mandabrett Member

MFP is my fitness pal I too fell off the wagon. Isn't it interesting how crappy the SAD diet makes you feel? I never knew it before going primal.

I normally make a large salad and make it a meal. If I am at a restaurant though I will eat it before my meal.

I also think it can be useful for people. I have been there too. Now us just not the time for me. I really like your no weighing idea. I think I'll try 1 month and see how it goes. I tend to weigh daily. It doesn't help with the anxiety either.

I am so glad to see that others are not tracking. I sometimes feel like everyone else on the board tracks. It is just not best for me at this point in my journey.

I was listening to the paleo view podcast a few weeks ago, and Sarah Ballyntine (really smart, phd woman, thepaleomom.com) mentioned this. For some reason i think i remember her saying that while your body is healing is becomes more sensitive to foods, but as it heals more completely your body should not react anymore.…

Do you want to track calories for the rest of your life for maintenance? If not I would recommend you eat intuitively (listen to your body). If necessary you can track at the end of the day to see where you are as far as calories but don't focus your entire day around it. I believe it was JOnathon Bailor from the smarter…

I plan to get food allergy testing done in January. I am pretty sure that I have a severe allergy to milk since it makes me vomit and makes my tongue and throat itchy. My DH accidentally changed our insurance to a health savings account. we do not have enough money in it to pay the testing. Health savings accounts are not…

I think I will give up the coffee. I totally agree that having not eliminated dairy for 30 days that I can not be sure if it bothers me or not.

I'm so proud if you. This is supposed to be a lifestyle. The fact that it is natural to you is awesome.

I typically just fry my eggs (2-3) and eat it over a sweet potato with some coconut oil or butter. It's amazing! It's a good balance of macros too.

Thanks! That's what I was thinking too.

I also eat lots of green veggies. I didn't mention that before.

I'm about to make a post on the board but as far as carbs go would your guys go for sweet potatoes or fruit. I feel like I need to work on my sweet tooth. Just putting that out there. I don't know which I better. Trying to experiment. I also want to make sure I'm getting enough carbs for my workouts.

I am doing a reset starting May 1 as well. Basically whole 30 that allows butter and bacon. Possibly heavy cream.

I don't know why I am having such a hard time figuring this out. I feel like I should be able to just eat paleo and be fine. I am afraid I am just stressing myself out so much that it is reversing any good the activity is doing for me. Is it crazy that I feel I should be able to just eat real food and not track anything? I…

This is very helpful. I am your height and also large frame. I am 160 and want to lose about 20. I have a fit bit that recommended 1500-1600 minimum on sedentary days, so it looks like it would be similar. Thanks!

How many zone blocks do you eat? My nutritionist at my cf recommended zone, but I was so hungry. I was doing 11 blocks as recommended in the book. That is not enough food! I have given thought to 12-13 on off days and 13-14 on workout days.

I should add when I don't track until I am done eating for the day eating intuitively that I end up around 1800-2000. My goals are for fat loss. What about carbs if not counting calories? My carbs are typically around 75-100.

I don't know. Mine seems worse when I start building muscle. Could be my imagination because I am paying closer attention. Who knows. Not much help, sorry. Everyone has cellulite. It sucks and is not very pretty. I just don't wear shorts to crossfit because I am uncomfortable with it for the time being.

Sorry my response is at the bottom of the quote box. Doesn't crossfit endorse zone? If so that would explain why they mention it.

I also listen to the angriest trainer podcast. It's not paleo but no sugar, no grains. They are hilarious but it is labeled explicit. Livin lavida low carb is also good. The paleo view is my very favorite though.

where do you get your gelatin?

Bacon. It will bump up your calorie count real quick. I also do mini quiches with lunch meat for crust that I cook in a muffin tin.

Love this!

You only have to explain it once. My peeps understand I eat this way. They really don't seem to notice my plate.

I loved that!

A blender bottle that is made for protein shakes works great.

Things are getting better around here. Thanks for the support!

I have thought about not buying his junk anymore. I think I'll tell him that I won't buy anymore but he still can buy his own if he wants but keep it on the top pantry shelf that only he can reach, so the kids and I won't be tempted. I love that idea. I also am totally checking out meetup groups! Thanks so much!