EverythingNicki

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I googled and watched the video of the creator....so it takes his special beans right? it's not just adding butter to a normal cup of coffee....do you know if this is similar to something here in the PNW called Choffy which is 100% premium cacao beans that is full of antioxidants & has long lasting stimulant called…

I love all these things too! I have never tried butter in the coffee but do use full fat coconut cream and love it! I am a Mom, small business owner and single employee of a natural soap and beauty company, the cook, domestic engineer, wife, and keeper of pets...so basically SuperWoman like the rest of you! With our powers…

I quickly learned that there is no place for me outside of a paleo forum as well (unless I lie or become mute). The saying to each their own is lost to all. I even quit logging my food diary (which I was only doing for my own info) as I was tired of the "hateful" opinions of others about what I do or do not put into my…

Thanks Ladies, the responses were very helpful. I am going to start adding paleo to my list of tags on my various websites for my natural products as I can see this is as important as Vegan is to Vegans! I have lots of recipes for natural cleaners and beauty products if anyone is curious on how to's...just PM me!

I used to have a dairy addiction...especially cheese! I have been dairy free for a year now and have never felt better. I would add another symptom of dairy intolerance ... acne or skin break outs....just my 2 cents!

I am a proud paleo, not as active as I would like to be as I am super busy this month with work but feel free to add me!

I am not sure what SAHM is but I live in Estacada, OR .... 41, married with children...and would love a fitness friend near me!

Hello...feel free to add me...We can be 40 and fabulous together!

No...but that prancing kitty....sure did!

Thank you so much for your open honesty and questions....I learned alot about some things I need to research since reading this thread...as I am a Momma of 2 boys so I am the only female in the house and have noticed a bit of a power switch if that is even the correct terminology, in my house since switching from GF to…

You look amazing! I bet you feel amazing too! Nice dedication and great results!

Here is a link to an awesome Cauliflower pizza crust tutorial with pics that is also dairy free/paleo...I love it! http://nutritionstripped.com/cauliflower-pizza-crust/#.UeVfxo03D2s

alot of the above mentioned foods but also one of my favs, Paleo Hummus which is basically hummus made from zucchini instead of garbonzos.....

I weigh, measure, and log 1x week ... on Wednesdays which is just random :)

I am tall and proud! 5' 10" , 143 lbs. I had always been a bean pole then hit 39 started gaining and blamed it on age. Found out I was intolerant of wheat, got off wheat...it helped but everything finally righted with me and my weight when I went off all grains. Now I am almost at my goal weight of 140 lbs. and have never…

41 feeling great and excited for 42!

I do a very similiar version of yours except I sub the coconut cream with paleo mayo that I make and add in a couple chopped chives, onion powder, and minced garlic my little ones will eat so many more fresh finger veggies when I add this to the plate..

I buy thick coconut cream in a can and add a TBSP to my cup ... my brother who is a firefighter and always trying to keep some bulk on his paleo body uses eggs and pasture butter ... its all a matter of taste I guess :)

I too make my own mayo and would add another oil you may want to try... Macadamia nut! Yummmm

I have little ones that sometimes need a treat so I pop in a couple bananas into the freezer then blend them with a cup of fresh/frozen strawberries (or other fruit), 1/2 c. coconut cream, 1 tsp. vanilla and process in the food processor and add a bit of almond milk if it is too thick....they love it and I don't feel…

I agree that the school is the worst about supporting an honest approach to nutrition in our children. I have my boys listed as gluten and dairy intolerant at school and they still are offered cake, ice cream, and what ever else they deem as a treat at parties etc. I make sure I know these dates and times and send my boys…

Thanks! I appreciate that...it is not easy to work and still totally embrace the lifestyle change needed to be serious Paleo/Primal. I can anything I can to avoid the sugars and high sodiums. I make the mayo, the "ranch", plum ketchup...all the condiments as well as all the daily meals. But hey my family and I are worth it!

I am always shocked at the amount of judgment I receive when people learn that we are paleo and so are our children. They always say "they do not need to loose weight" ... and I am always like "your right" they are not loosing weight...and that is not why we eat paleo. I cook from scratch every meal breakfast, lunch,…

I am 41 and new to MFP but have been logging daily. Just trying to track my fitness since I was not feeling as strong as when I was younger. Feel free to add me too!

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09302.html A few low-sodium, high-vinegar, fresh-pack pickle recipes have been developed. Any fresh-pack pickle recipe that calls for as much or more vinegar than water and provides a finished product with at least 1/4 cup of 5 percent acid vinegar per pint jar of pickled products…

We use Dukkah, a spicy mix made with seeds, nuts and seasonings that is used for dipping or for seasoning. You can also use it as a coating for baked meats. Being Paleo I also make my own catsups, mayos, and other sauces like sriracha so I can do sugar free versions and such.

I have been Gluten free for almost 2 years now with similar symptoms. I also have a 9 year old who is gluten intolerant and has mood swings, anger, and depression when he eats gluten. As a family we took the GF a step further when we had our youngest diagnosed with a dairy intolerance and went full Paleo. So no grains,…

I have a son who has a high intolerance of wheat gluten that suffers from depression and mood swings when he eats gluten. I did read some articles about celiacs and this type of reaction when eating gluten and had him tested. Thankfully, he is negative for celiacs but still has similar reactions. I read that there is an…

Hi, I am in Estacada, OR, and looking forward to encouraging some local PNW'ers :)