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I've only had one weight-loss client come see me who actually said, "My main motivation for losing weight is that I want to look hot." Finally, someone just came out and said it! We all want to look hot, whether we admit it or not, and we all look our best when we're at our optimal weight. The Paleo way of living has become popular partly because it helps people get there, whether that means gaining muscle, losing fat or both. Of course, in the process it also helps clear up our skin; reduce fatigue, depression and inflammation; and lower our risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. For some, though, the change in body composition alone is life changing.
Right now we're going to focus on the reasons the Paleo diet helps you lose weight. For the exceedingly thin people who are wondering whether or not it will help bulk you up, the short answer is "yes" and there will be more to come on that topic.
Here are the top 3 ways that eating Paleo, and moreover, using the Paleo Plan, will help you lose fat and get toned:
1. No More Fluff
But Neely, fluff isn't a staple in my diet, you may be saying. Yes, actually, it probably is. You just don't think of it as fluff. Your bread, bagels, cookies, candy, crackers, tortilla chips, sandwich wraps, rice, pasta and added sugar are all fluff. Those things are high in calories and low in nutrients, especially if they're made from refined flours, which means that they're a waste of your culinary time. Those foods are also mostly carbohydrates, which means that if they're not used up right away with physical activity they're stored in your body as, you know it, fat.
In addition, refined carbohydrates (and grains, in general) have a very negative effect on your blood sugar balance. When you have spikes in your blood sugar (the cracked out feeling you get after eating a box of candy and then the crash you feel afterward), you're contributing to weight gain because of the insulin and cortisol spikes you create in your body. More on that in another post, though.
Because the Paleo diet eliminates grains and refined sugars from your diet, you're not going to be eating anything that isn't densely packed with nutrients. The high quality protein you'll be eating will stimulate muscle growth and balance out your blood sugar. The healthy fats will become your main fuel source instead of carbs, and the veggies and fruits are an invaluable source of nutrients, fiber and healthy carbs. None of these foods is fluffy.
2. Water Retention
There's a funny thing that happens when we eat carbohydrates: our cells hold onto the water that comes along with the carbs. It's an evolutionary detail that helps people do sustained physical work without needing as much water. As you use up your glucose stores (your glycogen), water is released into your body. That was great for the active hunter gatherer type, but now that we are pretty sedentary as a culture, eating way more carbohydrates in the form of grains, legumes and extra sugar, we're carrying around a lot of extra weight in the form of water. Have you ever watched the show "Biggest Loser"? The contestants usually lose extraordinary amounts of weight in the first week: 10, 20, even 40 pounds in just seven days. Most of it is water that they've been hoarding in their cells.
When they first go Paleo, a lot of people, including myself, experience increased thirst and more trips to the bathroom to let out some of that excess water. Along with extra weight disappearing during this process, the edema you might have in your legs or feet, your puffy eyes or your swollen hands might start to dissipate, too.
3. Food Sensitivities
Some experts estimate that as much as 80% of the U.S. population might be sensitive to gluten. That is a LOT of people. Alright, now what is gluten and what do I mean by sensitive? Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, spelt, oats, kamut, rye and barley. That means that unless it says "Gluten Free" on the label, it's in bread, pasta, cookies, crackers, almost all pastries, tortillas, many soups, cereals, granola, beer, and on and on. Having a sensitivity to something simply means that your immune system is reacting to that food in some way. It's not necessarily an "allergy" like your doctor would diagnose you with, but your immune system is involved, nevertheless. People can be sensitive to anything, and be plagued by a host of symptoms from it. For instance, I get a headache when I eat arugula. Yep, arugula.
Often when people stop eating the foods they're sensitive to, they lose weight. It happens partly because your body will hold onto water weight (blasted water again!) when it's trying to protect itself from something; the water acts as sort of a buffer. So when you take out the offensive food from your diet, the water goes with it. Food sensitivities can also mess with your hormones and your thyroid function, and we know that both of those systems have much to do with body weight.
Because the Paleo diet removes many of the foods that people are commonly sensitive to: gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and refined sugar, there's a good chance you'll have a positive reaction to not eating one or more of these foods on a regular basis.
So there you have it. Most people (not all, but most) lose weight on Paleo if they need to lose weight. It really does a great job of getting you to your optimal weight, whether that's by losing or gaining. If you're eating what you were designed to eat, your body will finally have the opportunity to, well, look hot.
4. What about Exercise??
Diet is the main driving factor in weight loss. That's a fact, but of course, the right kind of exercise also can speed up weight loss and get you those muscles you've always wanted. I'm not talking about hours on the treadmill, either. That doesn't work so well. What I AM talking about is bodyweight exercises (push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, jumprope, etc.) done in intervals. That's what really works to take weight off and get you fit! If you're interested in having our trainer send you at-home workouts every week, check out our fitness program, PaleoFit. It'll really help with the weight loss, along with eating Paleo.
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I gained quite a bit from having children (twins) etc. My naturopathic dr put me on the paleo diet and one year later I'm down 80lbs! It's honestly quite easy when you're on it long enough because you're getting what your body needs and the cravings for sugar and carbs don't taunt you because of this. I'm not even trying to lose weight anymore and am working on just getting in shape but the pounds are still coming off. It's fantastic!
Hi, I'm on paleo third day today. I've always been a chocolate lover and couch potato,so wish me luck:-)). Well, I think I'm doing pretty well so far, still don't know exactly what to and not to eat,thought. So far I feel like a rabbit, but I like it. One pound is off. I am a coffee drinker, so I've started with decaf for the start which makes me pretty tired in the afternoons. Once I figure out my meals and stop craving sugar, I'll be happy and hopefully I'll stuck to this diet as long as possible. Makes me feel good that I do something healthy for myself:-)). Thanks to your website I'm moving forward. Thank you. Stania
I am a fairly active person – run, swim or cycle 6 days a week, usually training morning and night.
Im on the 5th day of the paleo diet and i am feeling weak and often nausious.
I havent had to change much as i was eating a lot of fresh vegetables, fruit and meat anyway (although alot more meat now) im not feeling any where near as hungry as i used to, and therefore not reamabering to eat as much, which i think is the reason i feel weak.
Im struggeling with energy especially on long rides (i used to rely on a muffin or power bar ) …. i love the concept of the diet and im a strong believer in eating naturally…. maybe a case of my body adapting …?
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My husband and I went paleo a little under 2 months ago, and since then I've lost 12 lbs, my husband 15 lbs. I'm definitely overweight and am trying to get more active. I have 3 children and I'm trying to teach them good eating habits and healthy activities. We've taken up hiking and I hope to do the West Coast Trail next summer.
My goal is to lose weight, healthily, so I can look fantastic on my 30th birthday next year.
I love the way I feel when I eat paleo, and how great my blood sugars are, but I'm a type 1 diabetic and am not sure what would be good to eat when my blood sugars get too low. (I'm talking just before I hit hypoglycemia, not full hypoglycemia, just when they're low enough for me to notice that I'll probably need to eat something).
Tonight when it happened I ate some ice cream, which, you know, was tasty and all, but now I know that by tomorrow morning my blood sugars will be all messed up.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for a great site!Nathalie
My boyfriend and I started paleo about a week ago and we've already noticed our bodies seem less puffy! Neither of us are too overweight (my bmi is 25, his 27) but we really do want to look hot! My issue is I'm not sure really how much carbs, protein and fats I should be taking in. I'm using sparkpeople to get an idea of what I'm consuming and my carbs are the highest, protein next, and fats last. I'm hoping just the change in diet will help me lose weight, especially when I start the p90!!
My boyfriends problem on the other hand is that he is 6'9 and 250lbs and he can't quite figure out how to consume all the calories he's supposed to need! Also, yesterday he was sent home early from work because his whole body turned red and he felt a little feint. He thinks it's either from taking a cod liver oil pill or simply not getting enough food. It was after that we calculated how much he's been taking in, which is much lower than recommended.
