PALEO TOUGH MUDDERS!

CavewomanCoby

Hey guys!

I've been bugging numerous people on this site to start a thread where people doing any kind of paleo diet (whether you're Paleo Solution/Primal Blueprint) can jump in with ideas/recipes/support.

I started Paleo this week in conjunction with a Cavewoman training programe, which is basically like Crossfit. My challenge is to compete in Tough Mudder next year!

I'm not gonna lie, I'm getting headaches and I know I'm "withdrawing" from all those nasty sugary carbs... but if you're Paleo (or thinking about it, or have no idea what it is) jump on and join in.

I'd love to hear from you!

Coby x

CavewomanCoby

Any newbies check out this : http://robbwolf.com/

mrmarius

thumbs up.. I'm currently working on eliminating grains from my diet just startedd reading the primal blueprint

leilaniessence

*bump*! Definitely want to see people's input on here also. I'm going to be going paleo as soon as I fly back home too!

TheNewLK

bumping starting next week .... thanks darling will defo check out the link

CavewomanCoby

I tried cauliflower rice today with dinner. Just grated it fresh with some broccoli, cooked it for 3 mins and then served it with my coconut chicken curry. It ain't rice, but it feels a lot more "currylike" than just plain old steamed vege.

SarahJaneDeschamp

bump thanks chick, im doing a cleansing week this week then starting it next week, thanks for the links xx

CavewomanCoby

Also www.everydaypaleo.com
For newbies

mmcperez

Been doing Paleo for over a month now and I love it. No cravings for processed carbs and I don't feel hungry at the end of the day from just doing Paleo. Some good resources which I use..

everydaypaleo.com (been cooking from mainly this site)
marksdailyapple.com (made a few dishes from here)
sweetcheekshq.com (just found this site so haven't made anything from it yet)

paleotreats.com
paleocakes.com (tried all flavors and chocolate banana chunk is my favorite)

The thing with Paleo is that it's all about high quality which means grass fed beef, free-range chicken, all organic veggies and fruit. I usually make all my food on Sunday and then eat it the rest of the week or cook more food the middle of the week. Eating out isn't that hard either when doing Paleo. Just make sure not to get processed carbs like bread, rice, potatos, etc.

everydaypaleo.com has recipes for everything including a Paleo pizza which gives you a variety of food to choose from.

And that is my 2 cents.

CakeFit21

I'm here!

I'm loving it! I read Primal Blueprint last week and I'm reading The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet for Athletes right now.

I'm really enjoying this diet. Even though it cuts a lot of things out, I've found it to be oddly liberating. Once I cut out all the carbs I have so many calories left to eat!

I did cauliflower rice last week with coconut curry shrimp. Probably the best curry recipe I've made at home. It felt so decadent! I agree, the cauliflower is def. NOT rice, but it did taste good and you can't really have curry without it! (and I can't live without curry, so there you go)

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/curried-shrimps-and-spinach/
edited to add: I added way more spices. Ginger, coriander and cumin.

FabCheeky

Hi! I've been on a paleo style diet (I still eat small amounts of very dark chocolate) since October. It has totally changed my life. Paleo has helped me conquer so many health issues. I'm so glad that my rheumatologist suggested it. (In the process, he lost a patient...but I'm eternally grateful.) My goals for 2012: a full marathon by September and one Tough Mudder.

ajsdream

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

CavewomanCoby

Been doing Paleo for over a month now and I love it. No cravings for processed carbs and I don't feel hungry at the end of the day from just doing Paleo. Some good resources which I use..

everydaypaleo.com (been cooking from mainly this site)
marksdailyapple.com (made a few dishes from here)
sweetcheekshq.com (just found this site so haven't made anything from it yet)

paleotreats.com
paleocakes.com (tried all flavors and chocolate banana chunk is my favorite)

The thing with Paleo is that it's all about high quality which means grass fed beef, free-range chicken, all organic veggies and fruit. I usually make all my food on Sunday and then eat it the rest of the week or cook more food the middle of the week. Eating out isn't that hard either when doing Paleo. Just make sure not to get processed carbs like bread, rice, potatos, etc.

everydaypaleo.com has recipes for everything including a Paleo pizza which gives you a variety of food to choose from.

And that is my 2 cents.

I 2nd everydaypaleo, it's a great site.

I struggle with sweet stuff at the moment, so I've been looking at paleo desserts. Thanks for the heads up on paleocakes.com!

