Anyone else on the hide tried it? I've been on it for a month and it works great! Its hard to cut out the bread and pasta etc. But you feel 100% better.
Scott
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Paleo diet "Caveman Diet"
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I'm addicted to carbs...not so good for a diabetic. I do like having meals of mostly meat and cheese so I don't have to dose, though.
I still can't stand the name of this "diet" - cavemen ate all tons of crap. The true paleo diet is "eat whatever is available in max quantity available." There is a modern day hunter/gather tribe (only one left I think) that eats almost nothing but honey. Cavemen ate tubers, roots, grains, meat, etc. It was all about calories in >= calories out. Once cooking was developed, those carbs/grains were man's best friend to ward off starvation.
I still can't stand the name of this "diet" - cavemen ate all tons of crap. The true paleo diet is "eat whatever is available in max quantity available." There is a modern day hunter/gather tribe (only one left I think) that eats almost nothing but honey. Cavemen ate tubers, roots, grains, meat, etc. It was all about calories in >= calories out. Once cooking was developed, those carbs/grains were man's best friend to ward off starvation.
Calling it "paleo" and acting like theres some kind of ancient wisdom in it is a marketing ploy. That said, eating less processed foods, less carbs, less sugar, more vegetables and fruits, and more lean meats is a healthy diet plan. It just so happens to sound vaguely like what theoretically our former ancestors may have been eating.
Ive been predominately paleo for 4 years and GF paleo for the last 18 months.
Its amazing the difference it makes and how good you feel.
Its amazing the difference it makes and how good you feel.
Exactly.... Cutting out processed foods and refined sugar alone will make a big diffrence in how you feel. Reading labels on everything is what has helped me. Check the sugar, carb, and ingredients. If the ingredients have anything I can't pronounce or know what it is, I don't eat it. Counting calories never did much for me, as a good crossfit workout followed by some weight training I know I need to just eat... A lot.
Calories in/Calories out will lead to weight loss, yes, but not to overall health. I once lost 30 pounds in a span of about a month due to a combination of stress and lack of food options. I was skinnier than i've been in nearly 6 years, but probably in the worst shape of my life. I was tired, cranky, i ran slow as hell and slept like shit. Never again. Work out like a champ, and feed your body what it needs to make the most of that training. And be patient. This stuff takes time. No one ever became a badass crossfit beast-mode tough mudder overnight.
I eat this way because i prefer it, though i will eat carbs on occasion, they aren't all evil they just need to be used in moderation. Sugars are what kill me, mostly soda pop. Since having cut soda I dropped 7 pounds with no other changes. It was just gone. So long story short eat a well rounded diet, good rule of thumb for me is, 1/3 meat 2/3 veggies.(par boil lightly bake with olive oil and herbs) with fruit/smoothie for snack/desert. Eat high quality beef and eat it cooked rare. Its a great lifestyle and its healthy and you really dont miss much.
My father in-law was diagnosed with diabetes after having to undergo a quad-bypass. He didn't know he was diabetic. Luckily he didn't have a heart attack. He has sense changed his diet. He has been living the "Caveman" or "Paleo" diet for 4 years. His health could not be better. His cholesterol is below normal. He is a true believer.
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I have been following Paleo for a few months now. I started with the Whole30 for the first month but have added back beer and a few other vices occasionally. I am probably 75% Paleo on the weekend and 100% during the week. Its hard at first but you see results very quickly and feel so much better.
I know something about nutrition. I have taught Dietitians at the UofH School of Technology. Very interesting is the text the Dietitians were using. The seven volume text is "Nutrition Concepts and Controversies". I have seen thinking change over the years and thinking on nutrition has been liberalized. Long and short of it is what makes you feel good works for you.
What I recommend is include a lot of variety in your diet. Fresh and scratch made is better than preserved and pre-processed. Many folks have food allergies and don't know it. If your chow is slowing you down its time to evaluate what you are eating.
What I recommend is include a lot of variety in your diet. Fresh and scratch made is better than preserved and pre-processed. Many folks have food allergies and don't know it. If your chow is slowing you down its time to evaluate what you are eating.
