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Paleo , half marathon training and fueling
I am currently training for my 3rd half marathon this will be in April and doing my fourth in May. I ran 7.5miles this morning with no issues after my breakfast 2 hours previously and coped well. On my previous half marathons I have used energy gels but I really don't want to use them this time too high in sugar and…
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Low HDL
Hi All, I got my cholesterol tested recently. I'm not going to give figures as European and the way we report is different. Total cholesterol, under the recommended value, not by much, but no red flags. LDL - Over by about 20-30%, I'm not overly concerned about this one. Don't have figures on number of particles, etc.…
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LDL got me!
Trucking along doing my LCHF thing, and I just got bonked with a high LDL reading on latest my blood test. Ugh. I just don't get what I'm supposed to do now. Do I just carry on eating high saturated fats, or not? cholesterol total was 264 HDL 75 LDL 177 Non HDL 189 Tri 57 Six months ago, total was 171 HDL 44 LDL 109 Non…
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Awesome new Salad Dressing Recipe!
Backstory: I've been visiting this amazing new cafe in town that is non-profit and focuses on using fresh, local ingredients to make the most amazing foods. The menu changes daily and always features 2 soups, 2 salads and 2 sandwiches to choose from. There are often paleo and/or vegan options. It's really incredible.…
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Muscle gain on Paleo
New here :) I'm looking to build a LOT more muscle; I don't want to 'tone', I want to do some heavy deadlifts & squats... ;) I'm just wondering if anyone here successfully built/gained muscle while on a Paleo 'diet'? My trainer suggested the paleo 'diet' and I've tried it in the past, I don't remember why I went back to my…
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Deliciousness?
What do you do for "treats?" if at all? My go-to is a baked (or microwaved) apple sprinkled with cinnamon and drizzled with melter almond butter anything else I should be aware of?
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Logging Food and How it Happens
I like to log my food in the AM, over breakfast (I know I shouldn't divide my eating time with anything else but I do) and I log my projected food for the day at that time. That way I can see how my macros are lining up and adjust as needed. If plans change through the day then I will correct the log, making sure I am…
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meal times/eating patterns
It occurred to me the other day how much my meal times are based around my own habits, social customs and the directive of others. I eat a small meal at 5:30am before work, lunch at 12 because that's when we get a break at work then dinner at 6-6:30 based around other household members and their needs. If my life wasn't…
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New to Paleo, and I have a few questions!
Hello all, my name is Lauren and my husband and I began a Paleo lifestyle a week ago today. We were looking for a lifestyle change, not a diet, that would help us both feel satisfied, healthier, and shed some weight in a healthy way. I have tried many times to lose weight and have always ended up disappointed because I…
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What do you look forward to?
When you get to your goal (be it inches, pounds or stones lost, pant size, etc) what do you look forward to as your ULTIMATE NSV? As a gal who has always had calves and thighs like her brother (think muscly and thick, ideal for pushing a heavy cart up a hill) I look forward to the day when I can look forward to trying on…
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Finding my "sweet spot" for loss...
My weight has been stuck for a long time now. I started paleo/ primal in November. I have Hashimoto, switched from Synthroid to Armour in December, I have a hunch that my hormones are out of balance. I lost 12 lbs, in the first four weeks but it know it was from not having carbs. 50 yrs old female, 5'4", sedentary - office…
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FOR FUN - Paleo/Primal Folks, what is your blood type?
Recently I have read about the blood type diet. It got me thinking, because it totally fits my family. If you have not read about this here is the short scoop: O bloodtype is ultimate hunters/gatherers bloodtype. It asocuated with high stomach acid that makes digesting meat and animal protein easier. They can not digest…
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New to Paleo, looking for support!
