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^Perfectly explained, Dragonwolf!

^not more sensitive but more AWARE of the negative effect of particular foods. Yup, when sick is normal it takes a lot for the body to finally get our attention because we learn to ignore all the "normal" stuff like indegestion, achy joints, depression etc. When we finally feel well it takes far less to get our attention.…

So you should eat more crap so that you can tolerate it better? lol Many people talk about their increasing sensitivity to foods after going Paleo (or any similar elimination diet) and I argue that the foods were always hurting us but the thing that has changed is our AWARENESS. I was sick for my entire life but it was…

The mindset matters no matter what flavour of Paleo one is (stupid name but it's the one we have so....). I see so many people coming into this lifestyle with a chip on their shoulder I don't understand how they will even get through the first week. Seeing the positive and finding a sustainable path for oneself is what…

It's not just calories in and out and us Paleo folks should know that more than most. They are a factor but clearly more is going on for you. Could be that you need to heal/recover before weight loss is going to return. So it could be that limiting calories right now is NOT what you need. Malnourishment creates so much…

Three point five years of experience speaking: "skip the Paleo substitutes". "Dessert" is fruit (assuming you can handle the carbs/sugar which I cannot). It makes me sad to see people starting out keep falling into the fancy schmancy Paleo treats that are just as processed as any of the other foods we are supposed to be…

I can't recommend nuts to increase calories (many Paleo peeps might excuse them but they are just like grains) but I would recommend more fatty animal foods (ideally from grass fed or wild animals). Other than that, eat what you need, no more no less. I've been here a long time and calorie obsession didn't do me one bit of…

Actually, I know most of us are still caught up in the "calories in/out" thing, so that wasn't a comment aimed at you personally. Most of us "Paleo" peeps haven't been able to let that insanity die and it may just be what keeps some of us struggling. Always thinking eating less is better regardless that we may be…

Who cares about the calories? But I have always wondered why nuts get a free pass (from many) when they have the same anti-nutrients as grain? If nuts are "healthy" then the Paleo argument that grains aren't is just silly. I definitely think macadamia nuts are the best of the nuts though. High calories yes, but most…

Guess I'm wondering why keep all those non-foods in the house? I can resist them terrifically; until the day I can't. My eight year old needs healthy food as much as I do... even more actually. (and don't assume I'm being holier than thou. I derailed four months ago and both my child and I are paying for it.) I would also…

I had chronic severe heartburn all of my life. They put me on meds (to reduce acid when the problem was likely already due to low acid!), wanted to do surgery, etc etc. And it's "genetic" supposedly as the problems "run in my family". The only time I have zero heart burn is on a Paleo diet, ideally with few plants, no…

Interestingly grains and nuts are similar when it comes to how they act in our body. I find it interesting that nuts are so acceptable. I view them as equally unhealthy for my body. If i did eat nuts, I would prefer macadamias though.

Monkeydharma has it right. All these Paleo treats have made Paleo anything but. And anything but healthy, and not a whole lot better than SAD imo. I got rid of almost all of my cookbooks because they were half full of Paleo "treats". And all the stupid Paleo ingredients in my cupboards... all a huge waste and all tossed…

I can OD on grapes.... just sayin'.... lol

Well Fed 1 and 2, Beyond Bacon, and can't remember what others as I haven't finished unpacking. lol I really don't need any recipes for how I eat now but couldn't bear to part with all the cookbooks.

I had 20+ Paleo cookbooks and with the exception of just a few, they were half full of Paleoized desserts and baked goods. I fell into the Paleo substitutes, even low carb ones, for the first while but then realized I can be fat/sick on Paleo treats just as easily as any other treats. I feel the cookbooks, obscure…

Personally, I would recommend at least a month without dairy. Dairy is so often excused and yet it bothers many, many people but it's hard to determine without eliminating it and reintroducing it and observing results. Eating unprocessed foods is no fad. The processed junk we eat now is a dangerous experiment indeed and I…

Regardless of what people are eating at home, imagine how much healthier they could be if they just skipped the crap in the office. I loathe the junk food/office thing. I don't understand how eating junk while at work (or anything besides ones own packed lunch) became such a big thing. All those people that say food can't…

I haven't yet come to like chicken livers... but love the beef or wild animal livers.

I don't have much access to different kinds of offal. I'd like to try many more things. I like my liver fried in bacon grease, only just barely cooked. Overcooking makes it gross.

My shade of Paleo is completely different again. lol There's no one right way for all people. For those who hate cooking and like simplicity, eating only animal foods is no muss, no fuss WOE. I can't even wrap my mind around all the money I've wasted on gadgets and bizarre ingredients. Paleo can be as complicated or as…

Alcohol won't be helpful in any way, but depending on your goals and whether you like the effects or not, you can choose to have it or not. The only issue I have is when people excuse/justify it. Your choice.

It's only two weeks... my cycle and symptoms improved on Paleo and are even better now that I'm doing a different version of Paleo (animal foods only). In my world there is no such thing as too few carbs; only too many. 65 grams would be plenty for most folks but time will tell, keep up the observations.

Yes, it's normal to feel badly at first. Some people feel better within a month, some people it takes longer. I adjust quickly, but usually suffer badly the first few days. My carb intake totally dictates whether I feel good or bad and how long adjustment takes. I do best with no carbs at all. (Yes, that means I don't eat…

Check out the shared experiences in "Success Stories". I had great results on lchf Paleo for the first year and a half, and then due to under-eating (even though eating slightly more than MFP recommendations) progress stalled and I even started to gain fat again and feel crappy. I'm extremely sensitive to carbs and really…

I use my ulu for skinning and cutting meat mostly. Oh and it is an awesome pizza cutter.... for those who eat Paleo pizza or whatever. Your husband is speciesist against knives. lol I have not yet learned how to post pictures on MFP. Silly, I know.

Ulus are good for all kinds of things. I own only one but almost every day someone comes by selling them. The handle is either caribou bone or muskox horn usually. Locally made. They are very good for skinning too. Not that anyone here does that.... ok going back to my hole... but feeling left out now I have so little to…

Bison steak! omg. Yes, I'm so proud! There's bison in the Yukon and I can't wait to get my little hands on some. More raw for me of course! Glad I didn't see that until today... I didn't have a decent meal all weekend until last night, that picture would have driven me out of my mind. :p

What I learned after almost three years of Paleo is that I got carried away. Too many things; too much money spent. I think the healthiest way to be Paleo is to keep it simple, skip the sweets and treats, minimize nuts, dairy, and most packaged foods in general. It's all about the animals and vegetables (well, only the…

No selling from eBay and Amazon isn't applicable to remote locations. I'm in Canada and in the Arctic lol. I am selling lots of stuff... but nobody here wants cookbooks and they cannot be shipped out at $5+ per pound cargo rate. I'm shipping a LOT of books unfortunately and unused cookbooks aren't going to make the cut.…