skwidlund Member

Welcome! I've eaten paleo and primal for about 15 months now, and the best advice I can give is to plan, plan, plan! 3 meals a day plus snacks if you need them. Also, when you're in the kitchen plan for leftovers - cook extra protein or veggies to have on hand as much as possible. It makes it a whole lot easier when you're…

I think it's a personal thing. Counting calories isn't productive for me - I find I start trying to wiggle things in under the calorie count, regardless of whether I should be eating them or not and I don't pay attention to my fullness cues. I've found the best accountability for me is to log my food under the Food Notes…

If I know there's likely nothing I can eat, I eat before I go. If that's not an option, I make the best of it. I have to avoid gluten, but I have eaten the toppings off of a pizza before in a pinch.

I roast my bones first with mushrooms, and I definitely get that deeper color, no stinkiness and a good, rich broth. Also seems like there's not as much skimming to do that way. My brother-in-law recommended it, and he spent many years in the restaurant world so I generally do what he says. I hate it when something doesn't…

It's been my experience that a lot of paleo recipes are seriously under-seasoned and spiced, but I also tend to think that a lot of paleo recipes that are blogged are ones that have only been made once before being posted. Sometimes you need a little tweaking before sharing it publicly and to make sure you get all of the…

Your teeth don't get that nasty sugar film and funk! *shudder*

I can brew coffee, scramble eggs and reheat a sweet potato in under 5 minutes and I'm full until lunch. I can add in sausage without taking any mroe time. It used to take me that long to open a box of cereal and I'd be hungry again in an hour!

The biggest difference with coconut flour is that it takes a crazy amount of moisture for a seemingly small amount of flour. I have recipes that call for 1/2 c. coconut flour and 6 eggs for moisture and binding. It's a little tricky, but it's a great gluten-free baking alternative.

Bob's Red Mill is good and I can actually get it at my local grocery store (which is surprising). I prefer Honeyville.com. It's a finer grind - my family usually can't tell it's almond flour anymore!

I usually use the Elana's Pantry recipe or this one:http://www.janssushibar.com/almond-flour-banana-bre/ Multiplydelicious.com also has some really good paleo-ish banana muffin and coffee cake recipes. I haven't really noticed any difference in how it cooks.

Im so happy to be past cravings, too. I do have a thought after dinner that I want dessert, but I can tell that I'm not hungry and it's just a lingering habit. I'm having a cup of tea and feel better.

Day 26 for me, but I took my weight and measurements early since I'm starting a new workout program and needed numbers. Down 5 pounds and nearly 3 inches. At this point in my journey, any time I can average even a pound a week is awesome. And I feel amazing - sleeping like a rock, tons of energy, mental clarity, so much…

I buy the blanched almond flour from Honeyville: http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/blanchedalmondflour5lb.aspx. I try not to do too much baking, but when I do it's my favorite. It's finer than anything else I've found and I like the texture of the finished product better with the blanched almonds. I usually wait to order…

I've had the same dairy epiphany. Well, it's probably the third time I've had that particular light-bulb go off, but this time I've seen just how much of a difference it makes. I've really missed baking. I have a few paleo-friendly recipes picked out, but I'm going to try to stay Whole30 afterwards with just a treat or two…

I did the same thing! Took two sips and tossed it because all I could taste was chemicals. I've been making my own pumpkin smoothies and they're so much better.

I can usually get it at Whole Foods or Raley's (I'm in Central CA) for right around $8. I happened to stumble on some for $6 a bottle last year at a New Leaf Market and bought 8 bottles! Between jerky and my favorite marinade, we can really go through it.

I haven't found any version of paleo that says that soy is okay, so probably not. If you're okay with a little soy once in a while, you can get tamari. Because it's more traditionally fermented that the cheap stuff at the grocery store, it doesn't contain wheat and supposedly the hormone effect of regular soy is lessened.…

And that's why I decided not to go the RD route and am looking at more holistic nutrition programs. Let's keep banging our heads against the "heart healthy whole grains and low fat" wall while we continue to lumber towards obesity. Great commentary.

That's the same experience I had - I have many good friends that thrive as vegetarians and vegans, but I ended up with severe gastritis after 6 months. I'd started reading about paleo a bit before then, decided to ignore my doctor's advice to take Prilosec and eat lots of whole grains (which were obviously a cause of…

I love reports like this! I understand the change from vegetarian to paleo - I did it myself. I was so sick and so just totally falling apart when I was vegetarian (and it was even worse when I was vegan). I wish I'd had bloodwork done. So many people don't seem to understand that it isn't about losing weight and calories,…

I say just keep going! For me, one of the biggest achievements of this Whole30 will be staying on it to the best of my ability through some really tough times, travel and less than optimal meals. I think getting through it while real life gets in the way - even if it's not 10% perfect - is going to have more of a lasting…

I did it last year. I didn't feel it was all that much different than a Whole30 or other challenges, although I think the only fruit you're allowed are green apples and bananas that aren't fully yellow yet which is a little more restrictive. I did really like that there are 3 different levels - so there's sort of a…

Weird that so many of us are having the leg cramps - I might message Dallas and Melissa and see if that's as common as it seems to be and what they recommend because I don't remember reading about it anywhere. I'm generally happy eating eggs and either some roasted butternut squash or a small amount of fruit in the…

I did sort of my "official" write up on my blog here: http://wp.me/p2GN4Y-1J, but a few of my results so far quickly: skin clearing, hip bones appearing, better sleep, emotional stability, clothes are definitely fitting more loosely, and no cravings (yay!). My one big struggle has been cramping in my calves for the past…

We love this Primal Philly Cheesesteak in a Bowl from Health-Bent - I think I made it almost once a week for months last winter: http://www.health-bent.com/beef/philly-cheesesteak-in-a-bowl And I'm dying for fall to get here quick so I can make my Chipotle Chili again:…

If I'm eating dairy, I usually find the nearest Whole Foods or other market and pick up whole fat plain Greek yogurt and kombucha. I either add fruit or bring chopped nuts and honey from home to top it. I've also eaten beef jerky for breakfast in a pinch!

We love cauliflower rice! I prefer to steam if after I rice it, pour in a strainer and add a little salt and drain to get the excess moisture out. Then I stir fry it. Seems a little "ricier" to me.

I'm convinced having a Whole30 failure and being able to move through and past it might be even more important than doing a perfect one! If dried fruits were the only issue, just keep going.

I've had nothing but great quality and even better customer service from Tropical Traditions. I even had UPS or FedEx drop a shipment with several glass jars on my porch and crack a few (even though their shipping containers are excellent). I sent an email and had replacements within 2 days.

Yesterday was a horrible, hard day for me due to a loss, and I actually ended up at Starbucks with a pumpkin spice latte in my hand. I took 1 sip and all I could taste was chemicals. I dumped it straight in the garbage and moved on with decent Whole30 meals. Technically, I should probably start over, but I think I might…