Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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As my first year of university winds to a close it's gotten me to thinking about my future career. It's also gotten me to wondering what everyone on paleo hacks does

It would be great to hear that everyone works outside or lives self-sustained lives on some idyllic farmhouse in the country but I imagine many of you have office jobs? Has paleo inspired you to change careers in any way? Or do you love your job?

I'm an English Literature student but before returning to university I worked as a junior web developer and then for a building society called Nationwide

Even at the age of 26 I still have no idea what I want to be when I grow up!

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I'm 48 and I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I'm in the tech industry. – Sol May 27 2012 at 23:51

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Quite a few of us are in the tech industry it seems; that may be just a reflection of the types of folks that hang out on forums. See here: paleohacks.com/questions/89345/… – raney May 28 2012 at 0:02

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HuntingBears, if we all "works outside or lives self-sustained lives on some idyllic farmhouse in the country" we probably won't desperately need to do and learn and promote paleo. – bachcole May 28 2012 at 7:36

MathGirl72 · Answer 1 · 2012-05-27 23:51:22Z UTC

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I teach math at a university and engage in math and teacher education research. :)

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I guess that's why you're called mathgirl :b – HuntingBears May 27 2012 at 23:55

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MathGirl - I'm also a Math person. It's nice to see another one of us here. See the link to my math blog in my profile. – Sol May 28 2012 at 0:18

TruthinessInc · Answer 2 · 2012-05-28 00:03:23Z UTC

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I'm a TV personaltiy and American Demi- God. The Rev. Sir Dr. T. Mos Def Colbert, D.F.A.

Truth.

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Joshua · Answer 3 · 2012-05-28 00:10:13Z UTC

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I'm basically a professional hacker. Among other things in the IT industry. And before someone asks, computer forensics (the fancified name for the hacking I do) is a fairly boring endeavor...

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So you mean it's not as exciting as the life of P. Garcia in Criminal Minds??? – Renee May 28 2012 at 0:29

Renee · Answer 4 · 2012-05-28 00:29:04Z UTC

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I'm a nurse in a nursing home.

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The Claw · Answer 5 · 2012-05-28 00:39:08Z UTC

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Self-employed lawyer. Love the "self-employed" part of it. The "lawyer" part, meh.

Claw

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Brandye · Answer 6 · 2012-05-28 00:46:50Z UTC

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Traveling Surgical Tech

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Chris · Answer 7 · 2012-05-28 00:46:58Z UTC

I'm a cook in a bar/restaurant that specializes in carbohydrates and huge portions haha. And yes, its really hard to stay paleo sometimes. None of the food on our menu is paleo, so I completely rely on food I bring and have to resist the urge to eat all the free food that I can. Even though the fries look SO GOOD

Shanon H · Answer 8 · 2012-05-28 00:49:01Z UTC

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I'm a PGA professional. I get to teach golf and talk about lifestyle choices to my students when they complain about not being able to make a golf swing.

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sabretoothandclaw · Answer 9 · 2012-05-28 00:49:44Z UTC

I'm a senior mechanical engineering student (two semesters left) so I suppose I will be trying to get a job in that industry after I graduate, though my real interests lie in other places so who knows what I might end up doing. Right now I work in a pet grooming shop. Some of my dream jobs are: stunt car driver, outdoor survival expert, paleo restauranteur & blogger, recording artist, and so on. At 31, I pretty much still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, lots of things I guess.

westroxel · Answer 10 · 2012-05-28 00:52:36Z UTC

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Pastor in a rural Alaskan village.

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very true - they taught it to me! – westroxel May 28 at 19:15

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How do you reconcile the Bible with your beliefs about evolution? Assuming you believe in evolution. Most Christians I know find it easy to dismiss Paleo because it is based on evolution. Not to mention bread and grain play such a big role in many stories and metaphors in the Bible. Love to hear your thoughts on this. – Matthew Caton May 28 at 20:07

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Are you in the US Matthew? That's interesting - I'm in the UK and most Christians I would say seem to happily accept evolution. Regarding bread/grain, the various ways this is used symbolically are entirely understandable in the context of a bread-based diet eaten by that civilisation - another reason context is so important when reading the Bible. Regarding actual paleo nutrition, perhaps you could make arguments that in the "Garden of Eden", man was a forager, and agriculture was part of the curse...? Not something I have strong beliefs in but an amusing thought perhaps. – Tom May 29 at 7:48

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I think paleo is based in observable fact. I don't believe that any particular view of origin is necessary to practice good health. As far as bread eating, there is no command that bread be my primary nutrition. At communion we even serve gluten free options. As for origin I am a young earth creationist - please don'flame me too much fellow PHers. The timeframe of paleo going back 10k years still fits a young earth view. Note:I am not wanting to argue origins here nor do I want to engage in proselytizing anyone. I'm here to learn. – westroxel May 29 at 19:50

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Dixie · Answer 11 · 2012-05-28 00:53:04Z UTC

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Ironically, I am the local bread delivery woman!!

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LOL :-) I'm assuming you are grain-free?! – pinkpants1 May 29 at 1:27

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yes! and I will tell people who ask, that the reason I look good (from weight loss!) is because I don't eat "this shit" and I point to the bread. – Dixie May 30 at 17:30

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Dragonfly · Answer 12 · 2012-05-28 01:00:31Z UTC

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Pregnancy Coach, Primal/Paleo Nutrition Coach, EFT Practitioner specializing in prenatal/birth trauma

I work internationally via phone & Skype, and I love my very short commute to my home office!

