[Anaesthesia]

So yeah. I;ve got to supporting my bf in his attempt to lose weight.

Personally, I learned this stuff from my 80 year old mother.

I think pretty much I have lived my whole life more or less paleo, and I am a very inventive cook

Is paleo another fad as per atkins? Or do you feel it has longevity? For my part I was vegetarian for a long time. Fewer carbs seem sensible. But I don't like imbalance, and have never followed a diet in 45 years. Should I/we?

[Toy Soldier]

My wife lost 5+ stone after having our 2nd daughter using a paleo diet... I've tried it on and off and did feel generally healthier for it (much less flat / bloated) but I'm awful at sticking to it so I don't think it'll ever work for me. I like bread / pasta too much .

I wouldn't say it's like Atkins, there are carbs in Paleo just not starchy / bulky grain-based carbs. It's a healthy "diet" (literaly use of the word, it's not a temporary diet but a lifestyle change) with a good balance that will be perfectly sustainable long term IF the person doing it isn't easily tempted by delicious treats like some of us .

I would say though, it's not just the change of diet, the lifestyle change incorporates lots of natural / bodyweight excercise to properly utilise what will probably be lots of extra protein. Doing it without a commitment to exercise is a bit pointless really.

Oh and also... it can get expensive. Good quality food costs more than junk.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

My wife lost 5+ stone after having our 2nd daughter using a paleo diet... I've tried it on and off and did feel generally healthier for it (much less flat / bloated) but I'm awful at sticking to it so I don't think it'll ever work for me. I like bread / pasta too much .

I wouldn't say it's like Atkins, there are carbs in Paleo just not starchy / bulky grain-based carbs. It's a healthy "diet" (literaly use of the word, it's not a temporary diet but a lifestyle change) with a good balance that will be perfectly sustainable long term IF the person doing it isn't easily tempted by delicious treats like some of us .

I would say though, it's not just the change of diet, the lifestyle change incorporates lots of natural / bodyweight excercise to properly utilise what will probably be lots of extra protein. Doing it without a commitment to exercise is a bit pointless really.

Oh and also... it can get expensive. Good quality food costs more than junk.

I had to look this up to see what it is.

I agree with your comments too. Exercise and eating better (if possible) and less, always works for me.

[Kizzy]

If it works for you cool, I'm wary about cutting out whole food groups so I'm trying 'clean' eating... No packets, jars, ready meals or refined grains.