PALEO TOUGH MUDDERS!

bonkers5975

Bump

I have not read the whole thread yet, but feel this is a great resource!

I do Primal, but with the addition of legumes (occasionally) and raw dairy. We have a family milk cow, so the dairy is completely natural, and I make my own yogurt, butter and soft cheeses.

Not having success at the moment, but I know it's because my head is screwed up, and my body doesn't think I need to let go of this last 40 lbs

I'm really starting afresh on Monday (shopping tomorrow) And I'm taking the grazing approach. I've been getting hungry every day at 10 am in spite of eggs for breaky, and then I just tend to snack throughout the day. So I've decided to adjust my menu around these weird cravings, and eat when I want to eat.

I'm Ange, BTW.

TrufflePig

Bump. Not a tough mudder, but I am on my 2nd week of Paleo. Love it!

questionablemethods

Quick Question...
When you say coconut milk...is it in a can? I havent used it before so Im not sure.
Ive also seen a box which has coconut powder in it (not shredded, but powder) and you can add water in it to make milk. Would that be ok?

I use coconut milk from a can. Lately I've been mixing one can of coconut milk and one can of water and sticking it in the fridge and using that as my "milk" for the my coffee. You could just do the straight coconut milk from the can, but I like it watered down a bit more. You can also buy coconut milk in carton (I think the company is called So Delicious) but you want to look at the ingredients. Unsweetened is available but the flavored ones have added sugar, I think.

I haven't seen the powdered stuff before but you could try it and report back! (I would check to make sure there wasn't anything funky in the powder or it wasn't processed with chemicals or something else wacky.)

CavewomanCoby

Coconut milk from a can is the best (I think) and most Paleo recipes call for full fat

BUMP!

CavewomanCoby

Does anyone on this thread eat Larabars?

CelticChick2011

I've been working up to going Paleo this last month. Just got The Paleo Diet book this evening...and took it with me to the store. Can't wait to hit the farmer's market this weekend and see what kinds of goodies I can get there. My body is responding wonderfully to it so far. My skin (which is freakishly dry) has been moist an supple. My hair and nails are growing like crazy...and strong. Not having the acid reflux issues like I was previously. Carpal tunnel pains have eased. Tennis elbow almost non-existent. I'm not sure how much is from the food choices or the working out with the personal trainer...but the combo seems to be working for me! I have a weigh in and measurements to do this week and I'm hoping to see some improvement.

CavewomanCoby

I've been working up to going Paleo this last month. Just got The Paleo Diet book this evening...and took it with me to the store. Can't wait to hit the farmer's market this weekend and see what kinds of goodies I can get there. My body is responding wonderfully to it so far. My skin (which is freakishly dry) has been moist an supple. My hair and nails are growing like crazy...and strong. Not having the acid reflux issues like I was previously. Carpal tunnel pains have eased. Tennis elbow almost non-existent. I'm not sure how much is from the food choices or the working out with the personal trainer...but the combo seems to be working for me! I have a weigh in and measurements to do this week and I'm hoping to see some improvement.

That's fantastic! I'm so glad you're seeing the change, it's so rewarding! Good luck on your weigh in!

Also for anyone out there who wants to know about how many carbs they "should" be eating, here is a copy + pase from www.marksdailyapple.com where he clearly explains where you need to be:

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The following descriptions illustrate how carbohydrates impact the human body and the degree to which we need them, or not, in our diet. The ranges represent daily averages and are subject to variables like age, current height and weight and particularly training volume. For example, a heavy, active person can be successful at a higher number than a light, moderately active person. In particular, hard training endurance athletes will experience a greater need for carbs and can adjust their personal curve accordingly. This is a topic I address further in the book (e.g. – experimenting with adding 100g of carbs per hour of training per day), on MarksDailyApple.com and in a future “primal” book dedicated to endurance athletes. Here then is my “Primal Blueprint Carbohydrate Curve.”

300 or more grams/day - Danger Zone!

Easy to reach with the “normal” American diet (cereals, pasta, rice, bread, waffles, pancakes, muffins, soft drinks, packaged snacks, sweets, desserts). High risk of excess fat storage, inflammation, increased disease markers including Metabolic Syndrome or diabetes. Sharp reduction of grains and other processed carbs is critical unless you are on the “chronic cardio” treadmill (which has its own major drawbacks).

150-300 grams/day – Steady, Insidious Weight Gain

Continued higher insulin-stimulating effect prevents efficient fat burning and contributes to widespread chronic disease conditions. This range – irresponsibly recommended by the USDA and other diet authorities – can lead to the statistical US average gain of 1.5 pounds of fat per year for forty years.

100-150 grams/day – Primal Blueprint Maintenance Range

This range based on body weight and activity level. When combined with Primal exercises, allows for genetically optimal fat burning and muscle development. Range derived from Grok’s (ancestors’) example of enjoying abundant vegetables and fruits and avoiding grains and sugars.

