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ethelapple
ethelapple Posts: 79
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
All kind suggestions are welcomed! I have been primal for about 45 days, and lost about 13 lbs. I have a goal to lost 20 lbs. by the end of April, which is when I leave for a month long trip overseas. Can you all check out my diary and tell me where I could tweak things?
I think I could probably do the following:
1. Exercise more-- I'm getting a lot of long, slow exercise in with walking, gardening, and mowing lawn, but not a lot of weights or sprint-type exercises.
2. Cut out the obviously NON Primal stuff (popcorn, occasional peanut butter, etc...)
3. More leafy greens.
4. More water.
5. Cut sugar (meaning honey and agave -- especially in my coffee) - BUT HOW? I will not use artificial sweeteners, and I HATE the taste of stevia.

But what else? Am I missing something? I feel like I'm stalling a bit, and my TOM is coming up, so that means even less weight loss.
I have really enjoyed the benefits of being on this "diet" (all the benefits besides the weight loss, like no headaches, less acne, etc...)

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  • beccarockslife
    beccarockslife Posts: 816 Member
    We need to be able to see your diary. It's set to private or friends only.
  • gardengirlkp
    gardengirlkp Posts: 21 Member
    I've had good luck with drinking really good coffee, not too strong, with nothing added. When I absolutely need something, I use non-sweetened coconut beverage ( in the box at trader joes). Just a tiny shot of that and maybe some cinnamon, since cinnamon tastes sweet to me these days.

    Good luck and safe travels
  • MrsAbles
    MrsAbles Posts: 117 Member
    You know how I gave up sugar in my coffee? I pour my coffee in the blender, pour in some half & half or almond milk and blend til frothy. I always liked it sweet and creamy before, but turns out I can settle for creamy if it's frothy too.

    Open your diary!
  • ethelapple
    ethelapple Posts: 79
    Sorry all, I thought I had my diary public! Oops...
    OK, should be good to go now.

    Mrs. Ables -- good idea! I am getting down to barely needing any sweetener (and I used to drink a little coffee with my sugar...ugh) -- but I like the idea of making it frothy.
  • amanda6393
    amanda6393 Posts: 176 Member
    I have found that the longer I've been eating primally, the less I crave the sweet stuff. Usually, my only sweet indulgences are dark chocolate (love it!). The only other very important suggestion I have is to increase your omega 3 intake. I don't see much fish or seafood in your diet. If you're not a fan of fish (or even if you are!), I would seriously consider a good quality liquid fish oil supplement.
    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/omega-3-fatty-acid/#axzz1tZe1MCxI
    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/omega-3-fish-oil-food-quantities/#axzz1tZe1MCxI
    Also, although you've been enjoying some fantastic leisurely walks, I find occasional sprints or brief cardio sessions to boost things immensely. Resistance training e.g. push-ups, planks, etc are great for building muscle and toning the body.
    By the way, I'm adding you as a friend, us 35 year olds have to stick together :) I turn 35 in just over 2 months.
  • crossfitterwahine
    crossfitterwahine Posts: 61 Member
    35 year old here, too! I agree with the Omega 3's. I have to get better with that!
  • ethelapple
    ethelapple Posts: 79
    Good idea with the Omega 3s...I'm a little leary of taking supplements, I had a major reaction to some iron supplements I was taking a while back, had to visit a dermatologist for the rash reaction! Eesh......but maybe it's time to try something else again, and see what happens.
    I do love seafood, mostly eat tuna and salmon, but probably should up my intake of both.
    Thanks for the insight.
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