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Still there, but want to see what happens over the course of 4 more days. The dinner meal has almost always been a slow cooked meal (for convenience) which leaves me with plenty of leftovers for a couple of days. I was on chemo shots and they messed up my intestines so I am trying to heal them to stop the leaky gut. This could be a typical flair up, but do you think the joint pain could be from the change or the cheating. You can be sensitive to any food, and your symptoms sound like they could be a food sensitivity. This entry was posted in Paleo Tips and Tricks and tagged brain fog, Detoxification, fatigue, headache, symptoms. Drinking more water than i thought i would. But it seems the more insulin I give, the higher my blood sugar. Not including tomatoes because I adore them and refuse to include in fruits. I am really concerned about trying it as I have severe migraines. I have leaky gut and 7 autoimmune diseases. Extreme headaches and grogginess have been my symptoms. Not easy as I am a hairstylist and have to talk all day. I immediately went for a brisk walk and regrouped. I suffer from bloat and constipation from my ibs. I feel like my body is changing from the inside out but getting up in the morning has been quite the challenge, or at least more so than usual with a 4 month old. Knowing you have those other food sensitivities makes me think you likely have an issue with dairy, too. I have been feeling ALL of the symptoms, which has been a struggle to deal with at college miles from home. I have a history of migraines and this headache was nearing migraine status. I am doing it because I have leaky gut and possibly some food intolerances too. It really helps to be able to confirm that the. I am on day 3 of the 21 day Paleo Cleanse now. Now when I get up in the mornings I feel like working out, not guzzling coffee. My diet has been fairly consistent during the Whole 30. Thank goodness I read this I am in week 3 or maybe 4 and I am sooooo tired. I started my journey with weight loss around a year and 3 months ago and have lost a total of 23 lbs (that I know of) without cutting grains and dairy and extreme exercise. Should I go on paleo and give up grains even though the test said they were OK. Am very upbeat about paleo, but on day 6 I experienced flu like symptoms. Im on day five and have cut all the bad foods from day one (except my morning coffee which I dilute so i can add less cream and sugar). I knew I had to stick it out though as I felt like crap on my old diet for years and years, worse as each year went by. I did have a headache on the first day, but that was due to not having had caffeine all day. Last night the thought of another meat meal just did not sound good at all. I am totally constipated and am breaking out like a teenager. One day after stopping the peanuts, I now have the headaches and weak feelings described by others here. I decided that a half cup of coffee would not kill me or ruin my plan, so I had it. I have been eliminating toxins through occasional detox diets the last 5 years or so. I think the amount of water I was drinking in the first few days was really helping me with any other symptoms. You have definitely been helping me through this experience and even though I am always doing google searches for different paleo questions I have I always end up back to your site. The first week I had trouble cutting out fruits and other grains, but now I have found new types of nuts to compensate. I was about to give up but now I am encouraged to stick with it. Then anything else white like flour and all grains. I am on day 3 and have had the headaches which im prone to anyway but ive also lost three pounds already. I was going to stop when i started feeling so bad. You cannot just cut out EVERYTHING but meat and go extremely low calorie. I hope for energy and better sleep as my sleep problems have worsened. I have been very active on some days and sedentary on others, typically I am as active as my body allows me to be, my work is fairly labor intensive, and I am on my feet all day, but I am self employed and have not been working as hard or long as normal because of my grogginess. We all know that someone kicking say, heroin, or a similar such poison goes through a long period of symptoms as they withdraw. I also have some connective tissue disorder I think as well as arthritis. This is day 5 and I thought I was literally losing my mind. I started the paleo lifestyle almost 2 months ago now. Grandually eliminate one more thing until you are on a paleo diet. I usually get headaches when I need to go to the chiro, but after reading this article it dawned on me that THIS is probably the culprit. Revive. Two physicians have recommended this diet for my husband. and I also have a mixed green salad with balsamic and olive oil. But I have been battling Alopecia Areata for 15 years (since college). Keep in mind I have over 100 pounds to lose. Some are saying to give it up and switch to organic green tea. My husband is a Celiac and I just wanted me and the kids to eat better. Will the headachds go away once I up the water and quit the coffee. This store is powered by Ecwid - E-Commerce Software. When I woke this morning it was not as bad as yesterday. Relax, take a deep breath, and eat slowly. I am going to stick this out, I will wait for the fog to lift. And the dry mouth may be due to being too low carb (or it may just be detox). I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and I have always struggled in losing weight. It turns out that I am just not like the others:). In 2011, I found out after I had a hysterectomy (removed because of extreme pain due to inflammation) that I have interstitial cystitis which is an inflammation of the small tissue. ). My husband is even getting on board finally. So I figured I would switch over to Paleo. I will yawn and feel like I have no energy left. For now, just eat whatever you can stomach, a little or a lot. Finally I found some where that made sense of what I am going through. I was building some muscle, but not burning much fat. I have been on it now for at least 7 weeks. And is there something I might be doing wrong. I have been having intense, uncontrolable cravings for sugar:-( Today, I gave in and had a handful of jelly beans and felt awful afterwards (mentally). Have lost 12 lbs, but I do have a lot more to losee. And I have this strange sensation of thermal heat inside (not sure how else to describe it) and chills. Also, do you exercise or are you active throughout your day. I am excited about this and hope that the weight will start to fall off. I knew the headaches were a given (hello, coffee addict