50-100 grams/day – Primal Sweet Spot for Effortless Weight Loss

Minimizes insulin production and ramps up fat metabolism. By meeting average daily protein requirements (.7 – 1 gram per pound of lean bodyweight formula), eating nutritious vegetables and fruits (easy to stay in 50-100 gram range, even with generous servings), and staying satisfied with delicious high fat foods (meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds), you can lose one to two pounds of body fat per week and then keep it off forever by eating in the maintenance range.

0-50 grams/day – Ketosis and Accelerated Fat Burning

Acceptable for a day or two of Intermittent Fasting towards aggressive weight loss efforts, provided adequate protein, fat and supplements are consumed otherwise. May be ideal for many diabetics. Not necessarily recommended as a long-term practice for otherwise healthy people due to resultant deprivation of high nutrient value vegetables and fruits.

Meganne1982

Does anyone on this thread eat Larabars?

I have a larabar once in a while. It's what I get when I'm really craving sweet junk food... because it's not really junk food, but sweet and tasty. They are still a bit too sweet and carby to have as a regular part of my daily diet- but they make a great once a week treat for me. My favorites are the pecan pie and the cashew cookie

Samiwhereareyou

I eat larabars sometimes when i am on the run and need something fast and easy.

also I just bought some maranatha sunflower seed butter it says it may contain soy peanuts and tree nuts does that mean it was made on a facility that processes those things or should i just not eat it???

luscadero

I've just recently gone completely Primal, but I was gluten free already and was mostly there besides eating tons of rice. I love it!!! I feel a million times better, my skin looks amazing, and my body looks a lot different after only a week. I was recently diagnosed with a B12 deficiency, due to not being able to absorb it through digestion, and I'm really hoping this turns that around. PRIMAL FOR LIFE.

Currently cooking a shepherd's pie with cauliflower topping! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

Samiwhereareyou

Currently cooking a shepherd's pie with cauliflower topping! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love the recipe if you would care to share.

luscadero

Currently cooking a shepherd's pie with cauliflower topping! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

I would love the recipe if you would care to share.

Sure! I mostly just made this recipe primal: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/shepherds-pie-recipe/index.html

I cut the flour and sugar and used wine instead of beer, I just simmered it for about 15 additional minutes (which I think it needs, anyway, like a bolognese). I used grass fed organic cheddar and ground beef, and replaced the potato topping in the recipe with the following:

1 head of cauliflower
10 cloves of garlic
3 Tbs butter
Salt and pepper
1/4 - 1/2 c sour cream to taste/creaminess

Steam the cauliflower for 10 minutes or so, add the garlic to the steamer and steam until tender.
Puree the cauliflower, garlic, and butter until smooth.
Add sour cream and S&P until desired taste and consistency is achieved.
6 servings, about 350 calories each.

The topping is awesome, but it takes a few tries to get the consistency right. My husband said he wouldn't have known it wasn't mashed potatoes if I hadn't told him. He loves this recipe!

Disclaimer: This is very time-consuming, but so worth it if you have the time.

ResilientWoman

Bump, for later.

ResilientWoman

Does no one else drink Almond milk?... I get the unsweetend vanilla it is a great substitute for traditional milk. I think it fits in nicely with the primal plan.

I am happy with Unsweetened Almond Milk but I adore unsweetened So Delicious Coconut Milk. The MCFA's (medium chain fatty acids) make a huge difference in how much muscle I build and how quickly I burn fat.

I also do very well with heavy whipping cream from grass fed cows.

ResilientWoman

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

Coby,

Thanks for starting the thread! We also have a paleo/primal support group at 'Palelo Support' here and yes, it is misspelled but that probably keeps out folks that only want to argue. We're a diverse group with different experiences of what Paleo/Primal means to each of us.

I've made some seriously great friends there. Expect that will be true here as well.

Grokette

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.

I am Paleo too and most people don't realize how liberating and freeing it is...................all people want to see is restrictive and then automatically think unbalanced. I call Hogwash..............

Cauliflower is one of my go to foods...............

Makes a great pizza crust and substitutes for rice in curries, asian inspired dishes, stuffed peppers, etc................

ResilientWoman

Hi folks. I thought I would reach out here for some support because I've been putting more and more thought into trying a more "paleo" or "primal" way of eating. (I dislike putting labels on any way of eating because it conjures up notions of fad diets no matter what the specifics are....)

I already eat fairly low sugar and not a lot of flour (though the "cheap carbs" have been creeping back in more and more). But here's the thing, a little over a year ago, I was eating a lot of animal products -- lots of egg whites, chicken breast, etc. and I just sort of snapped! I didn't want to eat meat any more so I stopped in one weekend. My husband and I both started eating more of a plant based diet (lacto-ovo vegetarian, if you must). I started replacing animal protein with beans and legumes (which I LOVE). And now I guess I'm having a hard time wrestling with the idea of incorporating so much meat back into my diet. Has anyone else out there made a similar transition?

Once upon a time, I read MacDougal and became a Vegan. I lost 100 lbs but destroyed my thyroid and fertility in the process...my body just *could not* process carbohydrates, even whole natural ones. FF 5 years, I gained it all back and developed extreme anxiety and muscle weakness which complicated my asthma and other lung issues.

