Paleo diet

[UNCLEG]

Just thought I would share...been working out since March, drastically changed the way I eat..however no real weight loss.  Lost two inches on waist, but body fat percentage is still way to high..  Any way last Thursday I started on the Paleo diet aka Caveman Diet.  I hate to use the word diet, because it has to be a way of life in order to succeed.  Anyway I blew it over the weekend, ate everything that was bad for me.  Got back on it Monday and I am down five pounds as of yesterday afternoon!!   

[bayou girl]

so what is on that diet?  it sounds like mostly protien, fruits, berries, and grains.  whole grains.  how far off an i?

[Tina]

That is cool. Congratulations!
Diet is a word we all do, every time we eat. It had become a four-letter bad word. But eating healthy is eating healthy. I'll have to google that particular menu.

[sunsoaker]

Isn't that the diet where if you can grow it, or "raise" it, you can eat it?  Nothing processed?

Don't feel bad about going off the diet. I've been off mine since arriving here at Dianna's and am sure I've put back on every pound I had lost. I will be right back on when I get home though.

[Tina]

 Protein is 35%, preferably Omega 3 rich. Carbohydrates (also 35%) are only vegetables, nuts  and fruit, no beans, bread, potatoes, or any grains.

[Triss]

Looks like the benefits are good but there is no way I could do it... I love carbs too much. 

[Tina]

Yes, I would miss grains, rice and pasta too much.

[bayou girl]

that would be me.  missing them way too much.

[Jessica]

I would be the same way.  My mom did the Atkins diet once.  I wouldn't last one day.

[UNCLEG]

Tina has got it....if I can give up peanut butter anybody should be able to give up anything.   

[Wrennie]

Protein is 35%, preferably Omega 3 rich. Carbohydrates (also 35%) are only vegetables, nuts  and fruit, no beans, bread, potatoes, or any grains.

OMG I would die!

[bestofour]

I can attest to the fact that's UncleG is looking pretty darn good AND let him tell you how he's been sleeping since starting this plan.

[Bonnie]

I'm sure glad those pies he made wasn't on his diet because we sure enjoyed the left overs.

[bayou girl]

I'm sure glad those pies he made wasn't on his diet because we sure enjoyed the left overs.

and if i had not been so tired, you wouldn't have 'cause they'd have left with me   they were great!

[bestofour]

You mean you left them there and Dianna didn't even offer me another piece???  She's probably eating a piece right now and laughing.

[bayou girl]

probably... and laughing at both of us.

[Dianna]

 

Yummy...

[UNCLEG]

Glad yall enjoyed the pies, I posted recipe inthe IN The Kitchen section.   Thanx Best of Four nicest thing I have heard today.  Anyway I am sleeping great since starting this diet...I have always slept horriable wake up about every 30 to 45 minutes all night...now I only wake up 2 to 3 times.  what a big difference!!!

[UNCLEG]

Diet Update....not going so well, since starting diet..I have had a number on instances were my blood sugar levels have dropped to low to the point of passing out.  Particularly on days at the gym with my trainer, but not always.  I am carb loading today before the training session and have orange juice( no additives) for after the session.  I'm hoping that helps, kinda hard to drive home and remain conscious.  Diet is gonna need some modification for me or just a complete change.

[Triss]

That does not sound good at all.  I hope you can find a way to level it all out.

[bestofour]

Jeepers, that's too serious.  Make yourself a blueberry pie and eat a piece before and after exercise.

[sunsoaker]

You might only need to add some slow carbs in the mix... like beans and such

[Dianna]

I like Sheri's suggestion...

[bayou girl]

i'll take sheri's and barb's!

[UNCLEG]

Well I made it through workout and home Tuesday.. Ate spaghetti an hour and a half before work and had orange juice immediately after.  Did not get dizzy or lightheaded until I got home and it was not severe.  Working on getting it all straight.  I think its a combo of blood sugar and blood pressure.  The BP has been dropping real low at times( due to diet and exercise BP has not been as high), I have had the meds cut in half YEAH!  but  may still be dropping to low.  Keep yall posted on way to gym now.