*Note from Sarah: Here’s a fun blog from Lisa! To catch up on Lisa’s journey, click here. Enjoy!
Ten Changes Living Paleo
PAST PRESENT
Cried (a lot) Laugh so hard I cry (a lot)
Foods with a 13yr expiration date Foods that expire!!!
Bloated Hip bones!!
Chocolate cravings Lettuce cravings
Arm chair athlete Outdoor enthusiast
Ate till I burst Bursting with joy
Exhausted Energized
Muscle and joint pain Gumby
Food Intolerances Food fanatic
Paleo skeptic PALEO ROCKS!!!
What are your top 10 (5 or even 1) changes you have had following Paleo?
Until next time, much peace and happiness
Lisa
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We are moving house next weekend, so as I’m going through the cupboards and pantry, just realizing all the things we don’t need anymore!
It’s so wonderful to throw out (slash giveaway, because I also care about landfill!) the four muffin trays, the shelves full of flour, sugar and pasta, the baking tins- just living simply and having more space.
Keep at least one of the muffin tins. Paleo egg muffins are awesome!
I pulled pork egg muffins.. muffin tin, melt coconut oil dab a paper towel in and coat ammount of tins..take precooked shreded pork shoulder and make a base and walls. 1/4 to 1/2 inch depends on tin size leave room for egg in the middle owen at 350 just check on it. It will fill with liquid so dab it out with a paper towel put back in, when edges start to get brown, crack the egg in. Put back in oven till whites are cooked. The yolk I like to leave mostly uncooked it adds a great flavor to oze. All over the meal when you.cut in. Maybe 30-40 mins for 6. Which is3 days of breakfast.
OMG do not get rid of you baking supplies! I just made paleo bread and breakfast egg muffins yesterday and they were fantastic. Oh and Everyday Paleo’s lasagna was fantastic!!
More energy.
Positive outlook, even in February and March. (no SAD)
Trusting that my size 4 pants will continue to fit.
Sharing the paleo way with people doing CrossFit with my son, my trainer.
Ahhh Dinah, no SAD another awesome one….make that number 11!!!
Enjoy
You also know you are doing something right when you have bloodwork done, and when it comes back the doctor says your cholesterol is “rediculous – in a good way!” Then she started asking me what I was doing!
Before: Kids with attention issues Now: Kids that listen -most of the time:)
Before: Chips and Popcorn Now: Fruit and Smoothies
Before: Naps after work Now: Full night’s sleep
Before: Allergies: Now: Breathing
Before: Processed Food Now: Fresh Food
Before: Soda Now: Water & Tea
Thanks Sarah for this post! Good everyday reminders for our family on why we should keep on this plan!
I’m getting healthy and in shape! Joined crossfit in January and I have been eating Paleo since September. I’m in the best shape of my life right now and improving more every day. Thanks for all your help!
4 Years ago I was 217 lbs in the obese BMI category with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My doctor told me that I had to change or I was in big trouble so the first thing I did was give up soda/pop and I started counting calories and running. That worked, but I was getting into these yo-yo cycles. Today I have a normal BMI and I’m finding it really easy to stick with the Paleo diet. I don’t have sugar and carb cravings any more and I’m trimming down and gaining strength and flexibility!
Here are a few:
No more acid reflux
Stronger fingernails and no hangnails
Dry, itchy, flaky skin MUCH improved
No more cracked heels
Blood sugar normal
Less plaque and tartar buildup on teeth between cleanings
No allergy meds needed
No more sinus headaches
Awesome list Paula, thank you for sharing.
I remember when I found my hip bones!
I have yet to see them though, still leaning out. 100 lbs so far and 40lbs to go!
Lol, the hip bones are coming Stephen…..100 lbs that is amazing, you are a true inspiration….
Love all the new spices I have tried to liven up my food. Love that my stomach isn’t bloated and nauseated all the time. Love that my little girl loves shopping at Trader Joes (I think it’s because of the little shopping carts for her). Love that my friends are envious of both my work lunches and how my body is changing! Best of all, LOVE that my deployed husband (who is a die-hard Paleo eater) can see a difference, even if it is only on Skype!
Lisa, I just had to say, I love your energy….
I was already fit and eating whole foods when I went Paleo…the huge difference for me was my osteoarthritis DISAPPEARED. Major!
Way to go Jenna, that is huge!!
More energy and enthusiasm, greater accomplishments, less pain, no cravings, effortless weight maintenance.
I don’t eat a strict Paleo diet, but with the changes I have made… I am not bloated, and I am no longer hungry all the time. I feel even-keel, more tolerating and patient with my kids. My skin is much more supple. I just feel satisfied. I also find meal-planning and grocery shopping to be so stream-lined now.
Laura, you are proof that even small changes make a difference.
I’m new to this Paleo deal but this past week has been great. I’m still getting lost in the vegetable isle. I still eat a ton of peanut butter but will try to cut it down and an occasional cookie (gotta support the girl scouts).
Quick question: Should the common phrase be changed to “it’s the worst thing since slice bread!”
Think about it
Lol…:)
Try cashew nut or almond nut butters to get you weened off peanut butter!
Our local girl scouts have a program where you can buy a box of cookies (therefore still supporting the Girl Scouts) but the cookies are donated to various causes! I loved it because I feel bad telling the kids no, but I don’t even WANT the cookies!
