brenbrenm

We are in Northeast PA. Not many people carry the grass fed beef, and I can't find grass fed butter anywhere. Organic, yes, grassfed, no. Our local butcher gets grass fed beef in once in a great while, but it's hit or miss and VERY pricey. At our local Weis, there is a teeny, tiny selection, but I paid 8.99 for one lb of…

But it is important about the beef and butter being grass fed, right?

Unfortunately, there is no way I can afford the grass fed beef around here. There isn't much of it locally, and where I can't find it, it's very expensive. In that case, the leanest cuts would be best, right? Also, are there any other healthy fats aside of olive oil and coconut oil? He hates coconut, and I know you're not…

Thank you Eric, for your detailed response. A question.....If he were to cut back on the processed junk, breads, waffles, sugar, etc... while eating more of the lean meats with healthy oils, veggies, fruits, almonds, cashews, etc..., but not eliminate the junk, do you think he would still see benefits, or would the meats…

Well, there goes that idea. He will never, never, NEVER give up all grains completely. If he were to jump right in at an 80/20ish ratio, would he not benefit at all? I would think just the giving up or at least greatly reducing of the processed junk would be helpful for just about anything. When I started eating mostly…

I know he won't completely give up the grains, but if I can get him to limit them, I think it would help. Are there any adaptations anyone would suggest? EX: avoiding much red meat, limiting egs, avoiding organic butter even, etc...

Have you been able to "stop when you are full" yet? This is my major problem! I can't seem to recognize that feeling until it's way past full!

I've seen pork rinds on here quite a bit. Do you mean the regular old pork rinds you find in any grocery store?

Do you feel ok getting this much sleep? If so, I wouldn't worry about it. I've been finding that I am falling asleep later and waking up earlier on my own, yet I feel better than ever during the day! I think the 8 hr rule is kind of dated at this point anyway. I suffered from insomnia for a LONG time, so this is a subject…

I think the one I posted above tastes pretty similar. Also, if you buy the large bottle of light tasting olive oil (cost me around 11.50), it will make quite a bit of mayo, so would cost less in the long run. I'm not sure of the ingredients in the store bought brands.

I don't know of one without eggs, but for the one I made, you put one egg and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, both at room temp, in a blender with 1/4 cup light tasting olive oil, 1/2 tsp dry mustard, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend until combined. Then slowly drizzle another cup of oil into the blender while the motor is running. That's…

Ok, thanks! Some of these posts made me a little nervous!

Just out of curiosity.....what would happen if for whatever reason, you switched back to eating a non-Paleo diet? Would you gain a TON of weight because your body would have switched to fat burning instead of sugar burning? I'm talking about even if you only eat moderate carbs...not going overboard. Is this maybe why I've…

I tried a ketchup recipe, but I can't remember from where...it wasn't very good though! It tasted more like BBQ sauce and was really watery. I'll have to find the one you're talking about.

One thing that has been helping me somewhat when I have a strong craving is to allow myself 1 or 2 tbsp of coconut butter followed by a full glass of water. USUALLY within about 10 minutes, I feel really full and the cravings go away for a long time.

How long have you been primal/paleo? Have you been really strict with it, or do you allow not paleo foods? I have also been having some cravings, but I only started about 2 1/2 weeks ago, and haven't been 100% paleo, nor do I plan on it all of the time. I won't even bring cashews in the house, because I'll eat the whole…

I think I may have jumped in to it head over heels, a bit too quickly. I read up on the plan, researched it quite a bit, and LOVED the idea of it....I STILL do. I think I shocked my system, and initially I was having no problems, because all of a sudden I could eat the fatty foods that I'd been avoiding for so long!…

I'm so sorry for your loss....I hope it gets easier for you...

I think maybe it was just the first non paleo thing to cross my lips in a week....The only time I have it is if I'm out at a bar, because it's cheapest. Luckily, I don't go out to bars very often! Now wine on the other hand.......:wink:

We just don't live anywhere near a Trader Joes, Costco, WholeFoods, etc.... Just 2 tiny natural food stores that cost a FORTUNE. I've about spent all I can to stock up on almond butter and flour, coconut flour and oil, nuts, etc.... As much as I would love to buy 1/4 pig or cow, the upfront cost is way too high for right…

I'm already seeing a tendency for myself to gravitate towards almond butter and dark chocolate. The only thing from keeping me from going too crazy is the price!

So then, it wouldn't be TOO much Omega 3 and calcium since we're getting so much in our food (especially Omega 3)?

I think there was around 20 g of fat and 200 calories in the dark chocolate bar though! My calorie intake was 470 for lunch and 1630 for the day yesterday. I will add another oz or 2 of meat today and maybe some nuts or coconut oil as well and see if that helps. I LOVE bacon, but in the paleo book I'm reading, it says not…

A banana was a bad example...Let's say something nasty like an ice cream....I know it takes 3500 calories to gain an actual pound, but I've heard once you go low carb and add any carbs back in, the weight comes on REALLY quick! I have a vacation coming up next month, and we are using our camper as our hotel room. Although…

Not sure...it seems to have started the other way around! Was REALLY tired all day Sunday, but slept well Sat. night. Then Sunday night=not such a good sleep, etc...

Still getting used to this way of eating. Avoided fat for so long, this is strange!

I'm not going to worry about the fruit unless I start to gain weight or really can't lose anything. I'm happy if I can lose 2-4 lbs a month, so slow doesn't bother me. I don't want to get to a point of where I eat a banana and gain weight. I've heard of people that have had that happen on Atkins! Just getting rid of the…

Really? 3 whole eggs, the bacon, and banana? This will take me awhile to get used to!

No yolks=I still can't quite get used to the idea that more fat is actually better! That's why I was kind of curious as to what an average day should be....So used to doing the low fat, high fiber thing!

I've also lost touch with my fullness signals. However, I've also been eating a ton of the things that tend to make you want more of them! I'll have to see if it's the case when I get rid of them. So far, I've only given up junk food snacks and as of today bread, eng. muffins, bagels, etc....-