I had a stent placed five years ago. Changed to the Ornish/Esselstyn diet and my lipids improved somewhat but the tri's went up. Just went Fuhrman and eliminated grains and dairy and was amazed at the change in my lipids! Now dropped legumes and added salmon and fish with the greens and nuts/fruit and amazing difference in lipids for the better. But I really worry all the nut fats and fish fats and I eat some olives will clog my stent and arteries. Is there any long term scientific data showing eating this much protein and fat will not make heart disease worse? Kind of scary to know what to do so I don't progress. Doctors like the difference in lipid tests. I am now down to only 2.5 mgs. of Crestor. That is a very low dose. BP has been good too. I'd love some encouragement backed by good science to continue the Paleo diet.
I have been reading about the Paleo diet and one writer made it sound like the weight would just fall off. Is this wrong information?
Just adding my two cents. I just bought "Well Fed" a paleo cookbook for those who love to eat. Getting ready to start my journey. I have been on a mission to lose body fat for about 4 months now. So far i have lost about 50 pounds on my way to a plateau. Start doing some research and discovered something interesting. The leanest demographic i know is competitive bodybuilders. When they are dieting for their cutting phase, they eliminate starches, diary, and fruits from their diets while increasing the consumption of lean proteins and leafy vegetables. This is what has sold me on the paleo diet. If the leanest people in the world are unwittingly eliminating the same foods as this diet recommends, then the expected results are obvious.
My wife and I are on day 7. We usually eat really well and my wife is a 2x a day work out queen, run in the morning, crossfit in the evening. I've been sidelined with the recovery of a small procedure. I'll be back in the mix 1x a day by next Friday. My question is, how much are we allowed to eat. I've done the zone and had it down to a science. I fell off the wagon and gained my weight back. We are following the books everyday paleo and another book to keep our interest in it. I guess that's my only question, what are the guidelines or blocks we should be eating. My wife has noticed results immediately, I have not. Any suggestions.
I'd love advice. My husband's been successful for about two months on the diet, losing around 15 pounds. I'm about three weeks in, and haven't lost an ounce. I vacillate between about three pounds always, and it seems to be exactly the same, maybe slightly on the lower end, but not definitively. I don't have a ton to lose, maybe 10-15 total, anyway; could that be the reason? How long before I hope to see some action? It's getting discouraging.
I am on my 2nd day. I lost 106lbs with weight watchers through a course of 2 years. I got into a snowmobile accident and nearly killed myself, since than I went from very active and healthy for the first time in my life. Now 3 years and 50lbs heavier I felt like I was out of luck, because I have had hip surgery and they want me to have hip replacements and told me I would be crippled by the time I was 40. My brother in-law told me about paleo and how it can help with inflammation and pain, these two things are chronic. I feel like now there is hope, however I am really scared about doing a diet that is a 180 degrees from the one I did do and had hug success with. I am not able to work out no where near the way I used to. Is there anything encouraging you can tell me about what this will do for my health? I'm reading the books, visiting web sites trying to be informed as much as I can, I just want someone who knows what they are doing to give me a pep talk. Sincerely, Hillarie
Hi! I've been eating Paleo for 5 weeks now. I'm 5'6 and weighed 144 when I started and now weigh 137. I am breastfeeding and I eat just 1 fruit a day. I want to lose more weight but I've been stuck at 137 for 3 weeks now. I have lost 1 inch each week off my waist but the scale doesn't budge. Could it be that my body is just toning up and I don't need to be much thinner? I still have some fat around my mid section I'm not happy with.
Ever since the holidays I (and the rest of America) have been trying to drop some unwanted weight and get back into shape. For all of January I tried to eat all natural, low fat, low cal. I hit the gym 5-6 times a week and still could not lose weight.
I switched to Paleo (my version of Paleo) 2 weeks ago and I have dropped 11 lbs!!! And I feel great. Although I aspire to be a "true" Paleo, here are some areas I need to work on:
I still use dairy in moderation. This means cream with my coffee and little amounts of cheese with some of my meals. For instance, if I make eggs and veggies, I might throw a little cheddar in the mix.
The other main variation is that I try my best to use grass fed and local meats but it is not always easy or affordable.
I also will have about 4 glasses of red wine over the weekend.
Lastly, on my hard cardio days I will allow myself one serving of So Delicious brand Coconut Milk ice cream.
So far, even with these little imperfections I have been dropping weight and feeling great (hey, that rhymes).
I hope this post is helpful and/or encouraging.
Good luck to all of you trying this for the first time. I think it is great!
Adam -
I have been on the Paleo for 3 weeks now and haven't noticed any change in my body. I am not overweight by any means but I have that stubborn belly fat that doesn't make wearing a bikini flattering at all. I was told the Paleo would help with that. I am not counting calories, carbs, proteins or anything but I am eating strictly Paleo and trying to limit my fruits to no more than 2 servings a day. Should I cut that down more? I am not concerned about losing weight per se as I am about toning up and losing body fat %
WhaT is the limit on fruit for a paleo diet to lose weight
Hi Neely – I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 19 years ago and NO DOCTOR ever told me that gluten was poisen for me. I recently found out on my own through research. I went gluten free for a couple of weeks and began to feel a bit better and then found out that I probably had more sensitivities than that and have gone Paleo. I did it half-as*ed for about two weeks as I learned the ins and outs and have been doing it properly for about a week. I have lost 9 pounds (I need to lose about 130) and am starting to feel better. My question is, I retain A LOT of water and have achy joints in my hands. I work a desk job typing all day and drive an hour to work each way and therefore swell in my ankles badly. Can you tell me when I might start seeing that subside? It really effects how I feel. Also, can you tell me please if the book, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Test Results Are Normal by Datis Kharrazian addresses issues in addition to diet such as supplementation, etc that would help me begin to heal my body? I appreciate any input you could provide.
Neely – thank you so much for your response. I'm getting a bit nervous about all the things that someone with Hashimoto's may need to cut out. I'm already dairy free, grain free, sugar free and the thought of no eggs….. well that I could live with if I had to, but nightshades? Just shoot me. I'm beginning to think there's nothing left to eat but meat. I have an appointment with a Naturopath doctor near me on Tuesday. I met with a chiropractor that specialized in Hashimotos but his fees were beyond prohibitive, so I'm hoping that with insurance coverage, the naturopath will be more in my ballpark. I understand that I have to sacrifice to heal, but one can only spend so much. I'm disappointed too because his protocol seemed perfect. I will buy the aforementioned book and go from there. I'll check back next week after my Tuesday appointment. Thank you again!
Hello, I am a newbie to Paleo but feel like it what I have been trying to get my diet to for a long time now. I am a 23 year old female, I weight about 128 pounds and and a little over 5'6. My main concern is CALORIES! My "normal" body weight is around 120 and I don't feel comfortable with my body fat at 20% where it is now. I have a BodyBugg arm band and days I crossfit &/or spin I only burn around 2400. I would like to lose weigh so I'm trying to stay around 1500 calories to be deficient. I love nuts and coconut milk but can't understand how they are so often eating because of their high calories. What modification can I make to lose weight but feed my not so small appetite. Thanks in advance :)
I have been on the paleo "diet" now for 4 weeks and I feel AWESOME!!!!
I was actually booked in to have lapband surgery but i thought I would give it one last shot [i want to be healthy not skin and bones]
I dont feel bloated anymore and im not craving chocolate after every meal like I was before.
Every time I have tried to lose weight before as soon as I started the diet I would crave everything I wasn't allowed to have but with paleo im not craving anything.
The first week I was really tired but that could have been because I started the gym at the same time.
Everybody is commenting on how good I look which is making me realise this really does work as i really didnt believe my trainer when he told me the do's and donts.
I have tried duramine, soup diets, light n easy, calourie counting ect ect ect but this is the easiest and because its working why would I stop?
My depression hasnt been as bad and I have lost 2 dress sizes.
