Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I gather nightlife is not very paleo or good for your circadian rhythm, sleep cycles, and melatonin production.

What's a single grokster to do?

flag	asked Jul 8 at 1:49 ThinnerStrength 3,024●3●22

	nightlife isn't good for anything (healthwise at least)...Where I live most people don't go out till 10 or 11. I don't get it... – Andrew Jul 8 at 1:54
	I live in NYC, an Hoyt away from manhattan and would come home between 4-6am. 10pm is not late to go out by my standards. The clubs are empty at 10! – ThinnerStrength Jul 8 at 2:02
	Every once in awhile going out all hours is totally fine - we only live once, right? I live in NYC as well and there's loads of stuff to do on the earlyside - just depends on what you're into. Cocktails and board games, shows, movies, bbq/film parties, dinner, bowling. Its definitely possible to have a kickass time before 3am :) – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Jul 8 at 4:02

Craig Almaguer · Answer 1 · 2012-07-08 02:53:26Z UTC

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Nightlife? Everything in moderation, correct? You'll be fine. You've got a few buckets to consider: Eating right, exercising right, some sun, getting your sleep, and a couple other minor ones. If you're hitting it hard night after night, you might be doing your body a disservice, but every now and again, eh, go for it!! Especially if you're in your 20's. Ah, youth.

Craig

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	everything in moderation, including moderation. I swear, if I worried about making everything in my life paleo like some of the people on here, I couldn't deal with it. – RaiseFitness Jul 14 at 19:59
	Agreed RaiseFitness! If you can just peel it all back to basics and eat the most pure way possible, you'll be fine. Then go on living your life. Still, I'm kinda digging the movement for now. Beica! – Craig Almaguer Jul 16 at 1:11

Sam Knox · Answer 2 · 2012-07-08 01:59:15Z UTC

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Think of it as a form of hormesis.

"It's a long road that has no turning." - Irish proverb

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Jamie · Answer 3 · 2012-07-08 04:50:22Z UTC

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The quality of people you meet at nightclubs isnt exactly high anyway. Try joining a group activity?

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+1 for this. I meet more quality people in yoga classes, book clubs, pottery classes, libraries, book stores, used cd stores, health food stores, playing frisbee in the park, hiking on local trails, through friends, ecstatic dance circles, etc etc etc... than I ever did in scenes that inherently imply escapist tendencies such as bars and clubs. Do what you already like to do, and you'll more likely than not be surprised at the opportunities that present themselves. – raney Jul 8 at 5:10

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That comment is a little bit offensive, You will find there are a lot of younger people on this forum who do go out to nightclubs. I go because I like the music – Julia Jul 8 at 7:32

You have to be seriously in denial if you don't see the darkness of that scene, and I think anyone that thinks it is serving them in some way should really examine that choice a bit deeper. You're immersing yourself in drugs, unconscious/unhealthy sex, and violence - like I said, escapist tendencies. I'm not saying don't go, but I am saying that you should consider its impact on your being; your health: physical, mental, and emotional. There are a lot healthier outlets to find music and dance in. – raney Jul 8 at 7:45

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My God are you actually serious? Maybe there is a difference between the countries that we live in but I can assure you that I do not partake in any "unconscious/unhealthy sex, and violence" and assuming that everyone does is extremely offensive – Julia Jul 8 at 8:12

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The very question "where do I go to meet people instead of clubs" betrays the intent of many people at clubs. A bit of patience and centredness goes along way. – Jamie Jul 8 at 14:12

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Dr Cate · Answer 4 · 2012-07-14 18:17:18Z UTC

Dance is part of traditional societies and the sessions are pretty intense. It's a genuine primal fitness, IMO. If you watch the travel shows you'll see that people like to dance in the dark around a fire, generally. Besides, if you watch these shows long enough you'll also find that the nighttimes are noisy -- babies crying dogs barking -- and that people also do a good amount of daytime napping. My number one rule is: Obey your nature!

Chinaeskimo · Answer 5 · 2012-07-08 02:40:34Z UTC

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I think you can meet people anywhere, if you are willing to make the first move. I used to meet people at coffee shops, festivals, the supermarket. etc.

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Ashley · Answer 6 · 2012-07-08 18:39:12Z UTC

I go out with friends every once in a while. I love to dance, but I don't drink. It's waaay cheaper and you don't have the issue of ending up without your car and credit card (or possibly with an unintended guest). Stay up late every once in a while and dance. You can sleep in the next day.

The fun you have is good for the body anyway. Happiness is the key to longevity.

Julia · Answer 7 · 2012-07-08 02:20:30Z UTC

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If you are a male grok then I don't recommend you find the closest lady Grok and drag her back to your den by her hair :p

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I believe that ThinnerStrength is a girl. – Chinaeskimo Jul 8 at 2:37

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Then if you are a female grok I don't recommend you find the closest gentleman Grok and drag him back to your den by his hair. – KiwiRed Jul 8 at 3:56

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I don't beleive ThinnerStrength is a girl. But again, I could always be wrong. – ThinnerStrength Jul 8 at 13:16

As a male grok, I feel I am fully capable to handle any situation that I may find myself in, no matter the time of day. – RaiseFitness Jul 14 at 20:03

Nightlife not paleo?

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