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Thanks Victoria. I will try that. Scoby...? I will definitely look that up

Well put, punchgut. Always such sage advice. I read the link in MDA and then clicked another and another and found answers to questions I hadn't even got to yet. Thanks again.

Good for you. And you're right.... it isn't worth it. I still drink tequila even though I have an otherwise strict paleo/primal diet.

I did not know about this and did not experience it at all. I feel for those who are so dependent on carbs that they withdrawal. I have become quite regular though (not sure why they call it that because this is an abnormal number of bathroom breaks). I'm wondering if it is the massive amounts of veggies sort of eroding at…

Wow. I had never heard of kefir. Are kefir grains sort of on the bad list for primal/paleo (just because you call them "grains")? I know I could google all of this, but we do that too much these days. Also, have you met the goals you intended by going primal? And can you see my diary? I could use some tips. I try to…

where would I find this fiber? I'm eating veggies to the point where I have to force them down. I'm not a huge fan of Metamucil. Beans I hear are in the indulgences category. a "supplemental carb, unnecessary and possibly counter-productive to health and weight management." (The Primal Blueprint. Mark Sisson. 2009. pg.289)

yeah, that does sound a bit vague. It's like a a bag of beef jerky with the following Ingredients: food, food-like food, natural flavors. 2% or less of the following: more food. Consumer Allergy Warning: contains food. Processed in a facility where other food is made.

oh wow. Ok. and is this for weight maintenance or weight loss? Thank you again to all who responded. It's a true blessing to have support.

Guhh. I have never been huge on packaged fish. Sadines, tuna, salmon, mackerel, herring.... I would love to get over it just for health's sake. I'll make an effort to try again. What does your ol' lady think about the breath afterwards?

Thanks Cindy. Thank you to all who have taken a moment out of their day to help me.

salsa sounds like a good idea. Is your recipe something like tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, cilatnro, serrano chile, salt to taste?

yeah, I've been snoopin on your diary and picked up a few things. what is kefir?

Is the carb flu accompanied by lots of trips to the bathroom.....? (lol, sorry for too much information)

It says it's olive oil. Pretty much olive oil, vinegar of some sort, water, spices, salt, and xanthum gum if I recall correctly.

I feel like I snack. Handful of seeds or almonds or some baby carrots. When I'm not driving, working out, or sleeping, I'm eating something. I would love to spread the protein out more throughout the day, but my schedule won't allow me. Thank you all for the responses.

My only issue would be the sleep. Uncle Sam doesn't afford me a set sleep schedule and neither does my beautiful daughter. I can never (not right now) guarantee a large chunk every night for sleep.

I'll still lose the weight?

Good to know. and what is TDEE?

Yeah, my schedule is so different day to day that only breakfast is constant. MFP is telling me I need to consume 2300 calories to lose a pound a week (I do either cardio or strength training everyday which let's me eat more). Should I be using this as more of a guide or a doctrine?

when my boss plays dirty or feigns injury when I'm whooping that *** in racquetball.

I'm new to MFP as well and did the paleo solution on a deployment four years ago and lost 44 lbs(20 of it found it's way home). It is a great diet if you have the willpower. I would love to blame my falling off the wagon on my awesome wife or child (both of whom love their starchy carbs and snacks) but it's all on me…

Hi tritaly. I'm pretty new here too. Fortunately I think you've found a website with members whose honesty and openness are a little different compared to other social-type media. Best of luck with your fitness goals. As for advice, being active plays a huge role in the metabolic process and helps to promote energy, focus,…