Paleo for the Rest of Us: 10 Paleo Side effects

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

10 Paleo Side effects

Diarrhea like crazy the first two days.
Not irritable (unlike my former 25 mile a week, 1,000 calorie days).
Have eaten some of my favorite things I haven't had in a long time (like spaghetti squash and mushrooms!).
Haven't really enjoyed my coffee. Hmmmmm.
Been in the bathroom peeing constantly. All day. All night.
Feel energetic.
A little bit of difficulty staying asleep (probably related to #6).
Really enjoyed my food.
Lost 4 pounds in under a week.
Thankfulness!

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UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:26 PM
I really like your blog. You have a sense of humor and very informative article. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.

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Why "For the Rest of Us?"

Because of my philosophical aversion to the evolutionary mindset common among many of those vocal about "Paleo" or "Primal" eating, I hesitated for too long to give up grain because I couldn't understand how it could possibly be bad. And, of course, I like cake! But, at wits end, and scale's peak, I decided it wasn't going to hurt anything to try.

I've gone from a diet based heavily on whole grains and legumes to one based on vegetables and meat, and though I'm still new at this, sometimes you just know that "this is the one." I'm continuing my research. I'd like to understand why this is working for me, but that it is working, is, even after a short time, undeniable.

For those who like lists, here's what I eat now, in order of priority in my diet: vegetables, meat, fruit, nuts, some dairy and nut derived oil. I'm losing weight, feeling great, and really thankful I gave "Paleo" a chance.

So, though I'm not a Cave Girl, or a Cross Fitter, though dairy appears in some of my meals, and I'm not overly-strict about list-keeping, I am "Paleo For the Rest of Us," and I'm happy to be.