I promise you although it can be tough the health benefits are so worth it. I'm 50 days in and have seen great changes in my body and health

Feel free to add me if you like, I'm not perfect either but am trying.

I'm new to this as well, so I'm right there with you. I just sent you a request and we'll do this together.

I am fairly new too. Add me if you want.

After suffering with constant swelling of my ankles and inability to lose weight through calorie restriction, I went to the doctor. After getting my blood test results back and seeing my insulin resistance and other issues, she suggested I try the Paleo diet. The no rice, grains, legumes, dairy and pasta freaked me out a bit (knowing my fiancé isn't likely to give up these things). My doctor wanted me to ease into this lifestyle change.

I've been very successful so far with an 80/20 approach. Hre are some examples of how i'm dealing with the change. I seldom touch milk, but when it is my only choice for my coffee, then I make sure it's full fat ( which is a switch from my nonfat usual). I try to limit my yogurt and cheese intake, but haven't cut them completely. Per my doctor, my first priority was to eliminate beans, then bread. I've been pretty successful and now I have the willpower to able to say no to the bread basket when eating out, because the intense craving isn't there. Pasta was probably the thing that scared me the most. I tried making faux pasta with zucchini and summer squash ribbons and it was actually delicious. So I feel good that I have a way to continue eating pasta without the adverse reactions.

Within two weeks of starting the paleo path, my ankles were no longer balloons and my fullness triggers are starting to normalize, I have more energy, less digestion issues or insulin spikes. In the first month, I'm dropping weight daily (but I've got a 100lbs+ to lose) and I'm also trying to ensure 30 minutes of exercise 5x a week.

Been paleo over a year and hardest part is non-paleo people who think I'm nuts :-)

You'll find your own balance once you get into the groove of meal planning and choosing foods.

Hi, I'd like to join you as well. I have been working on the paleo approach for a month or two. I need accountability. I also just started with kettle bells at home.

I need to lose 50 pounds at least! I'm 40 years old, have 4 kids, and work full time. My husband is supportive in whatever plan I am on, but it's not easy.

Hey everyone! I've been toying with the idea of making the move toward paleo for quite a while, but my chiropractor last week convinced me to take the plunge. He believes it will help with several of the health issues I've been experiencing for the last decade or so. But I don't know anybody who eats this way (other than my chiro!), so I could use some support as I make these changes. I'd love to have some primal/paleo friends, if you can be patient with me through the transition process. Please add me!

That Coke next to your head is making me thirsty.... Man, I miss coke!!!

Hi everyone, I'm new to paleo, a coworker recommended it earlier this week and the science behind it just makes so much sense. I really want to get my whole family eating this way, my husband does low carb so he will be easier than the kids, my daughter is 10 and my son is 8. I have a few questions about the recommended/restricted food list though. On some sites I read, things like bacon, butter and cheese are completely off limits, and they seem to be allowed on other sites. Have people had luck eating these things, is it one of those try it and see deals? I can also relate with the people who have to defend their diet to non paleo eaters. I'm already getting comments and I just started. I'm so glad I found this group on here, it will be so much easier to do this with other people who don't think I'm nuts!

I enjoy bacon also but try to limit because it's processed. A friend is helping me with buying a pork belly and smoking it myself, then just to find a meat slicer. In the meantime I try to source bacon from a local butcher. Look for the best sources of protein you can find and afford.

Paleo is not written in stone; it's a guideline and if you focus on avoiding processed foods and shopping in the meat and produce depts. you'll do well. The biggest thing with kids is sugar which is in everything. Giving up baked goods including bread and prepared cereal also means no sugar. Some people have no problem with dairy but IMO it would be a good idea to exclude this for three weeks or so and see what happens if you reintroduce it. Eat lots of leafy greens if you're concerned about calcium--they have as much or more absorbable calcium than dairy which has a low ratio of uptake by the body by comparison. Substitutes of fake foods like soy milk usually have sweetener in them for taste. Another issue you'll face is what sweetener to use. Personally I stick to maple syrup, but some are happy with stevia (don't like what I've read about manufactured product, but might use leaves in tea) ; that's your call. The less you depend on sweetness, the less the craving for it.

There are good blogs done by parents who are paleo that you might want to look to for how to get kids on board.