In 2003, I started eating for my medical problems, I started eating to heal my mind and my body. That led to strength training for me and eventually to eating Paleo/Primal. This time I have also shed over 100 lbs but I have also healed my lungs, allergies and fertility. My daughter is almost 6 yo. I also have an amazing amount of muscle that being vegan and later being lacto-ovo vegetarian did not give me.

I don't think that there is only one right way to eat. I do believe that anyone and everyone can have a healthy, strong body. What works for your body is what you ought to do. If what you're eating makes you have lots of functional muscle strength, a lean physique, flexibility, resilience and endurance, if it fills you with joy and lots of energy, than it's the right plan for you.

FabCheeky

I don't think that there is only one right way to eat. I do believe that anyone and everyone can have a healthy, strong body. What works for your body is what you ought to do. If what you're eating makes you have lots of functional muscle strength, a lean physique, flexibility, resilience and endurance, if it fills you with joy and lots of energy, than it's the right plan for you.

ResilientWoman, I think that I might love you. That sums up my WHOLE food philosophy. Well said.

ResilientWoman

I don't think that there is only one right way to eat. I do believe that anyone and everyone can have a healthy, strong body. What works for your body is what you ought to do. If what you're eating makes you have lots of functional muscle strength, a lean physique, flexibility, resilience and endurance, if it fills you with joy and lots of energy, than it's the right plan for you.

ResilientWoman, I think that I might love you. That sums up my WHOLE food philosophy. Well said.

Aw, love you too, Fab! (blushes) Looking forward to posting my version of your 'new before' in another year or so.

lemonyzest

Hello to all. I am new here today. My doc suggested this kind of diet (probably because I'm such a tough case to crack) and I have read Primal body, Primal mind. It is a wealth of information.

Well I made it 13 days and then totally fell off the wagon and face-planted in a bag of crackers cause I couldn't take the carb craving anymore. Having a hard time resisting the blueberries in season too. I know I can have some, but I have a consciousness problem and dont stop - working on that.

Thank you for all the great info you post. I've bookmarked the recipe sites I read about, I bought the everyday paleo book and I'm giving it another go.

Maybe I will be a tough old mudder down the road aways. What is a tough mudder by the way?

FabCheeky

I don't think that there is only one right way to eat. I do believe that anyone and everyone can have a healthy, strong body. What works for your body is what you ought to do. If what you're eating makes you have lots of functional muscle strength, a lean physique, flexibility, resilience and endurance, if it fills you with joy and lots of energy, than it's the right plan for you.

ResilientWoman, I think that I might love you. That sums up my WHOLE food philosophy. Well said.

Aw, love you too, Fab! (blushes) Looking forward to posting my version of your 'new before' in another year or so.

I look forward to seeing your progress!

FabCheeky

Hello to all. I am new here today. My doc suggested this kind of diet (probably because I'm such a tough case to crack) and I have read Primal body, Primal mind. It is a wealth of information.

Well I made it 13 days and then totally fell off the wagon and face-planted in a bag of crackers cause I couldn't take the carb craving anymore. Having a hard time resisting the blueberries in season too. I know I can have some, but I have a consciousness problem and dont stop - working on that.

Thank you for all the great info you post. I've bookmarked the recipe sites I read about, I bought the everyday paleo book and I'm giving it another go.

Maybe I will be a tough old mudder down the road aways. What is a tough mudder by the way?

Good luck on your new lifestyle choice! Maybe for the blueberries, you could package them into individual servings as soon as you buy them. Then just grab one serving when you're ready to eat them? Other than that, I can't see a good reason to ever avoid a blueberry. :P Here is the link to check out Tough Mudder: http://toughmudder.com/

lemonyzest

Thank you Fab! I am on my way and am becoming conscious of what goes into my mouth and I appreciate that suggestion.

Thanks for the link to tough mudder - oh my goodness - I only wish. I'm too old to be a tough mudder but I will be thrilled to become a tough, fit, mother, and I am an ardent supporter of the W.W.P.

Off to grill salmon for dinner.

moxleymama6

Bump!

CavewomanCoby

I'm 6 months out from Tough Mudder - thinking I should start a group with people who are also doing it??

Samiwhereareyou

Im thinking about training up and doing it next year. Good luck to you.

kathytexas

A Tough Mudder group sounds great! I am doing it Jan. 2012 in Texas and am nervous!

EvaJanes

Actually the calcium you get from green veggies is absorbed better by your body. My family has a history of osteoporosis and low calcium levels, and due to being mildly lactose intolerant i ingest very little dairy yet my calcium levels are better then everyone else in my family (even the ones who take supplements)

cbear017

Hello all! I'm about 60% paleo/primal (I know there's a difference but not educated enough yet to know what that is) and I'm slowly working my way up to 80%. Of all the books out there which would you recommend I read? I've heard great things about the Primal Blueprint but I know there are others. I've looked at a lot of website info but I'd like a book (something consolidated, etc.) for the geek in me who doesn't wait for an excuse to hit the bookstore.

MoonMyst3

Bump to read later.