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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you noticed any difference in energy levels after eating this way? [/quote]
Yes, I feel amazing on a paleo diet + regular exercise. I never felt this great on a low-fat diet. I can't quite manage Whole30. It's so healthy but too restrictive for me.

I think of every meal as being one protein plus one vegetable. Just this mindset helped me a lot in terms of meal planning. [/quote]

Can you give examples of different breakfast, lunch, dinners that you do with this concept?[/quote]
These are some of my staples.  I usually try 1-3 new recipes each week, depending on how much time I have, but these are the ones I rotate through on a pretty regular basis.

proteins:
sauteed chicken breast (sometimes I cheat and coat it with egg whites and panko bread crumbs)
baked salmon (I found a great coconut mango sauce at Whole Foods that I use as a dipping sauce)
beef tenderloin 
marinated flank steak
halibut or other white fish crusted with macademia nuts
meatloaf (leftover meatloaf makes a great breakfast, surprisingly!)

veggies: 
I roast almost all of my vegetables.  It just makes them so delicious.  Sometimes with coconut oil and sometimes with olive oil.  Sometimes I'll add a sprinkle of fresh parmesan for the last 2-3 minutes.
cauliflower (can add curry if desired)
broccoli
green beans
sweet potatoes (not too frequently but I love them)
butternut squash

I will saute mushrooms, zucchini, onions, garlic, and bean sprouts with some soy sauce (sort of like the Benihana vegetables).  I will saute brussels sprouts with bacon lardons and finish with a splash of balsamic.  This is AMAZING!  I could eat it all the time, but the bacon pushes the fat content up, obviously.

I am not a big salad eater.  If I were, things would be easier!  But for some reason, I really prefer cooked veggies.[/quote]

I have to 2nd not being a salad eater...

I like cutting up zucchini and yellow squash into slices-toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Then cook in oven at 350 until soft (or more if you like them more crisp, you can broil them too). So quick and easy and makes a good side dish with most proteins. 
If I'm in a time crunch sometimes I'll just do tomatoes and cucumber as a 'salad' and toss with a little feta cheese (feta cheese isn't considered Paleo by some people, but ok for others in moderation)[/quote]

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