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Cellulite, although Primal and Crossfit?
I just turned 25. I am 5'4'', around 130 pounds. I have been Primal since around July last year, although I've played around with Paleo/Primal since about a year ago. I have been doing Crossfit since July, too. Although I seem to be gaining muscle, I don't know if it's just me, but I swear my cellulite has increased (or…
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Introduction / Support/ Diary sharing
Hi everyone, I first discovered/researched the Paleo lifestyle about a year ago, and through a gradual change (although my diet was never highly processed prior), finally became fully Paleo about 6 months ago, but reintroduced dairy back into my diet a few months in (so Primal, I guess). Aside from eating rice or store…
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Stuck at the same weight since the beginning :/
Let me begin from about five months ago when I first started reading about Paleo. I wasn't particularly strict with the diet, but started incorporating it into my already fairly whole/healthy diet. I basically cut out the occasional bowl of oatmeal or sandwich, had to substitute my peanut with almond butter, and…
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Passing out at night...anyone else?
I've heard quite a few people complain about sleeping problems, but I am quite the opposite, and was wondering if anyone else has/is experiencing the same thing and what the reason might be, out of curiosity? I've never really had much of a sleep problem. Usually once I turn out the lights and hit the pillows, it should…
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Eat at TDEE at reduction OR TDEE (with lowest act. level)?
Question. I'd imagine it doesn't really matter, but I thought I'd throw it out there. I understand I figure out my activity level (say, moderate where I work out 3-5 hours a week) and then eat at that TDEE amount with a 15% reduction. Would I get different/better results if I eat at TDEE amount with a 15% reduction set to…
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Portion question regarding Edamame Beans...
I bought Edamame Beans (from Aldi, to be specific) and the serving size listed in the back is 3/4 cup. Is this the beans alone, or including the pod? It says there is 5 total servings per bag, so I was going to use that figure in order to figure it out myself, but thought I'd ask on here first.
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Everyday Substitutes
Hi everyone, my name is Sarah, I'm new to this group. I did some calculations, and approximately 50% of my diet comes from whole foods, and although the second half of my diet is processed, it remains to be pretty healthy (yogurt, for instance). But I strive to eat much better. I wanted to start this topic for quick…
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Why should you eat the same meals?
I've come across a lot of articles and stories from what others have done, that all revolve around the idea that eating the same meals everyday, or at least most of them, makes weight loss more successful. Why is this? Is it simply because, by eating the same meals, keeping track of calories becomes incredibly easier...or…
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Determining Activity Level with figuring out TDEE...
I'm having a hard time determining my activity level, therefore wondering if I've calculated the correct TDEE for myself. I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with this and can give any advice. 1. Little to no exercise 2. Light (1-3/week) 3. Moderate (3-5/week) 4. Heavy (6-7/week) 5. Daily exercise I think my…
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*Water-Weight* loss when eating protein?
In the long term, eating a lot of protein can positively affect weight loss, but what about in the short term? Yesterday, I ate the most protein I have ever eaten (at least since logging my protein intake), so much in fact, that I bragged to people about it :tongue: When I weighed myself this morning, I had lost nearly…
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What to sacrifice?? Calories vs. Protein
So as I sit here this Halloween night with candy in my belly, I am exactly one calorie away from my limit and with 70g of protein under my belt. I am actually quite proud of my candy control - only had 4 small fun/snack sizes (200 calories worth), but am in a dilemma as I have not yet reached my 100g+ protein goal, not…
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HELP: Quick, easy, and casual but healthy meal for company
For those times when you are having a friend over to just hang out, watch movies or whatever, I always think to just stick a frozen pizza in the oven. Anyone have other (healthier) suggestions? I want something that's appropriate for company (no single serving frozen lean cuisine or anything) but also nothing too fancy or…
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Things that make you wonder, laugh, or go "hm"
Hi everyone, I thought I'd start this topic so that we can share little experiences and things we've learned on our journey while quitting. I think some of the things we go through and discover can be interesting, and maybe we can relate even more to one another, and also help others. I'll start with two stories of my own:…
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Going over TDEE Day 1 - Workout extra on Day 2?
Let's say on a typical day, you do an hour-long work out and eat at your TDEE deficit in order to properly fuel and provide nutrients to your muscles and keep your metabolism working efficiently (while still losing BF). I know it's not so black and white, but generally I tend to eat a lot of good carbs and pay extra…
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I've reached 100!
As of right now, I am smoke free 25 days, and 1 hour, and HAVE NOT SMOKED 100 CIGARETTES!! Wahoo, I have reached 100! I've been doing pretty well avoiding my triggers and have completely OVERCOME my habit of smoking while driving. Next weekend, I'm going to have to drive a 2-hour trip (each way) so we'll see how that goes…
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Stats
Hey, what's everyone's stats? This way, we can find friends with similar stats and goals for motivation and support! 23 years old, 5'4'' Currently around 120, but my goal is 110 (or until I feel the most healthiest). Eating 1600-1800 calories a day. 30 mins of weight training M-F and 60 mins of cardio Tu/Th. I also try to…
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Attention Foodies!
Hi all your food-lovin' folks out there! I was looking for good reads and suggestions on foods blogs that are great ones to look through. I find I get so inspired to cook well balanced, whole-food based meals when I come across a great recipe (not necessarily with a desire to re-create that exact recipe all the time, but…
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Out of curiosity, why could this be?
So after days of fiddling around and doing this and that measurements and calculations, I've finally got situated on a goal calorie intake of 1600 calories (20% deficit of my TDEE - approx. 2000 with moderate activity level). However, these past two days I've lost more weight than I have during the past week by actually…
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What's most important- Cals, Carbs, Fat, Protein?
I've recently been increasing the amount I eat. Before, it was around 1200, but currently my MFP goal is 1500 and I will eat back my workout calories (so it will end up being more like 1600-1800 depending on how much I work out). My BMR is 1350 and my TDEE-20% is1680, btw. I'm not sure if I did that correctly...eh :/ I was…
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Crackers on a Whole Foods diet
I eat a good bit of whole foods, but would like to eat more. I've always been confused about whole grains in terms of whole foods and what that actually means. Is there such thing as unprocessed bread/pasta? Well BOY do I love my crackers. I'm fine without the chips and the pretzels, etc, etc, but crackers have always been…
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Anyone else this way?
I almost think it's more fun during the process of logging my meal than eating it! Haha! I guess that's a sign that getting healthier and becoming more informative on ingredients seems fun to me, which is a GREAT thing (nothing like a diet that's too stressful or a pain in the butt) but could I be slowly losing the…
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1 Wk Smoke-Free! (Thoughts from a light-smoker)
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself to this group. My name is Sarah. Although I've never been a heavy smoker, I was too much in denial to call myself anything more than just a "social" smoker. I used to only have about 2 a day, and then it increased to 3, then to 4. For a while I've been smoking anywhere from 3-5 a…
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5'3'' losing 10 lbs, looking for girls with similar goals!
Hey, my name is Sarah! I'm 5'3'' (well technically 5'2'' and a halfish :p ) and am looking to lose ten pounds. I currently hover around 119-121 but would love to be around 110. I'm okay with my size, I think it'd really just like to be more toned than anything, and just be more fit and healthy in general. My nutrition…
