Paleo can be an effective approach for many lifestyle changes - whether it's weight loss, blood sugar regulation, or helping alleviate chronic inflammation in the body.
We have shared a few of our readers' stories on the site. We love hearing about your Paleo journeys - because no one's is the same. And it is a great reminder about how consistency and determination can change your life.
So - if you're looking for some inspiration to make a diet change, I have another reader's story I want to share with you this week.
This one comes from James B, and he let us do a little Q & A with him. We hope you enjoy reading his ...
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Paleo Testimonial: Graeme’s Journey
We’ve got a great Paleo testimonial for you today. If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ve probably read the other success stories we’ve shared over the past couple of months.
It’s been awesome sharing the stories of readers - people like YOU - have had life-changing experiences thanks to the Paleo lifestyle.
The story we bring to you today is no exception. Graeme was born without a thyroid, and struggled with illnesses, allergies, and acne his whole life. Because thyroid issues were a problem in his family, he had accepted that his life was just meant to be that way.
That was his approach - until he started doing his own ...
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“Friends, Family, and Customers All Noticed the Difference” – Josh’s Paleo Story
The second installment of our testimonial series comes from UPG reader Josh. Before going Paleo, Josh thought he ate well - even though he often suffered from digestive issues and low energy.
After trying different dietary approaches with no success, he was eventually diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. This was a turning point for him.
An acquaintance recommended the Paleo diet and Josh ran with it. It wasn’t long until he started seeing the results he had been seeking for so long.
Here’s Josh’s story in his own words:
“I Thought I Had A Good Diet...”
“Before I decided to go paleo, I was overweight. I thought I ate well and had a ...
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“It has been one of the best lifestyle changes I have made”: Katherine’s Story
For many people, the hardest part of the Paleo diet is actually starting. A new diet - scratch that, a new LIFESTYLE - can seem intimidating, overwhelming, and may leave you feeling a bit helpless.
I promise, we’ve all been there. Every person who has embarked on their Paleo journey has felt that way at one time or another. For me, it’s always inspiring to hear the stories of others. Normal people, like you and me, who have taken the jump into Paleo and have experienced incredible things because of it.
To kick off our series of testimonials, we bring you the story of Katherine - one of our Ultimate Paleo Guide readers. After ...
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How Jamie Sterling Trains & Eats For Big Wave Surfing
Last week, Stayfitcentral.com published an interview with professional big wave surfer Jamie Sterling about how he keeps his body is in peak physical and mental condition. So, how does he eat and train to surf 50-foot plus waves?
He works out
On top of his surfing, Sterling began lifting weights when he was 15 or 16. He quickly saw improvements in his performance, and now works out with Crossfit about five times a week. He also completes surfing-specific Crossfit workouts, and at least four yoga sessions a week.
He lets his body recover
To ensure his body is in optimal performance after all that exercise, Sterling drinks plenty of ...
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Stalking The Paleo Diet In Dallas
The Dallas News recently ran a piece on the paleo diet and what it is. While nothing breathtaking, they trot out several of the familiar critiques of paleo:
“'If we look at our ancestors, they didn’t live very long.' And a recent article in Scientific American largely debunks the premise for the diet and whether it's truly paleo."
Still, they give several great testimonials of strict and super strict paleo dieters who stress results, showing once again that it always comes back to personal experimentation and experience:
“It works very well for people with autoimmune disorders … It’s amazing to see the improvement in health.”
“If you ...
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How Jim Brown Lost 130 Pounds on Paleo
We love paleo success stories.
Recently, we ran across one in the Huffington Post about Jim Brown, who lost 130 pounds eating paleo.
The turning point was when Jim picked up a copy of the Primal Blueprint by UPG favorite Mark Sisson
My close friend Ryan suggested I read a book by the name of Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson about the paleo lifestyle. I figured I could eat meat and veggies and be happy with it. After diving headfirst into the book, I adopted a paleo way of eating. I found it to be very easy, and read every paleo book I could get my hands on. By my March physical, I had ...
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