+1 on checking for food allergies...just went through this with my daughter. Very common..and probabaly very misdiagnosed
It drives me nuts when people say 'cut out the processed foods'. Unless you're going to walk up to the cow and take a bite out of its ass, its going to be processed. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Unless you go squat down next to the bean pole, its processed. Why did "processed" become a dirty word?
Now I can understand the desire to process the food yourself and avoiding genetically altered foods produced with chemicals, preservatives, etc.
Now I can understand the desire to process the food yourself and avoiding genetically altered foods produced with chemicals, preservatives, etc.
Process foods refers to pre cooked foods, more or less. Buying premade pizza, burritos, is what they are referring to.
I'd say it's a spectrum, not a hard line in the sand. Some foods are more processed, some are not. In addition, different kinds of processing make for different results. In general, the fresher the food, the better. That's all. Also, Cooking and processing are not necessarily the same thing, though they often achieve similar chemical results, technically. One is intended to make raw ingredients more palatable and safe to eat, the other is more for the sake of preservation/shipping/marketing with little to regard to nutrition.
I am at exactly a year on Paleo. I was strict for a few months, and now allow a weekend "cheat day" -and I usually regret it. I still avoid sugary drinks, dairy and grains like the plague.
I find paleo is not something you can half-ass. It has to be 24/7 or the health benefits are greatly diminished.
A few things that have made it easier for me:
Coconut milk for smoothies
Dark chocolate and medjool dates for treats
I start my day with a big breakfast and eat a lot of meat
I find paleo is not something you can half-ass. It has to be 24/7 or the health benefits are greatly diminished.
A few things that have made it easier for me:
Coconut milk for smoothies
Dark chocolate and medjool dates for treats
I start my day with a big breakfast and eat a lot of meat
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Wouldn't a good caveman diet consist also of cavewomen? Healthy release or stress and overall increase of vigor?
I think the caveman or paleo or wtf you want to call it makes sense. Certainly think folks should cut out processed food. Not sure if its advancement of science that we are able to diagnose so many more cases of cancer today than before, or if its something everyone seems to get in today's age--either way, unacceptable.
Way too many dies, preservatives, and simply put--shit--in food today. As an overly active self-professed fat-kid, anything that promotes healthier living I am in favor of. On processed, I am one who would try and take a bite out of a moose's ass if he'd hold still. We buy very little meat--the occasional chicken breast and steak, maybe a brisket once or twice a year, but that's it. We put up a lot of wild caught salmon and halibut each year. Try to kill at least a moose or caribou if not both each year. Sometimes add in a black bear. I enjoy hunting it, killing it, processing it, and eating it.
Even with out whole earth hunting/killing lifestyle, fattest I have been in several years. Why? Babies! That's my theory. Love my beautiful daughter. She is super cool. But complete drain on our previously active lifestyle. If I can make it until her 3rd birthday without up hitting official lardo classification, think we are golden.
I think the caveman or paleo or wtf you want to call it makes sense. Certainly think folks should cut out processed food. Not sure if its advancement of science that we are able to diagnose so many more cases of cancer today than before, or if its something everyone seems to get in today's age--either way, unacceptable.
Way too many dies, preservatives, and simply put--shit--in food today. As an overly active self-professed fat-kid, anything that promotes healthier living I am in favor of. On processed, I am one who would try and take a bite out of a moose's ass if he'd hold still. We buy very little meat--the occasional chicken breast and steak, maybe a brisket once or twice a year, but that's it. We put up a lot of wild caught salmon and halibut each year. Try to kill at least a moose or caribou if not both each year. Sometimes add in a black bear. I enjoy hunting it, killing it, processing it, and eating it.
Even with out whole earth hunting/killing lifestyle, fattest I have been in several years. Why? Babies! That's my theory. Love my beautiful daughter. She is super cool. But complete drain on our previously active lifestyle. If I can make it until her 3rd birthday without up hitting official lardo classification, think we are golden.
