Just received this AMAZING success story from a Paleo Plan user. What a fantastic way to end my week! Hey Neely, Jason & Gang, I got turned onto Paleo about a 13-14 months ago by a friend on Facebook, and then found your site, and then bought your book. Took a challenge, felt great/lost weight and then I never looked back! And this is what it has done for me in that time (247 pounds & 50% BF @ start … Continue reading
This is a series of emails from Brad, a Paleo Plan user, to me over the last 9 weeks with updates on his success on Paleo. Here's Brad on 11/7/12 I am six weeks in with your initial Paleo meal plan and loving it. It has been a very interesting transition. I am 42 and have been on bystolic blood pressure medication for 3 years. BP was at high 150/90 and I was taking the lowest dose possible. It always … Continue reading
This is a fantastic success story from one of our Quickstart Guide and Paleo Challenge ebook users. The first part of this was originally written in the beginning of September 2012. Enjoy! For me, today is the last day of week six on your Quickstart Challenge. I'm sure you get messages like this all the time, but I wanted to add my experience and thank you for your guidance on my road to better health. I have Celiac disease (diagnosed … Continue reading
Well, obviously no one can claim all health problems can be solved with any one activity. But the caveman diet plan (also known as the Paleo diet plan) has its share of sterling successes. Some have noticed a marked increase in energy. For instance, Margaret wrote, "The Paleo Plan is amazing. My husband and I began three weeks ago and are losing weight and feeling much more energetic." A More Comfortable Diet As with any diet, some people feel that … Continue reading
It's taken me a while to write this blog post, but it's time. I've brooded about what I wanted to say about the body image/girls-aren't-supposed-to-be-ripped narrative that's taking place on Paleo blogs and podcasts across cyberspace because this topic is close to my heart. I started rock climbing in 1997, when I was a plumper, less body-obsessed 19-year-old. College took its toll on me and I gained about 20 pounds my freshman year. Here I am then at 5'0" weighing … Continue reading
We got this testimonial from Laura, a woman at CrossFit HAX who works out under Max Shippee, a regular contributor here. We loved her enthusiasm, and thought some of our readers could relate to her experiences. To see some other testimonials, head to our Paleo Plan Testimonials page. I am not creative in the kitchen. I am way too impatient to think up a meal, and other than salt and pepper, spices really confuse me. So can you imagine my … Continue reading
Here's an inspirational success story for everyone eating Paleo, trying to lose weight and feel their best! I am a health and physical education teacher and I also play women's semi-professional football. I suffered a disc injury playing football in the spring of 2009 and by winter of 2009, I reached my highest weight ever of 260 pounds. I knew I needed to do something, so I began to try different things and managed to lose 10 pounds, putting me … Continue reading