After re-reading the list guidelines, I realise that I have been guilty = of a dereliction in cyber manners by never introducing myself when I = joined this list. Too late now. But I can offer a status report. I am probably the worst practitioner of paleo eating here. I cheat every = day. I love milky coffee and plenty of tea. I also eat yoghurt about = three or four times a week. I probably eat too much fruit. And I can't = stand fat, so fatty meats are out. But I am consistent about never eating cereals, grains and legumes. Results after doing this for about the last six months. Bowel problems (IBS, spastic colon) dramatically improved, touch wood. = (I suspect that I would feel a lot better in that area if I stopped = having milk/milk products. That's the next project.) Indigestion/heartburn disappeared. Bloody wheat/cereals must have been = causing all that! Slight weight gain, according to my scales. Nothing dramatic. About 4 or = 5 pounds. But on a small frame that should show up in terms of tighter = fitting clothes. Except it doesn't. Appears to be muscle. General level of fitness much improved. Slightly elevated body temperature. No, not hot flashes - not yet = anyway. Just warmer overall. And that's a change because I used to be a = cold frog. These sound like modest gains but they have made a big difference to my = quality of life. Might get motivated to follow the guidelines a bit more = strictly in future. All the best Evelyn