CavewomanCoby

Hi! I've been on a paleo style diet (I still eat small amounts of very dark chocolate) since October. It has totally changed my life. Paleo has helped me conquer so many health issues. I'm so glad that my rheumatologist suggested it. (In the process, he lost a patient...but I'm eternally grateful.) My goals for 2012: a full marathon by September and one Tough Mudder.

Woooo Tough Mudder! Mine is September 2012 (although there is one in March which I might do as well).

I'm so glad you've had success with Paleo, it makes the initial struggle worthwhile!

NineInchGirl

I'm here!

I'm loving it! I read Primal Blueprint last week and I'm reading The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet for Athletes right now.

I'm really enjoying this diet. Even though it cuts a lot of things out, I've found it to be oddly liberating. Once I cut out all the carbs I have so many calories left to eat!

I did cauliflower rice last week with coconut curry shrimp. Probably the best curry recipe I've made at home. It felt so decadent! I agree, the cauliflower is def. NOT rice, but it did taste good and you can't really have curry without it! (and I can't live without curry, so there you go)

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/curried-shrimps-and-spinach/
edited to add: I added way more spices. Ginger, coriander and cumin.

There's mah gorgeous Dino!!! Roarrrrrrrr

NineInchGirl

Pro protein for life baby!!!

CavewomanCoby

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

That's tough - if you can't stomach salads/vegies then I don't think Paleo is for you. Without those components, you fall into the trap of an Atkins/Zone diet which we know isn't healthy :-/

CakeFit21

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

That's tough - if you can't stomach salads/vegies then I don't think Paleo is for you. Without those components, you fall into the trap of an Atkins/Zone diet which we know isn't healthy :-/

I agree. It's crucial. It's the variety of fresh things available that is what makes this a plan for life.

jamk1446

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

I would challenge you to rethink that- the not liking many veggies part. I have a friend who says she doesn't like veggies but when we sat down and actually wrote down what she would eat it was more than she thought. Even 5 kinds of veggies is a place to start.

And, while I was fine with veggies before beginning this WOE, the longer I did it, my tastes changed and I wanted to try more things, so I eat many more vegetables than I ever did before. I also have found that different cooking methods changed my opinion about foods. For example, brussel sprouts. I'd only ever had them boiled, gross. I love them now tossed w/ olive oil and roasted, it's a completely different experience. In fact, I love almost all vegetables tossed w/ olive oil and roasted.

I've known a few people who have struggled with infertility and this WOE has really made a difference. I myself have endometriosis and I can tell you first hand this diet has greatly impacted my health. Please do consider it.

CavewomanCoby

That's great advice - thanks for the input!

CakeFit21

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

I would challenge you to rethink that- the not liking many veggies part. I have a friend who says she doesn't like veggies but when we sat down and actually wrote down what she would eat it was more than she thought. Even 5 kinds of veggies is a place to start.

And, while I was fine with veggies before beginning this WOE, the longer I did it, my tastes changed and I wanted to try more things, so I eat many more vegetables than I ever did before. I also have found that different cooking methods changed my opinion about foods. For example, brussel sprouts. I'd only ever had them boiled, gross. I love them now tossed w/ olive oil and roasted, it's a completely different experience. In fact, I love almost all vegetables tossed w/ olive oil and roasted.

I've known a few people who have struggled with infertility and this WOE has really made a difference. I myself have endometriosis and I can tell you first hand this diet has greatly impacted my health. Please do consider it.

I really like that = WOE
So much better than diet!

GrokOn

Bump for a great thread... I haven't gone completely Paleo/ primal yet, but it has opened me up to a great new way of eating that has done wonders for my energy and health.

optimusmom

Does the paleo diet cut out milk as well? This is particularly dangerous especially for us ladies as we need calcium to help ward off osteoporosis as we age. I know you can get calcium from certain veg, but milk is still a better option. (Or supplements I guess)

FabCheeky

Does the paleo diet cut out milk as well? This is particularly dangerous especially for us ladies as we need calcium to help ward off osteoporosis as we age. I know you can get calcium from certain veg, but milk is still a better option. (Or supplements I guess)

Well, my body cut dairy out for me. hahaha Allergies, what a pain! :P Yes, paleo is dairy free. Primal is paleo plus dairy (raw is the preference). Check out this link for other sources of calcium:
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixb.htm
PS: If cheese and milk are such great sources of ABSORBABLE calcium, and the US has the largest number of milk and cheese sales in the world---why does our country have so much osteoporosis? Oh yeah, because the other way to strengthen your bones is with daily weight bearing exercise. Food is only half of the battle.