here), but each day there was a new, odd thing going on. Glad to see I am not the only one going through detox systems it is satisfying to know the body is healing itself. I have had the worst spring allergies of my life. I lost 9 lbs the first week and was felling ok. I am 67 years of age and was encouraged by my daughter to go on Paleo Diet. Anyway, really hoping this tiredness will pass soon and looking forward to feeling good again, its been years:). Is there anything that will quicken this process. I must be lucky because I have not noticed any particular detox effects, but I HAVE noticed that my bloat is gone, I feel lighter and more energetic, and it is easier for me to roll out of bed in the morning. Hopefully this will all be done with soon. Eat food high in fibre to slow digestion and increase satiety. Experiment with removing one of those items from your diet. I feel icky and yucky, those are the only words i can use to explain how I feel. Other say as long as its organic coffee its fine in small quantities. We have decided to complete an 8 week challenge and then see what could be folded in at that point. I am on day 15 of a dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free diet (similar to paleo) for my fibromyalgia. I have too much to do to go to sleep at 8:00 every night. If anything, go gluten free and just sub all bread and pasta with rice for a while. I upped Dairy because of the fat and immediately lost 15 lbs. More bathroom gymnastics with the same disgusting contents, lots of diarrhea. Check back in with me after doing that for about 3-5 days with your results and your stats (weight, height, desired weight, and activity level). Age, menopause, slow metabolism, child bearing, convenience and big bones, are some excuses people use. Lots of gluten, and a fair amount of sugar and salt pre-paleo. However there is no add campaign telling us that fast food will lead to gangrene, although it can. These recipes are great for anyone that needs to have a low glycemic diet. He is also wetting both day and night. Day 2, during the day we both felt normal (except for light headaches) yet again at night I start to feel awful (just me this time). The first week my bowel movements were awful and then for a few days they got less frequent and more formed. On day four with on and off headaches nothing serious, tired, brain fog, hard to think of the right word. Had to pretty much lie around the house all day feeling nauseous and depressed. By evening time I had started to almost feel human again, but I still felt pretty weird. But if you do need to lose it, then kudos to you. I thought it was a uti but it doesnt hurt and a lot comes out every time. People often have an excuse as to why they are overweight. This is our second week, and I have phased into it. I have been doing this for only four days, and already feel the lightness of not consuming gut-irritating carbs and sugars. Also, get used to the diet for a while before you try intermittent fasting. I plan to start in a week but have a few questions. A big part of the 12 lbs I lost was water, I was very aware that I was retaining fluid when I started. Maybe wait it out another few days, but start experimenting with those foods. I was relieved to see these types of symptoms listed, and am really excited to keep going on this life-changing journey. I have been eating a lot of protein, veggies, and nuts, and two or three fruits per day. It lasts only 2 hours after which I begin to feel normal again. When I cut carbs way down I feel awful too. I am on my 4th day of detox and it has been the worst so far. I think working out has really helped to boost the energy a bit for the rest of the day. Now, I think that my paleo transition may be affecting my immune system. Really glad I decided to try it again. Lunch has typically been 8oz. Good luck everyone, and be gentle on yourselves x. My boyfriend and I are doing Paleo and are in week two. You want your body to get used to eating Paleo foods in the proportions that your body is designed to eat them. After reading all the posts, I really dread the detox phase that is about to hit me. Are you eating heavy Paleo carb sources like sweet potatoes and squash or tapioca products. 6 pounds. I was actually actively avoiding high carb foods. I also eat real butter when I have butter. Reduce meal portions or have five small meals per day. Anyone had any experience with Paleo and Alopecia. I am on day 3, and feeling just plain odd. we both tossed and turned all night and experienced multiple night sweats. I am going to eat a bit more meat tomorrow and see how I do. My husband I started our second week of Paleo. Every time I drank water it would lump up in me and cause even more nausea. Taking a new approach now: Paleo diet with low impact cardio a few times a week. I started early January and I felt great in the first week, then I started to feel so tired, I just want to sleep. Being overweight is primarily an issue of health. My first suggestion is going to be to cut out the coffee. Lately the brain fog and fatigue has gotten worse, or at least pretty consistent. (so day three of just paleo eating) I have been a big coffee drinker before this and have stopped drinking coffee as well. Occasionally I will substitute a paleo approved chicken sausage for fish. Any advice or tips would be so grately appreciated. Lunch is usually a salad of spring greens with chicken, supper is a meat and a low FODMAP veggie. And even then, you may have specific food sensitivities that are causing these things. And the idea that dietary cholesterol causes heart disease is a myth. I cheated yesterday with one square of dark chocolate and felt guilty afterwards. Willing to buy tonic from a peddlar at this point. Alarmingly I find that women of a healthy weight are now described as skinny and overweight women are accepted as the norm because they are the majority. Thanks for all the above posts, makes me feel like I can do this for life. Symtoms change but lately it has been an overal emotional, irritable, depression, kind of feelings. I have had no appetite on this diet and find it very difficult to eat. I also thought I was getting a cold as have a snotty nose and feel congested, so good to know this could be just part of the detox. Hi I am 3 days into eating grain free, dairy free paleo. I am in search of a diet to get rid of my horrid Fall sugar and generally eat eat eat cravings, especially butter. Even though we are a fat hating country, you still need to have good fats. On the good side, the diet has really helped my digestion problems and my knee pain. Pretty much just ate veggies, fruit, meat, and nuts. We are loving almost all of the recipes and are enjoying