Feeling awesome!!! -
I absolutely love this website. My husband and I started on the Paleo plan (not so much a plan as it is our new lifestyle) only 3 days ago, here's the AMAZING part… I have already lost 6 pounds! 6 pounds in just days! I can honestly say that being very thirsty and running to the rest room a lot is most def part of your first week. Or first 3 days in my situation. I love it though. Running to the restroom a lot is not only healthy but let's you know your body and BLADDER is working, FINALLY! lol Anyways, I had already lost 50 pounds prior to discovering this plan. I was looking for something that actually made sense, not crash diets or itty bitty meals that wouldn't satisfy an infant. I was eating the same foods EVERYDAY and running an hour a day, ended up with tendonitis in my knee because of such excessive running that I had to stop for awhile, thus I didn't continue losing any weight. I was working SO hard because I had never been over weight before in my life, I was always healthy, active and small. Until I got pregnant that is, and was not diagnosed properly, turns out all that weird and crazy fast weight gain that I was constantly complaining about to my doctors (getting no help in return) was actually gestational diabetes… I was diagnosed at 37 weeks, when most women are diagnosed at 20 if not sooner. Even with running an hour a day and eating a shockingly low calorie and carb diet I was only losing 3 pounds a week, now with only 3 days of Paleo and have yet to get to the gym I've lost 6. That's DOUBLE the weight lost and less than HALF the effort. Thanks for this website. It's amazing! Pre Pregnancy Weight- 135 Weight by end of pregnancy- 212 Weight before Paleo- 162 Weight as of today (3 days after starting Paleo)- 156
It's been great so far but there are a few down falls I'd like to share. Number one being I have slowed down on BM's. TMI. But has that happened a lot? I know this diet incorporates a lot of greens and some fruits so I am guessing the up in those and down in carbs and such and just the sudden change in diet has a tremendous impact on my problem. I'm thinking once my body catches up to my new lifestyle it will be regular but wanted to know if anyone else had the same issue? Also, unfortunately I have plateaued in my weight loss. Some more TMI but my monthly is coming up soon and I seem to always hold water no matter the circumstances just prior to that once it's finished I am back to being 6 pounds lighter so again I am hoping it's just my regular month to month hormonal peak. However, if that's not the case what can I do other than adding in some cardio to help break my weight loss plateau?
I do have a question. I am a vegan and that's not going to change, but the premise of the paleo diet appeals to me. Is it possible to eat paleo in a vegan way? I was thinking perhaps avocados and olives and other fatty fruits instead of meat, and then everything else remains the same as with "normal" paleo – fruit, veggies, nuts. Would that work the same way?
Hi i am a 23 yr old female with 2 kids. I used to weight about 135 and i am 5′ 2″ I have gained about 80 pounds in the last couple years with being on medications. I started the Paleo diet and i love it, but i havent seen any changes yet with losing weight. What am i doing wrong? I am about 98% Paleo besides cheese and yogert every once in a while.
can you eat the imitation crab/ crab-shrimp mix in the refrigerator section on the Paleo plan?
According to my BMI I am 6 lbs overweight. I have plenty of room to lose 15-20 lbs, Both of my teen daughters are overweight as well. I'm very concerned with their weight gain over the last 2 years.
I've been trying the Paleo diet going on 6 days now. I have managed to eliminate nearly all grains without going completely cold turkey on the first week. This has surprisingly kept me from having cravings.
I admit I'm a lover of pastas and breads, well food in general.
I've never been a big eater of junk food or fast food anyway, and rarely drink soda. So no worry of cravings there.
Though I really thought I would have a difficult time adjusting to this new lifestyle. My daughters and myself have already a noticeable difference in our weight without feeling food deprived. I realized last night I haven't been feeling achy or lethargic. My circulation feels so much better!
My husband is also a type 1 Diabetic and also suffers serious bouts of depression. Unfortunately he is a junk food addict, and has struggled with his sugars going extremely high. His belief is he's fine as long as he's taking the units of insulin to cover his carb intake. He had a bout a month ago of his sugar being so high (his meter reads up to 640 and it had read HI) He felt like he had a bad case of the flu.
I'm not sure how easily he will adjust. Unless he wants to cook his own meals he has no choice. Diabetes is not a forgiving disease.
As far as what to make for meals, I'll think of what sounds good, then do a search for a Paleo recipe. So many recipes!
I love the natural concept of this diet. It frightens me to hear about all of the toxic additives in our foods, as well as our toothpastes, deodorants, soaps, lotions ect. So many manufactures have been poisoning us for so long and many of us don't even know it. So sad it is all FDA approved!
Thank you for this site it's been very helpful in transitioning our diet! -
Thank you for writing this.
I've been Paleo now for one week. Besides feeling great and having more energy, I'm in the bathroom at least once per night (which is killing my 8 hour sleep goal) and am going through a large release of water weight.
I had not seen this addressed anywhere else.
Thank you again!
Been on Paleo 3 weeks now and lost 0.5 pound. so frustrated!
I'm 5″4 weigh 129 , and i know i don't have a lot to loose but i gained 6 pounds over winter and now they are not coming off.
I work out, and i see a change in my body, but weight has been the same for 2 weeks. (shocking, because normally i will get on the scale every morning- sick , I know, and it will go 2pounds up one day, 1 pound down one day… i can't rememeber the last time my weight has been the same for so long).
i wrote what i eat and im around 1200-1500 calories a day (no grain, no dairy. pure paleo).
What am I doing wrong?? -
@Ella… I'm 5'4″ and 130 pounds! Same story… I used to be 125 or under but I've gained weight in the past year. I've been trying as well perhaps it has something to do with us having a little amount of fat to begin with? Also, nuts and avocado have lots of fat (good, healthy fat) I wonder if that has something to do with it? I'm not on this diet solely to gain weight, it's more about nutrition for me but I'm also hoping to see some results in my waist line…
Ella, I don't think you are doing anything wrong. You are doing great! Don't worry about calories, just track your grams of protein. You should be getting about 100 grams a day. Focus on measurements too! You said you see a change in your body, but the weight is not coming off. Would you really be that upset if you didn't lose the 6lbs but dropped a pant size? All of us women need to remember the number on the scale does not define us.
This is my third day doing the diet. I already steered away from grains. It's artificial sweetners and dairy that I am trying to get used to not being in my diet anymore. I do find though that I am smacking a lot on almonds and cashews. Any other snacking ideas? Is doing this going to make me gain weight? I have a lot of muscle and about 5 lbs that I would like to lose. Ultimately, the go would be for in about 9 days, but I'm not sure I'd that is possible bc I am only 5'2 and in great shape, just losing isn't something my body does often. All suggestions are welcomed, please! Even a couple lbs in 9 days. I'm in a wedding, help! -
100 grams of protein a day? That's only 3.5 ounces of meat? What am I missing here? :)
I am wondering if I am doing anything wrong with this diet. I have been (99%) Paleo for 7 days now with few cravings. I must admit, however, that I have cheated a few times. I am a college student with a very small budget, so I haven't been able to go completely organic, but I'm trying! I cheated and had 3 mini scoops of ice cream the other night (my downfall is chocolate…*sigh*), but other than that I don't think I've done too bad? I've been cooking mostly chicken, eating lots of salads, but incorporating potatoes/sweet potatoes too much, I believe. I've also been eating a lot of (cage free w/ a vegetarian diet) eggs, whether it be boiled or scrambled. I am 5'1″ and almost 160 lbs. I havent gotten to weigh myself, however I don't feel I've lost any weight at all (clothes are still not fitting right). I have noticed a huge improvement in digestion. Any advice?
Also, I'm fairly sure this is normal, but the first 3 or 4 days or so of going Paleo, I felt very lethargic and just drained of energy. I wouldn't say weak, but I had to take breaks while cleaning my apartment. It was terrible! Anyone else experience this?
I have been paleo for 7 weeks now. Although I still eat cheese and some dairy very limited. No grains. Im down to 242 from 272. I have been working out 6 days a week weight training3 and cardio6. I cant wait to see how I look in a year. At this point the initial "fun" is wearing off and meal planning and shopping had become a bit tedious. I have two daughters and a wife they appreciate variety which requires alot of planning. I am a believer lets see if I can get down to 200.
