PALEO DIET

Since March of 2009 I have been on a diet to gain weight. I have consumed between 6000-9000 calories daily. This is well over the recommended daily intake. For the first 2 years the results were decent. I got bigger which was the goal, but I was not getting bigger fast enough. I was also getting stronger and faster, but also not as quickly as I would have liked. About 4 months ago I was turned on to the Paleo diet. It basically means eat like a caveman. Only eat what man had access to during the paleolithic  era. This means no preservatives, starches, sugars, dairy , or alcohol. Since my change I still consume at least 6000 calories a day. The results have been better than expected. I have gained weight, gotten bigger, faster, and more explosive. I feel better and have actually lost body fat while gaining weight. It has come with costs. I have to eat every 3 hours. It becomes a chore if I need to eat and I am not around something familiar to ensure I know the ingredients. It is more expensive to buy specific foods. I also crave desserts and salt. So far it is worth the price I am paying. It is also not just a diet but a lifestyle change that will require a lot of discipline. If your friends and family around you are on a completely different program, it also becomes a hassle, having to always do or suggest something different than they are accustomed to. I do reccommend everyone give this a try.