I've read through your posts, weight is a complex issue. It looks like you're handling it well, but again - it's a complex issue. I've got someone coming over in a minute so I'm going to throw a bunch of stuff out here.
Paleo/Primal is great for weight loss, but please make sure that you're not getting too much sugar in from "Paleo" sources. I had a client that was eating Paleo for months and wasn't losing anything. I found out she was eating a Paleo banana nut bread LOAF every two days.
Do you track your caloric intake? Some people are hesitant to due to the obsessive factor, but if you're comfortable doing that, it's a great way. Even better if you can track your macros and see where your calories are coming from. Your fat intake may be too high. My W tried to eat Paleo in the same fashion that I did and gained weight due to the high intake of fat.
Also look and see if there are any hidden leaks in your diet - drinks, or products that have a high calorie count that you may not think.
How do you sleep? And how high are your stress levels? Those two can derail the best of diets as well. Cortisol will keep weight on you.
Lastly, I have had a number of clients that didn't lose the weight they wanted until they confronted histories of significant abuse. From incest to physical and emotional abuse, it was all there hiding under the protective barrier of the weight. That's not something you need to come out with here, but if there is a history of trauma that you're willing to talk to an IC about, in my opinion it will certainly help. Biochemically that doesn't necessarily make sense, but it's truth IMO.
Your current sitch can also be keeping weight on you if there is apprehension about dating, being with men intimately and what not. Our bodies are brilliant at keeping us alive at all costs, and if your body has gotten the message that intimacy equals pain and "death", it may be keeping the weight on you.
Almost lastly, can you tell me a bit about your fitness routine? Do you have one?
Gut health is a big factor in all health, let alone weight loss, it's also not fully understood.
Three months of Paleo that has led to weight loss is great, congratulations on living healthily and for just being an amazing human being who's going through something extraordinarily hard. That makes you (censored) beautiful in my book!
But, three months may also be the time that your body says, "Ok, I've dropped some weight, now I'm going to stay here for a bit and level off. Then, next month, I'll start dropping again."
I've seen it all Jelly, weight loss that makes no sense, and no loss when the client is 100% compliant. Be compassionate with yourself and think long term. This weight will come off in it's own time.
Love to you.
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