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I haven't really taken substantiial time off in the 3 months I've been Primal but this week I sort of planned a candy binge since Halloween is here. I enjoyed the candy but not as much as I thought. I didn't have any really adverse reactions except cravings and hunger during the day. It made me realize how much easier it…

You may want to consider the Paleo/Primal way of eating. There are several forums here at MFP dedicated to low carb/Paleo/Primal with amazing results not just in weight loss but improving diabetic conditions. You may also want to check out this website to find out more info about the affects of carbs on insulin and the…

If you're looking for low carb wraps make Oopsie bread! It works perfectly as a wrap, or in place of a tortilla in enchiladas. I usually make 5 from a recipe which makes ones that are a little bit larger than a fajita size tortilla but you can make them as big or small as you want. I put them between waxed paper in a zip…

If you love protein and fat you might want to try a low carb way of eating like Primal or Paleo. This website has a ton of great info. Marksdailyapple.com Also there are some good forums here at MFP for Primal/Paleo/Low carb. You would customize your macros. The default ones on this site leave me hungry and unsatisfied. It…

Remember, fat comes in other forms than just mayo, butter and coconut oil. You can eat fatty meats such as ribeye (my favorite), sausage, dark meat chicken eaten with the skin, salmon, etc. Your numbers at the bottom of the page will factor in fat grams from those sources. Then you can add fat as condiments such as tarter…

If I know I am going to be in a situation where "bad" foods will be present or the only thing there is (like happy hour after work), I plan my day accordingly because after all the occasional fried pickle or calamari is just good. I will restrict carbs all day and have a small amount of the "bad" foods and then be happy…

I eat a good bit of canned tuna, some cheese and ground beef or pork. Also chicken thighs and legs as well as whole chickens are usually about $1/lb around here.

I have had terrible problems with night time cramping and a naturopath type pharmacy recommended a liquid calcium/magnesium supplement (taken before bed) which helped. I found another supplement while reading these boards called Nautral Calm that is magnesium powder you sitr into liquid and drink before bed. I think this…

I usually add more liquid and more of the other ingredients in the recipe to distribute the spiciness over more volume. Does that make sense?

Ditto the Primal Blueprint. www.marksdailyapple.com. So much great info. If you quit the sugar, fruit included (especially if it is a trigger) your cravings will go away. As far as energy for your workout, I would suggest dropping carbs some every week until your body gets used to it. For me, losing weight requires less…

Thank you, thank you for posting the MIM recipe. I tried it cooked in the bottom of a small round pyrex storage container so that it would be about the size of a hamburger bun. I took about 1 1/2 minutes. I CAN'T WAIT TO TURN IT INTO A HAMBURGER BUN! I used 1.5 T of almond flour and 1.5 T of flaxseed meal and 2 t of…

I agreed with this philosophy. My husband has cut back on carbs in general and is noticing some weight loss. He is enjoying having things cooked in butter and bacon fat and occasionally he will join me in spaghetti sauce on spaghetti squash, but I think low pressure is the best way. That way he doesn't resent having my WOE…

Hard boiled egg, Mini baby bell cheese or a TBSP of almond butter.

BUFFALO WINGS!!!!!! I boil the wings first. Cool and dry and then toss in Franks Bulfalo sauce not the regular hot sauce. Cook under a broiler (several inches away from the heat on a cookie sheet with oiled foil or they'll stick) and turn over and cook on the other side to get skin a crisp as possible. Brush another…

Someone at the pharmacy suggested a liquid calcium/mg supplement. Not sure of the amounts but equal of both. They said to take a TBSP before bed and another TBLS during the day if that didn't help. The one TBLS has helped tremendously but I had cramps last night so I might try one before dinner and one before bed. Thanks…

SPAGHETTI SQUASH! It's fun to eat and can take the place of spaghetti in anything. Also a bar of 86% chocolate melted with chopped macadamia nuts to make a bark. Really kills the sweet and the chocolate craving.

Every Sunday I make something for breakfast for the week. I will make a crustless quiche with left over meat, cheese, veggies. Cut it up into 5 pieces and microwave it at work. I made some scotch eggs last week. (hardboiled egg wrapped in sausage and baked) Again warm in up in wave at work. My favorite breakfast is making…

I'm having the same problem! Waking up at least 6 times a night with cramps in the front and bottoms of my feet and the fronts of my legs, calves and even my ankles. They start the minuite I sit down to relax after dinner. I guess maybe I'm not getting enough sodium. I got some liquid calcium/magnesium from a pharmacy that…

Hi, Glad you've found your way to the low carb way of life. I specifically follow Primal as it accentuates whole foods and doesn't freak out over a little cheese. Atkins leaves a lot of room for fake processed things in a box or a wrapper so I make sure I get my carbs from fruit and veggies. Mostly veggies. Thankfully I…

I added you as a friend. My diary is open. I like to cook so there are always a lot of entries to account for the ingredients. I have found it pretty easy to stay away from carbs other than veggies and only indulge if it is the best thing ever and will be worth it. That happened last week when someone brought the most…

I agree. I just can't be convinced that legumes are the enemy. When I lose the weight I want to I plan to add back some beans and other non gluten carbs. As I said the premise at MDA is 100-150 carbs for maintaining which seems like a very reasonable amount and we all know that carbs in a box is never the healthy way to go.

Yes! I follow Primal. It has been about 6 weeks for me and I've lost about 14 lbs. I'm 51 and I'm happy with that pace. I can't tell you how much I am enjoying the freedom knowing that I can lose weight without feeling hungry and deprived. Marksdailyapple is an amazing resource! If you really scour the forums you will find…

I've been primal for about a month. Hope my diary gives you some ideas. Good luck!

I will weight out 1/2 oz of pork rinds or I will keep spinach dip made with homemade mayo, chopped frozen, thawed and squeezed spinach. Worcestershire.onion powder and eat it will celery, or on a lettuce leaf with deli meat. Hardboiled egg, mini baby bell, cheese, a tbls of almond butter. Deli meat rolled up with mayo.

I'm not the biggest fan of coconut oil either. If I don't want to cook with olive oil I use bacon fat or butter.

I agree with the previous post. If you and your husband are on board with Paleo/Primal then the other adults in the house can figure out their own meals and find a way to pay for them too. You are not a short order cook. They're adults, let them act like it. As for the budget, buying organic and grass fed everything is…

Being a good cook makes it so much easier to lose weight. You will know how to modify meals in a creative way and make them tastier than if you only new how to grill a chicken breast. You can add seasonings and interesting veggies etc to make things more appetizing.

I didn't feel like the article really had much to say except you need to exercise more than you think. For myself, I feel strongly about eating whole foods. Chemicals and things that are man made out of a box just can't be good for you. I follow a way of eating similar to Paleo known as the Primal Blueprint.…

Hi, I've been nearly 100% Primal for about a month and have lost about 9 lbs. I try to stay under 50 grams of carbs. I plan my meals the day ahead so if it looks like I will exceed my calories I make sure I exercise. I have read on Mark's Daily Apple that if you exceed the necessary protein (.5 to 1 gm) per lb of weight it…

My family is non primal. I don't have too much trouble They will eat the meat I cook. They're not much into veggies so I will fix them a starch and myself the veggies and/or salad I like. When I add yummy things like blue cheese and bacon to my salad and butter to my veggies I really don't miss the starch. I also make meat…