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Scott and I’s transition into a Primal lifestyle was a slow one. \u00a0I probably kicked and screamed a little on the way too because when I was first introduced to this way of life I was not on board. \u00a0I probably even made fun of it.<\/p>\n

That was until I stopped working out, drank too much beer, and wrecked my health along with my digestive tract. Both Scott and I gained too much weight. \u00a0Our sleep was affected, I was unhappy, and my digestion was not normal.<\/p>\n

Last spring I did a Spring Clean Eats challenge<\/a> where I omitted some things and it was sort of like a modified Whole 30. \u00a0We did well and I learned that I really like eggs and protein in the mornings.<\/p>\n

But not long after we fell back into old routines and it was like nothing changed.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to the end of the year and I was over feeling like crap. \u00a0OVER IT. \u00a0Along with exercising, I decided it was time to get my diet and digestion under control. \u00a0I turned towards the Primal\/Paleo community because they embrace whole real foods and promote digestive health and healing.<\/p>\n

No other community does this in a way that I can relate to.<\/p>\n

Since January of 2015, Scott and I have adopted more of a Primal lifestyle and we are definitely seeing the benefits. Everything is improving; weight, digestion, and sleep. \u00a0Scott now even comes to bed earlier and gets up earlier in the mornings. \u00a0A feat I never thought I would see!<\/p>\n

We lean more towards Primal than full on Paleo. \u00a0We can tolerate high quality dairy in the form of yogurt, cheese, and butter. \u00a0Scott can even handle grass-fed milk. \u00a0We also tolerate white rice and incorporate that into our diets as well.<\/p>\n

Beans, Wheat, Soy, and other Legumes are out. \u00a0Corn, while technically a grain, we can handle in small amounts.<\/p>\n

I thought I could handle beans but the last time I ate a few bites I bloated up like crazy.<\/p>\n

For me, Primal is a lifestyle and not just a way of eating. \u00a0It focuses on:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n