PALEO TOUGH MUDDERS!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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!

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)

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.

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:

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.

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.