Cerebrus189 Member

I also have thyroid issues (Hashimoto's) and I would advise you to stick with it. I had major joint issues before and within a week of transition, most of it went away. That being said, Paleo is not a cure for thyroid issues. You will very likely still have to take thyroid medication, but I know of a few people who, after…

The biggest thing for kicking one's sugar habit is to trade in your sugars for something else, like butternut squash, sweet poatoes and selective fruits like berries. I don't eat a lot of fruit or chocolate anymore like I once did, but some key things you can do are to promise yourself that if you do good all day, you can…

I've heard about honey working for some, though I've never tried it. Before I tried that, I gave up dairy and my allergies are now gone. As a young kid, I'd get allergy shots twice a week. That's how bad they once were.

It's going very well for me. I'm two weeks into the first 30 days before reintroduction of the questionable foods (dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, seed spices, and nightshades). I started with Paleo/Primal about 10 months ago, and it's the best thing I've ever done for my health. The fogginess, joint pain in my ankles went away…

Chris Kresser is my hero. I'm currently following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol that he is behind.

Evening Primrose Oil or Borage Oil helps. With EPO, I was taking 4-1000 mg capsules a day. It has to do with the oleic acid overproduction and lineoleic acid deficiency. That, in itself, took away most of my skin problems and helped with PMS and everything that goes with it. Right now, I'm trying an Oil Cleaning Method…

I agree that there is a natural progression that happens, according to the podcast that you're listening to. When I first started, I was hungry for smaller meals as that's how I was used to feeding my body. However, I soon found that I wasn't as hungry as I thought I should have been around 3 weeks or so, and so I started…

With cold weather comes hearty soups and of course, winter squashes. They're a godsend and are on my plate/bowl almost every day.

Jindra, This is great. Unfortunately I'll have to wait a few more weeks until I'm done with my AI Protocol. But this is definitely on my "To Try" list. Thanks again!

Day 14 and I'm 7 lbs down even though I shouldn't be weighing. I accidentally cheated with the added soy in my tuna (damn labels) but other than that, no intentional cheats or weaknesses to speak of. I feel like I have finally kicked my sugar habit by avoiding fruit as much as possible with the exception of my TOM where I…

I cook during the week as well as on the weekend. I try to cook up my veggies before they go bad and that typically drives my cooking more than anything.

This is totally normal. Your body is using up everything you give it, and digesting it well. It's a good sign whereas BM's on a SAD diet are typically a sign of too much fiber (from grains of course). I had this same question in the beginning. For some people, it regulates itself after a few weeks, but for others BMs…

Bwahahaha! That's hilarious.

I agree with Mike. When I first started, I had to stop and think about why I wanted the food I did. Everyday was a struggle in the beginning, and I would get through it like any other addict would, one day at a time and one meal at a time. I had the constant urge to reach for a bowl of cereal after dinner because it was a…

^Agree with this. I tried it, I admit. But it was not good IMO. I always thought the same thing about Stevia when it came to it's Paleo-ness, similar to what MonkeyDharma said. If it's in leaf form, I might use it but I don't know if growing it is worth the trouble since I'd hardly use it. I've gotten used to my…

Do you honestly believe all the lies regarding GMOs feeding the world? In my research, you should avoid them at all costs, especially soft-skinned fruit and vegetables, as these are sprayed with millions of pounds of chemicals. It's been said that organics are not superior but when my body has to fight chemicals instead of…

I say Paleo since it focuses on controlling insulin, and hormone level stabilization, along with weight loss. I'm a bit biased though since that's how I eat.

Invest in a BodyBugg or other similar HRM to give you an exact amount of calories burned. The number of calories burned will differ between person and even within sessions. Mine were typically around 300 calories burned, sometimes more and sometimes less.

Main sources of veggie carbs are from vegetables, all vegetables in vast amounts at every meal. I've finally kicked the sugar beast and burn fat insted of glycogen as my main source of energy. When I gave up grains, all of the gas, water retention, bloating, etc were gone, as well as the joint pain. I am currently…

Best cholesterol results ever actually! My HDL has gone up by 20 pts and my LDL dropped 18. I've done tons of research on diet, fat, and overall health. Doctors are befuddled by my result as it goes against everything they've ever studied to be true. I get plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals, probably much more than you…

Typically when I eat grain carbs, I retain water for about a week. I eat mostly veggie carbs now, and I don't yo-yo any more. I usually eat less than 100 fruit and veggie carbs a day now. I cannot tolerate grains due to gluten intolerance and an autoimmune reaction (swelling and painful joints). Feel free to look at how I…

Water retention from all the carbs maybe?

If you can tolerate dairy and the protein shake does not include anything you don't want in it (fillers like soy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners or the like), I'd say go for it. That being said, in my experience it was difficult to find a protein shake that didn't have anything like that in there. A good person to…

I haven't tried FODMAPS because I don't have the same digestive issues as others do, but I highly suggest you read Practical Paleo because it talks about restricting for FODMAPS, specifically for digestion issues, and give you a 30-day plan to do so. This is where I also learned about the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol which is…

Chris Kesser's Autoimmune Protocol is what tipped me off in the first place that I might need to eliminate even more to get rid of the joint pain. I also have Hashi's and am now 9 days into my Paleo AI Protocol with no joint pain to speak of, which is my only symptom still lingering now that I've switched to Armour and am…

Great find! This one is next to read on my Amazon list. I have to get through Practical Paleo first though. I love the technical stuff. It's just a lot more substance and something I can sink my teeth into.

Very interesting. In reviewing all of this information, I have to question if I'll need to up my protein significantly when I start doing more strength. For now, I typically do a formula of lbm (114 lbs) * .8 which equals 91 grams of protein daily. I don't work out heavily with HIIT anymore (highly discouraged with the…

I didn't have joint pain until my late 20s. I'm 33 years old now. I was diagnosed at age 19. So the joint pain definitely came after diagnosis. The biggest trigger for me, that I know right now, are grains and sugar. When I stray with grains, I pay for it for up to a week each time. Swollen, painful ankles and fingers, and…

Today is Day 7 for me and it's going well. I bought some new veggies I've never tried before and have introduced some fermented vegetables into my diet (kimchi/sauerkraut and kombucha tea, the real, almost alcoholic kind). I struggled a bit yesterday with protein, but today I'm on target, eating sauerkraut, sardines and my…

Paleo/Primal for 10 months and going strong! I've lost 40 lbs, most of which I lost in the first 12 weeks. I'm currently doing a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol that eliminates even more foods than the standard Whole30 in order to pinpoint problematic foods for joint pain. I have a feeling nightshades are the culprits. I have…