Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I started crossfit about a year ago, and pretty strict Paleo (aside from one latte ever couple weeks) about 6 months ago. I go probably about 4 days a week to the box, and have always been super active so I didn't have much to loose anyways. However, I have not seen a change in a long time, and have just a pinch of chub I really want to get rid of. I eat when I'm hungry, which is very often- lots of veggies, meat and some almonds, and of course sweet potatoes.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips with getting over the last little hump/if anyone has had this problem too?

Thanks!

flag	asked Jun 3 at 4:10 Catie 23●3

maybe that "pinch of chub" is there for a reason. You're female, right? Maybe this is how your body wants to be? Just a thought. – gydle Jun 3 at 13:11

That is a good point, I am more on the track of just seeing how far I can go, and it seems maybe this is how I am going to be, which is definitely not a bad thing. Thanks! – Catie Jun 3 at 15:15

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"Seeing how far you can go" can spiral into an ED. Watch it. – gydle Jun 3 at 16:37

Not necessarily what I meant, I have no issues with food and weight in that way- I meant strength. – Catie Jun 3 at 17:21

miked · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-03 16:02:28Z UTC

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That last little pinch of chub sounds a lot like stress-related corsotol-induced fat retention. If you do crossfit like I do crossfit (and like most people do crossfit), then you're going too hard. 4 days a week and I bet 100% balls-to-the-wall effort is too much! I would wager that if you dropped it to 2 days a week at 70% effort (and got good sleep) in a month your last bit of chub would disappear.

answered Jun 3 at 16:02

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	I agree with you a lot. Obviously, you're very wise. – Sam Knox Jun 3 at 16:43
	That is so counter intuitive! But it makes sense, can you explain what corsotol-induced fat retention is? Is it a sort of defense mechanism my body has? Thanks for your answer! – Catie Jun 3 at 17:23
	It's too much to write in 500 characters, but basically your adrenals release two things in response to stress: adrenaline for acute stress (the "oh shit, I'm being chased by a tiger" response), and cortisol for longer-term stress. cortisol isn't supposed to be "on" all the time but when you're doing lots of exercise, have a hard day at work, not getting enough sleep, etc, it is on. One of the side-effect of cortisol is that it messes with your other hormones and promotes fat retention, especially around the middle. The best way to lose fat is to lift heavy weights, walk slowly, and relax. – miked Jun 3 at 22:00
	Thank you, I bet that is my problem, I have stress coming from all angles, maybe a little relaxation is all I need! Thanks again. – Catie Jun 4 at 2:03

ecks · Answer 2 · 2012-06-03 04:44:39Z UTC

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"I'm having trouble with the last few inches" ... That's what she said!!

Seriously though- take tine off from Cf for a week$ you're goin good n hard when your body probably needs downtime to heal. Call it an active rest week. Light walk or jog every second day at most then go back to your regular CF schedule.

answered Jun 3 at 4:44

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	Thanks! I think I am going to try that, it will probably be good on all levels, mentally and physically! I walked right into that joke haha! – Catie Jun 3 at 15:16
	I would love to hear the results of any progress you are making! Sounds like you're almost there! – ecks Jun 4 at 19:35
	ecks- I am doing well, but had a little knee mishap, and am having to take about three months off of crossfit. Struggling with my sudden lack of activity! I want to stay fit, and am obviously still eating Paleo, but I can't help be feel a little bit "soft" if you know what I mean. (insert joke here) – Catie Jun 29 at 21:14
	It isn't easy to perform if you've got sone... Totally understand that! Have you thought about swimming/kettlebell excercises? Both low impact on the knee and may keep you on track while you recover. – ecks Jul 5 at 16:26

mikebmassey · Answer 3 · 2012-06-03 04:33:01Z UTC

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I am there, too.

I have just started this, so I can not speak to the success personally, but have you considered Intermittent Fasting?

Been doing it for about 2 weeks... time will tell, but wanted to at least show you that.

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Alex · Answer 4 · 2012-06-03 12:33:24Z UTC

Losing weight requires a caloric deficit. If you're not losing weight, you're eating too much.

I was in a similar situation a few years ago, and I was advised to keep a food log, which I did for a few days. Turns out, I was in a regular eating pattern that was a few hundred calories per day more than what I would need to maintain at my desired weight. So, for 10 weeks, I went into caloric deficit by counting calories on fitday.com and dropped the weight. This also had the effect of resetting my eating pattern at a lower caloric intake, allowing me to maintain my weight at the desired level while eating ad libitum.

I’m having trouble with the last few inches…

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