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pigs in a blanket...how do I make it more paleo?
So, I'm outta good ideas for dinner. Decided to make pigs in a blanket, using all-beef hot dogs & wrap them in pillsbury croissants. Everyone else in the family will eat this, and a side of macaronie & cheese, & green salad. However, the only thing I can eat, if I'm trying to stay paleo is the all-beef dog, & salad....…
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Anyone doing 21 Day Sugar Detox?
I just started on Monday. When I was doing Whole30 there was a large group doing it at the same time and it was great to have people to connect with about it.
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What are good veg to stir fry?
I think I'm in a bit of a rut with my veg choices. I usually stir fry my veg at lunchtime and in the evening for speed and also to get a good variety into 1 pan at the same time - but it seems like I am always choosing the same veg. lunch always seems to involve cabbage (or other random leaves), tomato, courgette…
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I am new to this style of eating and need HELP/Mentors
Hello, I have been dealing with obisty and the health issues that come with it way to long. In the past have lost weight by cutting calories which worked well when i logged and counted every day. That is not me nor do I want to live like that. Anyway I have heard about this lifestyle of eating and have limited knowledge on…
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What to do with Coconut Chips?
Today I found some Coconut Chips for $2.50 so I bought them. What do you do with them? I have a food processor now.
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Steaming
Do any of you steam your vegetables? Yesterday I bought this some broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots which came in a bag you could steam in the microwave. I have never done that before but I decided to give it a try. It was DELICIOUS, especially with a little bit of lemon pepper. I am going to try this more often by buying…
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March Whole 30....a little different
If you're Catholic, Lent starts on March 5 (if you're not, no worries, I had to look it up, myself :laugh: ). Catholic or not, though, I thought we could do March a little different when it comes to Whole 30 type stuff. For those who may not be familiar with Lent, it's traditionally a time in the weeks leading up to Easter…
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Salt?
Does anyone worry about salt? I don't, or at least didn't. But I'm just reading Cordains book (yes I know, I'm late to the party) and he goes on about it a lot. I eat a little bacon. I'm not perfect all the time. But really I haven't considered it up until now. If I'm grilling a steak or pork chops I'll put on a bit of…
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Can someone take a look at my figures .....
and see if I'm on the right track? I'm 46, and 172 pounds and 5 foot 1. I'd like to get to in the 130's. I've set myself up as sedentary and so my exercise figures come in automatically from Endomondo, and I try to eat most of them back. My BMR works out as 1468. My TDEE works out as 1762. Minus 20% = 1410......so I have…
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Vitamin D
My vitamin D is always low. I have been on prescription mega supplements. They help but it is still not optimal. Any suggestions? Can anyone recommend a godo supplement?
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Just starting out!
Hi, I'm Lucy from the UK and am just starting out to look at this whole Paleo?Primal thing. I've lost 23 pounds so far, with about the same to go again. I did this by first counting calories on MFP (1200 first then reading about how this was too low and then upping them) and then by going to a UK based slimming club called…
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Hello - one week in
Hello I'm Ruiadh (roy-ah) from the UK. I started easing to Paleo just over a week ago after devouring as much on line stuff as I could, and reading both The Paleo Solution and The Paleo Answer. Prior to doing this I'd been nearly veggie, eating lots of soy and soy milk, fat free yogurt, pasta, Quorn, beans, and home made…
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Eating Paleo Politely
So, I am about a week into finally working in the Paleo lifestyle. Loving it, it seems to have almost instantly cured my hypoglycemia. Can't believe it. I actually feel hunger now, instead of feeling like passing out. Anyhow, I go on a vacation with some family and friends here in a few days, and I know my G-Ma will be…
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For the love of Bacon!
While I am catching up on my favorite show, The Following, starring Kevin Bacon, I'm eating a few slices of Bacon and came across a bacon portrait of Kevin Bacon. I love bacon, that is all!
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Newbie from TX
Hey! I am very much a newbie and just learning about the Paleo and Primal way of eating. A little background - In 2012 I went on MediFast and lost 100 pounds. In 2013 I gained it all back. While I really loved the fast weight loss I just couldn't sustain it as a lifestyle. Primal/Paleo appeals to me because it really…
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Any expectant mothers?
