Primal Success at 60 page 9

[canuck416]

The most rewarding aspect of taking this Paleo journey has been that I have been able inspire some of my friends to improve their health. I just spoke with a very good friend for the first time in a couple of months. He told me he has been following my diary on Facebook and has adapted a mostly Paleo diet after seeing my results and has lost over 20lbs. It made my day!

[canuck416]

If you really want to understand the causes of the obesity epidemic take a few moments and watch this incredible series of videos created by the University of California - I urge everyone to view these videos and pass it on to family and friends.

The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 1): An Epidemic for Every Body - YouTube

[canuck416]

Here's a great blog post on Grains - nice, simple and easy to understand - great to forward to those just beginning the Paleo Journey.

The Grains Debate – How Good For You Are They, Really? | WellnessFX

[BillVick]

It's great to see another Paleo Geezer and like you (I'm proud to be one) I'm seeing the Paleo lifestyle change my life. I saw where you're doing the Murphy which sounds like a great challenge. I'm doing something similar but different. First I'm 74 and Paleo (actually Primal) has saved my life which I have written about elsewhere and a link will follow this short post. My goals are 1) winning an AAU Masters swim next spring, 2) winning a 5K for my 75th birthday next April and 3) re-qualifying for the USMC Force Recon physical fitness test I last took 55 years ago on my 75th birthday. It consists of 20 pull-ups, 50 pushups in one minute, 70 sit-ups in two minutes plus a 3 mile run in 18 minutes. With the exception of the pull-ups (I'm having a hard time moving beyond 14) and the run I'm on target. I swim 2,000 or more yards twice a week, do sprints and 30 minute fartlek runs 3times a week and lift aggressively twice a week. Paleo is really a life changing experience! The link I mentioned is an interview in Paleo Magazine follows and keep chugging! http://www.paleomagonline.com/2012/0...ire-bill-vick/

[BillVick]

It's great to see another Paleo Geezer and like you (I'm proud to be one) and I'm seeing the Paleo lifestyle change my life. I saw where you're doing the Murphy which sounds like a great challenge. I'm doing something similar but different. First I'm 74 and Paleo (actually Primal) has saved my life which I have written about elsewhere and a link will follow this short post. My goals are 1) winning an AAU Masters swim next spring, 2) winning a 5K for my 75th birthday next April and 3) re-qualifying for the USMC Force Recon physical fitness test I last took 55 years ago on my 75th birthday. It consists of 20 pull-ups, 50 pushups in one minute, 70 sit-ups in two minutes plus a 3 mile run in 18 minutes. With the exception of the pull-ups (I'm having a hard time moving beyond 14) and the run I'm on target. I swim 2,000 or more yards twice a week, do sprints and 30 minute fartlek runs 3times a week and lift aggressively twice a week. Paleo is really a life changing experience! The link I mentioned is an interview in Paleo Magazine follows and keep chugging!

http://www.paleomagonline.com/2012/0...ire-bill-vick/

[canuck416]

It's great to see another Paleo Geezer and like you (I'm proud to be one) and I'm seeing the Paleo lifestyle change my life. I saw where you're doing the Murphy which sounds like a great challenge. I'm doing something similar but different. First I'm 74 and Paleo (actually Primal) has saved my life which I have written about elsewhere and a link will follow this short post. My goals are 1) winning an AAU Masters swim next spring, 2) winning a 5K for my 75th birthday next April and 3) re-qualifying for the USMC Force Recon physical fitness test I last took 55 years ago on my 75th birthday. It consists of 20 pull-ups, 50 pushups in one minute, 70 sit-ups in two minutes plus a 3 mile run in 18 minutes. With the exception of the pull-ups (I'm having a hard time moving beyond 14) and the run I'm on target. I swim 2,000 or more yards twice a week, do sprints and 30 minute fartlek runs 3times a week and lift aggressively twice a week. Paleo is really a life changing experience! The link I mentioned is an interview in Paleo Magazine follows and keep chugging!

http://www.paleomagonline.com/2012/0...ire-bill-vick/

Hi BillVick, thanks for dropping by! Sounds like you're doing great and have set some exciting goals. It would be so cool if you re-qualified for the USMC physical fitness test at 75 - that would deserve a story all on its own. Wishing you the best of luck with IPF, stay in touch and keep me updated on your progress.

[canuck416]

If you've never tried buffalo meat, here is a great recipe...Yum!

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness...-20120813.html

[canuck416]

Day 216 on the Paleo Diet - Weight 167 lbs. Hit the iron at the gym for the first time in well over 6 months - felt good!! Up until now I have relied on body weight strength exercises - pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, squats for strength training. Combined with sprint and hill intervals, some running and hiking. Several people at they gym couldn't believe the change in my physique, said I must have been really hitting the weights. When I told them what I was doing they were blown away, I told them I was following the Paleo diet and that I'm convinced 80% of developing a good physique is a great diet. The owner of the gym wants me to do a talk on the diet and my results - thinking of starting a Paleo club at the gym - very cool!

[zoebird]

That's awesome!

I'm also glad to hear about Bill Vick's amazing process. Way to go, old timers! I want to be awesome when I grow up, too.

[canuck416]

That's awesome!

I'm also glad to hear about Bill Vick's amazing process. Way to go, old timers! I want to be awesome when I grow up, too.

Thanks Zoebird! Still waiting to grow up, not sure when that will be ha ha!