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Paleo? Primal? What does it all mean?

Here's my history post on the Paleo lifestyle. (Notice my strong will to use the word lifestyle and not diet?)

Basically being "paleo" means to eat the way our ancestors did in the Paleolithic era. In the Stone Age they could only eat what they could hunt and gather. This was before man made foods like wheat, corn, cheese, and of course that prepackaged shit we find at local grocery store.

Lets take a step back and think about what that includes: Meats of every sort, fatty and none fatty. Vegetables and berries. Nuts....hmmm....well that's it? Yep that is it! And you will be surprised how far those things will take you living primal. 

But wait, what about the health benefits? Will I lose weight? And how?

Since we took a step back into the world of Little Foot and Ducky, lets stay there for a minute and think about humans health then and our health in 2013! 

Let us all be honest and agree that not one of us can picture an obese caveman (Fred being an exception). They couldn't be anything but fit. Survival of the fittest was so present at that time that they had to be all lean so they could move fast, fight, and survive! Think of all the health diseases human struggle with daily. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gut issues, chrones disease. 

So what is obvious in America? We need to change the way we eat! 

We have not evolved to be the strong human being that our cave ancestors set us up to be.

Some daily things you will notice living primal are more energy, better sleep, and less aches!!

HEY BRITTANY! I WHAT ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS! I CAME HERE TO LOOK GOOD NAKED!

Do not fret! While I do consider weight-loss to be a huge benefit of this lifestyle, I think it's 50/50 with the health benefits too! But you will lose weight! Grains are demons that go in through your mouth and live in your ass! 

Here's a quick explanation, I am not a nutritionist, scientist, or college graduate.

When you need energy your body either burns carbs, sugars, or fat. So when you eat carbs and sugars and you need energy to get through your day, instead of burning fat it will burn those first. When you keep carbs and sugars down to a minimum (as the carbs from the veggies you eat or sugars from the fruits) then your body is automatically going to start burning fat! 

If you have any more questions please comment below

Paleo Food Essentials

Here is a list of the essential things to have in your house to make your life easier living primal.

These should be bought at a Whole Joe's (Whole Foods or Trader Joes type place)

Almond butter

Almond flour

Almond milk

Coconut flour

Coconut oil

Cocoa powder

These can be found at any grocery store

Meats meats meats!!! We are cave women hear us roar!!

Fish

Fruits 

Veggies

Nuts

Honey

Eggs

And when in doubt check the label! No grains is a must in everything I buy! No rice flour or corn meal! Don't think you can buy "gluten-free" pastas, rice flour! Rice is a grain! Think in that process when it comes to grains. But the rule of thumb is : ONLY EAT WHAT YOU CAN HUNT AND GATHER!

-Brittany 🍎🍏🍊🍆🐖🐄

The basics of Paleo

Found this adorable basic paleo guide! Follow this and you will be set! 

Any questions ask below

Self Loving Introduction Post

Hello Internet.

The first step to success in my life is writing about it. Constantly! From lists, notes, journals, or yes, facebooking (is that a word yet?) Unfortunately I am terrible at grammar and a procrastinator so I encourage you to correct my grammar and request blog posts about whatever you desire! Helping you will help me, you see?

Most of you that will start following my blog will know most of my story. For those of you stumbling here by the grace of the Internet gods here are the basics about me, then I will move on to why I chose to live a Paleo inspired lifestyle and hope to for the rest of my life. 

About Brittany:

-25 years old

-mother to a beautiful sassy 5 year old daughter, Lily (Boobear or Beans)

-your local Winston Salem daytime bartender

-currently dating her 11 year crush

-liberal

-atheist

-feminist

-equal rights supporter

-geek since birth

-video game addict

-vocabulary training by sailors since birth

And here are what most of you are looking for, why I decided to live Paleo.

Last year I started working with a local weight loss nurse practitioner. My first ever sit down secretary job after 5 years of restaurants! After battling with my weight since 18 I decided to give her my ear and an open mind. Boy was I in for a ride. No grains, no sugar, no dairy! Every day, all day! Fully committed I went from 140 to at my lowest 119 in only 3 months! I went from a size 12 to 2 in jeans! I was feeling fabulous and looking it too! Single and ready to mingle I was getting double takes just riding in my truck!! 

When I hit my goal in my health, I had also hit my goal (or should I say jack pot) in finding my soulmate. What a perfect combination! Not!!! We were happy and thin and took a total fuck it attitude when it came to food. Big mistake! While I can blame it on us getting comfortable or eating a few too many munches at night, I had jumped right back into my size 12 jeans with pouch falling off the sides. 

So here I am world! I'm ready to eat clean everyday! I'm ready to feel better, more energized, and more confident! The only way I know how to do that is to go back to living my Paleo lifestyle and documenting every step of the way! 

In the end you should expect 5 things from my blog:

1. Paleo yummies with pictures & reviews

2. Paleo information & tips

3. Humor, wit, curse words, and general goofball stuff

4. Women driven posts

5. Encouragement

Please post below with things you would like to see to get me started!

-Brittany