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Hi Becky. I'd be willing to be your accountability partner. I'm looking to start again too. It's been a few years since I've done Paleo but it seems to be the only thing that really helped me in reducing my body's inflammation. Now that I've started experiencing more joint issues, I think it's time to get back to it. Let…

I count calories, even if I don't always record it, to make sure I'm hitting my macros to gain lean mass. If you're serious about your goals, you should record even for just a little while until you get into the regular habit of eating the way you've chosen. What are your goals? My goal for calories is 2770 consisting of a…

For Kids and Families: Paleo Mom - thepaleomom.com Everyday Paleo - book and website Eat Like a Dinosaur - book written by the Paleo Parents Paleo Parents - http://paleoparents.com/ Amazon.com always has a ton of free ebooks with recipes, snack ideas, etc ). Just do a search for Paleo, and sort by cost "low to high" to get…

For those with autoimmune issues, please add the following for support: The Paleo Mom - thepaleomom.com Chris Kresser - ChrisKresser.com Practical Paleo - the book and website PaleoNonPaleo.com Against All Grain - book and website

Holy geez! How did that happen and is it common? Are you technically allergic or only sensitive to something in poultry?

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I always have a problem with sodium and water retention. My solution is to eat more potassium-rich foods to offset it. Supplementation also works.

Thanks, PrimalRunner and Howl_Shadowknight! I'll try experimenting and see what works. Like everything else, I guess there is no steadfast rule. When I eat carbos and fat, I definitely feel more energized. So I guess that's what I'll need to try. I'm going to try the BCAA mix idea that another Paleo suggested as well.

No, it's not a big deal. My fat percentage sometimes goes as high as 80% for the day. You want to keep an overall balance but the day to day stuff isn't a huge deal. Look instead at your overall week. I was incredibly controlling of my foods in the beginning until I accepted my fat intake and higher-than-standard calorie…

I don't know anybody who needs 40% protein. I prefer the standard 60/20/20 f/p/c Paleo standard ratio. I think my macros are currently set to 20/25/55 because I'm doing heavy strength training now.

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You said that you've set your fat at 40% but I don't see enough fat in your diary. I'm 5'10", work out 3x a week and eat close to 150 grams of fat a day just to give you a comparison. You need to increase your fat because that is your body's new source of energy. It should always account for more calories daily than your…

Hi Shannon, There are many questions here. I'm sure you'll get a lot of responses. First though, you said your diary is open but it's not. Please check that setting so that myself and other seasoned Paleos can chime in. Thanks!

I make my own. I might be interested in buying it if it was cost efficient to do so. Plus it'd have to be very gelatinous because mine is pretty. Sprinkelss, it's AIP friendly if you make your own and it was very highly encouraged in Practical Paleo. It's really easy to make. When I was doing AIP, I drank a lot of bone…

I was invited to do it along with Pamela Martha Focker (aka Paleo Thug Life on IG and FB). I'm thinking of giving it a go.

I never even thought about this but it makes sense why I have such an issue with form and squats. We were doing sumo squats last night and that has a wide stance, which felt much easier to do. Thanks for sharing that info. I'll be much more likely to do a wide stance now.

I believe there is a meetup group specifically for hiking in the 505 area. I'm not much of a hiker myself but maybe in the fall it'll be a different story. I know a few hikers already, so I'm open to it. Nice to meet you, Yvette

I'm gonna try your recipe out this weekend. My stews are always so boring.

I usually just google for recipes. I have a handful of cookbooks such as Practical Paleo, Paleo Comfort Foods, and Well Fed but I don't actively use any of them. I usually google the ingredient and the keyword Paleo when I search (ie; "beets Paleo"). Lots of users on here also have Pinterest boards full of recipes (mine is…

I'm 5'10", 34yo, 160 lbs currently but I have a small build so I'm looking to get to 140 lbs. I currently wear a size 10 or size 12 depending on the manufacturer. Feel free to add me.

For fiber, focus on veggies for the most part. But if you really want to get a lot of fiber without a lot of work, look into pure hemp protein and chia seeds.

Feel free to add me too. I've been doing Paleo for over a year, and am now well into my squeaky clean Paleo phase (again). My kids do it and so does my husband.

I'm buying this book for my newly-converted husband today. The reviews on Amazon are amazingly good.

Comfort foods for me when I'm not feeling it are beef jerky, dark chocolate (85%), an apple with almond butter, and bone broth.

Or try it with coconut butter.

Yes definitely try to up your fats. It sounds like you might be fat adapted at this point but if you're denying your body fats, it's confused as to what energy source it needs to use. When fat adaptation happens (around 3 weeks), your body switches from using glycogen to using fat to run your engine. If you decrease your…

If you open up your diary, it would be easier to see where you could use some help. I eat close to 150 grams of fat a day, and am 5'10" and weight 158 lbs, just to give you an idea. Your fats should be at least 60% of your daily calories. Keep in mind that a gram of fat equals 9 calories, so even though it seems like a…

Beautifully written, Akima!

When we think of the term "caveman", our minds conjure up images of hunter/gatherers with very defined roles depending on sex. Females would probably gather all day, moving at slower paces and gathering as they went, whereas males were probably better at hunting down large and small game. I think some animals are easier to…

IslandMonkey, what do you know about DHEA? My DHEA is at 118 and the range is somewhere between 50 and over 800. Do you know what causes low levels of DHEA? I've heard it called the mother of all other hormones so I'm wondering what the connection is between less-than-optimal thyroid hormone levels and sex hormones being…