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Posted 5/18/2017 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

Just started the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP?) diet and was wondering if anyone else on the forums has had much success following the diet.

It's incredibly restrictive and I'm not one to snack on veggies so getting in calories without eating copious amounts of fruit is really hard for me. How do you guys keep enough calories coming in (especially if you are able to exercise)?

Also the diet is so fibrous that I notice my stomach is bloating a lot. Is this something your body adjusts too?

Thanks!
Posted 5/18/2017 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bmboerg, AP diet did a little bit of good for reducing symptoms, but it caused problems with cognition for me. So our family switched toa modified version of GAPS/paleo and that did WONDERS. Basically, we eat regular paleo (minutes sweet potatoes) with lots and lots of bone broth, sauerkraut and yogurt. We also do a lot of local, raw and unfiltered honey. My daughter's MCAS is being managed through this diet and my son's asthma has improved through it. I fell off the diet bandwagon after some family tragedies and now a significant number of my symptoms are back. I'm Oom day 2 back on this diet.
Posted 5/18/2017 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
And I suppose, to answer your question. I was not able to exercise on AP diet and never got enough calories despite eating a ton. It also gave me migraines
Posted 5/18/2017 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bmoberg, I haven't done AIP, but I do the whole30 diet, which has the same issue with the fiber and bloating. It is really common when you're starting, but it's just temporary. Usually your body will adjust within the first couple of weeks.
Posted 5/18/2017 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
I always attribute the bloating to die off. I really think its pathogens dying because your not feeding them. My bloating always happens later in the day. Lots and lots of detox baths and measures when starting these diets, at least that's what we do now. We have done GAPS, paleo and now we are on a modified paleo we eat cheese and kefir and rice and potatos. But lots of butter and emphasis on ferments and vegetables.
Posted 5/19/2017 3:48 AM (GMT 0)

Simon Templar said...
As someone who has followed diets like Paleo (Standard and AIP), Low-Carb, and Higher Fat, I have come to feel there's probably no reason to avoid foods to which one is not allergic or sensitive.

In order to determine food allergies/sensitivities, an elimination diet is likely the best choice.



Kind of my gut instinct on this as well. I remember years ago when I was healthy I was experimenting with diets to improve athletic performance and what I came to find was that getting in enough calories was more important than what I ate. I never ate copious amounts of fast food or sweets but did indulge once an a while.
Posted 5/19/2017 4:16 AM (GMT 0)

Jingles1234 said...
Hi bmboerg, AP diet did a little bit of good for reducing symptoms, but it caused problems with cognition for me.

I've only been on it for 5 days and had a rough day today with concentrating and stumbling over words. Feel just as fatigued as I normally do, but hopefully it helps in the long run.
Posted 5/19/2017 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
I did it for awhile last year. I was actually shocked at the results. In 10 days I was able to drive again had energy that I haven't in years. Unfortunately I had to stop because I ended up with SIBO, not sure if AIP had something to do with it. I have been wanting to get back on it again, but am too sick now to deal with it. I find it very difficult to follow, especially where I live. There are no easy AIP foods to pick up or AIP convenience foods available to me. (Am not able to cook on my own.)
Just my 2 cents. I hope it helps you!!
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