spending time in the kitchen with each other. My Chiropractor actually suggested getting rid of all grains to help my ibs and inflamation. However, mine have been so much worse than they normally are. I have lost 15 pounds, but I did not really start this to lose weight, I just wanted to get healthier, not sure that it is working. I am doing this cleanse to feel fresh again. I can barely walk across the room without getting tired. I am finding it still difficult to get used to fats being good, if anyone had told me to cook with butter before i would have thought it insane. Also I have had a severe headache for the past 2 days and feel feverish. Otherwise, I have been 100% paleo for 10 days. Give it time folks, things will come right for you. Please read these posts and change things up a bit. Super important to drink the water at least half your body weight. We do plan to stay strong and are focused on the benefits you have listed. My symptoms are headache and total brain fog. Dinner has been my largest serving of meat, either a whole chicken, a pork roast, beef roast, sweet potatoes or carrots (cooked). Eat sweet potatoes and fruit regularly and see if that helps. So, in summary, eat more fat, eat plenty of protein, do light exercise (even walking) and drink at least 2 liters of water a day. Sale through March 9th, 2014. This started on day 4, along with lightheadedness. For the first time, I have found something I can easily do for the rest of my life without feeling deprived. I woke up on day 5 and felt like a new person so I hit the gym. Paleo Plan eBooks - Quickstart Guide and Cleanse eBook Benefit for Matt McCabe. If you want to go about this systematically, I would try one thing at a time to figure this out. Like a couple of other posters, I have bowel issues. Please email me if you need any further help with this. I have approximately 80 lbs to lose and this was the only diet that made sense to me as far as a lifestyle change that will stick. I have only gotten out of bed a few times and feel worse than the past 3 days combined. I would say that yes, I am in the throws of the paleo DTs. You may need to go full Paleo for those allergies and other symptoms to go away. You need to get your blood sugar under control and THEN think about dabbling in IF. After researching Paleo, I found out something completely new to me: weight loss and overall health is primarily diet. Take out the worst food first: sugar, flour, junk food, etc. I have also not given up coffee as I love coffee too much. Also, I love to exercise, but am not sure how much or how vigorous my exercise should be at this stage ( day one of paleo ). But he can not have the detox process affect his work. I have been seriously unhealthy for a long time but am tired of being sick and tired. Neely, I have been eating about the same amount every day. This morning for breakfast I had a soup made with homemade chicken stock, coconut milk, chicken thigh, and sweet potato. Yes, fat is always something I suggest to eat quite a bit of, especially during detox. However, this detox period is getting really rough. Have only felt better as the day goes on. I have read nothing but wonderful things about doing paleo for type 1, but my issue right now is that my blood sugars have spiked very high. After the third day, the fog lifted and along opened the gates of nasal drainage and chest congestion. red meat, milk and cheese. And I walk for a living so these detox symptoms were NOT gonna fly with me. Still fatigued but feeling good about my efforts. I have struggled with headaches for all 3 days. I stumbled upon this and it encouraged me so much to continue. It may be that your blood sugar is not being regulated. Then I start crying because dang it, this crap is hard. Thank you. I am on day 19 today and feeling a bit better. Stay away from nuts, as they can cause problems for a lot of people. I have fibromyalgia and it seems to have flared up, big time. Just want to second the thanks for this article. I struggled from the start, the first day I needed a nap at 2 and another at 4 and was in bed for the night at 8. My question is rapid weight loss at the onset of the diet. My daughter (6) has some really terrible behavior issues. I am achy all over, tired, and my bowel picture seems to have reverted to the pre dietary change mode, but worse. We began eating paleo style yesterday and we were full of energy and up cleaning until midnight. I needed someone to tell me that one day soon, this will be over and it will all be worth it. Soy is in so many processed products so it was an easy decision for my to jump in head first. Aside from that one lapse today, I do believe that I can stick to it because of the info provided here. I have yet to feel the clear headed and rejuvenated feeling which was a main reason that I wanted to commit to this lifestyle change. Still very nauseous all day but started forcing down fruit juice and antioxidant greens, and a little beef jerky for protein. Ive been eating Paleo for a couple of years now and have transformed my body using this way of life. I do eat a tablespoon of coconut oil in my smoothie every morning. Sleeping really well, waking early and have more energy. I developed severe flu like symptoms including a fever, chills, nausea, severe diarrhea. However, I will say that the end result will probably be worth a little anxiety if you do end up experiencing some during the detox. it means it is WORKING. Lots of stretching and strength training of the core. Should I be easing into this instead of just detoxing all together. I would not have known to stick it out without your website and I am so grateful to you. I am about one week into the Paleo diet and am starting to see the light. In the Fall I started going towards a Paleo lifestyle. I always tell people to take dairy out of their diet for the first few weeks to a month and see how you do without it. My integrative practitioner recommended hydrocortisone for my low cortisol levels in the daytime, and although I have a prescription bottle of it, my gut (the intuitive kind, not the leaky kind) tells me to wait until I have made it through the detox period to see if my cortisol levels are still irregular. Give it a try and see how you do on Paleo. I was previously in fairly good shape but now I could not even think about working out, and I am having a hard enough time making it through a full day of work (luckily I work alone, I could not imagine having to work in a social setting with my current lack of focus). I was gagging on my first bite of salmon. Dinner is meat, fish, or chicken and I get organic when feasible, with green veg, and paleo okay carbs such as squash, plantain etc. What I mean is, you may