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I eat no gluten. I eat paleo, and despite what you may have heard we eat mostly unprocessed foods (coconut oil and olive oil aside) with an emphasis on lots of vegetables and high quality meats, we also make it a point to avoid grains of any type not just because of gluten but also lecithin and other anti nutrients that…

I eat paleo, which by definition of limited to no processed foods means we are gluten-free. I won't go into the diet, but I can give you some good protein and starchy foods because of your fitness level and requirements (different from the regular person). For Starchy Carbohydrates: Sweet Potatoes (you can buy these really…

I've given up chips completely for the past two months (my favorite snack before I went Paleo was Tortilla Chips and Hummus). I've heard many people like Plantain chips. For something different try Kale chips. Cup up some kale (leafy part) into 2" strips, put on a oven sheet (aluminum foil, helpful) and drizzle olive oil…

The exercise at that caloric level is really high. I would highly recommend lowering the aerobic activity, preferably adding more free weight and functional exercises. Having more muscular activity (you will not look like a bodybuilder, thats only with steroids and hormonal therapy) can help make up for the fact that your…

I spend a total of $17 a week for breakfast. 3 Dozen Eggs - $1.75 ea dozen 12oz of bacon (12 1oz slices) - $4.50 1/2lb of Spinach - $1.25 10oz of Pork Sausage (no nitrates) - $4 6oz of Olive Oil - $2 That gives you 6 eggs per day, 2 slices of bacon or 2.5oz of sausage, and 8 leaves of spinach for your omelette or scrambled…

I fast most weeks on a 6 hour eating window, and 18 hour of fasting (about 6PM to 12PM), this is the Leangain's approach. However I have 24 hour fasts with no problem. Being successful at Calorie Restriction or Intermittent Fasting (IMF) is much easier when your body can go in and out of burning fat instead of glucose. I…