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[quote=Anonymous]I did primal, which is a less strict take on paleo, and yes, it worked and it was the easiest weight loss program I've ever done. Honestly, any effort to loose weight risks that you'll gain the weight back - that's the nature of being overweight, your default practices result in extra weight.

The hard part with primal is the first 2-3 weeks when my blood sugar levels were adjusting. I was grumpy and lacked energy, and because it was new, I hadn't yet found recipes that worked for me & my preferences so I was just hungry - not because the menu of good options was too short, but because I didn't know how to build a satisfying menu within the parameters.

But once your body is used to having a vegetable based diet, instead of a starch based diet, I actually felt really good - I could eat until I was full without overindulging. Some nutritional dificiencies that always effected my health went away. My energy levels were great.

The only reason I fell over the bandwagon was pregnancy #2, in which I really only craved carbs. Aside from that, I didn't find the diet insufferable. Some days when I forgot my lunch, or when at a dinner party with friends, the meal would be starch based and I was able to have those one-off meals without derailing the whole program. I'd eat it, feel icky, and the next day be back on track. I actually found it much more sustainable than other diets I've used. [/quote]

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