experience some (or a lot of) detox symptoms, including intense cravings, headaches and fatigue. I have been on a completely grain-free paleo plan for about 5 weeks. I eat citrus fruit or kiwi in between meals. That helped a little but the loss of vision has gotten me a little nervous. Caffeine is an addictive substance, as you know, and your nervous and endocrine systems will need some time to reboot. Is this a diet I can do and still run and train for marathons. Eggs and nuts were a great place to start. And a half cup of yogurt in smoothie in the am. I have been fearful of a pending collapse into extreme exhaustion do to a lack of sleep the past two nights but so far even the afternoon doldrums are not prevelant. The only good thing is that I am not as constipated as usual. I kind of doubt that intense workouts during a cleanse would help the detox along. Having an opposite reaction to just about every positive feeling I was hoping to feel. Yet I feel stressed due to the bloating in my gut. Then the night came. I guess my question is do you think lemon essential oil in our water will help us to get over the detox process quickly. LOL. I am utterly addicted to sugar, no question. Maybe this detox thing will pass me right by:). I assumed it was the stress of dealing with a lot with work and life right now. I see plenty of information about Type 2 diabetes and Paleo but this is not always relevant to Type 1 (insulin dependent). My detox is just that and I am now hopeful my body will triumph from this Intense cleanse. It might be helpful to ask your naturopath for some guidance as well. So my question is could this be a delayed detox picture. The reality is that if I want something different in my life, I have to start today and keep doing this one day at a time. In the past few days I have eliminated raw veg, and mostly eating chicken and winter squash. I take in between 1500-1800 calories a day. Anytime you clean up your diet at all you may experience symptoms. Grains should be out for the first month. As long as I start feeling better in the next week:). I felt better than I had in years, dropped a few pounds, skin was clearer, and my bowels straightened out. I am doing this for leaky gut and ibs so I have eliminated all grains, coffee, all dairy, nightshades, nuts and eggs as you recommend but still get a lot of stomach pains and gurgles and alternating between diarrhoea and constipation. I have had three children and 2 normal size pregnancies and I have been able to maintain a weight loss over 100lbs and size 12 for 9 years, I am 42 now. Carbs have 4 calories per gram but Fat has 9 calories per gram. I have been on the diet five days and feel TERRIBLE. I am diabetic type 2, and already been able to get off some meds. It never even occurred to me that I was detoxing. I was very exhausted and dizzy the first month. I am experiencing just about all detox symptoms on Day 5 (headaches, irritability, fatigue, thirst, brain fog, dizziness). I have a few suggestions: try adding in some more carbohydrates (fruit, potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantain, tapioca flour, honey even) and see if that lifts your spirits any. I no longer feel guilty after eating and although I am detoxing right now I am trying to set small goals which is helping. 2. But I can tell that I definitely have lost weight. I would like to be feeling BETTER by now, not worse. I am having issues with my vision and alot of gunk going down the back of my throat. I really did not add that many new foods except nuts. I also am on day 10 down 5 pounds of which I think is water weight. Give all these things a gander, decide what feels right to try first, and just keep listening to your body and gut feelings about things. I still consume dairy products (full fat Greek yogurt, raw milk cheese and occasionally organic whole milk). I am assuming from reading everyones posts this is part of the detoxification. Anyway, we try to eat a traditional foods diet. My naturopath has me on buckets of anti-inflammatories etc. I am staying away from potatoes, peppers, etc due to the inflammatory aspects, and am not a huge fan of sweet potates and yams so is there any way that brown rice is ok. My goal is for my family to eat as nature intended and for me to shed just a few pounds after having two kids in 3 years. Take the almonds out and see if it makes a difference. My boss told me about the auto-immune advantages yesterday morning, so the research started. Check out this post here about using carbs to feel better and even lose weight. e. I currently drink two cups of black coffee in the morning. I woke up this morning with absolutely no bloating. This is coming from a 200lb pastry addict who ate 4 chocolate covered doughnuts as an after dinner snack. For the past 5-6 days, my gut has been much inflamed. I am just over 2 weeks into this and I feel great. Now I have an itchy rash all over my body. Over the past days I have not been feeling well. After reading some of the other comments and your replies to them, I realized last night that my daily carbs are very, very low. I am 60, have a hypothyroid, and continue to suffer from hot flashes to the point where I take a low dose of bio-identical hrt to manage this. I have been on the diet since Dec. I am feeling so sluggish, my brain is fogged up and I need SLEEP. I quit drinking, knocked off the creamer and coffee, snuffed out my last occasional cigarette, and decided that it was time to feel as good as I possibly can, with no excuses. bUT, from what I am reading. I probably only have 5-7 pounds to lose, realistically. I got into a new relationship and would dabble in pizza and a few desserts. formed) with cramping.
To wrap it up: I am excited to move forward with this diet and to have found such a supportive and helpful website. Make sure your wife is drinking a LOT of water to flush things out, moving around quite a bit, not wearing super tight bras (the lymphs need to be able to flow in that whole area), eating enough calories in order to keep her milk production up, eating enough carbohydrates to do the same, and eating enough fat to balance things out. I am on day 6 and was thinking I would have to go to the doctor because my sinuss feel full, my head is cloudy and I feel dizzy. My family is doing this together and want to know if anyone has had their child participate as well. Luckily the worse of it went away quickly and I am feeling better now. Anything ingested no matter how small seems to cause a trip to the toilet within 15 minutes. fish (mostly salmon), a cup of veggies, more nuts, another orange or apple, and water. I work until 9:30 at night and dont get home until almost 10. I seriously feel worse now than before