Question about Paleo.

geones · 08-14-2009, 04:51 PM

I have now changed over to simply eating Paleo. I am in this for health reason, therefore I figure it is the best way to go. I have done Zone, CKD, etc...all with good results but am looking for easy to follow, long lasting success (i.e. Paleo).

I have a question though. It seems with everything I have read Paleo is considered low carb. However I don't feel I am eating low carb. My eating looks like this:

Carbs.-50%, Protein-35%, Fat-15% on an 1800 calorie a day eating plan. As well I do intense exercise 5-8 times weekly.

First, is this an awkward split?

Second, I am finding I am eating a lot of oatmeal (more for lack of not wanting to eat to much fruit because I have a good bit of fat to lose, and because I can't think of many other carbs. besides veggies, which I eat a lot of). Is eating oatmeal considered Paleo or not Paleo? For instance today I had 114 grams of carbs. in oatmeal (the no sugar, no added flavour kind). Bad?

Also with the 50/35/15 split, if this isn't optimal what would be a better split?

Thanks very much everyone. Sorry for the long question I posted.

jem51 · 08-14-2009, 08:01 PM

no grains on paleo. you can go to paleodiet or thepaleodiet or read loren cordain's book (library). it is pretty simple; meat/seafood, vegies, limited fruit, nuts, (not legumes) certain oils. that's what makes it lower carb...the elimination or starches, grains, sugar.

08-17-2009, 11:27 PM

No grains at all on Paleo and your protein should be more like 55%. I just finished the book.

08-14-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
geones Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Gallery: geones	Question about Paleo. I have now changed over to simply eating Paleo. I am in this for health reason, therefore I figure it is the best way to go. I have done Zone, CKD, etc...all with good results but am looking for easy to follow, long lasting success (i.e. Paleo). I have a question though. It seems with everything I have read Paleo is considered low carb. However I don't feel I am eating low carb. My eating looks like this: Carbs.-50%, Protein-35%, Fat-15% on an 1800 calorie a day eating plan. As well I do intense exercise 5-8 times weekly. First, is this an awkward split? Second, I am finding I am eating a lot of oatmeal (more for lack of not wanting to eat to much fruit because I have a good bit of fat to lose, and because I can't think of many other carbs. besides veggies, which I eat a lot of). Is eating oatmeal considered Paleo or not Paleo? For instance today I had 114 grams of carbs. in oatmeal (the no sugar, no added flavour kind). Bad? Also with the 50/35/15 split, if this isn't optimal what would be a better split? Thanks very much everyone. Sorry for the long question I posted.

08-17-2009, 11:27 PM	#3
AmyNVegas Posts: n/a Gallery: AmyNVegas	Oats are not Paleo No grains at all on Paleo and your protein should be more like 55%. I just finished the book.

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08-14-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
jem51 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south central OR Posts: 3,635 Gallery: jem51 Stats: oh so happy at 120 WOE: Mine, all mine Start Date: controlled carb '97-98	no grains on paleo. you can go to paleodiet or thepaleodiet or read loren cordain's book (library). it is pretty simple; meat/seafood, vegies, limited fruit, nuts, (not legumes) certain oils. that's what makes it lower carb...the elimination or starches, grains, sugar.