Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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OK for the past week or so, immediately after I eat my first meal of the day (which is usually meat/eggs/bacon/veggies), I notice a significant increase in my heart beat and my head gets all dizzy (in a good way) and I feel really hyper and jumpy (in a good way) and I wanna laugh and scream and dance and hug people. I have no idea what it is but it's kinda funny and weird and I kinda love it but I'm also kind of confused so what is this new feeling I am feeling? I have not added anything new to my diet and I've been eating this way well over 6 months.

edited May 14 2012 at 20:00

asked May 14 2012 at 19:00

April S.♦
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I envy you so much right now! – Pete May 14 2012 at 19:31

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Who needs drugs when you've got Paleo? – April S.♦ May 14 2012 at 20:00

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April, got the same thing a couple of times when following Ray Peat's advice, but DEFINITELY don't get it after your kind of meal. High amounts of saturated fats help. I love that feeling, and the first time I got it I thought I was gonna have a huge low afterwards, but instead I just stabilized and became normal again. Wouldn't it be great if we all felt like this 100% of the time? – Korion May 14 2012 at 20:14

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And the cool thing about is that I used to be VERY shy, paleo improved that, Peat made it even better, and when I have this I start to talk to everyone like crazy, I can't shut my mouth. – Korion May 14 2012 at 20:15

How much carbs do you eat per day? – paleoguy11 May 15 2012 at 5:31

Renee · Answer 1 · 2012-05-14 20:45:52Z UTC

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"I'll have what she's having."

answered May 14 2012 at 20:45

Renee
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LOL +1 for this :) – Josh M May 14 2012 at 20:49

Ben Rogers · Answer 2 · 2012-05-14 19:42:23Z UTC

I cannot say I've ever had this kind of reaction. However, I recently realized that I would much prefer a bowl of steamed brussel sprouts with onion, coconut oil and garlic salt than a bowl of my favorite ice-cream.

And if I could have some broiled salmon with it, I'd be in absolute heaven.

That was when I realized I had completely converted to paleo. :)

Chris · Answer 3 · 2012-05-14 19:07:46Z UTC

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Bacon seems to do this to me to.

How strange.

answered May 14 2012 at 19:07

Chris
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Lutfisk · Answer 4 · 2012-05-14 20:59:10Z UTC

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I sometimes notice this after a high fat meal.. why?!

answered May 14 2012 at 20:59

Lutfisk
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Me too. I'd love to find out why. – raney May 14 2012 at 22:25

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i think saw on sciencedaily that fat targets the same receptors in the brain as weed does some maybe that has something to do with it lol – jake May 15 2012 at 0:07

Eugenia · Answer 5 · 2012-05-14 23:21:59Z UTC

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Paleo-ketogenic (up to 30-40 gr of carbs per day, and relatively low calories) brought bliss to me: http://eugenia.queru.com/2012/03/07/bliss/

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Brooke · Answer 6 · 2012-09-29 19:28:06Z UTC

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Do you cook your breakfast in coconut oil or ingest MCTs before the elation period? Whenever I have a sizable portion of coconut oil, it always puts me in a really good mood, similar to what you mentioned. This is magnified if I add coconut oil to some coffee- talk about heaven!!!

answered Sep 29 at 19:28

Brooke
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I get the same exact thing with coconut butter. Though it also happens after a good, well-digested meal with protein. – Dan Sep 29 at 19:56

OMG what is this crazy ecstasy-like euphoric feeling

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