tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post7286149706366858948..comments2024-02-24T03:39:57.663-08:00Comments on Petal & Thorn: Paleo Diet UpdateKristin @ Petal and Thornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07853597551114837986noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post-443144019819090182011-11-18T13:04:20.437-08:002011-11-18T13:04:20.437-08:00Kris + Joe - love you guys! Thanks for the advice....Kris + Joe - love you guys! Thanks for the advice. It's such a huge change that I would have to do some serious thinking, but I'm tempted to start with baby steps (focusing on protein, veggies + increased fat and lowering but not cutting out carbs). <br /><br />The straight up protein + veggies was keeping me nice and full but about 15 minutes into my workouts my legs would start feeling like they were buckling. Such a bummer. In the future I'll bump the fat significantly if I'm foregoing carbs. <br /><br />Thanks, guys!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post-54927108422481937322011-11-18T00:20:21.580-08:002011-11-18T00:20:21.580-08:00Rachel - I ran into a similar problem last year wh...Rachel - I ran into a similar problem last year when I started out because of years of fat-phobia. I wasn't getting enough meaningful calories and often hit energy lulls 2/3 into the day. You'll want to tinker with macronutrient ratios depending on goals. Here's a good blog post about the low down on fats:<br /><br />http://www.marksdailyapple.com/fats/<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Of course high protein + fibrous veggies is another way to maintain satiety, since the fiber slows the protein digestion, and protein is in fact very satiating. But as you've noticed you don't get the energy you need for your activities. So either carbs or fat will be needed to convert to energy. We can run on either, but it seems for most purposes we run more efficiently (i.e. with less oxidative fallout) on fat. <br /><br />Here's another post from that same blogger arguing why fat is preferable over carbs as a fuel source:<br /><br />http://www.marksdailyapple.com/a-metabolic-paradigm-shift-fat-carbs-human-body-metabolism/<br /><br />Personally I save the vast majority of my carbs for the post workout feeding window, since that is when we are most insulin sensitive, allowing the glycogen stores in muscle will get its replenishment. <br /><br />Back on the subject of fat for fuel, as a simple experiment just pick up a jar of virgin coconut oil at your local ranch market or Whole Foods, and start taking two tablespoons of it each morning (if you're not used to the taste, mix it in coffee or a smoothie, or cook eggs with it) and note how your energy for the day will start to improve. CO is also notoriously effective for burning sub-q / abdominal fat (when taken in conjunction with high intensity interval training or heavy lifting) not to mention all its other benefits. <br /><br />just some thoughts!<br /><br />jJoe Brancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606592579820919881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post-52556764930592949462011-11-17T15:35:20.721-08:002011-11-17T15:35:20.721-08:00Rachel- yes, low fat plus low carbs= STARVING! yo...Rachel- yes, low fat plus low carbs= STARVING! your body learns to burn fat for energy instead of sugar when you're on the paleo diet, therefore it's really important to eat fat galore. very counterintuitive, but it works.Kristin @ Petal and Thornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853597551114837986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post-65642943161860589582011-11-17T12:55:35.505-08:002011-11-17T12:55:35.505-08:00Wow, I've never heard of a paleo diet...thanks...Wow, I've never heard of a paleo diet...thanks for opening my eyes!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877022558057731323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732652063754391440.post-87511925044522077342011-11-17T12:14:52.630-08:002011-11-17T12:14:52.630-08:00I am so curious about this, so I'm glad you up...I am so curious about this, so I'm glad you updated us! I've been doing some weeks where I go for all protein/veggies, but it doesn't leave me feeling so great (zero energy for my usual cardio and just generally a little blah). Now I'm thinking maybe it's because I'm not incorporating enough fat during those weeks? Old diet habits die hard and I went through that super low fat obsession when we were in high school. <br /><br />Also might want to pick your brain about your sources for the meat.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.com