Try dark chocolate for a touch of sweet if need be...I have 72% dark chocolate from Trader Joes that is good...and 3 squares is perfect for me when I am craving some sweet eats that aren't in the form of fruits
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I've only been Primal/Paleo for about 4 weeks. So still much to learn and would also love some new friends. I'm constantly reading about it. I'm still not strict with it yet. I'd say I'm maybe 90% of my diet is there. Getting my family that way is alot harder and works only at dinner time. But I'm loving it and how I feel. I've lost an additional 6 pounds this months since going primal. This is the best I've felt in a very long time. I don't crave anything nearly as much. If I do I'll have some Greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter (love peanut butter) that I keep in the freezer and that does the trick. Ohh... once in a while I'll also allow myself 1 piece of dark chocolate.
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I have switched from peanut butter to Almond butter - although I want to try the Sunbutter mentioned in the article

here is an article about peanuts...http://whole9life.com/2009/12/peanut-manifesto/ - it is written by someone who is fully invested in a Paleo lifestyle so take it with a grain of salt

I am sending you a friend request.

I have been following the primal plan for about three weeks, but it really wasn't much different than what I have been doing for quite a while... I was doing low carb, but eating lots of veggies and some fruit most days. I was already trying to incorporate as much organic/grass fed as the budget would allow, so this plan just adds a few things and removes a few - like my much loved peanut butter! That's ok... I will learn to love almond butter!

I was allowed some sweets on the other plan, so the first week was an adjustment, but amazingly, I didn't die without my sugar! And I am not craving it anymore!

I would be happy to accept a friend request from others too...

Try dark chocolate for a touch of sweet if need be...I have 72% dark chocolate from Trader Joes that is good...and 3 squares is perfect for me when I am craving some sweet eats that aren't in the form of fruits

May 1st will be my one year anniversary for going Primal (I follow Primal Blueprint). Sugar has been a constant battle and still is. It's an easier battle, though. I got the most pleasant shock when I removed grains from my body. I know I'm never going back to the way I was. Sometimes my brain fights me, though. And I have insulin resistance. Don't know if it's pathological or physiological. I do know some of it is genetic (mild reactive hypoglycemia).
Feel free to add me (those who haven't yet). I don't log or critique food diaries, though. I see Paleo/Primal as a template to start with. Then as individuals we tweak it to make it personal.

Try 85% Lindt Excellence chocolate bar. Four squares are 5g of sugar, 5g of protein and 6g of fiber (I can't do much fiber). No it isn't as sweet but the chocolate itself is just so good. Five ingredients. No soy lecithin. Demerara sugar which is an unrefined sugar. Sometimes it's breakfast for me since it goes so well with black coffee.

Some great books to read (I don't always agree with the author on everything they believe but the general information is always good. Some of the books are older and still have a lot of conventional wisdom regarding fat and whole grains. I just ignore those parts).
Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes
Addiction: the Hidden Epidemic by Pam Killeen
Primal Body, Primal Mind by Nora T. Gedgaudas
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
Sugar Nation: The Hidden Truth Behind America's Deadliest Habit and the Simple Way to Beat It by Jeff O'Connell
Blood Sugar 101: What They Don't Tell You About Diabetes by Jenny Ruhl (also a website. This is a good read for anyone dealing with blood sugar/insulin problems or are already diabetic. The very advice the doctors give to diabetics will ensure deterioration).
Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight by William Davis.

I'm committed to this too, would love some paleo buddies. Started about a month ago and have done pretty well. If you friend me you'll see diary blank for past week, but that's cos I was on holiday with no internet access. May have had a few beers and other cheats (it's rude not to eat free tapas...)

Back on the horse this week though, did not feel anything like as good last week while on holiday as I have been....really interesting that was the case...

I've been Primal for about four months- and absolutely love it. Some days I am more Paleo then Primal (on the days I'm not feeling too lazy to clarify my butter), but I do like the occasional dairy and red wine- so Primal seems to suit me better. I will add you

Does Primal count? If so, I've been blissfully Primal for almost 10 months, which accounts for just over 100 of my pounds lost. Feel free to add me.


Amy

I'm primal also for over a year, feel free to add me!

Hi There
I am so happy to find this group- I need some primal friends as well, It helps so much to have support!!
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Need friends too. Doing Paleo/Primal with Type 2 diabetes
Thanks Teri

Ahhh I just found this group! I have been Primal for about 2 weeks now, and really like it. I would love to have more Primal/Paleo friends as well!