I have been Paleo for 1 fill week now …I went 99% paleo, No cheating (except the 1st day). My weakness is wine. I drink Moscato, I switched and start drinking red. But i drink 2-3 glasses a day. Can you still loose the weight you need to drinking wine everyday!!
I'm addicted to diet, caffeine free soda. Is this an absolute no no on this plan or can I drink it in moderation. I drink 4 cans of soda daily.
I have been on Paleo for 6 days so far and have no problem following the diet. I'm 43yo male at 200lbs 5'10″ and should be around 180 or so.Since I've started Ive had no movement in weight loss I feel good but thought that I would be seeing something by now. My wife also has the same issue. I use my fitness pal and take in 1600 cal a day and usually at 100-120 gm of carbs. Two fruits a day and a handful of nuts or tablespoon of nuttbutter(homemade) Everything else is chicken, beef , pork and veggies. Just curious if you have any suggestions?
i also walk with 10 pound weights 3-4 times a week for 2 miles each time
Ive just stummbled across this web page as I was researching Atkins because a friend wants me to do it with her. I've been on weight watchers since May 2012 and have only lost 6 lbs. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2005, went through RAI treatment and am now Hypothyroid. I'd like to lose 25 lbs, but my health issues have made it very difficult, I'm back and forth to my endocrinologist every 8 weeks for lab work and med adjustments. I'm lactose intolerant and don't foresee myself giving up fruit which is why I am hesitant to try Atkins. The Paleo way of eating appears to be right up my alley but I'm so frustrated with not being able to lose weight I'm just worried that I won't have success, again. Any suggestions on how to get started the ring way would be great. Thanks
Hi there!
I have a rare condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy. My heart is very weak, and I retain a lot of water. I am hoping the paleo will help me lose weight, help with the water retention, and help me to gain better heart function through clean eating. Are people able to lose a significant amount of weight on this diet? Any tips to help speed weight loss? -
I am 34, female, I walk daily but haven't been eating right at all for the past 6-8 months. I went Paleo on Dec 31st and am 11 days in. The first few days were rough, watching everyone around me eating cheese and bread etc. But once I started cooking…I was able to get creative and find things that are tasty and satisfying (like herb broiled Swai fillets and sauteed purple cabbage with garlic and onions!) After about five days I was getting stomache aches and felt bloated. Green tea soothed this for me. I have lost 5 pounds already so I am feeling good. My face looks clearer and less puffy and I feel very energetic. I am hoping to lose 25 pounds…wish me luck!
Hi, I've been on the Paleo diet for two weeks now. I've eaten pretty much vegetarian for about 3 years and thought Id try this and eat lean meats. I run and do pilates and I find im tired now without any grains. I also dont find im losing any weight. I am doing myfitnesspal to make sure i'm not eating too many calories. Just wondering what i'm doing wrong.
Just started this with hubby about 3 days ago, following a meal plan by Rob Wolfe. The meal plan seems a bit wacky as the meal plan is for 1 person and he wants 1 person to buy 2-3 dozens of eggs in week one on top of pounds and pounds of meat/veggies. Is that normal?? So far, I've just been eating what I feel I need to eat, so i'm not "strictly" following the portion that Rob Wolfe laid out. I just can't eat 1 pound of ground beef in one seating!!
Hubby and I are a bit worried if we're reading his meal plan wrong? Or is the Paleo Diet just eating a lot of meat all the time? I haven't felt hungry so far and to my surprise, I haven't missed carbs. I'm Asian and eating rice and noodles, no matter how stereotypical that may sound, is a staple for me and a comfort food for me. I"m really surprised I haven't been craving rice and noodles yet.
Would like to get your insight to see if we're doing anything wrong with how we've been doing thus far.
I have been wanting to lose weight and get healthier for a while but have been having problems doing so. My husband got me Zumba dvd's for Christmas and it is fun and i can keep to it. But as for diet i have been counting calories and my doctor said that i am not getting all the nutrients that i need and she gave me homework on Paleo. I am hoping to start it soon but still am confused on a few things. I don't know how much protein, carbs, or fats im supposed to intake or how much my husband needs. My husband also wants to know if taking Whey protein is alright.
I have been on the diet for 35 days. I have lost 9 pounds and haven't exercised at all. I was a huge carb eater and can honestly say that I have not craved carbs after the 2nd week. I do however still crave chocolate! I have noticed that the amount of migraines I used to get has dropped alot. I have also noticed a little difference in my energy level and skin complexion. My taste buds have changed as when I was at a restaurant I ordered something that I normally would have and it tasted gross! This is a good sign. My biggest trick is to plan my meals in advance and make sure I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Hi. I am the biggest chocolate and sugar addict EVER. Can eat 5-6 bars a day (easily) and a packet of biscuits (cookies) I am also an all or nothing girl ;)
I started Paleo yesterday, but am adapting it to suit my lifestyle. I don't eat any meat at all so I will keep mt quorn products (and try and stomach tofu) and keep my full fat Greek yogurt. Apart from that it will be fish, all veggies, all fruit and nuts and seeds. I know that I will struggle as I snack every hour or so and don't have many snack options. I've recently purchased a few "Natashas Living" products and Nakd and Bounce bars – think all are Paleo or close enough?? Anyone any opinions on these products?
Wish me luck! :)
I have been told by my Holistic MD, that I have to make a lifestyle change or I will die of a massive heart attack or stroke. (I take no statins @ all, just suppliments). My triglycerides are 1025 & should be under 150. My Cholesterol is 342 & should be between 125-200. My Glucose is 92 & should be between 65-99. And my Thyroid reverse T3 is out of range @ 26 & should be between 7-24. He said this is all high because of my Cholesterol, so he wants me to not have any carbs @ all for 6 months, until my next blood test. I started about 2 wks ago, omitting breads, rice, pasta, potatoes & sugars & anything with flour. I went to see a certified nutritionist today & she told me to ck out Paleo meal plans. So far I feel better, but I need to get my numbers down. I really dont' excercise except for alot of housework & up & down the stairs. What else will help me bring my numbers down with your Paleo meal plan?
Hi Neely,
I've been following a modified Paleo diet for a little over 5 months and am super disappointed that I have lost only 10 lbs according to the scale. I've been following Tim Ferris' Four Hour Body Plan, so no fruits but I do eat beans. I am 17 years old, female, 5'3.5 and currently weigh around 130 lbs (I fluctuate a ton). I am fairly muscular, but I can definitely lose a minimum of 5 lbs and probably would be thin if I lost 8-10 lbs. I take take a weekly cheat day, which hasn't been a complete free-for-all filled with pastries and sugar in the last few months but does include dark chocolate, fruit, cheese, almond milk, brown rice sushi, etc.
I cut out legumes the last two weeks (no results), so now a typical day for me consists of:
Breakfast: eaten 10 minutes after awakening- 2 eggs, 1 cup of broccoli or cauliflower or brussels sprouts
Lunch: 4 oz grilled chicken cutlet, about 10 oz spinach
Dinner: .5 lb filet mignon or chicken or salmon, 1 cup vegetables- usually broccoli, spinach, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts
And tons of water- at least 2 LIn the last few weeks, I've only snacked on veggies. However, in the past I have had a few tablespoons of almond butter or some cottage cheese. I wasn't losing weight with these foods, but removing them gave me no results, either.
I exercise 3-5 days/week. I run a little over 3 miles in 30 mins then do strength training- ab exercises, lunges, weight lifting, etc. Working out has changed my body more than my diet plan has in the last few months.
Before cutting out legumes, I was exercising 5 days/week. When I hit a plateau the first time months ago, I halved my portions (and they were still bigger than they are now) and lost 2 lbs. Since then, I haven't lost an ounce despite reducing my portions yet again.
I had bloodwork done- all normal and healthy.
Any advice?
My husband and I went Paleo on January 1st and love it. He lost 14 lbs and 13 lbs for me. Love the food and have not had cravings for all the bad stuff we at in the past. As I was reading some of the posts, I noticed that people are quitting coffee. Is this necessary? I read somewhere that you can have coffee but not the cream in it.
