Paleo diet for arborists

[Steve Bullman]

it didn't read condescending to me, unlike your reply

[doobin]

OnFoot- simply give it a go. You will probably relapse and reach for the grains once or twice in the first few weeks anyway.

 

After I had pretty much switched, I gave away all my cous couse, rice etc to family and friends.

 

The main thing is to give it a go, and see if you feel the health benefits (You will!). The best thing is how fats and protein fill you up and keep you feeling full compared to grains.

 

As I see it, that hardest bit for most on here will be eating seperately from the rest of the family. As I don't eat at home, and subsist at my yard on a diet of eggs, fish, pork, greens and cheese, it's pretty easy for me

 

If you are someone who views food as fuel, you will do fine on this. If you are more of a foodie, then you'll probably waste too much time trying to find more recipies.

 

I can't remember the last time I had anything other than a mustard and mackerel omelette for breakfast.

[doobin]

Been Paleo for a couple of years. Best thing I've ever done. Stick with it like the others have said. First few weeks are hard while you get used to burning fat for fuel, but then things get better and if you try and go back you suddenly realize how awful your old way of living/diet was. Try looking at Mark Sissons Primal Blueprint, his website is Mark's Daily Apple. Excellent resource. Good luck and stick with it.

 

So glad you, like me, have seen the light. Not come across Mark Sissons before, my initial thoughts are that he is primarily trying to flog his books and foods, somewhat like Weight Watchers. However, his synopsis here is golden. Everyone should live like this:

 

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-primal-blueprint-21-day-challenge-infographic/#axzz2pQT50848

 

 

There are many more, free resources out there with no sales pitch whatsoever.

 

Keto - Bodybuilding.com Forums

 

is an excellent place for all things keto.

 

To get started calculating your macros for Keto:

 

Keto Calculator - Learn Your Macros on the Ketogenic Diet

 

If you're really trying to loose some weight then you need to track what you eat, and don't lie to yourself. Keto is excellent for cutting as it keeps you feeling full, whilst at the same time switching (without the hunger pangs you experience when running on carbs) to burning body fat, so long as you're running a calorific deficit. Use something like this to ensure that you are:

 

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/

Edited January 4, 2014 by doobin

[doobin]

I also believe that you should be able to do Keto/Paleo without supplements.

[kev7937]

So whats the easiest way to sort a quick breakfast ?

 

At the moment I either stuff a quick bowl of cereal or porridge down my neck at 6 or wait a bit for the cafe overloaded sarnie, I cant see myself getting up any earlier to make omelette's or even fancy eating that early.

[Steve Bullman]

This morning I had a massive smoothie...raspberries, blueberries, pecans and coconut milk

[kev7937]

This morning I had a massive smoothie...raspberries, blueberries, pecans and coconut milk

 

So how long will that keep you going for?

[Steve Bullman]

Couple hours I reckon....if not ill snack on some figs and pumpkin seeds. Eggs are cool, hard boil a dozen at a time, grab 2 or 3 on your way out the door each morning

[kev7937]

How does it work out Price wise ? I always find eating healthily hits me in the pocket as I need to refuel so frequently.

[doobin]

So whats the easiest way to sort a quick breakfast ?

 

At the moment I either stuff a quick bowl of cereal or porridge down my neck at 6 or wait a bit for the cafe overloaded sarnie, I cant see myself getting up any earlier to make omelette's or even fancy eating that early.

 

Simples:

 

Get a plastic takeaway pot. (Buy in bulk from Bookers etc, about 1.5 pence each)

 

Add a thin slice of butter and microwave till melted.

 

Crack four eggs, add seasoning (I use black pepper and powdered garlic) and beat.

 

Microwave till done. (about two and a half minutes) Whilst this is going on, the black coffee can be made and the tin of fish drained.

 

Take the pot out of the microwave. Don't worry if it looks rubbery (to avoid this simply cook slower and stir frequently) because when you add the fish, a forkful of mustard and mash it up it gains the perfect consistency.

 

Top with grated cheese, eat, throw away pot and wash fork. I can knock this up in five minutes start to finish. No mess, one implement to cook and eat.

 

If I'm busy working all day after eating this I won't bother with lunch and genuinely don't get hungry till I get back to the yard at 4/5. There's approximately 1000 calories in it, so it will keep you going much longer than Steve's shake!

 

 

If you want to hang on until you and the lads are at the cafe, no problem. Simply cancel the bread, hash browns and baked beans and replace with extra mushrooms, eggs and bacon. What's not to like? :thumbup1

 

@OnFoot- Before doing this, I could do black coffee but not black tea. Now I love black tea, and also green tea. No sugar, of course. Your taste buds will change dramatically, trust me. You just need to get through the first couple of months.

Edited January 4, 2014 by doobin