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Paleo Challenge {Week 3}

August 15, 2013

I am very much in favor of the Paleo Diet to get healthy and lose weight.  If it is possible for the diet to work too well, then that is exactly what happened in my situation.  My goal going into this challenge was to clear up my acne from the inside out – with a better diet.  This adult acne issue came up out of nowhere just two summers back.  I have been using two different creams for the past two years and I was still not seeing the results I wanted.  My dermatologist then prescribed a pill in addition to these creams.  The first time I took it, I became nauseous for over an hour.  There was not a second time.  I knew I had to think of another solution quickly because my wedding was approaching.  With a strapless gown, I knew anything other than smooth skin just wouldn’t work. Oh yes, I’m talking about the dreaded back-ne.  I tried decreasing my dairy and sugar intake, and I did start to see results.  I still wasn’t satisfied; I wanted more drastic results.  I could not have any new breakouts and my scarring had to be gone in just under two months.  The answer: Paleo!

Paleo really was the answer and it worked in just a few weeks.  My scarring is almost completely gone and I have not had any new breakouts.  However, I did have a side effect that I was not anticipating-rapid weight loss.  I figured a couple pounds would not hurt.  With the huge amount of meat I was eating, how could I possibly lose more than that in a month?  I did not weigh myself before the diet, but I kept seeing my pants getting baggier and baggier.  My bridal gown seamstress also noticed.  From prep week to the end of Week 2, I lost about 4 inches from my hips and an inch from around my ribs.  Luckily, the shape of my dress allows for some freedom at the hips.  Any more off the rib area, though, and I would risk losing my dress during our vows! 
So, I’ve decided to start incorporating legumes and some whole grain back into my diet.  I’m really just grasping at straws here, hoping to halt the weight loss.  After the wedding I’ll be able to experiment a little and find a good balance.  I worked pretty hard to get up to my ideal weight, but if I’m not healthy on the inside, it really doesn’t matter what I look like on the outside.  

Just joining and want to take a look back at my 4 Week Paleo Challenge?  Look below for the links to all my Paleo posts:

Prep Week
Prep Week: Why Paleo?
Prep Week: Meatloaf and Mashed Faux-tatoes
Prep Week: Introducing the Spaghetti Squash

Week 1 Daily Updates 
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4 (My Shopping List)
Day 5 (Paleo on a Budget)
Day 6
Day 7 (Week 1 Lessons)

Weekly Updates
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
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