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Hashimoto's thyroiditis & arthritis
Hi, new to this group, have been on MFP for a year and a half, losing around 33 lbs. Now almost 2 weeks into Primal and I feel great. I'm pretty active, ride bikes, go to boot camp, kayak, hike, etc. No (!) joint pain, lots more energy, lessening brain fog. I'd been gluten-free, sugar-free (mostly) for years, but going to…
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is grazing good or bad?
i posted this as a response to another topic, but i'd like to get opinions on it. is grazing good or bad? i have a whole rotisserie chicken on my desk at work, and i have bites when i want them. this chicken generally covers me from what would be breakfast til i go home at 5pm and lasts 2 work days...i also have sweet…
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Spaghetti squash: acceptable paleo or no?
Title says it all really! Have been gluten free 5 years, carb-cautious 2.5years. Relatively new to paleo and wondering if the spaghetti squash is off limits?
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coffee and tea
I am really missing my coffee and tea. I usually take it with milk and sweetener. Anyone have a good replacement for this or do I just get used to not having it? I haven't really found a herbal tea that I like yet either. Any suggestions for that would be great as well.
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Dairy or No Dairy?
I'm starting Paleo today and plan to try it for 30 days to see what happens. All of the research I've done has been relatively consistent except for dairy. Some people say dairy is fine and some say you should avoid it at all costs. Can anyone shed some light on both sides of the arguement for me? To my knowledge I'm not…
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Net Carbs?
I have been having a really hard time since converting to this new way of eating, getting my carb levels under 100g a day. I am not eating any junk in my diet, so the majority of my carbs are coming from fruits and vegetables. Many years ago I tried the Atkins diet for a while and I remember the book talking about the…
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Week 1
So today was the last day of my first week on Paleo/Primal eating and I have to say I really loved it. I didn't feel like I was eating far less than normal because everything I ate was SOOO filling, I feel healthy and love that. I tried not to over exert myself on exercise just so I could focus on eating for the most part.…
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Feeling frustrated- Help!
HI there- I am really down on myself today, and actually have been. My weight loss story is long, but to make it short I have been doing primal, for about a yr, with a few slip ups during that time. But as a rule i eat like that. I have also been an avid exerciser, at least 6 days if not 7 a week. Last month i started…
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Eating Out?
What are everyones experiences with eating out (fast food and actual restaurants) paleo style? Are there certain places that are easy to eat within the guidelines?
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Paleo Plateau?
First week of Paleo, lost 10 lbs... second week...zilch, 0, nata... is it possible to hit a plateau on Paleo? kind of dissapointing.....
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what is your view on goats cheese?
Just wondering is goats cheese concidered dairy? I've tried online and finding mixed reviews. Anyone here Paleo that eats it? Or is it more for primal? I have been Paleo for 12 weeks, and have not had any dairy. If goat cheese is Paleo I would incorporate some into my diet, thanks!
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Pumpkin Pancakes into muffins?
Hello all Today I made the apple streusel muffins from practical paleo.. I really enjoy the pumpkin pancake recipe from that book and was wondering if anyone has ever tried using that pumpkin recipe and making it into muffins? It would be so convenient and easy! I'd like to hear what everyone thinks, and how long do you…
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How much cardio do you do?
Hi! I've just recently switched to the Primal way of eating. I was reading on Mark's Daily Apple,not do excessive periods of cardio. I lift heavy weights 3x a week paired with a 20 minute HIIT. I also do steady state cardio 3x a week. Am I not going to reap the benefits of the Primal way of eating by doing the amount of…
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Hey y'all, I'm tiptoeing into primal....I think.
