6 days on the Paleo diet, i lost 15 lbs....

I searched and only found one thread about the Paleo Diet so I thought I would share my experience thus far.


Let me start with this time last year I was at 301lbs and continuing to lose weight but then suffered a knee injury that kept me from training. During that same time my woman was preggars, and well I started eating shitty and completely stopped watching my diet. By October, I had finally ballooned up to 363lbs and I had it! So I started as I started riding my bike about 4 miles every morning, I am up to 8 miles every morning and I do about 40 during the weekends, and I was watching what I ate. So by last week I was at 335 and had been for about two weeks. (I was able to keep a strict diet during Thanksgiving and not gain any weight.). So I was sort of pissed that I was at a plateau, so I called my old Muay Thai Instructor and asked him for advice. Hey said “try the Paleo Diet, I have been on it for months.”

So I did my homework and started it last week Tuesday I was at 335. Today I weight my self (same scale in my bathroom) and I weighed 320.6 lbs. I have kept everything the same except for the diet. I’m not starving myself, I actually find myself always eating a banana, apple, couple grapes, hell I have even eaten a tomato, but I think this has been a good change.

Well I wanted to know if anyone else has used this and what are your likes/dislikes?



http://www.paleodiet.com/



Cliff notes :

Last year I weighed 301, gained weight to 363.
Started losing weight again and was stuck at 335, started the Paleo Diet, about a week ago and now I am 320.6 lbs

By the way the link i posted is a link for information, I am not a scammer, bot or a troll! I just thought someone would like info.

I am a huge advocate of primal/paleo eating. Just some observations:

1. Any diet you will lose quickly at first. I'm not saying that to discourage you. Just know Paleo is not a silver bullet and it will still take time to lose weight.

2. Robb Wolf has taken Cordains research and improved on it X100 so look him up.

3. Paleo is not "low-carb" don't deprive yourself of vegetables and fruits. For paleo peoples it was a lot easier gathering than hunting. Look in into Mark Sisson "Primal Blueprint". Him and his devotees have figured out some good carb %'s. It will take a little experimentation but you'll find the zone.

4. Read "Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival" classic Paleo info.

5. Add some resistance training to your routine.

Cliff Notes:
Eat meat, vegetables, some fruits and natural oils from nuts and seeds, Lift heavy things, run a little and get sleep.

Heard of this before, good to see it's working for you. I've been playing around with Popovitch's diet, it's been pretty good so far. It's basically just stressing digestive efficiency, with the main rule being not mixing animal protein and carbs in the same meal.

So on this diet i can eat all the magic mushrooms i want.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Chad Bloom

I am a huge advocate of primal/paleo eating. Just some observations:

1. Any diet you will lose quickly at first. I'm not saying that to discourage you. Just know Paleo is not a silver bullet and it will still take time to lose weight.

2. Robb Wolf has taken Cordains research and improved on it X100 so look him up.

3. Paleo is not "low-carb" don't deprive yourself of vegetables and fruits. For paleo peoples it was a lot easier gathering than hunting. Look in into Mark Sisson "Primal Blueprint". Him and his devotees have figured out some good carb %'s. It will take a little experimentation but you'll find the zone.

4. Read "Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival" classic Paleo info.

5. Add some resistance training to your routine.

Cliff Notes:
Eat meat, vegetables, some fruits and natural oils from nuts and seeds, Lift heavy things, run a little and get sleep.

---

thank you sir !
1. true i was just shocked how quickly it was. honestly never happen with other times previous diets.
2. I will do so.
3. I read Cordians book and book and am eating lots of veggies and fruits.
4. will do so.
5. About three times a week i work out with some kettlebells.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by sly

So on this diet i can eat all the magic mushrooms i want.

---

Technically yes but, your mind might not be able to handle it :thumbsup:

Yeah, your first 10%, being a big guy like me, is always easy. I got up to 349 and got down to 295 relatively quickly. I somehow allowed myself to get up to 314 and platued. But I've been eating like crap the past month and all the jiu jitz in the world ain't helping me. Heck the jiu jitz is stoping me from getting back up to 349. Mother in law is moving the hell out and we're getting our kitchen back so this will be amazing in finally taking control of what goes in my mouth.

Mother in laws, and Grandmother hate it when you say " No thanks I am dieting "

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jstdoit1112

Mother in laws, and Grandmother hate it when you say " No thanks I am dieting "

---

Haha that's true! It's a trade-off between two guilts: whether to let down your family by turning down their delicious food, or letting yourself down for cheating your diet. I usually have a cheat day every week anyway so that's how I justify it :)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jstdoit1112

Mother in laws, and Grandmother hate it when you say " No thanks I am dieting "

---

dude...it's like you told them to go die or something...I don't get it. I'm like, look...the doctor said if I keep eating this stuff I'm going to die...please...seriously....lol

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Brian Hoback

Heard of this before, good to see it's working for you. I've been playing around with Popovitch's diet, it's been pretty good so far. It's basically just stressing digestive efficiency, with the main rule being not mixing animal protein and carbs in the same meal.

---

I found the "Milk - Never (only babies should have milk)" part a bit odd. But everything else looks good.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Tomoplata

I found the "Milk - Never (only babies should have milk)" part a bit odd. But everything else looks good.

---

Milk has extra large protein molecules IIRC. Which would make sense to leave it out in the context of that diet. Everyone is lactose-intolerant to some degree. I happen to be very tolerant, and can enjoy some chocolate milk PWO. On the other hand, my daughter gets migraines if she drinks milk.

i have been on the paleo diet and basically lost 10lbs, but it's a tough diet to be on all the time, and definitely expensive if you want to get the best bison and game.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Charlene

i have been on the paleo diet and basically lost 10lbs, but it's a tough diet to be on all the time, and definitely expensive if you want to get the best bison and game.

---

i was just thinking that. diets like paleo or any other diet usually require 2 things: money and time......well the time part is mostly discipline...but if you want to cook some of these meals to detail, you have to put in the time and also be willing to purchase those certain foods and eating them consistently. if you eat these meals as you rush out or skip them to do work, family, life, etc. it's usually a sign to get a schedule and follow it. ;/

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by lates85

i was just thinking that. diets like paleo or any other diet usually require 2 things: money and time......well the time part is mostly discipline...but if you want to cook some of these meals to detail, you have to put in the time and also be willing to purchase those certain foods and eating them consistently. if you eat these meals as you rush out or skip them to do work, family, life, etc. it's usually a sign to get a schedule and follow it. ;/

---

I don't find it that hard to leave out certain foods (grains, dairy). If you do it like Charlene is talking with grass-fed beef and organic veggies yes it can get expensive. I'm not that hardcore when I'm eating clean. I'll get a Chipolte salad or go to a fast food place for lunch and get two side salads and a cheeseburger (toss the bun).

The hard part is avoiding social situations like at my work where everyone wants to go to pizza buffet or Chinese buffet, etc. At home it's easier because you eat the basic meal (protein, veg, starch) and double the veg and skip the starch. For example if I make chicken, broccoli and rice for my family I'll just skip the rice.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Brian Hoback

Heard of this before, good to see it's working for you. I've been playing around with Popovitch's diet, it's been pretty good so far. It's basically just stressing digestive efficiency, with the main rule being not mixing animal protein and carbs in the same meal.

---

White bread with olive oil, for real? I've never heard of such a thing.