Love that idea…wish our did that, think I will suggest it.
OMG I am a COMPLETELY different person than who I was about 10 years ago! Seriously. I remember I would NOT eat anything green and I wouldn’t eat my spaghetti even if there was a sprig of parsley on it! You can imagine all the TANTRUMS I had when I went out to eat with my family. Oh and I remember when my mother cooked my siblings and I SALMON for dinner and I RAN AWAY FROM HOME! bah ha ha ha! Seriously? How ridiculous am I? Now, I will NOT TOUCH anything that has touched spaghetti… lol, and I eat salmon EVERY night! LOL!
Gigi, too cute.
Hipbones! A couple weeks ago it happened…I was laying down on my side and put my hand on my hip and there was this hard thing under the skin!
Woohoo!!! Misha that is so awesome….
Great job! It is pretty amazing how quickly some of the stubborn weight can come off. We’ve all been taught that ab and hip weight is the last to go, but I started seeing it go away withing a couple of weeks of starting paleo.
Past: A baby belly that would not budge no matter how many marathons I ran.
Present: A flat stomach with some definition returning!
Woo hoo!!!
That is so great. I realized I could no longer call it my baby belly when someone asked me oh well how old is your baby…..and my youngest was 10!!!!! lol
Love this thread.
Since going paleo I feel better than ever, getting into great shape, have so much energy I don’t know where to put it (regardless of 2 fulltime jobs plus exercise) and haven’t used my inhaler a single time. I love, love, love paleo!
Migraines ……. no migraines
joint pain ……… no joint pain
bloating …….. no bloating
stomach acid problem ……….. nonexistent
bad asthma …….. very little asthma
My wife whistles when I get out of bed!
#6 too cute…
Late-night problems:
-3 a.m. 100 BPM heart-rate, restless legs, uncontrollable desire to storm the pantry looking for something sweet: All gone.
Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. Sarah, thanks for posting it
You are very welcome.. more important thank you for sharing….
Since starting Crossfit in January and changing up our nutrition, I’m consistently losing weight at a healthy rate (about 1-2 lbs per week), I have no more acid reflux, and the athelete’s foot that I’ve been battling since high school (I’m 35 now) seems to have gone away! I’m not strict Paleo–still have the dairy, but I switched all the way to raw whole milk. Also cut WAY back on grains and sugar. And, I am always reading labels on food. If I don’t know what an ingredient is, I don’t buy it. I just feel so much better knowing that I’m not putting all those preservatives in my system!
Way to go Christina, you are so right, it can get pretty scary once we actually take responsibility and start reading what we are eatting.
oops…eating…lol
I am 5 weeks grain free along with my daughter who has autism… However, my husband is not on board which makes it really difficult for me to go all the way with my 3 year old….Any suggestions on how to make a stubborn spouse more pliable???
As for changes, I feel amazing, my daughters melt downs have lessened, and I just know this is the right thing for us. I aspire to make small changes everyday!
Charissa,
You are right not having your spouse on board can make it harder, but I think the changes in you and your daughter will become too big for him to ignore, and in time (his time) he will come around, and you can have fun teaching him all about paleo.
You feel amazing and your daughter is improving hang on to that for right now. Hugs Lisa
This is great, I’m actually starting Paleo tomorrow!! I’m so nervous about how many foods it cuts out, but I’m gunning for some serious results…
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Allison, no, think of all the new great foods you will be adding in!!! Enjoy it
we are totally hear for you
Charissa, My husband and I made a deal. He can eat whatever he packs for himself to eat at work. Most of his breakfasts are before the kids wake up, so he eats what he wants then, too. However, when we eat as a family, we eat Paleo (at the beginning, I did the cooking to make it easier for him) It’s very important that he is supportive in front of the kids, since we also started Paleo diet for a child’s health issue. It took a little while and his secret complaining to me that he hated just having meat, fat and veggies, then one day he chose the restaurant specifically because he liked their steak and salad!!! Since then he has been completely on board (he still takes whatever he wants for lunches, but they are mostly Paleo these days) Another bonus was that he saw that we spent much less time at the doctor’s office and NO ER visits or hospitalization due to illness when compared to the previous sickly year. Good Luck, It is worth it!!!
Thank you for that, I feel motivated all over again, go Paleo!
My changes:
Regular cravings for cookies, muffins, treats, wine…..few cravings
Chronic yeast infections…….virtually no yeast infections
Smelly poo…….not smelly!
Frequent gas…….almost no gas
Brittle/soft fingernails….strong and beautiful fingernails
Eczema on elbows…..no eczema
Controlling caloric intake…..eat as much as I want
BUT – Regular menstrual cycle …….unpredictable menstrual cycle
Umm…I don’t know for sure if it’s the diet change but it seems it may be (due to timing etc.) But my hair used to fall out like no other. Like in the shower it would come out in gobfulls now nothing. Coincidence? I don’t know.
Before Paleo: Blood sugar crashes
After Paleo: No more crashes and no more turning into evil woman!
Before Paleo: Indigestion
After Paleo: No disturbing gastrointestinal issues
The only problem I have now after eating Paleo for 11 months and dropping a size (from 4 to 2) is all my pants, undies, shorts are literally falling off of me. A good problem!!
I just have to say that every single one of you is a huge inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing your successes!
thank you for the support to keep going…
Wow…that is so nice, glad you enjoyed the post…. Thank you again…