Surviving the Slope: 10 Thoughts Everyone Has When Going Paleo

Author: Jacky Falkenberg

1) Do I Need to Go On A Diet?

The first step in deciding to change your diet always comes down to what you want out of your eating habits. If you’re looking for a healthier lifestyle that will help you feel great and improve your overall well being, Paleo is the way to go!

 

2) I Can’t Eat Junk Food?!

Going paleo means saying goodbye to anything processed. Long gone are the days of late night eating at CTP and fistfulls of cheerios. Bring on the healthy food.

 

3) No sugar at all?!?

Get ready to throw out all the desserts you own…and don’t even think about sneaking in those little packets of sugar for your morning coffee. Paleo means being 100% free of processed sugar. Instead, try subbing in fruit for your sweet tooth.

 

4) At least I can eat until I’m full…

The nice thing about going Paleo is that you don’t have to feel bad when you go back for thirds! You can eat as much as you want without calorie counting and still feel healthy (assuming you stop eating when you’re full, of course…).

 

5) I better stock the fridge with meat.

Eating like a caveman means eating a protein-based diet. Paleo eaters rely on lean meats to get them through the day and keep them satisfied as their friends down their cheese pizzas.

 

6) Wait, I can’t have anything with flour in it?

All it takes is the occasional pancake brunch to make you question your judgement. Be prepared to live a life without any kind of food that people would scream for.

 

7) Why are there so many rules?

Not only are there a million and one things you have to remember to avoid, but be prepared to answer all of your friends’ questions as well. “Are you eating the right things?” “Can you have peanut butter?” “Why aren’t you eating cheese?” You probably won’t even remember the answer to most of their inquiries…

 

8) Alright, I guess I’ll suck it up.

At this point, you know what the deal is. You see the grilled cheese and look away… but you feel great. So you power through, and keep eating those carrot sticks!

 

9) I CAN STILL EAT BACON!

Just the little piece of advice you needed to change the game! At this point, you decide you can probably stick with this trend a little longer than you thought… long live diets with lots of bacon!

 

10) I feel awesome.

It only takes a few weeks of going Paleo to get that feeling. You feel great, have more energy than ever before, and are ready to take on bikinis. Move over Beyonce, it’s your turn in the spotlight.

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