W's 1st Month Paleo

 Dubya Here. Just recently completed my first 30 days of eating "Paleo" and thought I'd share on the experience.  I read Robb Wolfs "The Paleo Solution" where he explains that the purpose of eating Paleo is for health, longevity & performance.  He's both a Fitness Guru and a bio chemist so his perspective is unique.  He explains the science (sometimes in painful detail) of why consumption of grains, legumes and dairy creates hormone imbalances, decreases insulin sensitivity and causes systematic inflammation of your intestines whether your aware of it or not.  These 3 things either alone or in combination are the root cause of most things that ail us.  I.e. everything from allergies and autoimmune conditions to cancers, infertility & heart disease.  He encourages you to try it for yourself for 30 days and see what happens.  People may initially resist or debate some of the science but most people agree that eating meats & vegetables for 30 days isn't going to kill you so why not give it a try and be able to speak from experience.

Well here's what I've experienced in the last 30 days. I should mention that I haven't changed anything other than what I eat. I did my best to avoid grains, legumes and dairy but I wasn't perfect.  I typically average 3 crossfit workouts a week and 1 other workout like a short run and maintained that same level of activity for the past 30 days.

I sleep much better.
I have more energy and drink much less coffee.
My skin is better; I had an issue I've dealt with on my upper back that has completely disappeared.
My physical performance is improved.  I set new personal records in all the barbell lifts we've done in the past month (push jerk, snatch, clean, front squat). I've noticed improved stamina and speed in the MetCons too(metabolic conditioning workouts)
Normal portions of food satisfy me! (hormone correction)
My blood pressure has gone from "high normal" to well in the normal range.
I've lost 14lbs of body fat, don't feel like I've been dieting and haven't counted any calories.

All these things directly relate to explanations provided in "The Paleo Solution."  Definitely encourage you to try it for yourself. I must say that it would have been much more difficult if E had not jumped on board and got excited about this way of cooking and eating.  It's gotten easier for the family now that the kitchen is "switched over" and stocked with the right ingredients.  I think the best part of it all is hearing my kids beg for more tangerines, nuts, grapes, mushrooms etc. vs. junk.  We don't have any reason to stop now and intend to continue on!

Happy Eating!