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Have any good book suggestions for reading up on prenatal/birth trauma. I am a doula and always looking for ways of continuing my education :) – NoBadWaves Jul 24 at 2:04

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Matt · Answer 13 · 2012-05-28 01:06:12Z UTC

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Research chemist, though I'm wanting to get back to farming eventually.

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Laura · Answer 14 · 2012-05-28 01:06:56Z UTC

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Neuromuscular therapist at an integrated health facility. :) The perfect way to spread paleo joy is to someone whos body is inflamed and in pain

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Kelly · Answer 15 · 2012-05-28 01:13:46Z UTC

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I'm a production design student at the Savannah College of Art and Design :)

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I'm minoring in film! I love the program, I think it is really great. What do you do now SansPizza? – Kelly Jun 14 at 16:42

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Simon · Answer 16 · 2012-05-28 01:34:30Z UTC

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Physics/robotics teacher...former scientist

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CJ · Answer 17 · 2012-05-28 01:34:46Z UTC

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Elementary math teacher and a tutor for struggling students. (and when I have spare time, basket weaver and basket weaving instructor)

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tummyrumblr · Answer 18 · 2012-05-28 01:41:24Z UTC

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I'm a personal chef to three families, and they all love grains! : /

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I bet you find yourself biting your tongue when they eat all that crap. – That One Guy May 28 2012 at 1:45

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can you at least get them to go gluten-free? – Lady_Arwen May 29 at 0:57

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That One Guy · Answer 19 · 2012-05-28 01:44:11Z UTC

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I work at Target with very little ambitions in life. Thanks to my diet, exercise, mental training and meditation, I am one of the top team members at my target. (4 out of a 100+ workers got the max pay raise) However, for years I've been learning to trade forex, and futures. It's a brutally challenging job with a huge pay off. I want trading for pure freedom and not excess wealth.

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Wait...what ? – Kasra May 28 2012 at 2:45

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I upvoted you out of sheer confusion. – Kasra May 28 2012 at 2:45

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+1 from me. Possibly the best post of the day, in my humble opinion. – Anonymous Chump May 28 2012 at 3:08

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Yup, voted up for having no idea what's going on! – Lee May 28 2012 at 10:02

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Rigton · Answer 20 · 2012-05-28 01:45:19Z UTC

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I'd like to be a professional writer of comics/movies/television/whatever I'm fortunate enough to write for...does that count for anything? Hopes? Dreams? Anyone?

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+1 for having hopes and dreams. – MrsD May 28 2012 at 16:48

Veriria · Answer 21 · 2012-05-28 01:45:24Z UTC

At 21, I started as an LSA onboard Amtr@k trains. It stopped me from going to college because of a) the pay, b) the benefits, and c) Railroad retirement. My husband owns his own business (a gun shop & gun range) so the benefits & RR are a great reason to not quit. It's not ideal -- especially now with the way I eat -- because I'm basically the faux-bartender in the cafe car. If you've ever been on a train, you probably know what I sell (candy, chips, pop & lots and lots of bread...XD).

Crabbycakes · Answer 22 · 2012-05-28 01:51:13Z UTC

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I'm a licensed massage therapist who hasn't practiced in 5 years. I've also worked for a co-op for 10 years. I've done most things you can think of... Currently, I'm the beer and wine coordinator. I'm also one of the go to people for all things gluten free.

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+1 because "beer and wine coordinator" sounds like a made up job. – Kasra May 28 2012 at 2:46

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Actually, it isn't. A co-op is like a grocery store, and different people are in charge of different things. I'm charge of that department. I do the ordering and I have knowledge about beer and wines. Not sure how it sounds made up. – Crabbycakes May 28 2012 at 4:04

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or she - not sure Kasra's gender, sorry – ddibwynt May 28 at 18:31

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Al88 · Answer 23 · 2012-05-28 02:06:15Z UTC

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A brand new RN starting my job next week in a STICU. I graduated this month so I'm still holding back jumping with joy.

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Rachel · Answer 24 · 2012-05-28 02:11:14Z UTC

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Industrial Engineering PhD student

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Annika · Answer 25 · 2012-05-28 02:15:05Z UTC

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Another RN here - I work in the OR.

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Sloan · Answer 26 · 2012-05-28 02:19:53Z UTC

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just graduated with a double major in women and gender studies, & communication studies... looking forward to going to grad school next year (mean time i'm a sales coordinator at a corporate branding firm).. the plan is to become a psychotherapist and spread the word of holistic health, the mind body connection, and how important food choices are for mental health! :)

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Sloan, you will definitely like Emily Deans: evolutionarypsychiatry.blogspot.com and psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry She is adorable. She is sweet. She is very sharp and insightful. And she is an M.D. psychiatrist who is heavily paleo. – bachcole May 28 2012 at 7:23

sargon · Answer 27 · 2012-05-28 02:43:52Z UTC

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I'm an academic economist at Smith College finishing up a book on the Technological Singularity.

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Kasra · Answer 28 · 2012-05-28 02:46:29Z UTC

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I'm just generally a cool guy.

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KM · Answer 29 · 2012-05-28 02:59:55Z UTC

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Director of Music/Organist

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Ben Nash · Answer 30 · 2012-05-28 03:04:49Z UTC

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Owner/Photographer of Ben Nash Photography!

http://facebook.com/bennashphotography

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your photographs are beautiful! – Ariel G. May 28 2012 at 7:15

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Beautiful work! – Kristen May 28 2012 at 17:34

What does everyone here do? (as a job)

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