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I eat liverwurst for breakfast...yeah, I'm weird.

When you go from a lot of processed food to eating cleaner you have less waste to process so it may cause you to have fewer bowel movements. Are you in pain or having small hard BMs? If not I wouldn't be too concerned that you are not having as many movements as normal. Make sure you're eating enough veggies and fermeted…

I just eat them. Of course I am probably just too lazy to do anything else with them ;)

Don't worry about subtracting fiber, just eat "straight carbs".

"If your HEC (hunger, energy, cravings) is in check then you can be pretty sure your metabolic system is balanced. And when it is, you're more likely to achieve a calorie deficit without even trying. So it's not about throwing calories out the window; it's about balancing the metabolism first, then attending to calories if…

https://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/a-calorie-is-sometimes-not-a-calorie Read this and then think about your intake from this stand point.

To me food groups are represented by macronutrients, carbs, fat and protein. Are you eating all three? If the answer is, "yes" than what food group is missing? Or you can say that food groups are represented by plants and animals. Under animals falls seafood, dairy, eggs, muscle meats, organs, etc. Under plants falls…

This is true! I had this problem. When I was eating really clean I would get heart palpitations and it was determined that they were being caused by my healthy diet. Weird right? The cardiologist I saw recommended daily intake of Gatorade, 2-4 ounces. I did some more research and found that good quality sea salt would do…

We did a road trip this summer (epic really) from Fairbanks, AK to Dayton, OH. For the first leg I always pack stuff, but that can get harder if you're driving for a few days. We would stop at grocery stores too though and just kept our cooler stocked. A lot of stores now have hte already boiled hard boiled eggs from…

We cross cut, then did a flavorful rub followed by smoking it in the smoker. Then sliced and pan fried like bacon.....soooooooooo good.

Mine is still sitting on the counter next to the sink. We have no space...lol

I was using my OXO mandolin, but recently purchased the Paderno spiral slicer. If you get a mandolin, absolutely invest in the anti-cut glove. It is such a skin saver!

We make this way of eating work by sticking to easy meals through the week and fancier stuff on teh weekends when there is more time. Generally on the weekend I double the recipe for dinner, Fri, Sat and Sun. That way I have at least three pre-made meals for the weekdays...and it doesn't increase the workload to double a…

Overall it looks like improvement, but you LDL is a bit low.

What "kind" of vegan is she. I think that makes a big difference. Some that do it for ethical reasons only eat crap, some that do it for health, but follow the ideal that grains are nutritous also eat a lot of crap. There are difeinitely healthier ways to be vegan, and even some people that do well on a vegan diet long…

The first "rebuttal" I've seen. I am sure there will be more to follow. http://www.zoeharcombe.com/2014/03/animal-protein-as-bad-as-smoking/

So, now that I read the actual article. It suggest .8 grams of protein per kg of body weight, which is what I eat. I suppose I occasionally go higher, but rarely much higher than that. So what is the point? How much protein were the "high" protein people eating? And while I don't support Atkins, it really is more of a high…

Exactly! I would love to read the actual study because I am sure it doesn't take that into account.

I'll join, but mine isn't as much food related as it is other things. I need to get my fanny in gear, so I am committing to 2 days of strength training per week minimum. I have also decided to not use my phone/computer in the evening until after my children are in bed. So, around 9 p.m. I will be eating my version of…

I haven't read Kresser's book. I think after reading Cordain, Sisson, Fragoso, Gaudette, GCBC, Wolf and Neanderthin....I'm not sure I need to read any other paleo books...lol Although, I am thinking of reading The Perferct Health Diet, since i am one of the people that needs starches to keep my thyroid functioning properly.

Oh yeah, 150 would be a high day for me too and usually a day where I make a tapioca pizza or some Brazilian Cheese bread....mmmm. I also dislike short term studies, they need to look at 6 months to a year at a minimum. If you look at the link in the article to the portion guidelines, it is going to end up as a moderate…

Some people can do very well with cheat meals. Th first paleo book I read was Cordain's book back in 2009, and guess what? He even says that thre "open meals" can be acceptable. I did paleo like that for a long time, and still do allow an open meal on occasion. I just don't see myself never eating a piece of pizza again,…

If you don't like them, then don't eat them! There is no need to eat something you don't like. If you need a starch source, there are other ways to get it. I like green plantain myself...mmmmmm!

Maybe that high of a fat ratio just doesn't work for you I keep mine around 45-55% fat, it works better for me.

I track because I am perpetually over weight for the military and I need to have that documentation if I fail a fitness test i can prove i eat right. Not their version of right, but my calories are in "weight loss' level. I don't "count" anything, I just track after the fact and where I end up is where I end up. I tend to…

I'm just finishing my first batch of homamde sauerkraut. It is so good! Way better than Bubbie's which was the only kind I was able to find at the store that wasn't pastuerized. I will be starting a new batch today. I have the "fancy" jar with the water seal on top that a friend bought me, it makes it simple since you…

Lift heavy weights.

Sweet!!! My hubby is doing AIP for his psioratic arthritis. I hope to be able to report awesome news soon too.

I went paleo in August 2009 and by January 2010 I had lost 46 pounds and more than 10 inches from my waist alone. I didn't really measure anything else so I don't know my total inches lost. I maintained my weight loss until I became pregnant with my son. After his birth I quickly lost and was only about 15 pounds over my…

Am I the only one that doesn't care? It's like eating snout to tail. Of course, I eat lots of things other people think is gross...so there's that :tongue: