justaspoonfulofsugar Member

thanks for all the comments,I am starting to think that maybe I was fighting off a bug as I have fasted many times before just not a long fast..usually 16/8 or 14/10.

This!Up your fat and you will lose the cravings.I had severe sugar issues and went off and on paleo for almost 1.5 years before it all clicked.As soon as I upped the fat and lowered my carbs,I was past the sugar.Bread never was an issue for me because it made me feel bad anyway.

I have an IUD and it's been almost 7 years now.I got it after the birth of my child. I am now trying to get it out. It increased my period 10 fold and the first year it was very bad with weird pains and cramps. I had a friend that had hers for 6 months and needed to get rid of it because of the bleeding reason..too…

I have been using natural skincare/deodorant/toothpaste/bath care products for years..long before I was paleo..back whenI was a healthy vegetarian..I have always been interested in natural products. There is much info to support not using synthetic chemically based cleaning products as well as body products,etc. Everything…

I have no access to any grass fed/ grass finished meat..I normally eat more lamb than anything else and the beef I eat is supposedly antibiotic free/hormone free.. If you look up whole 30 on a budget they mention the better choices to make.Apparently chicken is one of the worst things to eat non organic.Also,the fat is…

I know you have given your weight already but from the picture I would have thought 160..remember not to focus so much on your weight and rather how your clothes feel and how you feel. I think you look great!Keep up whatever you are doing!! Actually,I would be curious to know your body fat percentage?This is probably why…

All of your macros seem very low..eat more food and you will feel better.

for those that need to lose weight it is recommended to keep nut and fruits to a minimum as it can impede weight loss. I have an issue with fruit as I have been very sugar sensitive.I eat fruit(berries)but only once a week or every 2 weeks. Go with what feels right for your body..listen to what your body tells you. Once…

I had some ill effects when I re-introduced cheese,mucus build up was the main issue.I have been eating it but seem to tolerate goat,and grass fed best. I have done some research on this and from what I have read hard aged cheeses are the best as there is less lactose.

most almond/hemp/soy/ etc have additives and one of the bad ones is carrageenan..it's an algae and there is a belief that anyone with digestive issues can further damage themselves.It's used a thickener.Most milks with have this and if they don't they are usually sweetened as the algae works to thicken then thin milks.…

u look 21 in your after picture..amazing!

I think the protein looks a bit low as well..0.7-1 gram per lean body mass. I agree that fat is low and your carbs are set too high.It's possible to customise your macros by changing it in your goals. Have a feel around for what feels best for you.Everyone has different needs. I do high fat/low carbs/moderate protein.It…

eating 510% of your calories from carbs in the first stage to get you into ketosis but once you are fat adapted you can play around with it. I have just got to the point where I feel comfortable adding in some more carbs..I am upping to 10% and with my 1800 cals a day it puts me at about 48 grams per day.After being at…

This is one of several articles on cultured celery extract and it would seem it is just as bad if not worse than actual nitrates. http://blog.onespotallergy.com/2012/02/allergen-alert-maple-leaf-natural-selections-contain-nitrites/ Also,lawry's often has misleading labelling about the msg in their seasonings

I think cheese might be a culprit for me as well. I have decided to go off for the next two weeks and see how it impacts my weight loss. I wasn't eating much for the last year or so and then recently I added in a lot more and I think it's catching up to me now. I did a whole 30(45) last summer and when I went back on to…

congrats..I agree..look much younger

I have had issues with sugar binges as well but since switching to keto primal I have yet to have any cravings.I have held chocolate in my hands,scooped hagen das vanilla ice cream and there is not even a twinge of desire.I have NEVER experienced this in my life..EVER!It's so surreal.I can say it's been from keeping my fat…

eat more calories..your body will stall very quickly at this calorie point,u will also not be feeling so well from the low calories. it's possible to lose at a much higher amount of calories as for keto..macros are usually set with 70-75% fat,20-25% protein and 5-10% carbs..fat needs to be high in order for the body to…

this this this!!!

bananas are not the only foods with carbs..u can get LOTS of carbs from other fruit and veg and live a VERY normal life on 100 grams or less of carbs..I eat this way and other than the adjustment period this has been the best thing I have ever done.It has allowed me to get control of my sugar cravings.I have been losing…

I make cauliflower pizza and it's very good.It's cheese,cauliflower and eggs.I don't do the tomato sauce. I also make mini almond pancakes on the savoury side.They could easily be used as a base for pizza and they are amazing!…

How has it been for you adding in more carbs?Have you increased them by a large amount?

I would say 8lbs in 4 weeks is quite good!Make sure to measure your body all over and compare your measurements.Do not become a slave to the scale.I have only lost 2lbs in the past month but I have lost about 8.5 inches. It takes time.Also,look at your macros..I eat very high fat(65-75%of my calls)protein is 20-25% and…

bump..seeing if there are any other comments about this subject

As I have fallen off the wagon so many times I have a good bit of advice..fat,fat,fat! I have been now following primal/paleo this time around from a more ketogenic perspective.Sugar is my demon and has been the most difficult thing to get off.I always relapse on sugar.Normally it takes 20 days or so and then I fall back.…

beans,rice and bread are not "primal". Some people are able to tolerate rice and on occasion this is fine. It is best to check out some primal readings robb wolf mark sisson the whole 30..it starts with food. have a read through and get a clearer picture of things. good luck,your body will thank you for it!

It hasn't done anything with mine but I have read lots of women say it can change your t.o.m,lessen it,take it away,etc. Hope that helps.Most say there is an improvement with pms,mood etc

perhaps we are the only two? let me ask this,would like to hear stories from women who are primal/paleo and fast. How is it working for you from a mental,health and weight loss perspective?What about working out?Heavy lifting and IF? It's really women I want to hear from as men lose differently and IF is different for men…

amazing!thanks for sharing!