Hi Im just starting the paloe diet Im 49 yrs old 5'2 and 235lbs eeeekkkkkk
should I keep my fruits to a minamal…..and how much should I loose in by the week
can I have a free day or should I stay strict…..I get out and walk but not alot of exercise
right back and knee issues….I really love veggies and I SOOOOOOO want to loose
as much as possible by my 50th birthday 6mo from now…PLEASE HELP -
I just started Paleo, but had been doing "clean eating" prior, so it has been an easy transition. I'm looking forward to seeing the results! Is there a good macronutrients ratio to keep for weight loss on Paleo? I've been doing my research, but can't seem to pinpoint exactly the right amount of carbs/protein/fats to eat per day. I've also been logging my food on myfitnesspal, but am not sure how well the tracking works with Paleo. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! :)
I'm just starting. Does anyone know if Rejuvelac should not be consumed? I just bought 2 gallons and am wondering if I should pour it down the drain. I also drink Green Kamut occasionally. Saw in your article that kamut is a problem. If these are to be removed, what can I drink other than water?
Neely – Rejuvelac is a drink made from sprouted wheat berries. That's all I know. According to the label, the Organic Kamut (aka Green Kamut) drink contains 60% organic kamut leaf juice and 40% organic alfalfa leaf juice. It says the kamut is gluten free, but after reading your article, I wonder. The words "wheatgrass juice" also appear on the label, though it is not mentioned in the ingredients. It appears that the packagers are referring to the combination of the kamut and alfalfa as wheatgrass. I have no official diagnosis on edema, but I believe I was experiencing symptoms in my feet. That has been the first and very dramatic change since going Paleo. My constant discomfort at night ended almost instantly. Sleep is more restful. I did experience the extreme dry mouth as well, but I am enjoying drinking more water. Now I am due to have a hip replacement. I stopped exercising as it was just too painful to continue, so I gained a lot of weight. I have osteoarthritis in both hips (with spurs), both knees, upper and lower back. Paleo makes me feel like I can go the distance (probably a year) to get all the weight off. I certainly hope so. I realize the carbs, which I thought were required for a healthy diet, obviously caused the roller coaster ride I've been on my whole adult life. I am relieved to have to avoid them. Thanks very much for the link on what to drink. Looking forward to reading your response.
I'm planning on starting this tomorrow for Spring Break! I have about a minimum of 35 lbs to lose. I'm pretty active, working out 6 days a week, with both cardio and strength training.
Do you think it would be fine to still eat greek yogurt and oatmeal in small quantities? Being a poor college student, it's some food that are cheap and I have a great supply of :) -
I've been on paleo for about two weeks now, even though I still allow myself some cheats, (a small piece of dark chocolate after dinner, a bit of milk in my coffee) I'm already down 10 pounds and loving it!
Is this okay for teens?
i lost 7lbs in 3 days when i started this time!
i have been a long time atkins quitter. it has always been the only diet i had been able to actually do and see results with. i've done them all! finally, nearing my 30th birthday, i've decided to make a lifetime commitment. i'm tired of falling off the wagon and having to take it all back off, again. i'm currently still eating dairy but in tiny amounts and it's about to go too. i'm at about 3 weeks now and have lost 10lbs. i tried eating fruit for a week and it didn't make me gain but it definately stalled my loss.
i feel better, i want less food, i breath better, i'm just BETTER with paleo. don't get me wrong, if i could eat cereal and potatoes at every meal and be thin i would. but i can't! so here i am feeling good.
Hello! I started a strict 30 days of Paleo 2 weeks ago for a crossfit challenge at my gym. Week one I lost weight quick but week two it all came back… Is this normal? I am eating paleo meal delivery for lunch/dinner and my breakfast is eggs/turkey bacon and snacks are cucumber slices, raw almonds, and/or a small apple. Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong? I am 5'4″ and approx 160lbs.
My fiancé and I have been on the paleo diet for a week today and he's lost 1lbs and I haven't lost any weight! I'm 5'5 150lbs and do Pilates 3 times a week and started to incorporate a spin class 2 x a week. I don't know why I'm not losing weight since I have changed my diet completely! I will keep it up to see what happens but it's so discouraging not to lose any thing :( is it possible I'm doing something wrong or is this normal for certain people? Help!
I've been doing Paleo and Crossfit for about a month. I only eat 3 meals a day because I am fully satisfied and no longer hungry in between. I'm loving that! I don't eat grains or dairy, and I limit fruit and nuts. I eat those only a handful of times per week. I do Crossfit 2 times per week and am trying to get to a level to increase my frequency. In between that, I stay active by walking, going to a regular gym and doing things like gardening. My concern is, my lack of weight loss. The first week I lost 3 pounds and that has been it! I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I'm a 37 yr old female who has tried almost every diet under the sun since age 19. Two years ago, I worked with a personal trainer and I was in the best shape of my life. Granted, it took me like 10 months to get there, including losing only 15 lbs and reducing my body fat like 5%. Unfortunately, I broke my rib 2x and it has been downhill from there. SO, I'm hoping that that's all it is-that my body seems to take a long time to respond. I will keep up with Paleo as a life style change and working out, cuz I feel awesome. I was just hoping to speed up the fat loss process since summer is right around the corner. I'm currently 5'9 and 170 lbs. I would love to lose 20 lbs of fat! Thank you!
-Jess -
Hi. My husband and I are both overweight. We have 3 children and I have gained almost 50 pounds since I got pregnant with my first 6 years ago. I know very little about Paleo and have some questions. Mostly is this safe for my children? My girls are both small for their ages and I don't want them to lose weight. We are working very hard to change our eating habits and lifestyle to teach them the best we can. I firmly believe healthy eating habits is one of the best gifts you can give your children. Also, I have heard a lot of people say they get very dizzy and vomit when starting this diet. Is this true? And if so what can I do to prevent it? Thanks.
I've been doing Paleo for a while but have not experienced weight loss like I thought. I'm 51 and female. 5'8″ and now about 175lbs – which for me is about 35 lbs overweight. I'd love suggestions of what I can do. Oh, btw, I try to get in 10,000 steps everyday – and I do moderate exercise 4-5 days a week.
I am 3 weeks postpartum and have already lost all the baby weight I gained. I am 5'6″ and weight 140. I would like to lose 15lbs and started Paleo about 6 days ago. The scale has not budged one pound. Will the hormones from pregnancy affect my progress?
*i should have also specified that I am not breast feeding
Hey Neely. I have been Paleo for almost a week now. Full paleo I mean. I have been easing into it the past month. Anyways. I was wondering how much weight I can expect to lose. I am trying not to make weight loss my main goal…
I was diagnosed with Anorexia last year, I was 5'8 and only 120 pounds. After recovery (I am still currently in) I just kept gaining. Last week I was 5'9 and 201.5 pounds (:O) I do already have a fair amount of muscle….Today I got on the scale and I was 197. :) I am starting my grade twelve year in High School in September. And I would like to lose the majority of the weight by Summer Vacay, so I can focus on toning up over the summer, before school starts. I would like to get down to about 165 pounds, but ultimatley I want to be 145 pounds. I am not sure if that is reasonable or not. I am following the Paleo diet. I run a couple times a week, and I also swim laps a couple times a week. I don't have a car, so I walk everywhere. Once I lose some weight I am most likely going to sign up for a hip hop class or something.
How long do you think it would take for me to at least tone up? Look slimmer? It is always hard for me to stick to things unless I see results. But I will keep pushing through as much as possible. Thank you for any tips or feedback! :) -
Is the Paleo plan okay if you are breastfeeding? I think calcium is one of the things you are supposed to get alot of and since no dairy, what would you suggest? (sorry i'm still new to this) I think i am going to start this plan this week!