Hey Guys! My husband and I started out the paleo lifestyle on January 1st. I know it's the ultimate cliche, the whole new year new you thing. But my husband went to the doctor in early december and he will be 30 in may, and the doctor was telling him he needed to cut out the gluten. He is had extremely high liver counts…
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Exciting Paleo Book week in Seattle
My to do list for the week of January 19th. Sunday - 1) Complete day 18 of my Whole 30. 2) Meet Michelle Tam and have my Nom Nom Paleo book signed. 3) Watch the Seahawks send the 49'ers home crying while eating sweet potatoes Monday-Friday Workout a bunch and eat great food Saturday - Attend Chris Kresser book signing and…
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Finding it a bit hard at times
Hello Team, I"m in my third week of Paleo, i haven't being a strict all the time, although i haven't gone near gluten. My weight is still the same, and I'm thinking maybe I'm doing something wrong, does anyone have some basic diet guidelines i can try and see? I know it doesn't matter about the weight by its more about…
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Morning workouts, bulletproof coffee and breakfast
I've just started drinking Bulletproof coffee instead of my usual coffee with coconut milk. I know many people recommend Bulletproof coffee in lieu of breakfast, but wondering if that makes sense after a morning workout? My usual routine is: Crossfit at 5:15 a.m. Breakfast at 7 a.m. (three eggs, tomatoes and avocado +…
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New to all of this
Hi all, I'm Jen I have been logging on to mfp for just over 18 months. I only came across the Paleo/Primal lifestyle in December. I have been eating gluten & dairy free since August when I was diagnosed with PCOS and did some internet research on the type of diet that would help me naturally control it. (I have lost about…
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Sleep
Ya'll, I am so excited about how I am feeling already! Today is my 6th day on paleo and while I have had pretty bad headaches (I was pretty addicted to sugar), I have been sleeping SO MUCH better these past couple of days. Before, I was waking up at 3 and 4 in the morning and wasn't able to go back to sleep. Yesterday I…
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Sticky topic - recipes?
Could we please have a sticky topic with recipes and links to recipes? I've read some pretty yummy recipes in this group over the past few months...
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Primal Challenges
Anyone doing daily/ weekly primal challenges?
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Day 3 on Paleo- suggestions please!
Hi Everyone- Today is my 3rd day on Paleo. So far I like it alot, but am having a very hard time giving up cream in my coffee. My fiance and I are doing Paleo together as we prepare for our wedding in June- to me it's more of a lifestyle change instead of a "diet". He heard about Paleo from his fellow crossfitters. I am…
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Started Jan.1st-lost 16lbs -looking for support on here
Hi All As the thread title says, I started eating Primal January 1st. I have yo yo dieted since I was a young teenager. And, believe that I have gained and lost almost a thousands pounds up until now. My son gave me the Primal Blueprint book last summer, but I did not read it all until the Christmas holidays. All my…
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Paleo "Cheat" Meals
Wondering who uses their cheat meals that Paleo allows. The book I am reading days you can have 3 cheat meals per week. Does this interfere with your weight loss? Also, can we drink diet coke on Paleo?
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Starting Paleo Lifestyle and Crossfit
Hello everyone, I actually have a few questions regarding crossfit and paleo. I have recently decided to join a crossfit gym and have started to take a few introductory classes to get a feel of things. I was thinking of incorporating the paleo lifestyle but am not really sure how to set things up. My goal is to lose the…
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Fresh Start with Paleo/Primal
Happy New Year! I am about to turn 32 and I am 5 ft tall and weigh about 128 pounds (I can't believe I actually put that out there). I have struggled for years with eating disorders and have noticed over the past year that I have some issues with certain foods, including most grains (especially gluten), dairy, and sugar. I…
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Anyone doing Whole Life Challenge starting 1/11?
I'm signing up and just curious if anyone else on here is doing it too.
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The Last 10/15 Lbs.?
Hi, Thanks for looking at my post; hope you might be able to help. I've hit a wall @ around 185 lbs. and can't seem to kickstart the weight loss again. I had been away from mfp and since coming back have seen some success, but not I'm at another plateau. I've been a consistent paleo eater and have gone completely keto…
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Caved this morning.
I have only been going back to primal eating for the past two or three weeks, but after seeing a complete stall in weightloss I ended up caving this morning and making grits for breakfast (Bob's Red Mill Organic Polenta Grits). Then *of course* after I ate them I realized I hadn't weighed myself beforehand, decided to…
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reactions?
I am new to this and have gone 2 days primal. I have made Elana Amsterdam's Cheddar Cheese Crackers and Classic Carrot Cake (no frosting). So I've had more almonds lately (almond flour), but I have eaten a lot of raw almonds as snacks for 30 years. Now yesterday (day 2) I have had a constant runny nose which is clear. This…
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Egg free breakast ideas
Just found this great link for 50+ paleo breakfast ideas that don't contain eggs so thought I'd share it around. Happy holidays! http://therealfoodguide.com/egg-free-paleo-breakfast-ideas/
