Comments on Larisa Dixon : My 40 days of Paleo Challenge Results

I did Paleo briefly last year for 30 days. I also ...

2014-03-06T15:08:50.976-06:00

I did Paleo briefly last year for 30 days. I also started training for boxing. I would wake up in the morning, run 3 miles, go to work/school, then go lift weights at the gym. I went from 195 lbs to 168 lbs. I was also on a caloric restriction of 1500 calories. I really wanted to make a lower weight because I have long arms (its best to be lighter with long arms in boxing, so you can reach your opponent well before they can reach you...or so I thought). I had a check up and found out that my white blood cell count was low. After this I got off paleo from October - December 31. I have since been on 80% paleo without the caloric restrictions and only working out once per day. I feel a whole lot better. I am still losing weight but a lot less quick. I am now 185 lbs with fully developed muscles. I recommend paleo to any and everybody. Anyone who says its a "fad" diet is either one of two things: (1) lazy or (2) they profit at some point from you not changing your diet. It is the ONLY way to eat. Trust me, I come from a family with a history of hypertension, heart disease, etc... Furthermore, I had to see my father pass away in front of my eyes because of poor diet/lack of exercise. I told myself from that day that eventually I will have to change this. Well, years later, I did. You can too.

209 and 23% body fat? 191 and 20%, you would have ...

2013-12-03T19:36:03.174-06:00

209 and 23% body fat? 191 and 20%, you would have a six pack at around 20%. Not sure who is doing your measurements but they are way off. More like 33-30% at best. 161 lbs of muscle on a female is extremely rare. Continue the awesome progress but get another body composition analysis.

I entered your blog after searching for Paleo diet...

2013-11-02T16:04:07.210-05:00

I entered your blog after searching for Paleo diet before&after photos and I'm so sorry but I don't see the difference on your photos. But I guess the scale and how you feel isn't lying! Good luck.

Hi there! I've been on and off Paleo since Jan...

2013-08-31T14:14:10.423-05:00

Hi there! I've been on and off Paleo since January now, my longest time on (without any cheats:P)being 2 months and I have seen great results but my biggest problem is I don't get enough energy from the food I eat and end up craving and binge eating too much sometimes. Also I find myself just eating fruit. What to do :( Congrats on your results by the way, they are truly inspirational. Keep it up! x

I have considered going paleo quite a few times! I...

2013-03-28T11:22:06.650-05:00

I have considered going paleo quite a few times! I just don't think I can give up my occasional bread binge or my chobanis. Partially Paleo so far has seemed to be a good alternative for me. Maybe one of these days I'll make the jump. Congrats on such awesome results! I'm glad you are feeling tip top and found a nutrition plan that works for you!

Wow! That is awesome! I bet you are loving the way...

2013-03-27T21:33:27.307-05:00

Wow! That is awesome! I bet you are loving the way you feel, especially being under 200! Keep it up! Just found your blog on the SPA facebook page!

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Well done! I've dabbled in and out of Paleo bu...

2013-03-27T20:06:36.315-05:00

Well done! I've dabbled in and out of Paleo but always struggle fueLing for runs. I need to revisit the sweet potato idea.

I've been thinking about trying Paleo for awhi...

2013-03-27T18:47:01.096-05:00

I've been thinking about trying Paleo for awhile now and this just makes me want to do it even more. You look AMAZING!! Keep up the great work.

congrats on your results!! we try not to use the d...

2013-03-27T18:19:22.437-05:00

congrats on your results!! we try not to use the diet, but more of a way of eating, lifestyle and all. We did a 30 day gut healing diet and it was almost paleo but adjusted to our goals and health issues. Now working on finding a balance of all diets.

Hey Nicole, your meat doesn't have to come fro...

2013-03-27T16:44:27.111-05:00

Hey Nicole, your meat doesn't have to come from red meat. I eat a lot of deer meat because lets face it, I live in the South and that's what we do, lol! But I also eat a lot of pork and chicken too. Paleo is basically any kind of meat, seafood, or egg. I hope that changes your view on it and you'll try it.

Yes I did gain a little when I started but that is why I needed to make a food changes in order to see results. It all goes together. Talk to your CF coach they should be able to tell you what you need to be doing to not continue gaining:)

Yes I def wanted to show that runners can be Paleo...

2013-03-27T16:41:21.024-05:00

Yes I def wanted to show that runners can be Paleo and succeed. Thanks:)

Congrats on your results! The fact that heart di...

2013-03-27T16:31:36.821-05:00

Congrats on your results!
The fact that heart disease runs in my family makes it hard for me to consider eating so much more red meat--for years I've been avoiding it or restricting consumption. I do agree with doing away with processed foods.
I just started CrossFit a couple of weeks ago and I'm gaining weight...I've read a lot of accounts from people that it happens at first...did you experience this?

Love this, congrats! I really like how you dispel...

2013-03-27T16:31:30.860-05:00

Love this, congrats!

I really like how you dispel the myths of runners that they can't do paleo because they need their carbs. Carbs do Not have to come in the form of pasta :) Sweet potatoes, FTW!

LOVED that book:) Thanks

2013-03-27T16:14:28.158-05:00

LOVED that book:) Thanks

Yes I missed cheese. I am slowly adding it back in...

2013-03-27T16:13:50.648-05:00

Yes I missed cheese. I am slowly adding it back in. I still would consider that Paleo:)

That's awesome! Keep it up!

2013-03-27T16:12:59.290-05:00

That's awesome! Keep it up!

Thanks! yes do the sweet potatoes, I swear by them...

2013-03-27T16:12:34.335-05:00

Thanks! yes do the sweet potatoes, I swear by them now:)

Aw Thanks, you rock!

2013-03-27T16:12:02.355-05:00

Aw Thanks, you rock!

Thanks!!!

2013-03-27T16:11:43.672-05:00

Thanks!!!

:( I hate it didn't work for you. You def have...

2013-03-27T16:11:18.580-05:00

:( I hate it didn't work for you. You def have to find works best for you. Thanks

I have not read it! I need to get it. Thanks!

2013-03-27T16:10:22.492-05:00

I have not read it! I need to get it. Thanks!

I am very proud thanks

2013-03-27T16:09:41.672-05:00

I am very proud thanks

thanks girly!

2013-03-27T16:09:06.303-05:00

thanks girly!

Its a great feeling. Thanks

2013-03-27T16:08:36.625-05:00

Its a great feeling. Thanks

the "FU diet", hmmm sounds like a challe...

2013-03-27T16:07:04.123-05:00

the "FU diet", hmmm sounds like a challenge to me:)LOL