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kkarrolle

I put nuts (hazelnuts and macadamias) and seeds in the category of being way too easy to overeat so I only eat measured amounts.

If you are attempting to lose weight, seeds are healthy but they do contain a lot of calories, 5 handfuls are likely to have a lot and I mean a lot of calories.

If you are not getting fats from any other source, 5 handfuls may be fine.

determinedcrystal

ok ladies we all try to eat primal and dont eat wheat substances for example i havent eaten wheat in a while especially bread
if i ate a donut will it make my body retain water causing temporary weight gain or did i suddenly gained 2lbs over like 2 days???

momof8munchkins

ok ladies we all try to eat primal and dont eat wheat substances for example i havent eaten wheat in a while especially bread
if i ate a donut will it make my body retain water causing temporary weight gain or did i suddenly gained 2lbs over like 2 days???

Depends on how your body reacts to wheat, some people- those who are not gluten intolerant/celiac-can occasionally eat regular bread, cakes etc and not have a problem.. most people however after being off gluten for a while notice a very strong reaction bloating, gas, discomfort.. you would just have to try it and see, but first ask yourself is it really worth it..If I am going to go off plan it's going to be for something I really love and even then a lot of times the cheat food doesn't taste nearly as good as I remembered it to be.

edit.. sorry it's early ..are you asking because you already had a donut and gained 2lbs? if that is the case, yes it could be , or too much soduim or AF.. it's not uncommon for us girls to fluctuate up and down a few lbs. When you weigh yourself it should be in the morning before you've eaten or drank anything and after you've gone to the bathroom

iluv2travel

ok ladies we all try to eat primal and dont eat wheat substances for example i havent eaten wheat in a while especially bread
if i ate a donut will it make my body retain water causing temporary weight gain or did i suddenly gained 2lbs over like 2 days???

I'm not sure about the weight gain since I don't weigh myself that often but I did have some bread, cake, pasta for my husband's bday this week and the next day my stomach felt 'sore'. I realized that whenever I eat grains, I pay for it the next day because I don't feel quite right. I'm not gluten sensitive or anything but my body seems to react when I put something non substantial in it after being primal.

Are you noticing anything different after eating the donut?

mj_zepeda

OK- I really need to vent.

I have not been doing well carb- wise. I guess once you fall off the wagon it's hard to get back on it. You start eating trash and then you want to continue and binge all day long. I can see my belly bloated since I got back from the beach (got back on Wednesday and had lots of trash while over there) and it's making me mad.

My family is all against me on being PRIMAL... and they think I am on an ATKINS diet. They don't agree with me taking this as a lifestyle... or being low carb and not eating wheat or grains at all. To tell the truth sometimes I wonder if I should let it down and continue "normal" life. I mean, I am the FREAK at home that doesn't eat pasta or sandwiches. That's what makes me feel bad, really. I KNOW I feel much better now than 2 months ago when I would eat 200g of carbs a day, and didn't pay attention to nutritional info. What mattered was just CALORIES.

I am not feeling healthy right now. I feel heavier.. actually I weighed myself today and I am 3 lbs up from my last weight 2 weeks ago. I am sure it's all about water retention because of all the wheat and trash I had during the weekend at the beach with my family. It doesn't seem to go away though... I keep on binging on carby foods! specially sweet bread, or cake, or chocolate!

HELP

jamk1446

MJ-

It's hard to be the odd man out, especially when everyone is giving you grief over it. You know you don't feel good eating junk. Make a list of the positive things that you experience eating primally, I would focus on how healthy you feel rather than how good you look in a bikini, for example. Things like- not bloated, not fatigued, mood improved, food cravings under control, PMS manageable, sleeping better, fewer headaches, whatever. One, this will help remind you why you are doing this and, two, this will lend weight to your argument with your family. A lot of what you posted here in your vent is a good start. If somebody says, "oh just eat a sandwich, it isn't going to kill you." Say in return, "no, but I don't feel good after I eat it though." Eventually, someone's going to start taking you seriously.

