Primal Fatso - my experiment with living Paleo to lose weight

[Rob Cote]

Just caught up with the blog. Down 50 pounds!? Holy crap man. I can't imagine that. I don't remember when I was last 50 pounds lighter than I am now.

[Chapel]

Just caught up with the blog. Down 50 pounds!? Holy crap man. I can't imagine that. I don't remember when I was last 50 pounds lighter than I am now.

well, down 50lbs since my heaviest, down 25 since starting in June.

[Rob Cote]

well, down 50lbs since my heaviest, down 25 since starting in June.

Still, down 50.

[dunhamjr]

well, down 50lbs since my heaviest, down 25 since starting in June.

still 50# down from the top and 25# down in 5+ weeks is pretty great.

[Papa Dras]

Almost 5 lbs a week? Damn, that is strong. Keep up the good work.

[Chapel]

55 as of today
270lbs

7 weeks and minus 30lbs. that's about .5 lbs a day.

[SurferbobGolf]

Congrats, keep up the great work!!

[vwbrvr6]

Just compared your first blog pic to your last. Wow, awesome progress man, keep it up, your lookin great!

[Geeked]

[SlyJester]

Awesome Job, keep it up, I have been eating Paleo since around August 2011, changed me completely

[Chapel]

265 now

[Chapel]

latest post on my blog with photo updates

[SlyJester]

If you are looking for more information of Paleo and a bunch of really good recipes, my friend just published her book called Practical Paleo, check it out. Good job on taking a step toward better health and wellness!

[kenny301]

Chapel, have you considered transitioning to keto for even more weight loss? I'm considering doing it myself short term but staying within the confines of paleo/primal while I'm at it.

[Chapel]

Chapel, have you considered transitioning to keto for even more weight loss? I'm considering doing it myself short term but staying within the confines of paleo/primal while I'm at it.

I'm on the Whole30 now. I don't think I'm going to go any farther than that.
I'm happy with my progress. I think Ketosis/Ketogen diets will backfire. They're not sustainable mentally or physically. I don't think they're healthy either.

I'll do more exercise to make more weight fall off. I haven't weighed myself in a week. I'm not allowed to until September 3

[GodSquadMandrake]

I think Ketosis/Ketogen diets will backfire. They're not sustainable mentally or physically. I don't think they're healthy either.

You got that right. They work quick, but once you start on them you really have to stick to it and avoid carbs because that weight will come right back if you cheat even a little. That's what makes it so tough.

[Chapel]

I need my diet to be realistic. this is surprisingly realistic and easy to stick to.

[SSj4G60]

I need my diet to be realistic. this is surprisingly realistic and easy to stick to.

I recently started easing my way into the TPB and that's what I like about it. So far down 17lbs since mid June and other than beer I don't have much of a hankering for any crap. I had worked with nutritionists in the past that pushed low carb but also low fat and I did good for about a month or two but it wasn't sustainable. I have to laugh when I look at the charts for MyFitnessPal since it's suggested goals are way off from what I end up eating on TPB(2+x the fat, 1/4 the carbs, 1.5-2x the protein). I'm about 1/4 way through the book and also picked up the 2 recipe books since while I can cook, I have no imagination.

[hashimwatson]

Be wary that your progress will hit a plateau after the easy weight is lost. Cutting sugars, sodas and refined carbs will make you drop a ton of water pretty quickly. The hard work comes after that.

[prom king]

I'll do more exercise to make more weight fall off.

[Chapel]

Be wary that your progress will hit a plateau after the easy weight is lost. Cutting sugars, sodas and refined carbs will make you drop a ton of water pretty quickly. The hard work comes after that.

40lbs of easy weight so far
I found a reference of me being 325lbs in April of 2009.

[zaYG]

You got that right. They work quick, but once you start on them you really have to stick to it and avoid carbs because that weight will come right back if you cheat even a little. That's what makes it so tough.

Keto seems to be less of a lifestyle change than a diet. Keto will allow you to eat McDonalds hamburgers all day as long as they are wrapped in lettuce.

Paleo seems to be more about allowing quality food into you - and not just low carbs.

[pops]

I think Ketosis/Ketogen diets will backfire. They're not sustainable mentally or physically. I don't think they're healthy either.

