Paleo for the Rest of Us: Weight Loss and Paleo

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Weight Loss and Paleo

Yes, I'm only two weeks in. But whatever "water weight" I was going to lose is lost by now and I'm still going down.

Why?

Is it that my body is healing itself without the presence of grain and sugars in the diet?

Or...

Is it because I plain and simple find it nearly impossible to overeat meat, fruit, and veggies?

Maybe both. But either way (or both) I'm very happy with Paleo.

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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.