LisaGNV Member

I'm cheap. I go for the C9 (Champion) seamless bras from Target. Not the cami strap style though. Their basic medium impact version. Tons of colors (if that matters) and they're easy on and easy off when you're super sweaty.

I've bought Soffe racer back tank tops (not tech) from Sports Authority before and loved the extra lengh in those. Beyond that - this will sound ODD, but I do it - stretchy maternity tank tops. They're longer and have higher coverage up top if you know what I mean. I buy them for more modest layering.

Mostly Paleo w/ small amounts of quality (grass fed) dairy on occassion. I'm not opposed to froyo as a treat from time to time but haven't had grains/legumes in over a year.

*FOLLOWING* All wonderful info - I'm trying to add muscle as well and have been playing w/ carb intake (staying at or below 75 gm per day). Feel free to add me as a friend as well.

Do a pinterest/google search for a shredded brussel sprouts salad. You could use a paleo ranch as the dressing/binder and add pretty much anything to it - shredded carrots or broccoli, raisins, onions, nuts, etc.

I will place muffin liners in a mini-muffin pan, add 1-2 teaspoons of warmed/liquid coconut butter then after it firms up add a smidge of either 85-100% cacao - it's like an Almond Joy bite! Keeping them in the mini-liners makes portion control super simple!

If I'm running more than 90 minutes I have been using medjool dates stuffed with either almond butter or coconut butter. Freeze them individually in tiny wax or parchment paper squares (think: piece of taffy) and they store in snack size zip bags super easily (I carry them either in the key pocket of my running shorts or a…

I think I've sent all above friend requests - but anyone can add me if they would like. I've been Paleo/Primal since April 2013 and it's been a life changer. Formerly 226 lbs, yoyo dieter (every diet out there - I've tried, succeeded, stopped, failed, you name it). Making the switch to Paleo (after doing a Whole30) has…

I have incredibly limited and very specific windows of opportunity to get runs in during the week. Best I can get on weekdays is 30-40 minutes before work. I can run longer if I get up super early but like you, I'm limited to the zig zagging in a smaller neighborhood because I don't like straying too far from home in the…

People are too eager for the quick fix magic potion trick. So few want to really make lasting changes to their dietary lifestyles and make the effort to be more active. I used to be one of those people. It took years of failed yoyo dieting and learning the hard way that permanent changes in my body come from permanent…

Every single weekend I make the following to keep in the fridge to have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever throughout the week. We're a family of four BIG eaters so none of this ever goes to waste. 3-4 lb pork roast - crock pot cooked w/ two onions, three tri-color bell peppers, salt & pepper 3-4 lb beef roast - cooked…

Can we eat all the fat?? LOL! kidding of course - and I completely agree with you - more fat isn't the answer for everyone - we're all different, move differently, eat differently, live differently. I sometimes am amused by my own fat/protein intake since switching to Paleo versus when I ate more of a bodybuilder's diet.…

eat more fat eat more fat eat more fat... This is all I hear whenever anyone brings up hunger. And as much of a cliche as it's become - it's truly what works for me. I had fajitas for lunch last Sunday with a giant scoop of guac and literally didn't feel like eating till the next morning. The fat content of the guac was…

One more note...for those who do choose to use almond flour - the one thing I constantly have to remind myself with is that almond flour (any variety of ground, meal, course, blanched, etc.) is basically GROUND NUTS. They have no absorbancy quality to them. That's where the eggs & liquids used come into play. You can use…

Coconut flour is great but DOES NOT substitute 1:1 for almond flour. Unless you're using a recipe that's been tested with coconut flour, it's really hard to substitute one for the other - they have completely different properties. Having said that, if you do decide to give it a try, it's closer to 1/3 cup coconut to sub…

IMO: The symbolism of your wedding ring should be greater than it's use as a conversation starter about your weight loss. Honor your wife, get the ring resized. There are other ways you can share about your weight loss sucesses.

The thought of 1200 calories a day makes me weep. Have you ever calculated your TDEE? I've based my intake on that minus 20% and continue to lose. I'm less than 10 lbs from GW and plan on decreasing my % to 10% below TDEE. For reference, I'm 5'6", SW was 226 lbs, CW is 134 & GW is 126. My TDEE is ~2300 and daily intake is…

5'6" SW: 226 CW: 134 GW: 126 (no date set for gw) Current workout schedule is running 3-4 x per week, oly lifting 3-4 x per week. Progress is slow, but intentionally slow - I'm a BIG fan of eating & keep my calorie intake just under my TDEE. I eat super clean and try to keep my PFC ratio at 25/50/25.

Need the recovery or want a snack? Nothing wrong with either IMO. But out of curiosity, why a shake? Why not a few bites of chicken breast and some nuts or something like that?

OP: Just curious - are you trying to build muscle or lose weight?

Cook with coconut or olive oils, snack on raw nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), put avacado slices on anything you'd like! I make my own coconut butter and almond butter that are great sources of dietary fats. Olives are great as well!

Break the rules. Eat dinner for breakfast. Plan for leftovers when you cook. One of my favorites is a (small) portion of chili or tomato based soup (maybe w/ some chicken in there) reheated & served over a small baked sweet potato.

5 oz burger patty leftover from last night's dinner w/ steamed broccoli & baby carrots and some almonds & raisins for dessert.

Been there, done that. Starting weight was 226 lbs. What made the difference with me? When I began to OWN the weight. I earned every one of those 226 lbs. Then I began to OWN the rest of my life & health - told myself to suck it up, ditch the pity party & get to work. I stopped accepting excuses from myself. You can do it…

It can be done. I broke my hip last year and was restricted from any type of cardio & weight training from the waist down for the first 90 days - then could only swim/bike for 90 days after that. I was diligent with my food intake (clean eater) and didn't see any gains. The loss slowed down - plateaued for a while - but I…

Me. Ate a super clean 1200 & the scale didn't move forever. Bumped it to 1500 & things started moving in the right direction.

My personal experience? When you go back to the old way of eating, you go back to the old way of looking. It has to be a lifestyle change...for life.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/54-primal-paleo-support-group <--go there for support/info.

::stuffs bra with BMF:: Great idea! Because seriously? I'm tired of explaining to people what it is & why I'm wearing it. My go-to response now is "well... my parole officer said I have to wear it..."

I'm a big fan of spinning. It was the only cardio I was allowed during rehab from a hip fracture last year (no standing allowed though). Intense calorie burn and I always feel like I've pushed myself harder (in the good way) when in an instructor led class than when I spin alone or even use the standard stationary bike.