Keto seems to be less of a lifestyle change than a diet. Keto will allow you to eat McDonalds hamburgers all day as long as they are wrapped in lettuce.

Paleo seems to be more about allowing quality food into you - and not just low carbs.

Chapel, congrats on the weight loss, I've enjoyed following your updates.

I've been on a keto diet since jan 1 of 2012 and have found it very easy to adhere to. That being said, I've never had a sweet tooth nor carb cravings, so I could see how it would be challenging if you do. Regarding the healthfulness (is that a word?) of a keto diet, fee free to check out my post in H&F that I made earlier this year. All my blood markers improved after starting the diet. Or don't. As you've found out, the best diet is the one you can adhere to and I commend you for finding something that works for you.

While keto diets in general focus on the macros rather than the quality of those macros, I don't think there's an author or adherent who would suggest that McD's is the best option if there are other choices available. That being said, I've never been at a cookout and refused to eat the burgers the host prepared because the beef wasn't from grass-fed cows, so I enjoy the flexibility afforded by a generic keto diet rather than "capital P" Paleo. Quality food choices are important no matter what, though.

[TigerinColorado]

People on Keto diets smell. It's not a good smell either.

On bigger guys it can be horrible.

Mixed with alcohol on chicks it is downright freaky. We have one of her in our office and everyone talks about it behind her back. She is thinner though, so maybe to her it is worth it.

[Chapel]

Down to 230lbs.
Ran my first 5K with NO training at all in about 38:3x

Red shirt on the far right

*BLINK*
my wife is #166. She's lost 60lbs



I'm still sticking with the diet, but I've been cheating a tiny bit. Mostly small bits of chocolate that aren't dark or paleo. Some salad dressings that may not be soy free...

I'm going to make a resolution to go back and do the full Primal again starting in January, then another Whole30 in February.

I need to get back on the wagon, but I've felt like celebrating losing 70lbs... unfortunately, I'm only 5lbs from my first goal weight of 225lbs... so it's a bit premature.

[dunhamjr]

Down to 230lbs.
Ran my first 5K with NO training at all in about 38:3x

I'm still sticking with the diet, but I've been cheating a tiny bit. Mostly small bits of chocolate that aren't dark or paleo. Some salad dressings that may not be soy free...

I'm going to make a resolution to go back and do the full Primal again starting in January, then another Whole30 in February.

I need to get back on the wagon, but I've felt like celebrating losing 70lbs... unfortunately, I'm only 5lbs from my first goal weight of 225lbs... so it's a bit premature.

nice work.

i was gonna mention with the wife pic, that she looks like she lost a lot as well.
you both are looking really good.

keep it up.

[Rob Cote]

It's gonna be crazy when you pass my weight on your journey. Makes it more personal or puts it into perspective for me. You're really close to doing so now.

[Chapel]

the lady in black has lost a ton of weight too
I forget how much. she's not paleo/primal, I think she just stopped drinking soda.

[rrr rr]

the lady in black has lost a ton of weight too
I forget how much. she's not paleo/primal, I think she just stopped drinking soda.

Right, but did she really put on makeup to go running?

[Chapel]

Right, but did she really put on makeup to go running?

I don't think so... maybe some lip gloss or something. she was running in costume.
this lady dressed up as the leg lamp



troll face on left

[GodSquadMandrake]

Well at least you made it 5k. That's better than most right?

[Chapel]

Well at least you made it 5k. That's better than most right?

I finished 409th:
http://www.northshoretimingonline.co...usResults2.txt
38:36
I was a little slow off the gun as I didn't want to run anyone over or give someone a flat tire or trip someone up going through the starting line. After that, I ramped up and ran flat out for about 3/4 of a mile before I snotted up.

[GodSquadMandrake]

I know I'm not the fastest runner but I really don't care. When I compare myself to myself I can see that I'm probably in the best shape of my life even if an old man ran past me the other day.

[CO Boy]

Awesome! I lost 14.5lbs in 30 days on Paleo with 3 days of working out a week. I've modified the diet slightly, eating some carbs. Sugar was the real kicker.

Congrats!

[XClayX]

Awesome job man. I went paleo for a while then completely fell off the wagon... But your right its a simple realistic diet that is pretty easy to do. I gotta hop back on the train here, my blood sugars were awesome while I was doing it.

Keep up the the good work.