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Carbs...How many do you eat per day?
I read that for optimal weight loss you should only eat 50-100 carbs per day. I have been paying close attention to the amount of carbs in my food and I just logged a cup of grapes for the first time and it came up at 25! I thought fruit would be the way to go on this new lifestyle but apparently I was wrong. What do you…
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kids birthday party
Any ideas for paleo/primal birthday party foods for non paleo families?
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Coho or Sockeye?
Which one is "better"?
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Initial Weight Gain on Primal/Paleo?
Hi everyone, Just looking for some support and advice here. Did anyone else have some initial weight gain when they first went primal/paleo? I have been eating primal for about 2 weeks and have gained 4 lbs. Not the result I was expecting. I have been getting to the gym 3-4x per week. Eating 2 eggs cups for breakfast: 1…
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Meeting Calorie Goals
I am currently set to eat about 1300-1400 calories a day, in order to lose weight. I can meet that easily when I don't work out, but when I work out I have trouble eating all my calories back. Is that going to hinder my weight loss? I eat after I work out, but I rarely hit the goal. Sometimes I'm only a few hundred…
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What do I eat when I'm out of town?
Going out of town for training next week, and staying in a hotel. They have continental breakfast, bagels, fruit and such. For lunch I'll be eating in a chow hall that does have a salad bar, but not always paleo type meat (breaded, fillings, fried), and there is usually lunch meat (coated with preservatives and sugar).…
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one of my favorite mda articles. fat burning.
I figure most people here read mda, but just in case a great reference that I will forward to anyone that says I have an eating disorder for not eating carbs and every 3 hours as prescribed by most weightloss "experts" http://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-fat-adapted/
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Bacon??
So bacon is okay to eat on paleo?? I was reading on Robb Wolf's website and he says this about eating paleo. "The Basic Paleo Plan Effective, lifelong fat loss is easy with Paleo foods. We recommend the majority of your meals look something like this: ■4-8 oz of lean protein such as chicken, lean beef, turkey, pork loin or…
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All new to this - trying to heal myself!
After a 5-month plateau of not losing weight and trying many things, I decided that it had to be my thyroid - I have hypothyroidism since 9 months post partum with my 1st child. I have taken matters into my own hands, since my Dr. just prescribes meds and sayd good bye. After reading up on it, it seems as though clean,…
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Favorite foods that are not paleo/primal?
I have 2 food I just cannot seem to cut out of my diet. Now I do only have these items once a week but love them. #1 popcorn #2 carbou dark chocolate mocha Anyone else have favorites?
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The Whole 30...
Has anyone done it? It's 30 days of pure Paleo. No bites of this or tastes of that. It's no joke. I'd love to do it, but might wait until after vacation the end of July. There's bound to be yummy goodies. Well, maybe for my own sake I should do it while I'm on vacation, lol. Just would like some feedback!
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more protein without more fat
Ok, so since I started my 100 days (I know I'm only on day 3 but this was something I struggled with before but it has just been confirmed by my logging everything) I have found that I am low on carbs (ok with that) low on protein (would like to fix that) and high on fat (OK with that as well except that I'd like to get my…
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A Paleo Hangover!
Are these different to normal hangovers? Im not sure if its my almost Tee-Totalness nowadays that the hangover hits me hard - or the paleo lifestyle causes the sugar+booze combo to really hit me hard - Im talking not feeling right for 3 days! The paleo hangover affect anybody else in the same way?
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What are your top 15 foods?
I find myself eating the same foods over and over. Mostly because I prepare food for 3 to 4 days at a time. I'm not tired of them but would like to know what others eat frequently, Plus new ideas. I listed my top 15. 1.Egg Beaters - Liquid Egg Whites 2.Onions - Raw 3.Mushrooms 4.Silk - Pure Coconut Milk 5.Chicken Breast -…
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100 days of primal
So - I have decided to track religiously for 100 days of primal eating. I am tracking measurements and macro's and I've set up an excel chart. I am not necessarily going to be strict primal but will follow the 90% rule. I can't give up my wine :-) I want to see what it looks like over 100 days. Instead of obsessing over…
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AARRRGGGHHH!!! so frustrating.
