This is part of an ongoing series of real life success stories from people all over the world who have been impacted by the Paleo lifestyle and The Paleo Solution. Read Eric’s story below.
Over the years, I have tried multiple different beliefs on how to eat and different workout routines with minimal success. Lucky for me, a very good friend of mine turned me on to your book, The Paleo Solution.
The Thanksgiving holiday was just a short memory away, and on November 30th, 2010 I made the commitment to eat Paleo. I took a before picture and at the time I was 5’9″ and weighed in at 190 pounds with a chunky body fat reading of 20%. During the first two weeks, I noticed increased amounts of natural energy, heartburn was gone, stress was lower, and I no longer had a sluggish feeling after meals. To top it off, my WOD times and the amount of weight I was working with were vastly improving.
After sticking tightly to the meal plans, I weighed in again (on January 18th, 2011) at 170lbs and was down to 15.8% body fat. I continued the Paleo way of life and on March 29th, 2011, took an after picture, and I weighed in at 160 pounds and 11% body fat. I continue to make great strides with my WODs and the amount of weight I work with.
The positive impact your book has made on my life is beyond words. I can’t thank you enough for making this information available for those that are dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle!
CHEERS!!!
Eric
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Congrats on the “success”, but you lost a lot of lbm along with the fat if your BF percentages are accurate. Just something I noticed, but if your times are improving and your getting stronger, I guess it’s ok.
I doubt he lost much lbm if his times and weights are improving. Carbs take a lot more water to metabolize; the ten lb difference between what his % body fat loss would indicate could easily be water loss. Great job.
Congratulations! I love reading these success stories.
Would have been nice if the before/after pictures were included, though, since it’s great to have visual inspiration.
Odd that the photos weren’t posted!
Congrats!!! How did you measure your bodyfat each time?
Good job and keep up the work.
Good job Eric. Big improvement in no time. But can we see the before and after shots?
Congratulations! Keep on going! Never stop!
Luckily I did not lose any significant lbm. I used hydrostat testing to benchmark my bodyfat which also gave me lbm readings. I have before and after pics and submitted them, but I guess they never made it.