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New sensitivity to skincare products
I've been paleo/primal for about 6 weeks. And for the past week, my skin has difficulty tolerating my normal morning routine. I use Proactiv (benzoil peroxoide) and a Nutrogena wash with salicylic acid on alternating days. Anyway, my skin went BRIGHT pink after I used these last week. My skin just won't tolerate them…
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Low Carb Sweet
So I've been experimenting with Nutiva Coconut Manna and Raw Cacao Nibs. Thought I'd share in case anyone else might be interested. This isn't fancy or elegant, but it satisfies my lust for chocolate. If you wanted to add frozen raspberries or blueberries or even almonds, I'm sure that would work. Pour one Tablespoon of…
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Hair and Nails
Have any others of you noticed a change in your hair and nails? I'm seeing much more rapid growth in both, less hair shedding, stronger nails, and oddly enough -- my nail polish isn't chipping anymore. I would have thought the increased fat = more oil in nailbed = more chipping, but no...the opposite... Thanks, Adriana
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Hi all!
Hi everyone! I was so glad to find this website. Am looking for friends and support here -- and walking partners, if you're in the NNJ/Bergen County area. My goal is to lose 75 lbs, and I'm hoping to do it in a year. I changed by diet about 4 weeks ago (green veggies, good fats, and lean protein) and have seen results, so…