I am very impressed with the paleo plan. I started my adventure 6 weeks ago at 192 lbs standing 5 feet 6 inches and I am happy to report today I weighed 162. I made a promise to listen to my body carefully and STOP eating when I was full and ONLY eat when I was hungry. At this point I am only walking a couple days a week but I hope to start crossfit soon. I do eat a very strict paleo diet. I followed the whole 30 challenge and after I had figured out how to eat and be happy in those guidelines I have not modified those guidelines. I am very happy with my weight loss but MORE happy with the way I FEEL. I do not have any caffeine and my body has a lot of energy throughout the day. Also, I had some tummy cramping and weird migraines before but after three days of paleo….it was completely gone. Oh and I had soreness in my knees and that is gone as well. This new life style has not costed me a ton either. There are so many helpful blogs on the Internet that have helped me develop recipes! If you are new to this paleo thing I can honestly tell you I wanted to quit a million times in the beginning because I felt trapped but after six weeks of sticking with it I will NEVER go back! Yay!
Hi. I am a diagnosed Celiac. Have been gf for ten years. Although I am feeling SO much better, my weight was still an issue. At 5'6 and 220 lbs size 18, I was looking to make a change. At a friends suggestion I tried the Atkins Diet. I lost 15 lbs but felt TERRIBLE! My skin constantly felt like it was crawling and my hot flashes/night sweats were beyond acceptable! Looking for a healthier version I went Paleo. Absolutely NO sugar NO processed foods NO caffiene NO MSG NO grains or legumes and very little dairy and fruit. I started cooking with coconut oil but not too much. I have GAINED not just the 15 lbs back, but an additional seven lbs on top! I am SO discouraged! My husband, who by the way, has lost 35 lbs just by MY healthy changes, is just as confused as I am. We have nothing unhealthy left in the house! I am active. I garden and I work retail. I so want the Paleo way to work for me and feel that if this is not working then the only thing left is Bariatric Surgery. HELP!
Hi Neely, a couple years ago I had gall bladder surgery and it was a mess. Initially, I tried to eat well and eventually fell into poor habits. I have been looking into the paleo diet and I am wondering how helpful it would be. At the time of the surgery my triglycerides were pretty high. I have recently started working out again and after getting back into it I am feeling better ( CROSSFIT), i have cut sodas from the diet completely and drink unsweetened tea and water with some milk and juice but not much. Looking for a place to start and get things rolling. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is week 7 for me on the plan.. with a few minor cheats along the way. I am taking 70% less of my pain meds for arthritis, feel more energy and mental focus.. and losing a pound a week.. slow and steady. This plan is a keeper for me.
Hi Neely,
Since becoming perimenopausal I am just piling on the weight. Please advise if the Paleo plan will help shift the weight. Thanks -
hi neely, any thoughts? thanks :)
1) what do you guys have against animal fats other than butter? with a bit of a weston price/traditional foods background, i'm surprised that lean meats are recommended even though beef fat is often good and saturated like coconut, butter, palm, etc.
2) fiber – are veggies rough enough? in the past i've had great success improving my health and weightloss when i remember to eat half a can of beans every day. it is my understanding we need resistant starch and that new evidence has shown our bodies react to it by producing the fatty acid butyrate, which affects us into fat burning instead of sugar burning. might a very low carb paleo diet not be as good for weightloss as it could be? beans, corn, and cold potatoes/rice/pasta (cooked then cooled down – think paleo version potato and rice salads) are good sources of resistant starch. seems like resistant starch also increases the absorption of calcium and prevents constipation. perhaps the weightloss paleo plan will work better for me and others with the inclusion of some foods like beans, corn or cold potatoes/rice/pasta.
I am super nervous. I have been on this website 3 different times today. I am a medical professional. I am a super busy mom. I am a full-time student nearing graduation from a Doctorate program. However, I am at least 100 pounds over weight. I have not started the Paleo plan yet but am seriously considering it.
Here are my concerns……I do not have acces to grain-fed meat: I absolutely do not have time to meal plan; I am not super crazy about fish (unless it's trout that I have caught and cleaned myself); I have seriously bad ankles that will eventually require surgery. The excessive weight is really taking a toll on them but excersie is nearly impossible.
I guess I just need support and encouragment that this is a doable plan for me and my lifestyle! Any words of encouragment or suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated! -
Hi Neely
My husband (not overweight) had injured a muscle in his side last fall, it was aggrevating him enough that he wanted to get into better shape to strengthen his abs. I have struggled with weight for awhile (tried the Dukan diet), it did wonders for me until I went back to eating like the rest of my family.
Luckily my husband had a revelation that "he needed to change his ways", so we both signed up with a personal trainer; our personal trainer introduced us to the paleo diet. We started the last week of January and I am now down 20 lbs. since then; husband has lost 10 but doesn't need to lose any more weight.
We gave it 100% from the day we signed up for the program. What we love the most is that our trainer has us work out 2 times a week for a 30 mins., each time. We do not have to run on a treadmill (which I do like), or spend 2 hours a day working out. It is tough resistant training and the diet is what is the miracle.
I would recommend to someone starting to be fully committed and to be prepared with foods. I found I was running to the grocery store almost every other day trying to keep stocked up until I got the hang of the quantities I would need. Being prepared is very important.
We just came home from spending 3 weeks in Florida and we missed our workouts but we still ate paleo, I had lost 7 lbs. in those 3 weeks.
Hubby is a fan of beer but had switched to Tequila, club soda and lime to enjoy around the pool while in the south. I would have the occassional glass of red wine. Hubby was also sad in the beginning about giving up pasta but I have found creative ways to still make the pasta sauce but use vegetables as the pasta that the sauce goes over.
We never feel deprived of food, we feel better and I definitely look better. While away I would make paleo dinners when friends and family came over and everyone loved the food. I recommend anyone to try this diet and watch the pounds melt away.
For some of you still struggling:
Are you drinking enough water everyday?
Are you getting enough sleep every night?
Drink 8 – 12 glasses of water a day.
Get as much sleep as you can, 9 – 10 hours if possible.You should never go hungry on the diet, however if you are not seeing results:
Cut back on nuts if you tend to go crazy on them.
Make sure you are not eating high carb veggies (carrots, peas, lentils).
Make sure you are eating berries and not high carb fruits as well.
I limit my carb for the day to around 50 grams, so choose your carbs carefully and read the labels. -
Hi Neely im 21 – roughly 60 lbs overweight and have always yo-yoed when comes to dieting. I love the premise of a paleo lifestyle and find it to be inherently right- i have a few questions. How i can do this on a very tight and small budget? I don't drink alchohol but smoke weed on the weekend would this hinder weightloss? I was also wondering if flabby skin would be a problem due to the weightloss on paleo? Thank you wonderful site! (I adore the way you reply to people online so insightful and kind)
My husband and I have been doing paleo for a month now. He started because after having much his sigmoid colon removed last year, due to diverticulitus. He had another flare up last month. He does great on it- feels fantastic- but, he needs to quit losing so much weight! He is 6'2 and down to 165 lbs. He's in the Army, so he works out or runs almost everyday. (he's not very muscular- people see him as skinny) How can he stay Paleo and not lose more weight? I give him lots of fruit to snack on and even got a dehydrator so he could eat more and feel like he's eating chips instead. He eats a lot! He can't have nuts due to the diverticulitus- so we can't add that fat/calories to his diet, and he doesn't like avocados either. Thanks, Janet
Hi Neely,
I am loving all your recipes! Everything is so good, and I never feel hungry. I am so happy to have found your site. I am now five days on the plan and just wondering when I might feel the headaches go away.
Thanks again for such great plans. Nicole -
I am on day 5 of my new paleo diet. I have never ever ever been on any diet before. I was in amazing shape for most of my life due to dancing and being a gym rat. I was told to even become a fitness model because I was in such fabulous shape. I then got pregnant and all hell broke lose. I put on tons of weight. We then got stationed in Alaska which was very very hard for me and I put on more weight. Again, I have never had a weight issue pre-baby nor been on a diet. I have tried working out, but its hard carrying all of this weight. I also am at a very high altitude which makes me not breathe well. So, I decided the other day after seeing a recent picture of myself that I MUST do something. I did lots of research and found the Paleo diet. I decided to try it. I have had a serious soda/sweet tea addiction since I was a teen and gave it all up 6 days ago. I have had nothing but water for 6 days. An unbelievable feat for me!
