[Fred1956]

I first heard of Paleo on this forum and did my research. I'm 56 and in fairly good shape (6ft & 200#) but a 2 hour hare scramble will take it out of me, way worse if I have to pick up the bike much. I started Paleo 10 days ago along with an 'ease into it' exercise plan. No doctor, just my common sense & research. I have started a 'hard' walk (my knees don't like a jog) program in which I walk through the woods along my m/c trails, basically cross country, my goal is to get to 4 MPH average for a 2 hour period. I climb hills, go down hills, walk logs & follow the creek beds. I have been fairly strict but not knife edged on my diet. No grains, refined sugars or dairy, plenty of fruits & veggies, & using coconut or olive oil only. Bacon, sausage, eggs, chicken, fish, & beef & lots of it. I feel like I'm eating a lot more....just better stuff.
My first walk attempt was for 36 minutes, I managed a 3 mph avg but boy was I gassed, on Monday (8 days) I managed a 3.3 mph BUT went for an hour and 2 minutes so I have improved. I feel better in the mornings and after my walk I'm not completely gassed out. As of this morning I am down 8 lbs also. At this point I'm a believer, I truly feel better- before & after