Paleo is a misnomer, most plants from that period are gone for good! Can you grow your own herbs and roots to eat? Do you have access to grassfeed beef, good fish? Corn Syrup is the reason we have the highest obesity rate in the world. Vegan does not sit well in my stomach, we need protein. how often do you exercise during a average work week? Doctor Atkins family refused to let him be cut up after his early death, people assumed his arteries were loaded with plaque. Weight Watchers is the most effective long term life style, I lost seventy five pounds close eight years ago (working in a office all day), I read every book, tried every diet pill (until they were pulled of the market). I remain at my desired weight since 2004. My blood pressure dropped from 180/100 to 115/70, prediabetes has disappeared along with my back pain. maybe paleo will work for you, I hope for the best, if you want to talk diet or exercise stuff, i am here.