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I used the tools at http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/ to figure out my lean body mass. Then I calculate my protein according to that, going by .8-1g per pound of lean body mass. After that I narrow my carbs down. I am still in weight loss mode so I set it for 75g a day. Whatever is left is fat, following the primal…

Have they drastically increased their veggie intake? That could be the culprit. Then once you start with visiting the loo often it's a viscious circle. Tell them to add in some probiotics. Get a good stash of GOOD bacteria back into the gut. That could possibly help quite a bit.

I second caribougal totally. I only had 2 days of carb flu because someone clued me in to the higher fat part. Once I did that, carb flu was gone. It was super easy to stay in the 75g range just by cutting juice, bananas and grains out. I kept all my green leafy veggies along with my tomato, cucumber and carrots.

First off...I am super excited to see all the mums of 3,4 and more kids! Bigger families aren't so unusual anymore! I'm mum to 5...ages 10, 8, 7,3 and 3. I am making a recommitment to getting fit like I was btwn my 3rd and 4th/5th kids.

Yay! Sometimes it's those little acknowledgements that keep us going!

My hubby andi have the same joking relationship. I would say something like "so..you know when you said that ring chick had cellulite and you didn't want to see it? Was that just hers or do you think mine is gross too?" it's possible that it's kinda like my baby stretch mark belly is not unattractive to my hubby, but he…

awesome!! Hard work paid off! :)

Awesome job!! And posting pics just shows you how far you've come! Now you have the motivation to go the rest of the way! :)

ground flax. It goes like glue when mixed with moisture.

Domino's does have a GF crust - but, if you are celiac I would hesitate - the crust itself is GF but the environment is cooked in is NOT - so, if you are restricting gluten for dietary purposes OTHER than Celiac Disease, go for it - if not, I'd not take a chance. THAT being said - if you have a Bulk Barn in your area, they…

Sounds like the definition of teamwork right there!! :) And even the lack of a smartphone can't stop some people! Speaking from experience - I am likely one of the last of the dinosaurs to have a basic flipphone! :) I only access MFP via a real laptop.

Awesome! :)

awesome!! Wonderful motivation! :)

I'm a SAHM mum of 5, but I also solo parent 14 days at a time as my husband works 2 provinces away on a 14/14 rotation. So - finding 'me' time is difficult. I only exercise at home - on the treadmill or elliptical when kids are sleeping or a Jillian DVD while the littlest ones play with toys. We also walk lots as a family.…

Wow...lthat same tub here in Manitoba is 27.95....insane. I would add in nuts, and fish too. No need to do the protein powder unless, like me, you enjoy "drinking your lunch" once in awhile. That's when I add in the protein powder. Coconut milk, protein powder, blueberries and kale is my favourite.

Not enough. Between five kids waking for various bad dreams, leg aches, potty tips and just crawl into bed with Mum moments, the dogs that decide at 4am they need to go out because they ate a box full of beets stored in the garage and the tap dripping that needs to be fixed...I don't sleep near as well as I should be.

Well said. I think of my diet as eating primal....although I don't have dairy only because I don't react well to it. But, I like the principle of the higher protein, higher fat aspect of primal. I like how Marks Daily Apple describes things in regards to carbs. I tried the South Beach and it was just too restrictive in…

http://paleomg.com/ She has quite a few crockpot recipes!

I agre with the second part...go to a professional bra sop and get measured and try on bras. It's the only way. As for the FIRST part. It makes a difference for me. If I don't wear a bra, I am measuring a flat chest and a very large belly button area .... No joke...my boobs dangle to my waist without an over the shoulder…

I totally agree you should add in fats. People get fat scared....but the truth is we need fats. Have you heard of Marks Daily Apple? I am learning some new things there... www.marksdailyapple.com

So...should the fat be higher than the protein when talking percentages? I thought protein should be 1g per pound of lean weight? If I go by that, I end up with 40 and 40 for my protein and fat and 20 for my carbs.

There are so many I want to quote to say AWESOME JOB! But this one...damn girl....I want that belly! Lol even at my slimmest years back I just don't have that physique. I was still very square! Now I am squishy square. Lol

Totally awesome! That photo everyone keeps linking is awesome! I have to ask...the makeup on your eyes! How? So simple yet makes your eyes pop! And the hair! Perfectly frames the awesome happy healthy face! Congrats on results hard earned!

I missed the part where I'm not supposed to look at the abs....I better go back and try again! LOL

I didn't eat a diet heavy in grains or legumes before, so it's not that hard to ditch them totally. But i fight to keep my fruit carbs down as that's how I have always dealt with my sweet tooth. A fruit instead of a cookie. Baby steps. Amazing tho how ditching grains completely changes your outlook on the "menu"! Lol

Exactly....it's just easier to say not able, and if they ask why you can say that you have found extreme bowel issues with the grain. That should stop any more questions! Lmbo I think that the farther away that we get from eating grains such as wheat, the less we remember how entrenched into daily diets it is in the…

Oh man....how horrible to be torn in two directions. I would say one night likely isn't going to 'harm' you unless you're true celiac where there is known damage done. But you may be bloated for a day or two. I usually am. I would likely say that in the event of further invites to dinner parties, mention that you are not…

:) Another newbie to seriously USING, not just being a registered member of MFP and also to eating Primal/Paleo if that gets anyone's attention too! :)

Thanks! I will check it out for sure! I am the same. It's not weightless but overall fitness and body shape I am aiming for.

Awesome! Looks like you both made some serious progress!