Hi! 23, paleo/primal, wife of almost 3 years, mom of almost 2 years, and pregnant with #2 (due Nov. 17)! I'd like to stay in shape until baby is born, so that I may bounce back easily (as I did with my first pregnancy), and then continue on with my fitness/health goals. I've been on MFP for awhile, but didn't realize the…
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Turkey Dinner Potluck
Had a turkey dinner this weekend with friends and it was the first time I have prepared anything primal for people other than my boyfriend and myself. I am very pleased with how it turned out. I have always used regular white flour to thicken the gravy ... using coconut flour was a very tasty change. I was also able to…
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Let's tell our Paleo Success stories!
I'll start with mine. I have some great news to share too. About 5(?) years ago I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia, which is a symptom of pre-diabetes. I struggled for years managing a high-protein/high-fiber snack every 4 or 5 hours to avoid the symptoms and regulate the blood sugar, while simultaneously not…
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Paleo Breath Freshener
Can anyone recommend a natural breath freshener? I started working again and having bad breath (from food) with clients is not good. I used regular ol' mints yesterday (artificially sweetened) and I only had two but my stomach did not like it. Plus I don't want to be eating artificial sweetener all the time. I don't have…
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New to primal - advice please
Hi I am starting primal and looking for friends and also what peoples daily menus are like? What do you eat on a daily basis? Also will be aiming for 1600 cals is this enough or better to aim for more - will keep carbs under 50 as I have 80lbs to lose Thanks
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"No Longer Terminally Ill" on Mark's Daily Apple
Wow! I just read today's success story and literally cried! Ya'll know the website so it bears no repeating in the forum. Happy Friday All! I'm enjoying my primal pork carnita salad and green beans with bacon today.
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Newbie to Paleo
Hello everyone, so happy to see there is a group on here for this. I started Paleo 3 weeks ago. I have always been a pretty healthy eater but I have to say since I started I do feel so much better. I do 80-20. It has got easier with the lower carbs and sugar. Just wanted to stop by and say hi. It's a journey but I am…
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Find Your Personal Paleo Code?
Has anyone read this book or had any experience with it? The author (I believe it was Chris Kessler) was interviews on a podcast I listed to yesterday. Just wondering if the book was worth a read.
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Road Trip Food Suggestions
Spring break time is coming up, along with a good old fashioned road trip. You know the one where you drive eight hours a day and do a pit stop for 10 minutes to grab food, use a bathroom, and then back on the freeway. I'm new to the protein/veggie meals, and would like some suggestions on what to order while away from…
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How often do you stray?
I know the best way to eat paleo is shoot for 100% of the time and likely you will end up eating it 80% of the time! My question is how often do you stray from paleo. What do you consider a stray (I hate the word cheat :laugh:) ? Just curious. I have often what the paleo replacement items (ie treats, replacement for SAD…
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We just need to be flexible
This is what my best friend said to me last night at a potluck gathering of my closest girlfriends. We were cleaning up dinner and I was remarking at how wonderful the food had been and how great it was that we were figuring out how to do this "paleo-vegan thing. One of the girls is strict vegan, the others are pescatarian…
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Flavored Stevia
Has anyone tried the fancy expensive flavored stevia's in coffee, black tea or on ice chips?
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Pork Belly!!
We all love it, in fact most of us crave it! The best thing about our lifestyle is that it's totally ok to eat it! So, how do you prepare it? I have only cooked this delectable morsel once in my life. Following Gordon Ramsey's recipe, I cooked it, then weighted it and refrigerated overnight, then cooked it again. This…
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What tool do you use to make Zoodles?
Hi! Forgive me if this is a very basic question and has been asked before, but what do you guys use to make zoodles (zucchini noodles). I am just getting started with Paleo, and loving things that I make with spaghetti quash, but would like to branch out. I read some reviews on Amazon for different things, but I'm looking…
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Pure (Paleo) Wraps...Review
Order some Pure (Paleo) Wraps a few weeks ago and just haven't gotten around to trying them. But they have a LONG shelf life. They are NOT cheap but I thought they would be a nice addition to my diet. I LOVED IT.. I OVERFILLED with chicken, red bellpepper, onions and pico de gallo and it didn't tear at all.. A tortillas…
