Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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So question, might interest the younger more vanity driven guys and gals out there..

We know that a combo of Low cortisol/Heavy Lifting/Light cardio/Kcal Restriction can get you lean

I am a paleo eater of 25 years old. Follow the above with a met con twice a week + Football (soccer) twice a week too, high standard 5aside for 40-60mins, no stroll...

Question is, my brother followed a strict STRICT kcal intake at uni as part of a goal to get absolutely shredded (hate the word but he was like, scary low bodyfat) (it eventually led to full on depression/gaunt/skinny look....over it now) He ate Oatmeal in the morning, all weighed and measured. Chicken and Broccoli with maybe some peppers in like that awful spray that is a sub for oil. Maybe a piece of Fish for tea. Drank like 10 cups of tea a day. Post workout shake and creatine. THATS IT.

Can this super low Bodyfat be reached with Paleo? What would you sub for oatmeal IF this morning 'slow release' energy boost is needed...(which I suspect not) I don't want to go down that route of being so lean I have no butt, twig legs and look like I am ill, but would like to reach the halfway point i guess and not fall down the rabbit hole. I am around 10-12% give or take now, love my coconut oil, my eggs, my bacon, my avocado....treat myself to some 99% Dark Choc and Almond butter now and again. Take my High epa

Pretty sure a lot of people will chime in on this and look forward to hearing some knowledge bombs dropped. Cheers guys

flag	asked May 7 2012 at 9:15 robgood86 263●2●5

	Count calories for sure. I think it's easier to accurately track what you eat by limiting fat and eating mostly carb and protein. All clean paleo. – ben61820 May 7 2012 at 13:10
	edit: brother followed bodybuilding routine (your typical Chest/Back day, Leg day sort of thing) + a lot of cardio post workout. Agree, easier to watch the calorie intake without fat. Cant get my head around the fact he ate pretty much zero fat and was the way he was (turkey+chicken / veg / oatmeal / protein shakes) – robgood86 May 7 2012 at 14:05

Alexander · Answer 1 · 2012-05-07 10:57:04Z UTC

I have no experience getting down into single digits on paleo so take what i say with a grain of salt: Imo i think the key would be to restrict your intake of calories and go serious on your workout routine, maybe up it. Also limit/skip treats like dark chocolate, nuts etc. My take on it is this - Wanting to get under 8-10% is probably 'down the rabbit hole' as you put it. Don't be this vanity driven. Seriously, it'll nip you in the butt.

A guy who used to have ultra low body fat on an almost vegetarian SAD diet.

MrsD · Answer 2 · 2012-05-07 13:58:48Z UTC

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A lot of people seem to have very good results with the leangains protocol. Check out the pics on the website. You might go up in the scales but should definately be more muscular with a lower percentage bodyfat.

If you are actually 10-12% as a woman I'll be surprised if you aren't super shredded already and would be even more surprised if you are still getting your period.

Wait. Are you a guy or gal?

answered May 7 2012 at 13:58

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	As the name is Rob Good I'm assuming guy. I don't think most girls want to go down that low bodyfat ... I could be wrong – Paul May 7 2012 at 14:06
	ha, you assume correct Im not hell bent on it, more curious more than anything when comparing my Paleo approach body comp to my brothers previous – robgood86 May 7 2012 at 15:02

Zach · Answer 3 · 2012-05-07 11:09:06Z UTC

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I'd say your best bet is Intermittent Fasting and a little calorie restriction..

answered May 7 2012 at 11:09

Zach
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Ofcourse. Dunno why i didn't mention that. Judging by the experience of others, thats prolly the best 'tool' – Alexander May 7 2012 at 12:56

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