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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
I'm reposting here what I wrote in the Paleo thread in the Weight Loss forum.
"You do have to make a commitment to a radical change from the standard American diet. You no longer eat processed foods--95% of what's available in a regular grocery store. But, after the withdrawals...I did notice a decrease in swelling and some pain, I no longer have ANY stomach pain or random episodes of being sick to my stomach (which I thought was meds related and happened a few times a month) and I've lost around 30 lbs.
You can have a "cheat day" once a week. And things like whole fat yogurt and ice cream are considered fine.
Where as most people can eat gigantic portions of junk food (popcorn, chips, bread) if you eat high fat/high nutrition foods, satiety is quickly reached.
The idea goes against the established food pyramid. Several small snacks a day diets are giving you little blood sugar rushes all day. The paleo idea is to stop those spikes all together."
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Holy Hannah....I can think of a million excuses why I can't or do not want to do this diet. Ok, at least I am being honest. But...I am going to do it anyway. My hubby is taking me grocery shopping today and I was wondering, is there a way to start this diet slowly?? Do I need to dive in head first to get the benefits or can I go at a slower pace so I can get the hubby on board too? I know I can do it on my own, but my hubby and I eat together and he is from Chicago and eats all the food that goes along with growing up there. And yes, I am well aware that I am making excuses
still, I will do ANYTHING to help with my pain level. So, Lit Love, what foods do you suggest as starters to buy to get this going? Karen (by the way, when can I expect my "Team Lit Love" t-shirt, 'cause sister, YOU are awesome.
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