Ok, so I'm venting a little here and in the spirit of a true vent I had to throw in a good AARRRGGGHHH!!!! I am so tired of people asking me "can you eat this?" while chowing down on a tasty or not-so-tasty morsel. Of course I can eat that. I can eat whatever I want to eat just like anyone else can. "But you're doing that…
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Yeah, I feel like a total loser....
Okay, WARNING: shameless, plea for attention..... I recently had a relatively severe allergic reaction to Neomycin, which is an antibiotic in topical creams like Neosporin and the like. I had no idea I was allergic to the stuff.... I have used it plenty of times before, but we all know how allergies can suddenly manifest.…
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I'm on Primal. Must I track my calories?
I was on MFP last year and lost some weight just counting calories, then fell away and gained it all back. Now I've started eating Primal and have lost eight pounds. I feel incredible and it's alleviated a lot of symptoms, including joint pain and acid reflux. I think I would eat this way even if I wasn't losing weight. It…
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Paleo and protein powder?
Is it okay to use protein powder on Paleo/Primal? I am using a whey protein powder for breakfast every morning. It is organic, from no hormone cows, etc and very clean as far as added junk. Also no added artificial sweeteners. I use it beause I HATE eating early in the morning but I am hungry. I add frozen broccoli and a…
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HIIT and carb intake question
After researching the Paleo & Primal Diet for last couple days, my husband and I are tempted to give it a shot. I tried low carb before (Atkins & South Beach Diet) and never lasted long because I wasn't doing well with the low carb intake. I'm reading that 50-100 carbs per day is what I should be shooting for. Is the…
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What are your daily "go to" reads for Paleo, besides MFP?
What other sites do you check in on a regular/daily basis? I'm still pretty new to this, and am getting the hang of how to adopt Paleo. Do you check out blogs? Recipe sites? Exercise sites? that are Paleo specific? Would love to learn more!
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The LDL formula for Primal/Paleo peeps
I thought I'd share some of my newfound knowledge from one of the article reply threads on MDA. Mark was talking about cholesterol levels and why LDL might be elevated while following Primal. Unless the LDL is directly counted, labs typically rely on measuring LDL levels using Friedewald equation (1974). Dr Friedewald…
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Best fast food choice for paleo?
My wife works an 8-5 job.. when I'm not working, I like to pick her up some lunch and have a quick bite with her. But I've been going through this pattern where I only go to 3 different restaurants: Chipotle, El Pollo Loco, In N Out! What other fast food options do you all have? (I'm in southern california) Please feel…
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Biomarkers Results
I started eating Primal on May 1st and on May 7th had bloodwork done for a baseline. I went back to the doctor on June 20th for my annual and they took bloodwork again. The results are below: I realize it's only been two months and anything can happen, but seeing results is really motivating! I don't know why the glucose…
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Paleo Flow Chart
I found this and thought it was neat:
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HELP! Im trying NOT to loose weight
But I've been on this diet for 5 days and Ive already lost 4 pounds! What else can I do ..Im only starting with the 30 day challenge. I use olive oil to cook , Im drinking coconut milk in my coffee ..eating almonds..Im going to be too thin if I finish , which I really want to for health reasons, any suggestions ??
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Is Paleo for you?
Saw this digital article that's a good read--interview with Robb Wolf; gives a sample meal plan that some may find helpful. http://www.easyeatsdigital.com/easyeats/20120506/m3/Page.action?pg=41 Page through using arrows on webpage.
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So I gave it a month and...
I'm up 15lbs. My Sailor stayed the same and he couldn't go full Paleo because the food on the Submarine just isn't paleo friendly. As for me being up so much - My doc looked at my food journals and said it's probably REALLY only about 5lbs due to carbs. The rest probably has to do with the facts that I just got off "the…
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What are the P/C/F macros you shoot for?
Just curious, what macros do you aim to meet each day? What percentage P/C/F? Since changing my diet, I notice my F is over 20%, which is what I aimed for previously. I know we'll end up having a higher F content and that's the point. But just curious what everyone else's goals are... THANKS!
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man o man
I suuuuck today. I had a dr. pepper and way too many paleo pucks (paleoparents.com). I want a cupcake with lots and lots of icing. geeez. I went over my carbs (obviously). We did a strength WOD this morning so I guess I went over my cals too. I have been slacking lately...bad.