Crossfit and paleo have changed my life. It is hard to be 100% but I try like hell. The problem is when I cheat I cheat bad for a day or 2 then get back on it hard core.
i'll second the prepping food is the key for me. more planning on routine trips to the grovcery and more planning before heading out the door for the day. this is universal for good eating habits and not exclusive to the paleo diet. there is a lot of junk out there to be bought and eaten quickly. short of going to the grocery store on my lunch break, i see almost no good choices to make on the fly.
I've been on it for about 4 months now. I've lost 30lbs with out any exercise. I feel so much better, every once and awhile I have a cheat day and I end up feeling like crud for the next to days. I have just started to exercise so I'm excited to see where this goes.
I have to figure how to get back on this. My old platoon commander made all the squad leaders go paleo prior to and during one of our deployments. I felt and performed great. However, getting out and catering to a wife and three kids; paleo is somewhat of a challenge. Of all the dozens of books on the market, can anyone suggest one that caters to "quick meals"? As in not all day to prep/cook?
I've been 'primal' for a couple years now, at least 80% of the time. Overall feel much better than my previous body building bloat dieting schemes.
I do consume raw milk, cheese, occasional white potatoes, brown rice and ezekial bread. And probably eat more fruit than the 'paleo' devotee's would feel comfortable with but Im still with the program.
I do consume raw milk, cheese, occasional white potatoes, brown rice and ezekial bread. And probably eat more fruit than the 'paleo' devotee's would feel comfortable with but Im still with the program.
After reading this topic, I decided to jump into the Paleo Diet myself. It is day two, and boy am I struggling. My work schedule requires that I get up at 0330 and to leave for work by 0400 for my 1.5 hr commute. Shift begins at 0700 and 24 hrs later I am back on the road for the 1.5 hr trip home. Until now, I have survived on mass amounts of coffe with sugar and creamer. Needless to say the drive so far is a challenge. Also, the shift house is loaded with cookies, cake and other junk food, and of course my shift mates have accepted the challenge of breaking my diet. I only want to lose the 15 lbs I have put on over the last few years. Otherwise I am a clinically healthy guy.
I have been trying to plan out my meals for work and am second guessing this particular diet? Any words of advice to help stay on track? Im sure if I can stay on it long enough for the results to appear, it will be easier, but right now the lack of carbs and sugar make the road ahead look pretty rough....
Carp
I have been trying to plan out my meals for work and am second guessing this particular diet? Any words of advice to help stay on track? Im sure if I can stay on it long enough for the results to appear, it will be easier, but right now the lack of carbs and sugar make the road ahead look pretty rough....
Carp
Ive been doing Crossfit for a year and over the past 3 months have kicked up my Paleo diet as well. I noticed less gas and stomach issues by cutting carbs. I had my galbladder out years back so at times my stomach had issues with certain foods. I cheat a little but no bread or pasta at all. I eat tons of fruit, lean meats and love my Paleo chocolate chip cookies. I miss milk chocolate.
Doing some squats with my son. - YouTube
Doing some squats with my son. - YouTube
You don't have to go full Paleo. It is a great diet, but it has a lot of flaws (I did it for two years, so I know enough about it). You can have you coffee and cream, but I'd replace the sugar with some Truvia or Splenda.
being from an Italian family this was always a hard diet for me as i'm addicted to breads and pasta, but if followed properly can be one of the most healthy diets out there.
How the heck do you go "paleo" when you're eating MRE's (or some other T-rat of some sort)? MRE's (et al military rations) are the hallmark of processed foods in my mind...
Just curious...
If we were in the rear or able to stop at a chow hall he would hold us to it. Initially we all chipped in and had a bulk supply of those steve's paleo kits that we were able to paletize for the trip. Obviously we didn't have enough for the whole pump but we would get more in care packages to sort of replenish. It wasn't 100% paleo by any means but very much more so than any of us would have done stateside. It started as a running joke that he kept lightly threatening us (me) with, but prior to leaving it turned into sort of a challenge that we got really moto about.
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