Just a little review, most of the recipes that I’m doing right now are “Paleo” which means, no grains, no (or very little) sweeteners, and very little carbs. Chris and I have tried lots of diets over the years but we’ve never really found one that we really feel like we can live with, I lost weight while on the Raw Food Detox Diet but I found it a very difficult way of life, I was constantly hungry and always very shaky. Recently I’ve tried Weight Watchers, and while I did lose a little weight, I was always hungry, and always thinking about what I could eat next.
Chris and I have been eating Paleo for about a month and a half, here are the pros: 1. We’ve both lost weight, he has lost at least 20 lbs, and I have lost about 12 lbs. 2. We’re not hungry all the time, I can eat breakfast and realize I need to eat again around noon and haven’t been distracted by hunger for half the morning. 3. The food is really good! Even without all the grains and things that we love, we are learning to leave those things out and honestly don’t really miss it that much. 4. I’m starting to feel very hopeful about losing the weight I’ve gained over the past six pregnancies, it’s very encouraging! And I’ve found some treats that are healthy that we all love! Here are the Cons: 1. It is a more expensive way of eating, but I think once you get the hang of it and get into a groove it’s definitely affordable. Carbs tend to be pretty cheap, but they are also the problem foods in my case and eliminating them is the best way to get the weight off! 2. More food prep, it takes time. I’m making paleo mayo, almond flour, and a few other things along with the veggie prepping for cooking, but it’s worth it!
Overall thoughts about the Paleo Diet, I love it. I see us eating this way for weightloss and then adding more Nourishing Traditions foods, soaked oats, and sourdough bread, as well as occasional soaked pancakes. It’s doable, and that is saying a lot for a family of 8, 9 with my mom who lives with us!
