Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Sometime in August I plan on getting a breast augmentation, which is around 2 months, but before then my doctor recommends I lose between 5-10 Kgs. Currently I am 5'6" and 165 pounds. I heard about the paleo through a friend, and have been reading up on it and seems really promising. So was hoping on some insight of whether I will have luck losing the weight I need to lose. I am planning to jog/run 5-6 days a week as well. How much do you guys think I will lose in 2 months?

Also...can I have black coffee on paleo? I know I can't have sugar substitute, but how about a natural sweetener like honey? Or what do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance :)

flag	asked Jun 4 2012 at 19:44 Khloe 9●1●2

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I lost six pounds the first week but I didn't do it to lose weight. I think to really appreciate Paleo you should do it to be healthy and not just as a quick-fix weight loss plan. – latergator Jun 4 2012 at 21:34

I definitely don't plan on using Paleo as a quick-fix, I've been looking for a healthier way to lose weight for quite some time, my surgery is just a push because I will lose a lot of money if I don't lose the weight. I've tried to start Paleo twice before but I give into temptation really easily. I understand that Paleo is a lifestyle and I plan on dedicating myself to it, not just for weight loss. Thanks for commenting. – Khloe Jun 5 2012 at 3:41

Renee · Answer 1 · 2012-06-04 23:49:33Z UTC

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Having blobs of synthetic tissue surgically inserted into your body is not Paleo.

answered Jun 4 2012 at 23:49

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How do you know she isn't getting a reduction? – Courtney Jun 5 2012 at 0:16

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Augmentation means: make bigger. – coffeeandcream Jun 5 2012 at 1:02

Thank you for your insight. – Khloe Jun 5 2012 at 3:38

Shaming you, unfortunately, seems to be Paleo. – TruthinessInc Mar 7 at 2:54

Aleen · Answer 2 · 2012-06-04 20:10:16Z UTC

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Honestly, there's no way anyone can answer this for you. Some people are really strict, do everything "right", and don't lose an ounce. Other people lose a few pounds. Still others drop 20. It's individual and there are a ton of factors at play including your diet, amount of and type of exercise (jogging 5-6 days per week might not be advisable, by the way), metabolism, genetics, etc.

If you like black coffee, go for it. Some people are for honey, some people say to stay away. The more I'm into paleo, the more I realize that it's all about what works best for the individual. Experiment and see :)

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	Yeah I was one of the ones to not lose, but put on, even though I was strict and working out 5 days a week...it just depends on your natural set point of weight and how your body reacts to the change in diet. If you eat to support your activity levels, but ensure a calorie deficit of 500 cals a day, you should be able to lose 1-2lbs a day. The calorie deficit will ensure a weightloss more than just paleo alone. – mzrdnan Jun 4 2012 at 20:19
	I think you meant 1-2 lbs per WEEK, mzrdnan! – Dragonfly Jun 4 2012 at 20:25
	thank you for your responses! I'm really scared now though :/ – Khloe Jun 4 2012 at 20:34
	yeah a week hahaaha my bad!! – mzrdnan Jun 4 2012 at 20:58
	don't be scared. do the hardwork and you'll get the rewards accordingly :) – mzrdnan Jun 4 2012 at 20:59

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pjnoir · Answer 3 · 2012-06-04 21:49:01Z UTC

Losing weight and losing body fat are two different things, Body fat takes a while. All the diet claimns of losing 20 lbs in two weeks is not from body fat - mostly cleaning out the intestents, some water and a less full belly. Cut out a lot of carbs, wheat and sugars until then and it will be a good thing...and between you and me- doctors no squat about food and diets.

good luck

Khloe · Answer 4 · 2012-06-04 20:58:40Z UTC

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@Aleen, why do you think the exercise in not advisable?

answered Jun 4 2012 at 20:58

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I think it might be too much cardio. Check out this article at Mark's Daily Apple: marksdailyapple.com/chronic-cardio/#axzz1wrZHp9hZ – Aleen Jun 4 2012 at 21:43

Thanks for the reference! I will read it!! :) – Khloe Jun 5 2012 at 3:43

Paleoish Dude · Answer 5 · 2012-06-04 23:46:27Z UTC

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If you eat a low-carb, high-fat diet, you are likely to lose fat, paleo or not. How much, no one can say for certain, but perhaps more than calories-in-calories-out would suggest. Check out the documentary "Fat Head." http://amzn.to/M6pLZ8

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Thanks Paleoish Dude. Much appreciated for the link!!! – Khloe Jun 5 2012 at 3:43

Khloe · Answer 6 · 2012-06-05 03:54:53Z UTC

Thank you everyone for your responses I really appreciate all the answers I have gotten and I will take all of them into consideration.

Disclaimer: 1. Whether the surgery is not Paleo or not, it's my body, and do not care to read your opinion on that matter. 2. I am NOT using Paleo as a "Quick-Fix". I'm starting a blog to track my progress, the months before, during, after my surgery and the years beyond that. I want to do Paleo because of all the amazing articles I've read on it and I hope to transform and cleanse my body. And quite frankly after reading up on it, I'm actually scared out of eating carbs! Lol. Also, if you read my current stats, I am grossly overweight, I need a lifestyle change regardless of my surgery or not.

Have a great day :) <3

sandy · Answer 7 · 2013-03-07 02:27:13Z UTC

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everybody is beautiful. Dont ever let anybody judge you because of your size.

answered Mar 7 at 2:27

sandy
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How much can I lose in 2 months?

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