ME!

    thank you!

    p.s. you know that you're doing Paleo wrong, don't you? fruit, veg, meat... grain and dairy are what you're supposed to cut out. in any event, eliminating things you love is not a sustainable lifestyle for most people. eliminating fiber is going to lead to a bowel obstruction!

    If there is sufficient water and fat consumption there will be no constipation.....fiber is not as necessary as they claim.

    And as for doing it wrong.......there is no "wrong way" live the Paleo lifestyle unless you have went back to processed foods.

    We are not carnivores, we are OMNIVORES therefore our bowels are not the same shape.

    BOWELS.JPG

    "Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease" - The Mayo Clinic (emphasis is mine)

    If "they" is Mark's Daily Apple, you can save yourself the time it would take to reply.

    When you consume very little carbs.....there is no need for fiber.

    I find it interesting that someone who seems so concerned about health thinks there really is no need for fiber.
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