I have a problem though. I am such a picky eater that I can hardly find any recipes that I would eat or even sound remotely edible. Im struggling badly! I cannot change my taste buds….and I find that im eating the same dang thing every day and eventually im going to get sick of it. And im afraid that I will give up and go back to the comfort food I love. I eat meat and fish but my stomach can only handle so much meat. I eat some allowable veggies but only few. Fruit is not an issue; however, needing to lose a lot of weight, that is a lot of sugar which I gave up in starting paleo. I absolutely hate salad. Hate hate hate hate it. But before trying paleo, I tried eating crunchy lettuce type salad with ranch. Now ranch is a no-no and juts eating raw lettuce is not good to me.
What do picky eaters do?? I know I cannot be the only one. I don't want to give up, but I don't know what to do. I wandered the grocery store yesterday and came home with hardly anything :(
Hi Neely,
We are 26 days into our 30 day reset for Paleo! We did a lot of research on "healthy" eating. We found Paleo to be "down to earth". We felt that we could be successful on Paleo. We emptied our pantry,refrigerator, and stalked our house with Paleo friendly foods, we exercise 5 days a week. We have not stepped on the scale, however we feel that our clothes are looser and overall feel pretty good,( going to weight at the end of our 30 days) However I still crave something sweet right after dinner,Why? can you help me out,Please.
Also how can we continue to loose weight once we are finished with the 30 day reset? I just purchased a couple of really good Paleo cookbooks,looking forward to trying out all the recipes.
How often should we revisit the 30 day reset?
Now that summer is here,we enjoyed a soda from time to time however they are not allowed, is there something that would be close? -
Can I eat paleo but continue to drink (black) coffee, whiskey, and wine, and still see some of the benefits? Also, are potatoes paleo? I've been mostly paleo for a few days now, eating mostly eggs, meat, vegetables, and fruit. But not drinking paleo…
I am so excited about the Paleo diet after reading through all these comments and taking a look at this website. My only concern is that I do not eat meat, but I do eat fish, making me a "pescetarian." Is it possible for me to have the same great results on this diet without eating meat?
Does anyone take green coffee extract? Dr. Oz said it is wonderful…I have tried it and it works. You can get it from Walmart and order from Amazon.
Just wanted to share that I've been on paleo for 3 days and I'm down 4.5 pounds! I feel less bloated and puffy and I feel like i can breathe better, too. is that normal? I've struggled with weight my entire life and have been up and down the scale numerous times. I am so happy I gave this a try!
Hi Neely, I have been on the plan for about 5 days and am feeling great : ) thank you for all the support and for answering numerous questions, it has helped me along the way. I do have a question of my own, I have cut out dairy 100% and am doing almond milk. Do you suggest taking a calcium supplement? I'm just worried I'm not getting enough, and am still in my higher end 20′s and don't want to deplete myself. Any suggestions would be great : ) Thank you again and I wanted to mention I have lost 2.2 pounds and counting! YAY
Camille Demetrion
I've been on paleo for 8 weeks and have lost 32 pounds! Feel better and loving the plan!
I've heard a lot about the Paleo diet and how it can help with autoimmune diseases. I was diagnosed with hashimoto in 2008, as well as my challenges of everyday life (extreme fatique, struggling with weight loss, etc.). My plan is to start it on Monday. …hope it helps…wish me luck!!!
My family just started this new lifestyle plan. I am the only one struggling with it . i am crabby and irritable.Help any suggestions. I have been on it 3 days. I miss my coffee and diet coke.
hi i want to try the paleo plan but because of some health issue i have to take 2 pieces of brown bread everyday for the 10 days, plz help i want to lose the stubborn fat on hips and belly….
hi if i eat 2 pieces of brown bread and all paleo is it helful?
I have been doing the paleo diet for about a month. I have noticed that instead of losing weight I have actually put on weight. My cloth feel tighter so I know I am not losing inches. I am 5'4″ and now I am up to 130. I eat eggs for breakfast sometimes I have two slices of beacon with my two eggs and a banana. I tend to have a fruit as a snack then my lunch protein with veggies and fruit then another snack i try to do some sored of veggies or a salad as a snack then protein and veggies for dinner. I have made my own paleo bread and cheese but i limit them to two three times a week. I do have some almonds occasionally but i limit them since I make bread with almond meal. I work out 5 days a week lift and sprints. Lifting HIIt style 3 times per week and sprints twice a week. I just don't understand how is it that I am gaining weight.
Just wondering if you had any ideas for me, I have been eating paleo for a year now and have lost 60#, but since April I have lost none. I'm getting very frustrated because I'm still weighing in at 203, I really want to see the underside of 200! I do exercise everyday my thing is to ride bike usually about 10 miles a day, walk and strength training once or twice a week. I do work retail so I'm on my feet all day. I do drink tons of water everyday and have been very stricked on the paleo way of life. I do a detoxification drink one meal a day, it's called protoclear. So any thoughts or ideas would be great! Maybe I'm just in to big a hurry!
I almost finished a W30 challenge, but lost weight and period. So, I ate "crap" for the last few days. I am 5'2″ about 90#. I walk and do yardwork as main sources of exercise. Can I do Paleo and not gain? I am coming from Atkins? History of eating disorder and looking for a structure I can stick with. Lately cravings have been off the charts, possible due to lower weight?
Hi Neely!
So I haven't started the paleo diet yet, but was curious and wanted to ask some things. So last year in January I was deployed and an issue I was having continually got worse and worse, when I came home I had intense physical therapy and it didn't help my pain, so I opted to have surgery to repair my hip. The surgery screwed up and now everything is worse. I now have hypersensitivity and numbness throughout my whole thigh because they nicked a nerve, as well as severe loss in strength and motion of my leg. I can't lift my leg more than 3 inches off the ground while standing, and I can't lift it at all while sitting. I have constant pain (I take Percocet 3 times daily as well as naproxen, Lyrica, and lipoderm patches) and now experience severe lower back pain as well as knee pain with swelling. Since the surgery I have tried physical therapy to get movement and strength back (surgery was in October) , my physical therapist released me from physical therapy a month ago to send me to pain management since physical therapy made the pain worse, caused more swelling, and wasn't getting me much strength at all (I was going 3 times a week for 2 hours as well as 1 hour twice a week in pool therapy). About the only physical activity I can do to work out is ride a stationary bike and if I do that I can only last about 20 minutes and I can only do that a couple times a week then have to skip a week the pain is always worse the following days. So working out is quite tough on me and I'm only 24 years old. Before all this I weighed 120 and I am 5'6 I now range between 150 and 160. All I want to do is feel better and lose this weight. It is so depressing that i cant be active like i used to that i really just sit here and eat horrible foods lol Would the paleo diet be a good idea since I'm not active? Sorry for the long comment but I wanted to tell you everything lol
Thanks Neely! As far as acupuncture goes I have actually tried that … I tried dry needling first with my physical therapist and gave it a month like he had asked and it ended up making the pain worse and then I tried acupuncture as well as the suction cups which ended up bruising my body, the pain was better for a couple hours after acupuncture but then after that and the next day it was worse than before. And I have no clue what a cranio sacral practitioner is so I will be researching that today! Also, my physical therapist wanted to send me to a neurosurgeon and look at getting a spinal cord stimulator (I'm not too excited about having another surgery lol). Thank you so much though for the quick response and your help! And trust me I am googling other ways to make all this pain and inflammation go down, even just a little is such a relief, I absolutely HATE taking pills, but so far that is the only way I can actually even get out of bed, and I don't know if you know anything about military doctors but it has been hard getting referrals to anything really and I have to have a referral from my PCM to see ANYONE off post which is aggravating. Plus I live in Alaska, who h in the town I live in there aren't the many places I can go anyways, but I am moving to seattle this weekend so ill be hopefully able to see some different doctors lol That's how I came to the paleo diet cuz I wanted something that is healthy and easy and with y'all's meal plan it seems as though it would be easy for my husband and I to do. Thank you again for your help :)
I started two days ago and so far it seems easy. I love your site it's very insightful and I love reading everyone else's comments on what they are doing. I HAVE to lose 25 pounds and most of it is in my middle, I'm only 5′ tall and I know it's not healthy. It was amazing what my grocery cart looked like compared to what it used to look like. No more junk for me. :)
I have been on a modified paleo diet for 5 weeks now. I am 5'6″ and started at 163 lbs – now I'm at about 157. I broke 3 years of pescetarianism and began eating chicken again, but I'm not ready to go back to red meat. In order to get enough protein, I've been eating fat free greek yogurt, balance bars, and tofu. How important is it for me to cut these things out of my diet entirely? Will I see a big change? I'm also struggling with the cost of eating paleo – I'm a student and living in NYC is financially straining as is. Any tips you have there are appreciated.
