Our fancy little blog is awash with celebration of a diet called “Paleo”. For lack of a better term we latch onto that silly buzz-word simply because it gets the point across, not because we believe we are caveman. Really its just a lot easier to say, “I eat Paleo”, as opposed to, “I eat meat, nuts, seed, vegetables, no starch, no sugar, no alcohol…when you say the last one anyway everyone stops listening.

Paleo followers are aware of the main reasons why we engage in such an esoteric formula of food ingestion. Simply put, when you stop eating the stuff that makes you diseased, you stop being diseased. Interestingly, however, that’s not the meat of it….literally. In our Paleo world there is much more to be thankful for than tight abs, clean blood, and dirty nasty performance. In our Paleo world, there are secrets benefits not everyone knows about.

Become Wolverine

Wolverine was one of the coolest comic-book, now movie, heroes around. His super-human powers were even more on the realistic side of things…..if that’s possible with super-powers. Realistic enough anyway to compare Wolverine abilities to Paleo rewards.

Whereas Wolverine was granted a radically quick healing factor, we can simply introduce this same environment by no doing things that hurt. No we may not survive being riddled with bullets, but without the liver, stomach or brain immersed  in allergens it sure is easier to heal up form everyday living and falling.

The Paleo diet also enhances Vitamin D absorption, while simultaneously eradicating the items that prevent calcium’s absorption. Wolverine had a hard skull….so will you.

Lastly your sensitivity to sight, smell and touch goes through the roof, just like our animalistic super-hero. This should be obvious considering the mask of death is now removed allowing the scent of life to permeate in. This is exactly how you can “smell” people coming. This is why you hate perfume. This is why smoke makes you feel like your dying. This  why everyone gets sick but you.

Save $$$

Although some may say otherwise, many notice Paleo savings when it comes to cash flow. Yeah you may spend more at one location, but how much did you save from a variety of worthless pit-stops. Are you really accounting for all variables, or are you selectively making a future bed of excuses to cuddle up on if you fail?

The simplest argument for buying “Better” food is the tried and true, “Pay the farmer now, or the doctor later”. If you calculate the long term savings of insurance, co-pays, and over the counter meds, I’m sure you will come out ahead.

Not to mention the fact that most Non-Paleo folks I know (there aren’t many) spend money on designer coffees (which is not coffee), stupid ass snacks, and “going out”, yet magically when they stop doing all that, and in turn spend more money at the grocery store they claim Paleo is expensive. That’s not an additional expense, that’s a refund adjustment, or even a lifetime investment. A cheap one at that.

Not to mention the ever increasing affinity towards cultural changes that promote “less is more”. Many of us have our eyes opened so wide by removing the food goggles we can now see how much we waste, how much we don’t need, and how sparse we can thrive on.

Its a stretch. Maybe your not their yet. Maybe you still have rooms in your house you don’t need and mortgages that could feed a country. Maybe you still feel the need to shop at extravagant boutiques instead of helping local farmers. Maybe you still care what others think. Maybe Paleo isn’t expensive, maybe you are.

Get promoted

When you remove the cloud of dopamine created by constant carbohydrate consumption all of the sudden your aware. And awareness may be the best gift of all.

The new more aware you realizes you deserve better, because you are better. Paleo you quits your job to follow your passion. Paleo you gets the position you always wanted simply because of clarity attained through food. In a world of zombies, the zombie killer gets a lot of attention.

Revive your family

This sounds all flowers and sunshine to folks not on the Paleo boat, but to every one sailing strong today you are well aware of the changes it has on you an those you care for.

Repeatedly I am awarded with accolades that are much more relational, than medical. Shockingly a Mother wounded by silly food everyday is nicer to her kids because she feels better. Daddy helps junior with his homework at night now as opposed to killing three beers just to be able to sleep.

Triglycerides aren’t tangible. You can’t touch lower cholesterol. You can, however, see the smile on your kids face because you now have the energy for them. You can hear the elation in your Mother’s voice because she feels free of her self-medicated prison of prescriptions. Humans like all benefits, but we love the ones we can see, touch, and feel.

I’m sure there are many more rewards we will gleam over our lifetime of Paleo addiction. I am also positive that these secrets will remain as nothing more than pretty little quips until we first do the work to learn the truth. But don’t take my word for it….truth is not accepted until truth is experienced. Find out the secrets for yourself.

Strength:

1-Rope Climb
Max rep-Muscle Ups
4 Rounds
(Not for time, 15 Minute cap)

Skill:

Muscle-up

For Time:

Row
1000m

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