As for the cravings, I personally find that if I do indulge in something- piece of GF cake at a birthday party for example, I know I will have up to 2 days of sugar cravings afterwards to deal with. The aftermath more often than not prevents me from indulging in immediate gratification. The only way to move past those cravings is just to do it and tough it out. I may end up eating a little more protein and veggies, drink soothing teas, etc. until those cravings pass. Giving in and eating more crap only makes you want more crap.

Hope some of this helps.

momof8munchkins

MJ-

It's hard to be the odd man out, especially when everyone is giving you grief over it. You know you don't feel good eating junk. Make a list of the positive things that you experience eating primally, I would focus on how healthy you feel rather than how good you look in a bikini, for example. Things like- not bloated, not fatigued, mood improved, food cravings under control, PMS manageable, sleeping better, fewer headaches, whatever. One, this will help remind you why you are doing this and, two, this will lend weight to your argument with your family. A lot of what you posted here in your vent is a good start. If somebody says, "oh just eat a sandwich, it isn't going to kill you." Say in return, "no, but I don't feel good after I eat it though." Eventually, someone's going to start taking you seriously.

As for the cravings, I personally find that if I do indulge in something- piece of GF cake at a birthday party for example, I know I will have up to 2 days of sugar cravings afterwards to deal with. The aftermath more often than not prevents me from indulging in immediate gratification. The only way to move past those cravings is just to do it and tough it out. I may end up eating a little more protein and veggies, drink soothing teas, etc. until those cravings pass. Giving in and eating more crap only makes you want more crap.

Hope some of this helps.

very well said..sometimes you just have to do what is right for you whether anyone else agrees or not..it is hard when you have people on your back but like Jamk1446 said ..it's a pretty good arguement to say I just don't feel well when I eat ________ fill in the blank.. eventually the family will come around and back off.. they love you and want you to be healthy and happy. as far as carb cravings I am no help on that one,, I am kinda facing that same battle right now lol but I have found good consistent eatng habits tend to push cravings out the window for me.. so I guess it is a matter of resisting and eating good stuff about 90% of the time

determinedcrystal

yes i ate a donut and i loved that moment its going to be while since i have another lovely moment like that haha
but i think i need to stop weighing my self or something i think it would make me feel better but its so hard

determinedcrystal

I HOPE EVERYONE IS OK!!

acs4162

Hey ladies,
Is it normal to "miss" a period while on the Paleo diet? I have only been eating like a cavelady for about 2.5 weeks and even had an "off week" last week while on Spring break eating some pretty bad foods and I'm late. I've never missed a period and I'm usually early or on time (and yes, I accounted for the short month last month.) My husband had a vesectomy 2 years ago, so either it failed or I'm pregnant with no symptoms.

What is your experience/stories you've heard in this area of Paleo?

Anathama

Greetings all!

I like the idea of coconut butter, has anyone tried making it with raw coconut, instead of the processed flakes?
Also, any ideas on what to do with it once you've made it? It seems like it should be put on something, but I can't think of what.

Cheers!

momof8munchkins

Hey ladies,
Is it normal to "miss" a period while on the Paleo diet? I have only been eating like a cavelady for about 2.5 weeks and even had an "off week" last week while on Spring break eating some pretty bad foods and I'm late. I've never missed a period and I'm usually early or on time (and yes, I accounted for the short month last month.) My husband had a vesectomy 2 years ago, so either it failed or I'm pregnant with no symptoms.

What is your experience/stories you've heard in this area of Paleo?

my periods get more regular and normal. the cleaner I eat.. it may just be a flukey thing.. however I have heard of stories of pregnancy happening a few years after a vasectomy..yikes..

momof8munchkins

Greetings all!

I like the idea of coconut butter, has anyone tried making it with raw coconut, instead of the processed flakes?
Also, any ideas on what to do with it once you've made it? It seems like it should be put on something, but I can't think of what.

Cheers!
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I've never tried coconut butter but I've had coconut manna- I'm not really sure what the difference is between the two, but anyway I really didn't care for it..it was grainy and had a weird flavor

acs4162

No prego here. But without being too vulgar, I didn't have any cramps (First time in 18 years) and it was only 4 DAYS instead of 6 or 7! All I can think is it's from cutting out the grains, dairy, and refined sugars?