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I have their Kroger Plus card and I get a lot of coupons which include Simple Truth meats/products, veggies, as well as additional coupons for spending so much in the produce, meat, and frozen foods departments. I rarely buy crap food anymore so all of the other coupons I get are for personal and paper products. They have…

Check out Thrivemarket.com (http://thrv.me/qKtfYh). There is a yearly membership but you get the first month free to try it out which you can cancel anytime after you order. It offers some pretty good discounts on gluten-free, paleo, etc. products. Their shipping time can be a little slow depending on how far you (in your…

Here's a great recipe for crispy chicken livers using coconut flour... http://meljoulwan.com/2012/01/08/crispy-spiced-chicken-livers/

I join the FB groups for food/recipe ideas and reviews...and sometimes the laughs I get from the child-like behavior of grown adults who get offended at the smallest things. :p

I actually made my Thanksgiving gravy doing something very similar except I cooked carrots and onions with the giblets, neck, etc. from the turkey. once it was all cooked and flavorful, after adding salt, pepper, and thyme, I took out the turkey bits then used my immersion blender. Once blended, I did add an approved…

Don't think of it as "restarting"...think of it as learning! Did you learn why you chose to go off plan and think about how you can avoid or deal with that challenge if it comes up again. This is a WOE (Way Of Eating) and there are going to be mistakes. It's what you do with those mistakes that count! ;) I have learned a…

Once cooked in the slow cooker, take the lid off and turn it up to high to allow some of the liquid to evaporate and concentrate the flavor until it's to your liking. I would stir occasionally as well to make sure things don't stick to the crock. If you are worried about over-cooking the veggies, take them out and add back…

I use both. If I am cooking and don't want any coconut flavor, I use MCT oil which has no flavor at all. Also, if it's towards the end of the day and I need to get more fat in, it's easier for me to take a tablespoon of MCT oil vs coconut oil. I also rotate between the two in my Bullet Proof Coffee. I like this site for a…

Sounds delish! And I think I have just about everything in the house!

I love Jungle Jim's! I live in Cincinnati near downtown but it takes me about 30 minutes to get to the one in Fairfield. Have you been to the Eastgate location yet? I haven't but now I feel a weekend adventure is called for! I can't go too often because I spend at least 2 hours in the store and spend no less than $100 and…

When I made the change to Paleo, I had issues with heartburn which had never really been a problem for me. A friend who works in a health store recommended taking digestive enzymes before eating every meal. After a few days of doing that, it went away and I haven'had any issues since and I haven't had to take anymore…

I <3 sardines! I put them in those small seaweed squares/wraps for mini sardine tacos! :p

These are awesome! I do not know the carb count as I haven't made them since starting the keto diet but from looking at the ingredients, they are very low-carb! http://meljoulwan.com/2014/03/27/gyoza-meatballs/

paleomom.com breaks down a great list of proteins in order of best to worst. Surprisingly, conventional chicken and turkey is dead last! http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/06/if-i-cant-always-afford-grass-fed-beef.html

I dove into Whole30 in April of last year not really knowing a lot about Paleo. I knew I felt better and wanted to try and continuing eating that way after my 30 days so I learned more about Paleo. After the 30 days, I couldn't stand the taste of my beloved Diet Coke anymore and still haven't had one to this day! Over the…

Have you heard of Whole30? If not, check it out. They have a 3-meal-a-day meal template that I live by even when I am not doing a Whole30 and I am never hungry! If I am then I grab a handful of nuts with a little protein and I am good.

I am making this Rogan Josh with Lamb and Beef....http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2010/07/13/paleo-rogan-josh/. I buy Penzy's Rogan Josh spice blend instead of using all those spices. It's so yummy!! Especially over mashed cauliflower. I am going to roast sweet potato cubes tonight to put it over!

I was on Humira for about 6-7 months before I started having allergic reactions at the injection site so the doc said no more. There was no way in heck that I was going to inject myself! Luckily, my doctor's office let me go into the office so nurse could give it to me at no extra cost. They even sprayed the cold spray to…

I am definitely in! I am starting my second round of Whole30 on Jan 2nd and can't wait! However, I am getting invites to parties through the month already! EEK! When the time comes, I'll definitely need support from the group!

This is a great site for finding farms near you for grass fed beef....http://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html. I would think there are some great farms in Texas. Once you find a good farm, definitely build a good relationship with them. If you are a loyal customer, they usually give discounts and in some cases give you…

If you are up for a challenge, Whole30 is a great one! It's a very strict Paleo "diet" for 30 days that eliminates pretty much everything except for whole foods and good meats and fats. I didn't know a lot about Paleo before starting the challenge in April and I loved it! It really helped me understand how food affects the…

This was recently posted on slimpalate.com (kid is an amazing Paleo-eater!) and it looks so easy! http://slimpalate.com/homemade-bacon/#more-3162

I am in the Whole30 camp! When I decided to give Paleo a try, I went straight into Whole30. It's a very strict Paleo plan/reset but you learn the basics and how foods affect your body. They have shopping lists and other guides to help you along your journey and the forums on the Whole9life.com site are very helpful. It…

Sounds like your Paleo/Whole30! :wink: Primal Blueprint is pretty much Paleo but allows for some dairy and incorporates exercise activities where Paleo focuses on eating habits.

This! Or buy a Zoodler to make zucchini noodles! I bought this one on Amazon and love it! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Some recommend salting, rinsing, and drying to get out as much liquid as possible before cooking for more of a pasta consistency otherwise they can…

I followed Whole30 for the month of Arpil and loved it! It started me on way way to following Paleo 80/20. Whole30 is a 30-day super-strict Paleo reset/challenge. You only eat whole foods concentrating on grass-fed/pastured meats, if you can afford them, no soy products (soy is in just about everything!!!), no added…

I highly suggest Whole30 for 30 days of a "reset". It's a great kickstart into the Paleo lifestyle and the support on the Whole9life.com forums is great! What I liked about it was changing the way I ate without worrying about calories and weighing food and myself. It works on building a better relationship with food and…

Diet Coke! I drank at least one every day. I did a Whole30 in April and didn't drink it all month. ONce it was over, I thought, "I can finally have my liquid goodness!" Bought a fountain drink and two sips later I was throwing it away! Thought maybe it was because of it being fountain so I opened a can (my favorite way to…

I'd almost rather eat crispy salmon skin than bacon! Almost.........

Hi Gabbie! Your post sounds exactly like mine would, except I am 42 (26 at heart! ;-) ) and the only children I have are my husband and a 4-legged creature. I did a Whole30 in Apreil as well....my first venture into the Paleo lifestyle and I am hooked for life! I feel so much better and when I do have my little cheats, I…