i started detoxing. I thought at first it might be too many nuts so I cut those out. I feel really good actually except for headaches the past 2 days. Is this normal for anyone going through this phase. The first few days were rough and I had lots of issues going on within my body. Or am I ok to wait til hunger kicks in between 11 and 1. Like so many others I appreciate your web site, and your generosity in replying to these questions. The strangest thing is that walking up the flight of stairs at work seems so hard. I am a Paleo noobie(just started 4 days ago). Saturated fat is actually quite good for us and necessary. I did feel a lot better today than yesterday when I wrote, but I just never know what I am going to feel like day to day. Our goal is to do this for 30 days, hit the doctors office and see if paleo reduced our numbers. Now the low blood sugar is better but insomnia set in for the past week. Not the dreaded D but frequent elimination (small. I am doing this as I have heard it is a good way of eating if you have MS. My boyfriend massaged my forehead, I took two Ibruprofen, and I drank plenty of water, and it eventually subsided. I am on day six of a detox plan that started with a three day juice fast. Plus, most people are pretty toxic and need a lot of amino acids to make glutathione and other things necessary for detoxification. This takes very little effort as all you have to do is put these things in the oven and then take them out. I knew I would have some, but they are different than I had imagined. Eat protein, non-starchy veggies, limit your fruit intake, and for heaven sake put down that dinner roll. For the first three days my stomach had this constant funny burny pain but thats gone away. They totally feel like growing pains from when I was a kid. But now I feel like celebrating them as they are a sign that my body is being reborn as it was meant to be, free from the toxins and impurities that I have been ingesting my whole life. Just not sure if it is a food I am eating more of that is causing a new food allergy or some strange detox. My first inclination is the nuts and seeds. But in general, I tend to just listen to what my body tells me to do in terms of when to eat and how much. I have done some more research and seems I need 100g for me. I would wait until you start to feel stable on the diet. Any advice on good carbs apart from sweet potato. I 100% agree with the 3 weeks till you really feel better and lose cravings for old foods. I know that this extreme fatigue is normal because of all of your post. Still only having fruit juices and supplements for most of the day, but the nausea and bowel activity are way down and I actually had energy to go out and do stuff, hooray. I have increased my water intake, but to no avail. I would take a moment to remember that I was NOT trying to get off heroin, fight cancer or diabetes. Drink 6-8 glasses of room temperature water a day. I. Although most of these detox symptoms are symptoms I have grown an enduring tolerance to, today was miserable. Started Paleo to see if a diet change would clear up severe psoriasis. Try to make yourself go for light walks or do other light exercise so that you can keep flushing out toxins. I have 100 lbs to lose and have lost about 12 in 5 weeks. I was searching for recipes to make my own chocolate desserts without soy and that is how I discovered paleo. We homeschool and our entire day is just getting her to comply with simple requests and treating others with kindness. Special Sale: Paleo Plan Benefit for Matt McCabe. I could totally relate to walking through oatmeal. I asked my trainer at the gym and she said to go ahead and start today and not wait until after the race but I am beginning to wonder if this is the right thing to do. I would lose through exercise and gain through over indulgence, but would typically stay around 170-180 for the last ten years. Select food low in saturated fats i. I decided to start eating paleo because I have sensitivities to potatoes and soy. My question is: Is it totally not ok to eat grains of ANY kind, ever. I also started getting a greasy discharge from my palms, it was so bizarre. The only way I got off it was to do a no sugar diet for a while and then very slowly wean myself off the drug. Was surprised at how light I felt compared to my usual diet. I was worried about diabetes until I lookup up excessive thirst associated with the paleo diet. Coffee can definitely affect all kinds of things in your body (see my articles on coffee), so if you really want to see for sure how it affects you, I always suggest that people take all caffeine out of their routine for a month, then add it back in (if they want) and see the effects. This happened last time and then it kind of slowed down but I do have to say, for me this diet is extremely effective in fat loss and I wish to see everyone succeed. Day 3 have a terrible headache and sore neck and a bit achy in the joints. Part of the detox period is to learn how to eat Paleo, and to get your body used to eating Paleo. I have no cravings which is good im not hungry all of the time. Update: something very interesting occurred on the course of day 3. Is there a reason I have not lost weight. In the morning, I barely have enough time to get myself ready and eat breakfast, much less prep my lunch and dinner. I went completely cold turkey from grains, legumes, nightshades, cigarettes, alcohol, and dairy over a week and a half ago. Low energy and small apetite, constipation and then sudden urges to go immediately. I had a baby four months ago and have quite a few pounds to shed before I get to pre preggo weight. Diets treat the symptom and not the causes. I do gain and shed weight fairly easily, even when I was eating sugars. I start the day with a two egg omelet with some peppers and onions, a side of salsa, an orange, a handful of almonds or cashews, a large glass of water, and coffee. I started paleo because I have pretty bad IBS-D and I was hoping it would help with that. A good way of ploughing veggie carbs into your body is to make smoothies, and a lot of them. All dietary changes should be slow to allow your body to readjust. Blood sugar is one of the main factors (in my opinion) determining mood stability. I have started a strict paleo (was modified paleo for a while with white rice) and a low FODMAP diet. Im at week 4 of paleo and feel run down but last week I felt great. Also, stop drinking caffeine as it stresses your body out and can inhibit weight loss, and maybe experiment with taking out the dairy. I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, so I am used to the side effects of the diet you listed. I still have been eating brown rice with