Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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The, "yeah, I'm gonna go ahead" is an attempt at (office space) humor; but I really am serious about this.

I just keep getting fatter and fatter (around 275 at 6 feet and 51-years-old), but also the sinuses, lungs and prostate aren't getting any better.

I've never gone more than a couple of days without dairy in my life. Not more than a week without sugar.

Anyway..., I'm gonna have to go ahead and ask you if you've got an extra kick in the pants to give me to add to all of those that I'm giving my self.

If you have any interest in whether I make it or not, you can see my pre-100 paleo Valentine's Day post and bookmark my blog. I'm doing this.

Many thanks to all involved in Paleo Hacks.

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I woke up thinking, “Whoa, dude, you’re weak. You’ve been trying to go paleo for years. You’ve been trying to get off dairy for decades. Now you think you’re suddenly just going to be able to do it?”

That's from my blog post 100% Paleo for 100 Days – Day 1 – Groan… Turned around by Folks at Paleo Hacks. Which includes a picture of Renee's advice in sharpie on my forearm.

tl;dr: My 100 days of 100% paleo felt like a mountain on the very 1st morning until I logged onto PaleoHacks.

edited Feb 15 2012 at 18:39

asked Feb 15 2012 at 0:20

whatisthis
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come back here as often as possible to get encouragement. and if you arent familiar with the carb flu...search it and learn so you can make it through! – paleoprimal Feb 15 2012 at 2:00

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"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better...stronger...faster." Remember that you are the 6 Million Dollar Man. Adjusted for inflation from the 70's, that would be like being the 60 Million Dollar Man today. You can do it. – Ralph Furley Feb 15 2012 at 2:57

I woke up groaning at thinking about how weak I've proven to be in the past, but with these two comments my strength meter just jumped up. Thank you. – whatisthis Feb 15 2012 at 16:28

Trying "for decades" to get off dairy, unsuccessfully? A few suggestions: 1) make a list of "dairy" food items. 2) Purchase none of them. 3) Eat none of them. – Dorado Galore Feb 15 2012 at 20:30

staceychev · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-15 00:27:02Z UTC

Good luck! My husband has been pretty successful treating his sinuses (I'd say he's at about 90% effective, which is pretty amazing for him) by staying away from gluten and dairy. You can totally do this--you'll be "done" right before Memorial Day and you'll feel and look incredible for the summer. And honestly, you probably won't want to go back.

Renee · Answer 2 · 2012-02-15 02:17:50Z UTC

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Focus on all the delicious, succulent things you CAN eat on Paleo, instead of what you can't.

answered Feb 15 2012 at 2:17

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good answer.... – sage_ Feb 15 2012 at 2:42

brilliant, thanks – whatisthis Feb 15 2012 at 16:30

sage_ · Answer 3 · 2012-02-15 01:13:53Z UTC

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motivation.....women will oggle you. men will envy you. your lover will adore you. you will see your 60th birthday!

answered Feb 15 2012 at 1:13

sage_
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Just my wife's disgust going down a bit would be great. – whatisthis Feb 15 2012 at 16:31

Karin · Answer 4 · 2012-02-15 01:20:36Z UTC

My biggest advice to you is simply this- be kind to yourself during this time. If for some reason you slip up and eat something not in your plan don't freak out about it, move forward and understand its the small steps in the right direction that have the biggest impact. You're going to be great! And keep it simple. Even with all my culinary expertise (yeah...I've got some!) it's easy to get overwhelmed by the ridiculous amounts of recipes, and techniques and suggestions and do it this way that way my way....feel confident in YOUR way and in what makes YOU feel good...(within the paleo/primal realm, and it's a HUGE realm.) there is no ONE SIZE FITS ALL way of doing things and anyone who says otherwise may perhaps not be the best to include in what you're doing. Best of luck!

George Brodie · Answer 5 · 2012-02-15 01:24:01Z UTC

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"Do or Do Not, there is NO Try" - Yoda

answered Feb 15 2012 at 1:24

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The Loon · Answer 6 · 2012-02-15 01:47:35Z UTC

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Find a buddy, do a challenge, visit ancestral-friendly sites, go to the farmer's market, get a crock pot, clear your kitchen of junque, make a vision board and post it prominently, go out and play.

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Anonymous Chump · Answer 7 · 2012-02-15 03:30:25Z UTC

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It will get progressively easier and more of a habit. By the time you're 2 weeks in, you're going to be locked into the groove.

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My mom, my mama, my, my mama said... – whatisthis Feb 15 2012 at 16:35

Talldog · Answer 8 · 2012-02-15 19:02:52Z UTC

How about some kind of award for making it through 100 days?

Maybe a certificate of achievement? Of course, to make it a paleo certificate, it would probably need to be painted on a rock. :)

If you make it through 100 days, we'll make you a paleo certificate of achievement. How's that sound?

January · Answer 9 · 2012-02-15 01:17:20Z UTC

Go for it. You can do it! If you're low carb the first week will suck -- but it will pass and it's SO WORTH IT. Wait'll you feel how good it feels to live inside a healthy human body. It's like being a little kid again; nothing but energy, and everything's a playground. :)

Eric · Answer 10 · 2012-02-15 01:28:15Z UTC

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You will stay younger longer. Take vitamin D3. You are going to do great!

answered Feb 15 2012 at 1:28

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jj · Answer 11 · 2012-02-15 03:55:12Z UTC

Buy two good paleo cookbooks (Well Fed & Everyday Paleo would be my picks, Paleo Comfort Food might be another good one) and bookmark chowstalker.com. Go through them before you start and plan out your first couple weeks of eats... 2 or 3 things you can eat for breakfast (egg muffins are popular), 2 or 3 things you can eat for lunch and a nice entree for dinner each night. Scope out paleo things to eat at some of your favorite restaurants. It's easier if you're not trying to figure it out on the fly and you have some appealing meals to look forward to.

Glenn Whitney · Answer 12 · 2012-04-01 15:07:00Z UTC

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Eat a lot of different fats - beef tallow, pork lard, olive oil, walnut oil - coconut oil, of course, but not only coconut oil.

answered Apr 1 2012 at 15:07

Glenn Whitney
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Yeah, I’m gonna go ahead and go 100% paleo for 100 days. Could I get your very best motivational/stick to it advice??

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