I've gotten brave

Merci444

and opened my diary. I'd love some new paleo friends to relate with me and people who will give me feedback

amanda6393

Looks pretty darn good!
The only changes I would make are to add leafy greens & cruciferous vegies every day and increase your protein goal. You protein goal should be a gram of protein per pound of LEAN body mass. e.g. if you weigh 150 pounds and 30% of that is fat, your lean mass is 150 minus 45 = 105, therefore 105g of protein a day. Hope this makes sense
It will make a huge difference to your physique, especially if you are strength training. It also aids recovery post workout.

Flowers4Julia

Hey! I'd agree with the above post as well! And, to say it looks like you are doing really well on the primal/paleo path...there is alot to learn istn't there!?

Another thing I've just learned about animal proteins and the amino acids that they have, is that they are really needed for brain function and to ward off stress and depression types of feelings as well as muscle repair, etc. Fascinating info out there!

If you'd like a new friend like me (read my profile - LOL!) please send a request. I do like to comment everyday and of course help if I can.

I'm also looking for new friends who like to comment as my old ones are more quiet these days...

:flowerforyou: .

Julia

Merci444

Looks pretty darn good!
The only changes I would make are to add leafy greens & cruciferous vegies every day and increase your protein goal. You protein goal should be a gram of protein per pound of LEAN body mass. e.g. if you weigh 150 pounds and 30% of that is fat, your lean mass is 150 minus 45 = 105, therefore 105g of protein a day. Hope this makes sense
It will make a huge difference to your physique, especially if you are strength training. It also aids recovery post workout.

Thanks, that's what I'm looking for. As a former vegetarian this is a challenge, but I am feeling better. I am sometimes forcing myself to eat the meat. I love eggs, and nuts (But I know I overdo my yummy nuts)

I *think* I'm going to go p90x and will have to really up my protein for that.

caribougal

As for protein, if it's hard for you to eat lots of meat, use other protein sources.

Eggs
Sardines
Anchovies
Any wild-caught fish, really
Greek yogurt if you eat dairy, and in fact, any dairy will give you protein... full fat is best.
Avocado (not a lot of protein, but some)
Peas (although a legume, still OK to eat
Nuts and Nut butters
Coconut flesh and milk

Cerebrus189

Very interesting.

In reviewing all of this information, I have to question if I'll need to up my protein significantly when I start doing more strength. For now, I typically do a formula of lbm (114 lbs) * .8 which equals 91 grams of protein daily. I don't work out heavily with HIIT anymore (highly discouraged with the Paleo AI Protocol) but do some cardio and strength 2x a week with walking almost everyday. I'm going to start upping my strength training significantly, so my protein needs will increase as well. Thanks for the info.