some of my dinners. Lean AND fatty meats, coconut milk, coconut oil, plenty of fruit and sweet potatoes, and lots of veggies. It feels good to read all of what you wrote. Thanks for the advice Neeley, I thought I may be sick also because ive been sneezing and having nasal discharge alongside a mild headache, but its lasted about a week and shows no sign of subsiding so maybe it is food related. My wife got me to do paleo with her because it is popular with her crossfit gym. Now that i have read this i will try and stick with it. I do yoga and walking, some light arm and leg work but nothing too strenuous 4-5 times a week. I am a mess, but I know it will get better soon, I sure hope soon. If got a little easier after a week, and then after a month I started to feel better. Do that for a month or three weeks and see if it helps. Woke up feeling only slightly better than yesterday, which was hell. I thought this diet was suppose to do wonders. so approximately 60-100 grams of carbs a day. I started living by the diabetic diet plan, 30min of exercise a day and dealt with my emotional triggers (12 step program). Some of us are just not meant to be on a super low carb diet because it makes a lot of us feel really depressed. I just wanted to report back and thank you for this site. I felt like my blood sugar was at 0 all day, my legs and arms ache and my adreline has been on over drive. Still getting lots of aches and pains in the joints and stomach ache. My detox has been brutal, had I known how bad I was gonna feel I might not have started. Did you know that central obesity is as much linked to cardiovascular disease as cigarette smoking. If your browser does not support JavaScript, please proceed to its simple HTML version. I feel like a werewolf about to transform. I also have not eaten any chocolate or coco since September 19, 1999. :). This is my plan and want to know what to expect. My gut his bloated and yet when I see my doctors and they run all the blood work they tell me everything is great. Oh one thing I read too that really helped me, is to eat kale if you are having a sugar craving. Also the biggest thing I noticed is the my stomach and gut do not make any more noises:) It was like a groaning factory before. Walking up a flight of stairs was a big accomplishment. This is a good sign:) My body is detoxing on a whole new level. I started getting a rash around my shoulders and neck that has now gotten very bad the more strict Paleo I am. Or eat more cultured foods like raw sauerkraut, kim chi, etc. Now is not the time for a super high protein diet. I appreciate that, but I cannot afford it. Limit sugar, supermarket foods low in fat are high in sugar. I am struggling to get enough carbs in my system aswell so that could be part of the problem. Is that what my body is waiting for to start shedding weight. I switched to a diet that resembles a detox with lots of raw veggies and fruit, switched coffee out for green tea (no sugar), minimize meat intake with the exception of an occassional organic chicken breast and fish. It feel awful and scary (and makes me want to quit). Three years ago I became a vegan and I remember feeling really bad for 3 days and than the fog lifted. I did do one in fared sauna and that seemed to make me super groggy and tired, but I pushed the liquids and am going back tomorrow morning again. After my hockey game last night, I developed flu-like symptoms, slept like crap, and woke up as if an asteroid fell on me. So, yes, thank you for this little article. Prior to starting the Paleo plan I was eating an upwards of 3,000-4,000 calories a day, mainly from grains. Obviously we want to be healthy but we dont want to put any toxins into our baby. I had loose stools, and discomfort after defecating. But following it without a plan is difficult. I have been on and off low carb for three years and never felt like this. On my second day, I had a debilitating tension or sinus headache and had to leave work. A lot of it is water weight in the first couple of weeks. Have you heard of anyone getting a detox rash. Thanks for the post, I had just decided that I would give it three more days before giving up. THEN I got to the point I was just eating animal product, veg and fruit. I blame the dairy and coffee well day 5 now, not happy to wait another week but I am hoping to feel better than my low carb rountine. I usually suggest light exercise to keep things moving, but not intense exercise that will tire your body out further. Get enough sleep, eat enough calories, and you should be good in a week or so. In the first 3 days to 3 weeks, you may (or may not) experience. But I never ate just the fruit or yogurt without balancing it out with animal product and veg in larger amounts. I may feel like crap now but I know from others experience that I can live a life that is healthier and one where my body is not in pain. Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Fluoride Removal Water Filters. I have noticed a difference already, my stomach is not bloated and im not sluggish anymore but i stayed home from work today cause I just feel icky and my brain seems to be foggy. My nose feels consistently restricted due to swollen nasal passages. Anyway, after all of that, there is no way in hell I am eating wheat or that other shit again. in fact gained 2 lbs. I started surfing the web when I looked at the cross fit program. So I sabotaged it, ate a big bowl of spaghetti an muscles that night an almost immediately felt better. Can you offer your opinion on a good carb range for weight loss. I keep waiting for the miracle morning where I wake up and feel like a new person. Not to get it used to eating nothing but juice and herbs. 100% no grain, dairy, or sugar Still drink coffee and read conflicting messages about it from different blogs. From a naturopathic perspective, there are legitimate reasons why people may gain weight that can be identified and addressed. I am on day 5 and was wondering what in the world was going on with me today. (Not interested in paleo stuff but want to help, you can donate directly here. I took a cheat weekend as we were traveling. Thank you for your support and spread of knowledge. I ran the calories a couple of different ways and it looks like I am getting about 2,300 per day with 62% fat, 23% protein, and 15% carbs. Thank you for all of the good information. I have been having so many problems with brain fog, weakness in the morning, high pulse in the morning (105etc). :). Keep up to date with Paleo Plan news, recipes, and blog posts. My acupuncturist advised me to go to the next level of health. You may have other things going on, though. Eat plenty of fat and protein, only organic foods of possible (no need to stress your liver out anymore with pesticides). But, I have lost 8 lbs in two days like that. Prior to this adventure, I tried every diet, fad, some pills, exercise effort that I could. So this experiment is not to lose weight but to see if I can get that number and total cholesterol down (244). I believe the paleo way of eating is the way of life. I even woke up this morning feeling like I used to after I would go out and drink too much. Lunch: a large salad with chicken or tuna with homemade mayo, or olive oil and lemon. I did the paleo diet in august 2012 and lost 15 pounds in that first month. I have dropped 4lbs in the last 6 days and have more stamina in my workouts as well as feeling stronger. A lot of people are actually sensitive to those things, meaning they give them symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, etc. Just feel a bit disillusioned at the minute because I felt so good last week. It was making me sick and I had severe eczema on my hand. On the plus side, I sleep like a baby and have actually felt like doing things around the house more and people have commented on how clear my skin looks and how well I look. I was experiencing the flu-like symptoms in addition to some faintness, ringing in the ears, and extreme fatigue which got me worried that I might be stressing my adrenals too much. not like im going to pass out, but when I move my head dizzy. 3 weeks on Paleo is not enough time (in my opinion) to really get into a rhythm with it. These changes will NOT go unnoticed by your body. So no more breads, fruits, or starchy veggies for me at every meal. I am on day 18 of the the cleanse and still not feeling 100% but definitely have a lot more energy and I have lost 3kgs so far which I am very happy about. I have a few clients struggling through their 30 days and being able to show them another person perspective is very helpful. Any suggestions of how to overcome this detox part of the diet. Deficiency of good fats EFAs leading to decreased Thermogenesis. My step son has been wheat free for 4 weeks since we found out thanks he has a sensetivity. It seriously feels like someone is sitting on my head lol. Even through all the brain fog, hot flushes, headaches and other flu like symptoms I am still feeling much better. fat is 57-60% and protein is 26-28%. Stay strong and know that this is totally normal. I think I should quit as I feel it more intensely as I get cleaner. I am supplementing with whey protein (casein free), b complex, tulsi tea, turmeric, vitamin c, fish oil, kava, and G. Naturopathic Causes and Treatment of Obesity and Weight Loss. I am hopeful to find a healthy weight that is even beyond that size 12 that I maintained for so many years. I am determined to stick to this lifestyle. Im on day three and I am peeing every hour and losing my mind. I do have clearer skin though and have been experiencing sinus symptoms, headaches, fatigue, nausea etc, so the toxins must be leaving. Today I woke up feeling like I had a hangover. I just needed someone to tell me that it was going to be all right. I just kept telling myself it would be worth it. If it makes you feel any better, my detox lasted 21 days and I definitely had most of those things going on during that time. I tried to quit once before and was a mess- emotional, moody, headaches. I am wondering how long these symptoms will last, as my doctor only mentioned the idea of symptoms for 1-2 weeks. It took me some time to adjust to eating all that animal product again after years of not eating much. Today is my 6th day on Paleo (or what I call detox-day 6). Snacks are almond butter and celery or apple. I have a light headache most of the day along with a lack of concentration, but the worst is this fog or feeling of being disconnected from reality. It seems hard to believe that one day (the end of the detox) everything will all get better. Exhausted, not able to function until after midday. So I figured that maybe its the bread and dairy. My boyfriend who has always been an insomniac, has also been sleeping so soundly he sleeps longer than me. Thank you so much for writing this, and thank you to all who shared your stories. Obesity is associated with complications in pregnancy, heart disease, late onset diabetes and certain cancers, in particular those related to oestrogen and the gastrointestinal tract. Has anybody had bad insomnia problems in the first weeks of Paleo. And then today my digestive system went haywire. I also have hypothyroidism, so seeing any weight come off is a huge accomplishment. Just put a few whole sweet potatoes wrapped in aluminum foil in the oven with the meat and then keep them in there for longer than the meat and turn up the heat to about 450 for another 40 minutes or so. I have not lost any weight. So helpful and the comments have been gold. My 3 yr old also has eczema which I think is caused by dairy, so most of our meals are at least adaptable. She had flu-like symptoms last week, but has been fantastic since then. I cut out the sugary foods, fast foods, sodas, and processed carbs. Eat complex carbohydrates, nuts and seeds, legumes and grains and fat. Maybe stop taking that and any supplements that have caffeine or stimulants in them. I used to drink close to a gallon of milk a day, put cheese on everything, eat loads of pasta and very rarely ate any veggies or fruits at all, I was really bad. Although I had been weaning off of most of these things for months and only eating dairy and gluten very seldom, is it possible that I could be exacerbating my weak adrenals by cutting off too many dietary and lifestyle habits too fast. I have a wheat allergy and have been mostly gluten-free for about 6 months and also a corn allergy that I largely ignored until starting on my paleo plan. But a detox 4 weeks after starting Paleo. So, in a nut shell, things that halpe me feel wonderful. My boyfriend and I cleaned out our apartment of all grains, dairy and processed food last night. Also one last question my daughter has a tree nut allergy and coconut oil is everything what are my other options for meals she will be eating. With that and exercise, I lost about 50 pounds. Your body can re-arrange a lot to make what it needs, but it needs time. I am loving paleo so far as it seems to be just an instinctive way for me to eat. Or get inner eco from a health food store (fermented coconut water). I think because gluten free diets are still high in sugar and grains. