There are as many diets out there as there are names for people. What made Sherry and I pick Paleo? I think it came down to science. Not that we should eat like cavemen or be like cavemen. It came down to the fact that grains, dairy, legumes, and foods with added-sugar are filled with sugar which our bodies turn into fat with alarming efficiency. These carb-heavy foods are killing us and people mistakenly believe that whole grains, gluten-free, and low-fat are the answer.

They are not and they are worse for you than the alternative.

And that alternative is Paleo. Not because I’ve lost over 110 lbs in just over a year without doing a lick of exercise. Not because my health has improved and I am no longer diabetic. Least of all because I say so. It is because of all the people I know who have adopted the Paleo lifestyle and who have all begun to see the positive effects of eschewing grains, dairy, legumes, and food with added-sugars. It’s not just me; it’s everyone.

Do the research. Do the reading. I can’t ever convince you, and I don’t try to. I am trying to lead you to the answer, and that answer is evident once you do the research. I’m not telling you to agree with me; I’m telling you that you will agree with me once you see the information with an open mind. And yes, ignore the parts where they talk about cavemen being healthier. I don’t follow that. But the science about carbs is pretty solid and is being confirmed study after study.

Whatever you do, throw away the margarine and the whole grains. Get rid of the low-fat and diet soft drinks. You won’t believe how much better you feel after eating real food for a few weeks. It’s amazing.

Finally, if you do the reading and still don’t agree with me, that’s okay too. I implore you to continue looking until you find something that makes sense from a scientific standpoint and helps fuel your body in a way that is natural and not harmful. Ultimately, that’s the true goal here, and it’s why I adopted the Paleo lifestyle.