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I have found Yoga very helpful when it comes to my posture. I only do it 1-2 times a week, never for longer than 30 mins or so. It always feels so good afterwards though and I find my posture improving when I stick with it.

I agree with everyone about upping your protein a little more. You should aim for 1g of protein for each lb of your goal weight. I try to shoot for 120-140 gs of protein a day. Also helps to keep you feeling full longer. I would adjust your diary and stop tracking cholesterol and fibre. Instead, track sodium (keep it…

I can stand by this comment, stroutman81 is one of my MFP friends and ALWAYS posts good advice. Especially when it comes to women and strength training (as opposed to chronic cardio). Very helpful info that I wish more ladies would take the time to read and understand!

When I started MFP last February, I had 30-40 lbs to lose. I initially set it up to lose 1 lb/week and it gave me 1200 cals/day. I think I ate 1200 cals for about 1 month (plus about 75-90% of my exercise calories) and lost 2-3 lbs a week. Although I was happy the weight was coming off, I know I wasn't overweight enough to…

I just finished it. It's a nice, quick version of Good Calories, Bad Calories. I have Well Fed and have been slowly working my way through it. This weekend I tried the Sheperd's pie recipe. Out of 6 servings, I only managed to have 2. The boyfriend ate the rest of it. Other favorites of mine from the book include: Meatza,…

I don't know of any cake mixes or the like that you can purchase that are paleo, but if you're not opposed to a little of your own baking, there are plenty of paleo friendly cake recipes online to find. http://www.primal-palate.com/2010/10/pumpkin-spice-cakes-and-pumpkin-spice.html I made the pumpkin spice cakes with…

When I talk to most of my friends or co-workers about paleo, they're interested, but ultimately say something along the lines of "but I could never give up bread/cheese, ever!" and at that point I smile, tell them I used to think that and change the subject. My family however have noticed the more subtle things about my…

If you make your own beef jerky with a dehydrator like another poster suggested, you get to control the sodium levels AND seasonings. All it requires is the dehydrator, marinade and any cut of beef (even steaks), sliced. And time. It takes 6-10 hours for 5 trays, depending on how thick your slices are. Awesome.

Check out this group, there's a lot of paleo/primal folk here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/54-primal-paleo-support-group Some are new to paleo/primal, some are more experienced. I'm sure you can find some helpful info by browsing through past topics.

I have Well Fed and all the others you've listed, as well as Make It Paleo. Well Fed is by far my favorite! I feel like the other books have a few decent finds in them for sure, but are mostly "no brainer" recipes. I def recommend checking it out!

I use Olive Oil & Extra Virgin Olive oil for salads. Coconut oil for cooking/baking. Mayo that you buy is out, it's made with canola or soy (or a combo of the two) oils. Mayo that you make yourself (very easy!) is in. Here's the recipe I use for mayo, I make it about once a week or so:…

Do you have a food processor? With a food processor, some raw bulk nuts and a little bit of time, you can always make your own nut butters. This opens the doors to all kinds of fun combinations that you might enjoy more. I find everyone has different tastes when it comes to nut butter! Def do the chili instead of just a…

Sounds like you're well on your way then! I find almond butter isn't really a good PB replacement, I prefer Sunbutter. Maybe try adding some of that to your protein shake? I've found that most of the brands they sell around here taste the same and are made with just sunflower seeds, sometimes some salt. Chili sans beans…

I agree with this 100%.

I've made these spaghetti squash patties with onion and rosemary, sometimes with a little mushroom thrown in and stuffed into a pepper ring. They're my favourite way to eat spaghetti squash, and my boyfriend asks for them often. I roast a spaghetti squash to use for them each week, then just pull it out when I have the…

I think it might be confusing because there's no one version of the diet that's best, the trick is finding what works best for you. Some people can do dairy, some people can't. Some people can handle more carbs or starchy veggies in their diet with no weight problems. If you've already done wheat and grains, then I would…

Pasta would be a no no, although it's up to you whether or not you allow yourselves a little cheat here and there. When I cheat, I still don't touch grains. My advice would be to do the 30 days strict, no grains. Make sure to read your labels so nothing sneaks in there. Then after the 30 days, let him have some spaghetti…

I know this doesn't help when you're already on the road, but I have yet to find a paleo jerky that you didn't have to spend a fortune on and order online to boot. Of course around here, there's no beef jerky you can buy that doesn't have both sugar AND wheat gluten added to it. I was surprised when I read the label and…

Well Fed is my FAVORITE paleo cookbook. Everything I have made from it has turned out awesome and been in high demand since. I think I probably have all of the "paleo/primal" cookbooks that are available now, and this one is truly worth it. The other one I would recommend highly is Paleo Comfort Foods. It's a little more…

Over the past year I've come to accept the fact that the week before and the week of my monthly friend, I do "gain" a few lbs. If you track your weight regularly, you'll probably notice a similar trend. It doesn't bother me anymore because I know WHY it's happening, and that it's not necessarily because of what I'm eating…

Check this link out: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/beans-legumes-carbs/#axzz1nFs6hMeV I adapted my regular chili recipe without the kidney beans. In their place I use more chopped peppers and onions. I find if you partially saute a package of mushrooms (either whole or halved) and throw those in the chili pot, in the end…

^^This!

I'm a no dairy person myself. I highly recommend doing 30 days dairy free when you start your Primal lifestyle. After that point, try some dairy and see if you notice any differences. I was super hesitant to give up dairy. I cut it for the 30 days. About 2 months after being Primal, I had some full fat cheese again. It…

Ah ok. 30 days without sweet potatoes wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to me anyways hehe. That sounds delicious, I love strawberries and cream!

I've always included the full amount of oils that I used, even though I know I don't actually eat them all. Better to overestimate, than underestimate! Also, I thought sweet potatoes were okay on the Whole 30? I know they specify not to eat white potatoes (http://whole9life.com/2012/01/whole-30-v2012/) but saw no mention…

Not sure why exactly you need a substitute but I thought I'd throw this in! OLIVE OIL MAYO Makes about 1.5 cups 1 large egg 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 1 cup light-tasting olive oil (or extra light-tasting olive oil - but NOT extra virgin olive oil) 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Break the egg into…

Try not to worry too much about how other people react to your diet. I find the best way to respond to questioning co-workers/friends/family is to say you're just eating the way that makes you feel the best. Don't go into it any more than that, unless you're asked by someone who seems interested! Trying to eat more fat…

To be fair, the macros that MFP sets when you first sign up are just the standards. They can be easily edited to reflect different macros. When I was still tracking my food, I manually edited Carb/Protein/Fat ratios until they worked for me. I also adjusted my daily sodium limit to 1500 (default was 2500) and my daily…

This is what I do also, for the same reason. Anymore than 2 and I have a hard time fighting sugar craving after that. And pineapple is a super sweet treat that would be my only fruit of the day haha.

A typical day for me: Morning: Coffee (black), Bacon, Eggs/Veggie Scramble cooked in bacon grease OR tuna with sea salt & pepper with sliced cucumbers & veggies Lunch: Leftovers from the night before (usually meat + 2-3 types of veggies), salad Supper: Steak & mushroom/onion saute + sweet potato w/creamed coconut &…