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euromegan
euromegan Posts: 2
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Hi everyone! I've been doing crossfit and dieting for a few months and just not seeing results. Going to start a strict 30 days today! Somewhere between open nutrition, marks daily apple and whole 30 programs, they are all really close. Comes down to the fruit and nuts, I think I can do without them.

I'm 35 and want to get in great shape before trying to conceive. My husband is doing medifast, so I'm going paleo alone. Would love your support! Thank you!
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  • UnrequitedLoveSong
    UnrequitedLoveSong Posts: 21 Member
    Welcome, and feel free to add me if you would like.
  • ronja2
    ronja2 Posts: 36
    Welcome :)
  • Shadowknight137
    Shadowknight137 Posts: 1,243 Member
    Welcome!

    Hopefully, you'll find Paleo/Primal a great lifestyle - I now I have. Feel free to ask questions on this thread or Support group in general, I find we're a friendly bunch. :P Feel free to add me as a friend, I would be delighted to trade recipes and ideas. :)
  • KellyUVA
    KellyUVA Posts: 255 Member
    Welcome! Please feel free to add me.
  • evilmj31
    evilmj31 Posts: 55 Member
    Feel free to add me too
  • kerrylee54
    kerrylee54 Posts: 66
    Day 1 of the Whole 30 for me - feel free to add me.
  • bdin2012
    bdin2012 Posts: 4
    Awesome. feel free to add me.
  • jessirenee2
    jessirenee2 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi there! I am in the same boat. Been doing Crossfit for a few months and hadn't seen the results I wanted. Im trying to lose weight before we have our next baby. My husband and I are starting week 3 of the 30 days and are loving it. Im down 6 lbs already! My husband has lost 13. Feel free to add me!
  • Squidgrok
    Squidgrok Posts: 84 Member
    Welcome! Feel free to add me too
  • daniellealys
    daniellealys Posts: 301 Member
    Hi everyone! I've been doing crossfit and dieting for a few months and just not seeing results. Going to start a strict 30 days today! Somewhere between open nutrition, marks daily apple and whole 30 programs, they are all really close. Comes down to the fruit and nuts, I think I can do without them.

    I'm 35 and want to get in great shape before trying to conceive. My husband is doing medifast, so I'm going paleo alone. Would love your support! Thank you!

    Great idea! I am day 6 of my second whole 30! Add me if you would like, I share my diary. Honestly, I dont recommend cutting fruit (they r so healthy) but you should only eat it in moderation. I usually allow myself an apple and an avocado a day only...and I dont see any harm there. I am dieting for the same reasons as you (getting fit before TTC).
  • LaurieElla
    LaurieElla Posts: 17 Member
    Hey y'all .. I've been *sort of* doing Paleo for a few months, not strict by any means but trying to get there! My daughter was sick this whole week and I wasnt eating at all because I felt iffy, so today we went to subway because it smelled so good LOL horrible I know, but oh well.

    On the topic of fruits/nuts ... I would suggest only have one or two pieces of fruit a day, early in the morning so your body has time to burn the sugar from them. Nuts, wow, those affect me! I can eat a whole bag of pistacios if my tongue would let me. They can be addicting and really add on the fat. If you find yourself eating too many I would just cut them out all together!

    I'd love to be added if y'all want ... I need more support and friends :)
  • spirit80
    spirit80 Posts: 327 Member
    Welcome to this awesome group. Feel free to add me. My diary is always open.
  • lostredsock
    lostredsock Posts: 24 Member
    Feel Free to add me. Welcome!
  • momof2osaurus
    momof2osaurus Posts: 477 Member
    Hi and welcome! I've been eating paleo since November. Feel free to add me!
  • euromegan
    euromegan Posts: 2
    Thanks guys! For those of you who friended me, your introduction email disappeared after I accepted so I lost what you said! Please email me again! :)

    Seems like one doesn't really need to count calories on paleo, so I'm not logging right now. Do you guys log and eat paleo too? I think I'd flip if I saw the fat and calories, and get lots of flag warnings about my carb levels!

