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I would say yes... but it is so much more than that. I meditate daily, and it has been life changing. I think a lot of times people have the wrong idea about meditation... like it's mythical, and only monks and far out people do it. Not true at all. It is about feeling at peace and heightening awareness. When I started…

Wow! I had no idea... awesome!

^^This. Best response I have seen on the topic that hits all the points of what the issue really is.

Absolutely. He is my favorite workout partner. I only wish our schedules allows us to do it more. We push each other. I want to impress him so I like to out perform his friends... lol. Even if it kills me! Try it, it will be a big motivator!

Great info. This is exactly right. There are also things like hormones to take into account, which highly effect weight loss regardless of total deficit. The more weight you have to lose the calories in vs calories out holds fairly true. Once you shed some weight/mass things like hormones definitely become a factor,…

I gave up diet coke, soda in general, years ago. Not because of the sweetner, but the dyes and chemicals. I gave of artificial sweetners a year or so ago. I tried a few things. There are many types of stevias, and the taste is fine for me. My absolute favorite though, is NuNaturals. They have many options, some for baking.…

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Ummm... yeah. Simple math would put everyone at goal effortlessly if there was any truth to this.

How long were you eating 1400? That is a large jump. You could see results on that, but I would start incorporating them more slowly. Working your way up 100 calories at a time every few days. And 2000 without exercise may be a bit high. If you are going up from 1400 you may see better results in the 1750-1800 range. Also…

Processed foods, sugar, carbs, sodium. It may seem inconvenient, but truly it is very simple. Your carbs and refined sugar is really high. Stick to whole foods. Whole fresh fruit, fresh or frozen veggies with no sauces, and lean proteins should be the building blocks of all meals. Try to stick to clean grains-brown rice,…

Mmmm... great ideas! I can't wait to try these ideas. @ Wolfchild, that sounds delicious. For the home fries, it is a recipe from Well Fed. You cook them in the crockpot first in water. Then you drain and allow to dry. Then cook them up. There is a Jicama "potato" salad recipe as well, same precook.

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Hi all! Also new to Paleo/Primal. It's been going pretty well, feeling good. Would love some friends who share the interest as well! I started with the Well Fed cookbook, and have to say everything has been just amazing! I have made just about everything. For those that track their macros, what is your goal percentages?

No clue... I have always had this problem. Stop fighting it and use it to your benefit! Plan food out, think about your planned meals and snacks, and what you will make tomorrow. When you get excited about what you planned you stay on track.

You are right on about the cycle of emotions. "Feeling bad leads to giving in"... making bad decisions. (one that is not what we strive for). The best advice I can give is to shake it off, and move on. Every moment (notice I didn't say day, no all or nothing mentality here) is a chance to do better. Make the "better"…

Haha... Make sure it's quality to ensure smoothness. Goose or Belvedere should do the trick.

^^^ This, this, and more this.

Thick and creamy are 2 different things. Some of the suggestions to thicken will not make it creamy... just FYI. Although I love cottage cheese in a smoothie, not if I am going for creamy. Thick and tasty, absolutely. Same thing psyllium and chia seeds. Thicken yes, but they add a texture and consistency that is def not…

Lots of things will work, like the previous responses, but the absolute best result will come from avocado. Sounds weird, but I dare someone to try it and tell me I'm wrong. :wink:

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Haha! Love this...

I wouldn't worry about it. Keep going! Drink a lot of water and get a foam roller, and be sure to stretch. This is a lot of work on the muscles, and depending on what you were doing before your body is likely adjusting to the new demands. You are probably retaining water.

Thanks all... I will look into these suggestions.

Mmm... those both sound delish. Always a huge plus when the kids will eat it too!

No one? :sad:

Cooked in stock with some sauteed onion and jalepeno, add some cumin and black beans, and sprinkled with a little pepperjack cheese and topped with a fried or poached egg and fresh cilantro. Sometimes I add some diced avacado... sooooo good

So I started Sunday! I got Well Fed on my kindle, and it is such an awesome first book! I have been really digging the recipes so far. I love how she breaks it down to cook for the week on a designated day, and then has a mix and match style throughout the meals. Basically its veggies, a sauce, a protein. Had Pad Thai for…

Meditation, yoga, creating calming rituals, and a lot of being aware of the moment helps tremendously. Avoid caffeine, and eat a well balanced diet with lots of fruits, veggies and herbs. Personally I also found it helps to avoid processed foods whenever possible. Books helped me tremendously. I have trouble focusing when…