CakeFit21

Does the paleo diet cut out milk as well? This is particularly dangerous especially for us ladies as we need calcium to help ward off osteoporosis as we age. I know you can get calcium from certain veg, but milk is still a better option. (Or supplements I guess)

This is absolutely false. You can get more than enough calcium from fruits and veggies. Eating more fruits and veggies will keep your body in calcium balance, which means you won't be LOSING calcium into your urine. Not to mention that dairy blocks other minerals from being absorbed like iron. Dairy is not essential.

ajsdream

I just read the Paleo diet last week, and I'm thinking about going for it - mainly for infertility. The only problem is, I don't like a lot of veggies. It will take me a while to come up with a meal plan that I can eat without gagging (or end up bingeing).

I would challenge you to rethink that- the not liking many veggies part. I have a friend who says she doesn't like veggies but when we sat down and actually wrote down what she would eat it was more than she thought. Even 5 kinds of veggies is a place to start.

And, while I was fine with veggies before beginning this WOE, the longer I did it, my tastes changed and I wanted to try more things, so I eat many more vegetables than I ever did before. I also have found that different cooking methods changed my opinion about foods. For example, brussel sprouts. I'd only ever had them boiled, gross. I love them now tossed w/ olive oil and roasted, it's a completely different experience. In fact, I love almost all vegetables tossed w/ olive oil and roasted.

I've known a few people who have struggled with infertility and this WOE has really made a difference. I myself have endometriosis and I can tell you first hand this diet has greatly impacted my health. Please do consider it.

Thanks for the reply to my post! I did print off the shopping list from marks daily apple, and I marked off the veggies that I do eat already. I marked 8 of 'em!!

I believe you that taste buds change, and if I eat less processed foods, I will start to enjoy more veggies. I am already starting to plan out my meals for next week.

I really want to do this, since my hubby and I have been trying to conceive for 9 years (unexplained).

Thanks,
AJ

CakeFit21

Hi friends! I just wanted to share a recipe with you. I got this from marksdailyapple.com
I made a version of this from one of his cookbooks and I wanted to try this one because is was CHOCOLATE. Def. good for something sweet or if you need something fast before a workout.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cocoa-and-coconut-snacks/

I used:
Almonds
pecans
hazelnuts
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp coconut oil
5 dates
1/3 c dried cherries
and 1 tsp. almond extract. (optional)

I wouldn't have thought that the extract was paleo, however, vanilla is said to be ok in The Paleo Diet book, so I made the leap. Almond and chocolate are my favorite and tart cherries are supposed to be good after a workout, although there aren't that many. I think cinnamon would taste amazing too. I made them last week with pine nuts, blueberries and no cocoa, omg.

Here's the break down: Cals 154, carbs 12, protein 3, fat 12
I got 15 balls. :laugh:

baschmidt2

My brother has been doing the Paleo diet for about 4 months now and he loves it. He lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of muscle because he cross trained with bicrum yoga as well as some martial arts type of fighting. Although it is tough and no bread no milk nothing but the naturals, it has really helped and he has fallen in love with it.

FabCheeky

Hi friends! I just wanted to share a recipe with you. I got this from marksdailyapple.com
I made a version of this from one of his cookbooks and I wanted to try this one because is was CHOCOLATE. Def. good for something sweet or if you need something fast before a workout.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cocoa-and-coconut-snacks/

I used:
Almonds
pecans
hazelnuts
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp coconut oil
5 dates
1/3 c dried cherries
and 1 tsp. almond extract. (optional)

I wouldn't have thought that the extract was paleo, however, vanilla is said to be ok in The Paleo Diet book, so I made the leap. Almond and chocolate are my favorite and tart cherries are supposed to be good after a workout, although there aren't that many. I think cinnamon would taste amazing too. I made them last week with pine nuts, blueberries and no cocoa, omg.

Here's the break down: Cals 154, carbs 12, protein 3, fat 12
I got 15 balls. :laugh:

You can also put these into silicone molds to "perty 'em up" a bit. Make a little extra of the chocolate sauce (coconut oil and cocoa powder, extracts that you are using and a touch of honey if you want), and apply it to the interior of your mold. Cool, then add the rest of the ball mix. You can add more chocolate if desired. It's nice for parties and people that miss candies.

CakeFit21

FabCheeky-- A fellow Chef?

FabCheeky

hehe Just an at-home foodie. I admit that I've worked in the food industry at a couple of restaurants and at one time dreamed of opening a bakery. hehe I love to cook. I love to bake. I've been playing around with recipes from comfybelly.com and elanaspantry.com a lot lately.