    I posted a little of my first week summary here if you're interested. http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/7526-cave-girl-megan-whole-30-log-week-1-recap/
  • rlv2680
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
    I am starting paleo tomorrow so i am also looking for friends..
  • daniellealys
    daniellealys Posts: 301 Member
    awesome! welcome! I share my diary and do whole 30 frequently feel free to add me
  • Vmg773
    Vmg773 Posts: 49 Member
    I'm looking for some pals too, so I'm going to add a lot of you!
  • purebliss24
    purebliss24 Posts: 72
    I've just started Primal last week. Feel free to add me to. I've been getting great ideas from this forum. good luck on your journey1
  • stephilderton
    stephilderton Posts: 25 Member
    Hi there! We have a ton in common! Just like you, I am just beginning Primal, going at it sans husband, prior to TTC. I'll be 33 in April and I have quite a bit of weight to lose on my journey. I've decided not to give up dairy, but otherwise, I'm completely on board. I plan to journal through as much as possible so as to better understand my n=1.

    Glad to be starting with you!
  • Aloemilk
    Aloemilk Posts: 12 Member
    Feel free to add me!

    Though it is true that you don't *need* to count calories, calories do affect the result. Even if you're eating strict paleo/primal, if you're eating 3500 calories a day you're going to gain weight ;) Rob Wolff actually suggests MILD calorie deficit for better results (if you aim to lose weight).

    I log so that I can keep track of my ratios, and started with a relatively high calorie goal so as to not obsess over that part. If I don't cheat, I easily meet my goal... or stay under by as much as 600 calories without even trying!

    Anyway, aside from logging constantly, I have an open diary so anyone can add me :)
  • msandwich
    msandwich Posts: 21
    Robb Wolf's Paleo Solution book has a 30 day meal plan. Maybe that would help.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Anyone is welcome to add me. I have been paleo/primal since July 2012. I cook all my dinners from scratch, swing kettlebells a whole lot, and I lift heavy weights.

    I calculate my calories according to the IPOARM way-- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    Friends have access to my food diary.
  • jivitasa
    jivitasa Posts: 150 Member
    Hi all! Also new to Paleo/Primal. It's been going pretty well, feeling good. Would love some friends who share the interest as well! I started with the Well Fed cookbook, and have to say everything has been just amazing! I have made just about everything.

    For those that track their macros, what is your goal percentages?
  • Aloemilk
    Aloemilk Posts: 12 Member
    Hi all! Also new to Paleo/Primal. It's been going pretty well, feeling good. Would love some friends who share the interest as well! I started with the Well Fed cookbook, and have to say everything has been just amazing! I have made just about everything.

    For those that track their macros, what is your goal percentages?

    Mine are 60% fat, 30% protein and 10% carbs :)
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    Feel free to add me.

    Macros are typically 70% fat, 20% protein and 10% carbs.
  • b_ray_73
    b_ray_73 Posts: 110 Member
    Hey y'all, I've been primal since January or at least I think primal but I just got the book so I'll be reading to make sure I'm understanding it right.

    Feel free to add me. I try to motivate but can be a tad inconsistent depending on how busy the day is.
  • mcbellnz
    mcbellnz Posts: 145 Member
    I am just starting my first ever Whole30 today!

    Feel free to add me - I will try to keep on tracking while I do this (even though I think Whole30 encourages you not to). I am getting excited about putting the scales away for at least a month!

    Edited due to poor grammar.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Hi all! Also new to Paleo/Primal. It's been going pretty well, feeling good. Would love some friends who share the interest as well! I started with the Well Fed cookbook, and have to say everything has been just amazing! I have made just about everything.

    For those that track their macros, what is your goal percentages?

    My macros are set at 65% fat--25% protein--15% carbs.
  • CaroleC2B
    CaroleC2B Posts: 29 Member
    Hi there, I am also new to this group :) It all started about a week ago when I decided to give up bread, rice and potatoes, starchy snacks. I have been doing pretty good but I need some direction/accountability. I had this Paleo book along with a cookbook gathering dust on my book shelf. I got it out yesterday.. I signed into MFP ( I'd joined a couple of years ago but dropped out) and looked up Paleo diet. A very nice and supportive MFP member suggested this group.
    I have to say that I am so happy that I can have fruit! I have to be careful because I will begin to convince myself that a whole water melon is a serving (LOL) I am still eating small amounts of dairy.
    I will check out the references posted below for explanation of Paleo vs Primal Paleo
    I am looking forward to the benefits of this new eating plan, and look forward to "meeting" like minded people!!
    Welcoming New Friends!
    Carole

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