Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I was heating up my lunch today and talking to a office mate from another floor and she asked me what I was bringing to our luncheon tomorrow. I told her I was bringing bacon wrapped dates and she jokingly said "You're not Paleo are you?" I assume she said it jokingly because she's never met anyone outside her inner circle either who was Paleo. Of course I responded yes and she looked at me with shock, disbelief and excitement. I'm sure that's how I looked as well when she asked me the question.

Our reaction seemed ridiculous at first when I got back to my desk, but then I thought, hey maybe I'm not so crazy and there are real people who do follow this lifestyle and not just bloggers and internet handles with names like BaconHealsChic, animalcule, and Namby Pamby ;). In all seriousness, do any of you still get giddy or have some other embarrassing reaction when you meet another Paleo-er when you least expect it?

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asked Jan 5 2012 at 20:57

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This is why we need to come up with a hand signal that we can flash when we see someone who we think might be paleo. – Alex Jan 6 2012 at 2:53

We should force everyone to buy these shirts: primalpalate.spreadshirt.com/… – April S.♦ Jan 6 2012 at 6:52

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I haven't been lucky enough to experience that yet, but I did find myself oddly starstruck when I discovered the person I had been casually chatting with while waiting in line at my old butcher shop was the hunter who provided them with all their venison. – Happy Now Jan 6 2012 at 8:52

April S. · Answer 1 · 2012-01-05 22:23:54Z UTC

This is my fantasy of how I'd meet another Paleo-er: I'm standing patiently waiting to order some meat at Whole Foods. A really cute dude comes up and stands next to me and smiles. I then start getting a little anxious about him overhearing my ridiculous order of ribeyes, New York steaks and chuck steaks that may feed a family of 4 for a month but is only my food for the week. I then tell the meat guy what I want and after filling my basket up to the brim with those brown paper packages of meat, I turn around and the guy is staring at me, and if I'm not mistaken, he looks quite impressed. He looks down in my basket to see what else I have: a jar of coconut oil, veggies galore in those green plastic bags, and... is that some KERRYGOLD BUTTER? Oh she must be, he thinks to himself. He bites his lip. And utters out a single word as he looks back up at me: "Paleo?" I give him a big smile. "Why, yes I am!" I exclaim back. We then spend the rest of our time grocery shopping together, pointing in disgust at cereal loaded with sugar, and proceed to the cashiers together. We exchange numbers and decide to make grocery shopping a weekly get-together.

Now that I've embarrassed myself, anyone here in Los Angeles? :)

jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com · Answer 2 · 2012-01-05 22:39:59Z UTC

Umm.. well..I walked up and introduced myself to Mr. Paul Jaminet, using my real name, then changed it to my PH handle for some reason.. and he knew who I was :)

Other than that moment of extreme awesome, x11, I don't advertise how I eat or my lifestyle, those that do know my deal there is a rason why. If Paleo happens to flow into a random convo, not brought up or addressed by me, then I'm more than happy to discuss.

I go Ninja-style.

BaconHealsChic · Answer 3 · 2012-01-05 21:07:33Z UTC

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I never tell other people I'm paleo--I may have to share my bacon. :)

answered Jan 5 2012 at 21:07

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This isn't a commune, we pay for our bacon! – raydawg Jan 6 2012 at 11:30

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If you fry it..they will come. – BaconHealsChic Jan 6 2012 at 17:42

tatty · Answer 4 · 2012-01-05 22:32:13Z UTC

I dream of the day I chance upon a fellow Paleo/Primal/WAPF-er in real life. Would be so cool to have a local group and be able to do pot-lucks or gatherings where for once food wouldn't be an issue and we could totally geek out together.

wjones3044 · Answer 5 · 2012-01-05 22:54:21Z UTC

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I got a Meetup notification just last week from a paleo nutritionist. Wants to meet at a gym this Saturday with other paleo types for a Movnat-type deal. I'm interested in seeing who shows up. This is in Columbus, Ohio and I haven't met a soul out here who doesn't think I'm batshit crazy. Exciting times!

answered Jan 5 2012 at 22:54

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	You know that paleo and being batshit crazy aren't necessarily mutually exclusive, right? – Cody Jan 6 2012 at 2:24
	True. And it could be that I am, in fact, batshit crazy. Jury's still out... – wjones3044 Jan 6 2012 at 22:55

Lutfisk · Answer 6 · 2012-01-05 21:43:43Z UTC

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I wish. All I seem to meet are a bunch of vegetarians.

answered Jan 5 2012 at 21:43

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	+1 same here. I guess that's what I get for going to a hippie college. Also, I like your name. – Mscott Jan 6 2012 at 2:20
	Steenkin vegetarians! – Cody Jan 6 2012 at 2:23
	I live in hippieville USA too. Thanks for liking my name! – Lutfisk Jan 6 2012 at 4:26
	Ditto. Just had an interesting discussion with a vegetarian at work - he thought that to be healthy we should eat less tasty foods. I explained my views that maybe we crave certain types of foods because we are adapted to seek them out specifically, and explained that fat isn't necessarily a bad thing. Didn't touch on meat, but did go into the effects of insulin on carbs. One step at a time. – raydawg Jan 6 2012 at 11:27
	Yeah, vegetarians suck – Aravind Jan 6 2012 at 13:53

fabbecky · Answer 7 · 2012-01-05 22:10:24Z UTC

I've never a Paleo-er in real life, so I am sure I would be pretty giddy if I did :). I am thinking to try and start a meet-up group for Paleo people and see if I can find some. It would give me a way to meet/make some real life friends and maybe even find new/more friends for my kiddos. Living way out in the country is great most of the time... but sometimes you lack socialization.

Jesse · Answer 8 · 2012-01-05 21:37:31Z UTC

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:( I've never met anyone in real life who's paleo (other than my kids and the one other person I've converted). I'm in NH and definitely am in the uber-minority. My heart would sing if I unexpectedly met a fellow paleo!

answered Jan 5 2012 at 21:37

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	"converted" made me think vampire thoughts :D – Huray Jan 6 2012 at 10:42
	I drink blood, don't you? ;) – Jesse Jan 18 2012 at 1:31

Sandra Brigham · Answer 9 · 2012-01-05 22:16:38Z UTC

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Jesse, I'm in northern MA in Billerica. How far from me are you. I like to hike with my Ridgeback and have a park pass for NE parks. Do you hike? Do you have a dog?

answered Jan 5 2012 at 22:16

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	Hey Sandra, I live in Belmont, about 30-ish minutes from you. Wanna get together sometime? I'd love to go hiking. I don't have a dog, but I love them! – Soporificat Jan 6 2012 at 1:07
	I do have a dog and I LOVE to hike! I'm near Littleton, so about 15 minutes north of "The Notch" and about 2.75 hours from Boston. I'd love to plan a meet-up, if you're both interested. – Jesse Jan 16 2012 at 18:32

BakingPaleo · Answer 10 · 2012-01-05 23:00:52Z UTC

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YES! It makes my day! It's nice to connect with people in person who follow a paleo lifestyle

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Senneth · Answer 11 · 2012-01-05 21:46:28Z UTC

I did get really giddy when I found out my chiropractor recommends even insists on paleo to anyone with health issues. But then I found out that he practices "moderation in all things". Then I was just super disappointed. Practice what you preach!

Anyone else get giddy when they meet a fellow Paleo-er when you least expect it?

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