I'm new to the group and wanted to say hello (southern style)!! I'm beginning to dabble in the primal lifestyle, but I have so much to learn. Honestly, I don't know the difference in paleo, primal, low carb, and clean eating yet. I'm still reading. I'm probably a mishmash of all four. I started because I got a deal on…
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Needs some paleo/primal friends :)
Hey everyone. I'm not foreign to MFP, but took a hiatus this past Fall because I'm a senior at Texas A&M and my semester was slammed. I'm surprised I had time to breathe, haha. I've jumped head first back into my old/good routine, but due to my absence from MFP for ~3 months, a lot of my friends on here deleted me :/ Just…
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'6 weeks to ...' challenges
i know paleo and primal methods don't advocate long, intense workout sessions, but are these challenges ok? my aim is to work up to 100 push ups, 200 sit ups and 200 squats in the 6 weeks. you work out for maybe an hour, 3 days a week for up to 6 weeks. and if i mange to get to the target points, is it reasonable to keep…
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New to Paleo
I started eating Paleo one week ago, have had 3 pretty intense 1-hour workouts, and haven't lost anything! Is this normal? I really expected to lose SOMETHING! I have had a couple of tiny cheats -- a Hershey's kiss here and there, a couple glasses of wine over the weekend. How did everyone else do in their first week?…
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Cheated with Pizza....Now Paying the Price!
I started Paleo 4 1/2 months ago and I rarely cheat! My entire family is paleo, so there aren't that many temptations! Over the weekend, I cheated with Pizza at a party (cake and icecream, too :/ ). Honestly, I just wanted to see how it affected me! I SO REGRET it!!! My joints, from my fingers to my toes, are so sore! It's…
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Mmm..sugar...HELP!
Hi everyone. I'm failry new to eating this way, and for meals I do fine. I have no choice but to be gluten/corn/dairy/soy/nut/tree nut free, so its wasn't a huge deal to go totally grain free. But I can't seem to break the sugar habit. I'll do well for a few days, and then fall hard and eat candy/pop/etc. Any tips on…
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whole 30/ 30 day shred
Anyone done both of these at the same time? What were your results? Did you stick with both for the full 30 days or was it too much?
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I need more Paleo/Primal Friends
The title says it all :) I'll like to add more Paleo/Primal friends to stay motivated and on track. I've been dabbling in this lifestyle for a few months (but fell off during the holidays) but went pretty much full Primal at the start of the new year. I feel great and can definitely see this way of life as sustainable AND…
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Breakfast?
Do you or do you not? Is it okay not to eat breakfast? I typically force it down because I feel I should as thats the healthy thing to do (what ive always been told) however eating breakfast only tend to make me hungrier, when Im not hungry in the first place. Thoughts?
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New to this
Hi all! My husband and I have transitioned to "Clean" eating, which still has whole grains and pasta in our diet. I've been wanting to transition to Paleo for some time, but had to work on cutting out a lot of the processed foods that I would eat before. Any tips for replacing whole grains or pasta? Thank guys! Also,…
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Munchies for Girls Night
My coworkers and I are going to be having a girls night next weekend... I'm allowing myself to partake in the drinking as my "cheat"... so my question is, what Paleo munchies are a good choice for girls night? I was going to make some paleo cookies and take some trail mix so I have something to snack on while everyone is…
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Paleo perdicament?
I wrote this a blog post, but have decided to repost here as well. I'm just wondering, does anyone else have this problem: started my Whole 30 on November 1. After the crappy feelings went away (about 10 days) I felt like superwomen!! I was sleeping better, waking up ready to take on the world, my low level chronic…
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Salt cravings
Does anyone else find that by cutting one food group/ taste sensation, they crank up their desire for another!? The lack of sugars I seem, so far, to be okay with (am limiting fruit mostly to berries) but oh my, the salt cravings!! And I was never even a potato chip kinda gal before. I'm giving in to miso cravings, which I…
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Ghee?
I completely understand about using Ghee as a replacement for butter for those that are dairy-free. My question is... when do you prefer to use it? I generally cook with coconut oil or bacon grease. I have really cut down on cooking with butter anyway because I love how nothing ever sticks with coconut oil and how bacon…
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Is this recipe Paleo/Primal friendly? Oats?
Hello, I guess my real question is are oats primal/paleo friendly? I think probably not, but I am not sure. I am easing in to this way of eating and this month I am avoiding wheat and refined sugar in all forms. I am eating oatmeal for breakfast, but I was wondering if moving forward it was ok? Please be nice, I am new to…
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Any other Alternate Day/ Intermittent Fasters?
Would love to hear from you if so.
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Thirsty
I am new to the paleo/primal way of eating and for the past week or so I have been extremely thristy. I normaly drink 8 - 10 glasses of water a day, but that has increased recently. Has anyone else had issues with this?