Gluten is not in oats. There may be cross-contamination in processing them where wheat products co-exist but the oat does not contain gluten.
Hey there, ive been doing paleo for 3 days now and i love it ! I started doing it becuase the last year i have gained 40 pounds. I have chronic insomnia and have been on a variety of different sleeping medications and anti depressants, the sleeping meds dont even work for me and i will go 4 or 5 days with only about 45 minutes of restless sleep at night for about 3 years now. i finally got fed up and went to a healthfood store looking for some natural help sleeping. The woman that works there explained to me my cortisol levels may be out of wack, and suggested i try brad kings ultimate stress relief pills accompanied with a paleo life style. i decided to try it and im not looking back. Im a 21 year old female , im 5′ tall and weigh about 145. any suggestions to amp up the weight loss a little more ? thanks ! :)
I have not had the same experience as many are discribing. I have been doing the Paleo diet for 3 weeks now. I maybe have lost 3-4 lbs but that is it. My question is – is 3 weeks enough time to see more results?
I have not lost one pound on this…I do however still drink white wine, but with what I eat during the day should not make me not lose anything…
I have been a vegetarian for almost three years and a few days ago I spoke to a friend that has been on the paleo diet for a few months now. After speaking with her about all of the positive results she has seen so far I decided to change my whole lifestyle and transition into the paleo diet. Previously my vegetarian diet was a lacto-ovo diet including some fish occasionally. My question would be, now that I am on day three of the paleo diet, how slowly/quickly should I start introducing meat and protein into my diet in order to prevent getting sick (if that even is a possible risk)?
i've just starting the paleo diet im quite a healthy person but i feel so tired and keep getting headaches? i train 6 days a week and twice a day, do i need to eat more? im trying to find a plan for myself to lose weight but it just doesnt seem to work for me.
i want to pre pack my meals but i havent got a clue of what type of meals i can have, its hard when i work 2 jobs and i dont have much time to eat.. -
Hey I was wondering if you had some insight on this:
Basically I have been vegan for almost 2 years due to having RA- But decided to make the switch to paleo- It has been 6 days, and was a super easy transition and I have been very strict about it- averaging about 1100-1200 calories/day(tracking on myfitnesspal) (I am 4'9 and 104)
I have been only eating about 4 oz of meat a day with only wild salmon, wild shrimp or organic free range chicken so I'm not going overboard and my carb level is pretty low.What I have noticed though is that I am not digesting things and am still bloated.
The past 2 days I have taken psyllium husks in my morning green smoothie- But those don't seem to help.
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When Boca Grande residents and visitors think of spring, they think of the Strawberry Festival. This year it will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a bargain sale, a wine grab, and much more. Including, of course, strawberry shortcake.
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BY LIZA STROUT - Dr. Aaron Adams of Mote Marine and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust presented information on the effort to protect and restore habitat that is vital to tarpon, including Wildflower Preserve, to the Boca Grande community recently.
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Just about the best resource of any kind in Boca Grande is the local branch of the Lee County Library System at the community Center. Presided over by Toni Vanover, it provides access to the world of books and media literally at your fingertips. With your library card (or your card number) any book, audio book, DVD or music CD can be requested online, in person, or by phoning 964-0211 or (239) 479-4636. Search the website, library.lee-county.com, find what you want, click on "request," and the item is on its way. You have access to all the items in the Reference Room as well as the items, which number more than one million, in the entire Lee County Library System.
BY MADELINE HOPPLE - A place that is very special to me is the beach at Boca Grande. My family and I fly down there every year for Spring Break. My grandparents have a house right off the beach. I have been going to Boca Grande with my family ever since I was very little. The weather is always nice, so we walk out to the beach about every day. The beach is my special place that I can go away and get into a whole different world.
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Clutching a small bouquet of yellow roses, the former Kate Middleton smiled and posed briefly for a photograph alongside her husband, Prince William, before leaving King Edward VII Hospital. She stepped delicately into a waiting car.
The couple's office said she would head to Kensington Palace in London for a period of rest. She had been in the hospital since Monday. Officials from St. James's Palace have said the duchess is not yet 12 weeks pregnant with the couple's first child.
William visited his wife at the hospital every day, while media from around the world camped outside, seeking any news on the royal pregnancy.
Royal officials announced Monday that the Duchess was pregnant, their hand forced by her admission into the hospital.
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Two Australian radio disc jockeys impersonating Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles placed a prank call to the hospital early Tuesday, and persuaded an unwitting nurse to tell them all about the Duchess' condition.
The duchess is married to the queen's grandson, Prince William.
Australian radio personalities Mel Greig and Michael Christian later apologized for the hoax - sheepishly noting that they were surprised that the call was put through and that their Australian accents were not detected.
The royals have been the target of hoax callers before. Canadian disc jockey Pierre Brassard telephoned the queen in 1995, pretending to be Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
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Contact: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom today strongly condemned the harsh, 15-year sentence Vietnamese authorities have reportedly handed down to Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, a Roman Catholic priest. Fr. Ly was charged with disobeying probation rules and "undermining national unity." "This kind of behavior does not help the Vietnamese government make its case that it deserves additional trade benefits and international loans," said Commission Chair Michael K. Young. "In order to have credibility on other issues, Vietnam must uphold its international human rights and religious-freedom commitments." Fr. Ly is an advocate of religious freedom in Vietnam who has been persistently critical of the Vietnamese government's failure to protect religious freedom - criticism that led to his imprisonment for close to a decade. Since 1994, Fr. Ly has issued, on different occasions, a "10-point statement" publicly calling for religious liberty in his country. The Commission invited Fr. Ly to testify at its February 2001 hearing on religious freedom in Vietnam, and he submitted written testimony. Fr. Ly's testimony and his participation in a meeting (also in February) with other Vietnamese religious dissidents to establish an interfaith council resulted in his arrest and "administrative detention" in March 2001. The Vietnamese government took action against Fr. Ly despite protests by this Commission, members of Congress, and the State Department. Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly raised the issue of Fr. Ly's arrest during May 2001 meetings with Vietnamese officials in Vietnam (Fr. Ly was reportedly arrested on the day before Assistant Secretary Kelly met with the Vietnamese) and in June 2001 the State Department publicly called for the release of Fr. Ly and other religious dissidents.
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The Private Company Council (PCC) continues to make brisk progress toward improving financial reporting for private companies, proposing three modifications to U.S. GAAP at its May meeting. The FASB's projects on the definition of a non-public entity and the private company decision-making framework continue.
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Saint Nicasius of Rheims
Brother of Saint Eutropia. Bishop of Rheims, France, and founder of its basilica. Martyred in the barbarian invasion of Rheims, an invasion he saw in a vision.
- beheaded c.451 at Rheims, France in the doorway of his church, trying to slow the barbarians so his parishioners could escape
- buried at the church of the Saint-Nicaise monastery
- the monastery was destroyed during the French Revolution, and his remaining relics re-located to the cathedral of Rheim
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Let us abide the mercy of God and pray for our enemies. I am ready to give myself for my people. - Saint Nicasius
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- "Saint Nicasius of Rheims". Saints.SQPN.com. 14 December 2012. Web. 7 December 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-nicasius-of-rheims/>