Now, having said all that, I think eating the Paleo way makes the most sense for me. A Christian friend posted a negative comment on something I posted about the "caveman" diet months ago and I deleted the link. Anyone who knows me should know I do not believe in evolution, in the Darwin sense. If you go back just 100 years you can see how the evolution of industrialization has made us as a population sicker, and fatter. And I certainly don't see anywhere in the Bible where they're eating fast food or food from packages. They ate real, whole foods, mostly that were in season.
I told my friend I could have her in shape in 6 months, maybe for some that's a stretch but I dare you to try this for 30 days and see how you feel. (75 to 80% of losing weight and getting in shape is diet.) If you do let me know how you feel! A Votre Sante!
FastPaleo.com CheatSheet
What is paleo and why should I do it?
Paleo is a lifestyle that emphasizes the parts of Paleolithic life which are healthier for us than typical
modern life. The first main example is eating whole foods such as meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and
healthy fats instead of factory-processed foods and newer agricultural products, especially grains. The
second is making time for regular exercise and proper sleep. Doing these will make us feel better and give
us fitter, more attractive bodies.
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How do I go paleo? Tell me the steps!
- Eat a variety of meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs and healthy fats
- Don’t eat added sugars
- This includes “organic” sugar and artificial sweeteners. Never drink soda
- Don’t eat grains or legumes (This includes soy, rice, corn, wheat, and any grain product like pasta, breads, or cereals) as well as legumes (beans) and white potatoes
- Don't eat processed vegetable oils (This includes canola, corn, soybean, peanut, and cottonseed oils, to name a few)
- Don’t eat any factory-processed foods (If it comes in a box, most likely you shouldn’t eat it)
- Eat dairy only if it is from grass-fed animals and you digest it well
- Plan one or two cheat meals a week if it keeps you on track (Try to “treat not cheat” by indulging in more decadent paleo foods occasionally
- Exercise regularly and intensely, and rest
- Give yourself rest days throughout the week and extended rest every couple months
- Get a full night’s sleep in a dark room every night
- Drink lots of water
- Don’t drink much or any alcohol, and avoid caffeine late in the day
That’s it?
Yep! But, only if you are consistent. The above paleo basics make up 90% of a
successful paleo lifestyle, but they must be followed for you to see results. One of
the biggest keys in doing so is the ability to prepare your own paleo food. The
FastPaleo.com Recipes page has hundreds of free easy-to-follow recipes you can
choose from to find paleo foods that you like and can prepare yourself. Check it out
and as always, Kristin and James and the awesome FastPaleo community are more
than happy to help out in any way we can.
Yep! But, only if you are consistent. The above paleo basics make up 90% of a
successful paleo lifestyle, but they must be followed for you to see results. One of
the biggest keys in doing so is the ability to prepare your own paleo food. The
FastPaleo.com Recipes page has hundreds of free easy-to-follow recipes you can
choose from to find paleo foods that you like and can prepare yourself. Check it out
and as always, Kristin and James and the awesome FastPaleo community are more
than happy to help out in any way we can.