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat my scheduled meal. What stands out to me the most is the fact that I have zero cravings for grains, legumes, ect. I have felt horrible the last three days. Since day 4, I have only felt jittery a little bit. But when I get them I eat a banana and drink a bunch of water as the banana can help because the headaches often signify a dip in potassium or its just dehydration. I am still running, but I am careful to have something right before and after my workouts to keep my energy up. Sadly, I am only on day 3 of Paleo and I did give in (had coffee and toast) because I felt like my brain was going to explode. Hubby and I began our paleo journey Feb 1st. The jitters are my adrenals are going crazy. Eat potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruit, Paleo baked goods, etc, every day at least a few of those things, along with your other veggies. I started the paleo diet ( modified) about 5 days ago and it feels like I have been kicked in the stomach. It took me really three years to not want Chocolate. Even Weight Watchers counting points all summer, I have lost 0. I took a food sensativity test for IgG and grains were OK but not cow dairy (but goat OK) and not eggs. The problems started when I gave up Dairy and coffee. Yes, even with just animal protein and veggies. I still drink my one or sometimes 2 coffees a day in the morning with organic cream in it. Did well last week with the exception of a mild headache (probably caffeine withdrawal). Miss the wine but psyched I found this site. Good luck Paleo pals. He is 6. I was not aware that peanuts are a no-no and last week purchased some, and finished them out of hating to throw them out. And I can feel my body burning differently as well I agree its like this funky heat everywhere tingly feeling. I have been making smoothies in the morning with organic veggies, fruit, and brown rice protein. I have almonds for snacks or sunflower seeds. You may suffer from the dreaded D for months sporadically as your gut heals, but I think it will become less and less frequent as time goes on. I do not sweat so I took a detox bath last night. Can you reassure me that it does eventually get better. My blood sugars are also very low in the mornings, maybe I need to adjust my long acting insulin at night. I am hoping my body can adjust to using fat for energy. I am on day 2 of Paleo, and I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has posted on here. It really depends on your personality how you want to tackle it. Day 1 of my Paleo diet and I am already experiencing extreme nausea. The first week I had a headache everyday and that seems to have subsided a few days ago. I am in day 3 of my Paleo experiment coming off a low fat higher carb diet that drove my LDL cholesterol even higher (181) even while increasing my running above 25 miles a week. Is that normal, or is there perhaps something else I should look at. Excess weight in terms of complementary medicine is seen as an excess condition of toxicity that needs to be eliminated. I loved my wine after a long and stressful day in corporate America. Neely I commented on day 5 and am now at day 26, and still feeling the brain fog and fatigue. Keep it up everyone, there is an end in sight:). I am 100 pounds over weight and previously would eat out 12 times a week. Hi Neely, Thank you so much for your expertise on the Paleo diet. If so, you need to talk to your doc about what changing your diet like this might do to your prescriptions, etc. Woke up from a headache since yesterday and just feeling nauseas. I have been a smoker for close to 10 years and was wondering if anyone had quit smoking and done this at the same time. When I eat certain foods, my face breaks out. Is this normal at the 4 week mark. I have continued to have coffee (1-2 cups) each morning, and do eat plain, low-fat, greek yogurt with raspberries as a mid-morning snack. I worked out 4-6 times a week, with a great mixture of cardio and strength training and yoga. I feel different and I look different in a strange way. I felt a little groggy waking up, and as the morning progressed started feeling VERY nauseous. I had a headache for a few days, which I can assume was caffeine withdrawal mixed with toxins clearing out, but now I am having the worst leg pains. The first 5 days of eating paleo, I drank tons of water, I was hungry every 3 hours (on the nose), and I needed to pee every five minutes. I have had very limited wheat and yet I still feel like I bloat after meals. Naturopathic Treatment Principles for Weight loss in Obesity. I think it helps along with my swimming to get rid of the toxins. I actually felt great before I started paleo, no headaches, regular digestion, plenty of energy without any caffeine, but I wanted to get more lean so I decided to try paleo. I have tried to up the fruits a bit and to eat some sweet potatoes but nothing has helped. , I wore a size 26 and I started dealing with the reality that sugars were killing me. But the irony is that they only lasted a short time. Cutting carbs can be really easy for some people, but not so much for others. I am not happy about that, because I thought this plan would be the answer to my weight issues. I think this is pretty so for having made such drastic changes in my diet. I ask for solutions because my job is rather intense and I cannot afford to be foggy for very much longer before people will take notice as work output suffers. My carb intake is somewhere between 17-20% of my caloric intake. All I can say that for me, this change is worth it. Day 2 had headache all day, a bit nauseous and lots of diarrhea, plus very tired but made it through my shift at work. When I was 29 I weighed 275lbs. I hope this analogy is helpful to at least some of you out there. You will likely feel really fatigued for the next week, as so many others do. I will snack on baby carrots, nuts, and sweet peppers, and drink water throughout the day. My husband and I both went to the store and bought everything Paleo. Which, by the way, you need to be eating enough carbs for your body type, too. My goal is to lose a significant amount of weight and be healthier overall. I really did not have any negative symptoms at the beginning. It is inspiring and grounding in a time that I most definitely and fully appreciate it. I have been very strict paleo over the last 5 days. I know you probably love it, but I have heard so many people tell me that cutting out coffee gave them more energy. I now have a very sore throat, mucus buildup, and strangely, lots of ear wax. 6, 2011 with some breaks. My moods have been terrible, and everyone around is noticing. Every day I experience headaches, body aches, lethargy, and depression. I am on Day 3 and definitely have most of the symptoms, including the flu-like ones. When I first went Paleo, I remember having to pee about 25 times a day and feeling like I was walking through oatmeal for the first 3 weeks.
