Paleo Magazine Express January 2015 | Page 6

Erin Van Ge nd en er io a Paleo Lifestyle Stud What is a Paleo Lifestyle Studio? Well, think about what your Paleo lifestyle encompasses, everything you’ve learned on your own personal journey toward living Paleo, and everything you could have used a bit of guidance with. I sure wish I’d had a little help along the way! When I first learned (back in 2005) about following the diet our ancestors ate, the resources were few and far between. I learned as I went, forging along with determination because every new thing I tried, once I began cutting out all the gluten, then grains, soy, beans, dairy and certainly white sugar, elicited more and more positive feedback. In other words, the more Paleo I became, the more every system in my body seemed to respond favorably. A complete end to a lifetime of GI distress, better sleep and recovery from training, better performance at racing and a bit of fat loss to boot! All this served to be the foundation for what my career has become, and my goal continues to be the same: I want to reach people, educate them on what a true Paleo approach really consists of, and ultimately help guide them toward the tools they can use to create their own unique path toward optimal health. In some cases, it’s a really long road and my involvement may be small, just one part of a big-picture, team approach involving doctors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, massage therapists… you 6 January 2015 eNewsletter