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Great info (and where was this article in November when I started?) Thank you.

I have been eating paleo since November 1. I also allow up to two non-paleo meals a week. I still have about 40 to 50 pounds to lose.

I track still but I'm finding I'm monitoring my carb more than my calories these days. I'm 5'11'' and I eat 1800 calories goal. Most weeks I average that daily. Usually with a day or two under and a day or two over in one week. I average a 2 pound a week lost since I started (with bigger loses the first 2 weeks of my cycle…

You can also look into a CSA (http://www.localharvest.org/csa/) lots of time you get local fresh (often organic) produce for your fee. Find a local farmer market (even in the winter) for raw honey and winter veggies. We have a butcher down the street, which sells only local grass fed beef and it doesn't cause more than the…

I watched "Hungry for Change" and I felt it had a paleo vibe to it. I really enjoyed it.

Also don't be afraid of fat. I felt so much better once I increased my fat. Also concentrate on the small things that start feeling better (ie sleeping better, less aches and pain, ect) rather than the things that are feeling bad (ie tired/grumpy ect).

Also with only doing it 5 days, your sugar detox is still working out of your system. Since you are feeding your sugar monster (with dark chocolate) it could take longer to tame. I have been at this since November 1. I have noticed I only really crave sugar when I allow myself to eat sugar or I am eating for reason other…

I just made these they were pretty good!!

That is awesome. I am lucky too, I have a butcher 2 blocks away that sell only grass fed beef, pork and Amish raised chickens. And his prices are awesome!!! I got 15 pounds of meat today for $50.00!

This is the basis of my seasoning, I change it a little each week to "spice" things up. (this is one pound of meat) 3 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2/3 teaspoon garlic granules or 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, for spicy I do not salt my…

I get 2 pounds of ground chicken/turkey at the store, and season it as sausage and cook 8 patties on Sunday. I grab 2 a day and pop them in the microwave and a small bowl of fruit and breakfast is served.

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Sweet, it's free why not (thank goodness for kindle app on my computer)

I'm at 132 gram protein (one gram for have pound of lean body weight), I keep my carbs under 100, and remainder is fat!!

My 2013 goals are: Goal 1: To lose 12 pounds, by April 1! Goal 2: To run 6 races in 2013. Goal 3: To establish a strength training plan. Goal 4: To not be afraid to push my limits. Goal 5: To feel good about myself on the beach in Aruba in August!!!

Thank you!! I need to buy a dehydrator!!

1. Everything in moderation. It may be ok for some but not for me!! You give something sweet in the AM, I am set up for a day of craving and usually a bad day. I'm better off completely abstaining from sweets, than having a little. I don't have the self control to sample. I had about 8 years of unsuccessful trying to lose…

^^^ this Honestly, I did the Whole 30 in November. I knew it was for 30 days and if I hated it the 30 days would eventually be over. Well first week sucked. Second week, I felt great but really tired, quickly figured out I needed more fat and have not looked back. I don't share my eating style with many people as it limits…

I buy 2 pounds of ground chicken or turkey from the local butcher (amish free ranged) and season it with my own sausage spices. I make 8 patties out of it, pre-cook them and take 2 to work with me daily. A minute and half later I have quick, healthy, paloe breakfast. (I also have a bowl of whatever berry I have on hand).…

Organic coconut oil green/red peppers grass fed beef amish raised chickens onions carrots sweet potatos tuna olive oil eggs olives mixed nuts with raisens pineapple bananas frozen fruit uncured bacon canned organic tomatos raspberries and or blackberries, strawberries apples coconut butter My husband snacks on a lot of…

To expand on that a little, whole grains and legumes have phytates. Phytates (and phytic acid) are antioxidant compounds found in whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. The chief concern about phytates is that they can bind to certain dietary minerals including iron, zinc, manganese and, to a lesser extent calcium, and…

I love your goal!!! And my steal it in the future!!! I'm conflicted on my new year's goal. Part of my really wants to train to run a 1/2 marathon, and part of me wants to tackle a lifting program (aka p90x, body revolution, something). My problem is I've work so hard to become a runner that I'm scared to start another…

The hubby and I had a free night last night. We ordered pizza from the pizza place that initial made me realized I have issues with wheat (I eat it and my nose immediately is plugged.) But it is my husband's favorite. not only is my mood very grumpy, I'm depressed today and my neck is killing me. grrrr, And I did this to…

I strongly recommend penzey's spices (http://www.penzeys.com). There ranch dry mix, mixed with mayo tastes just like ranch!!

Congrats! The first week of Whole 30 is difficult, but after the detox is done you feel amazing. I ate low sodium tuna in water during my Whole 30. I also made my own mayo for tuna salad (not hard, a little messy and only lasts a week.) Do not be scared to increase your fat consumption. I had a lot of difficulties with my…

I'm correction my post should say November 1. I'm looking forward to next year obviously.

I started Whole 30 on January 1, and pretty much kept it up (I do allow 2 cheat meals a week, but are wanting it less and less). My skin looks amazing and my hair is very shiny. I have more energy. I always have had mild depression and figured that was my lot in life, GONE. My whole outlook on life has changed. My chronic…

Awesome results!!! And I agree 100% as I have experience similar results!! And Carol, yes I do attribute my symptom reversal and depression lifting to this diet.

Well I'm a new runner. My first 5k was in Aug 2012. I will say I am a very slow runner. However, I have noticed that my times are improving the longer I'm on paleo. I finished a 4 mile race on Thanksgiving in the stay time that I ran my first 5k. I cannot say for certain if it is the diet, the weight loss or just getting…

For breakfast, I get ground chicken or turkey from the butcher and season it myself to make sausage. As for feeling like crap, yes you will. I can only liken it to quitting smoking. You feel like poop until the physical addiction from sugar leave you!! After the first week, it gets much better, hang in there you will feel…