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Nothing wrong with saying you'd rather not eat this crap again (like me). Lots of fit, healthy people who have no problem maintaining their weight don't eat it.

Nothing wrong with saying you're going to have this stuff on occasion. Lots of fit, healthy people who have no problem maintaining their weight eat it occasionally.

Hey - is this a resolution????? :) :)

Peace out,

Deano

I'm sure some fit people do. I will never be one of them. I eat almost paleo now and I've never felt better. I'm convinced that overly processed and additive laden food make for a poor quality of life. I also think that combined with genetics, this stuff is at the heart of autism, certain cancers and a host of other diseases. It's bad enough that the meats, milk and produce is tainted. Thank goodness I have my own hens. A least my eggs are clean.

Sure, we are all going to die, but I want to be ambulatory like my German grandma that grew up on a pig farm, fried everything in lard and made everything from scratch. I want to live as long as she and my Italian grandfather who ate sparingly. Neither ever ate fast food or packaged food.

'Sides, most fast food sandwiches are from 500-1000 calories. I eat around 800 right now. It takes too much space away from other things. My tastes have changed considerably. I'd rather sink my teeth into a rare slice of tri-tip.Greek yogurt with pineapple is better than any slice of cheesecake to my tastes.

So I've turned into a bit of a health nut and food snob, but "I'm loving it!" ;-)

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I'm sure some fit people do. I will never be one of them. I eat almost paleo now and I've never felt better. I'm convinced that overly processed and additive laden food make for a poor quality of life. I also think that combined with genetics, this stuff is at the heart of autism, certain cancers and a host of other diseases. It's bad enough that the meats, milk and produce is tainted. Thank goodness I have my own hens. A least my eggs are clean.

Sure, we are all going to die, but I want to be ambulatory like my German grandma that grew up on a pig farm, fried everything in lard and made everything from scratch. I want to live as long as she and my Italian grandfather who ate sparingly. Neither ever ate fast food or packaged food.

'Sides, most fast food sandwiches are from 500-1000 calories. I eat around 800 right now. It takes too much space away from other things. My tastes have changed considerably. I'd rather sink my teeth into a rare slice of tri-tip.Greek yogurt with pineapple is better than any slice of cheesecake to my tastes.

So I've turned into a bit of a health nut and food snob, but "I'm loving it!" ;-)

Mate I'm with you. I'm doing Crossfit and am on a Paleo-esque type diet. I think a lot of us would be without even knowing it, being Protein focused. But I did have some crackers with some gorgonzola last night!

Sounds like you're in a great head space to be who you want to be. I feel like I'm there too.

Others who are using a more moderate approach is obviously a great approach and head space for them to be who they want to be and achieve their goals.

I think the common ground is we're all being healthier and we're all going places with this!

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What is the paleo diet?

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What is the paleo diet?

A 'hunter gatherer' type diet -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_diet

I eat like this, but I wouldn't say I'm on a Paleo diet. I just like eating like this. Makes me feel good :)

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I call mine a modified Paleo diet. I eat quite a lot of dairy a some grains although I hold to small amounts of whole grains and things like quinoa which is very basic. I also use only animal fats, coconut and olive oil.

I like the idea though, but I cannot give up cheese, yogurt and the occasional potato.. I think this might be a better place to start. The Wiki article is somewhat ... unfriendly to it.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/paleo-diet-research/#axzz2IZLr6EpF

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I call mine a modified Paleo diet. I eat quite a lot of dairy a some grains although I hold to small amounts of whole grains and things like quinoa which is very basic. I also use only animal fats, coconut and olive oil.

I like the idea though, but I cannot give up cheese, yogurt and the occasional potato.. I think this might be a better place to start. The Wiki article is somewhat ... unfriendly to it.

http://www.marksdail.../#axzz2IZLr6EpF

How good is a bit of coconut oil in a stir fry!!

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I call mine a modified Paleo diet. I eat quite a lot of dairy a some grains although I hold to small amounts of whole grains and things like quinoa which is very basic. I also use only animal fats' date=' coconut and olive oil.

I like the idea though, but I cannot give up cheese, yogurt and the occasional potato.. I think this might be a better place to start. The Wiki article is somewhat ... unfriendly to it.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/paleo-diet-research/#axzz2IZLr6EpF[/quote']

Yeah, cheese is one of my mainstays. I don't know what you call my diet. It was basically the meat/cheese/eggs/nuts/seeds diet. But then I started making those veggie shakes everyday and suddenly I'm craving salads like a fiend. I'm regular though.

I did eat a cheeseburger for dinner tonight so maybe there is hope for me yet.

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Gotta have my cheese! How do make your green shakes?

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Gotta have my cheese! How do make your green shakes?

Check out the thread called "green shake anyone." I wrote it up in detail over there. I would type it again but my iPad is running out of juice.< /p>

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Check out the thread called "green shake anyone." I wrote it up in detail over there. I would type it again but my iPad is running out of juice.< /p>

I will, thanks!

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Check out the thread called "green shake anyone." I wrote it up in detail over there. I would type it again but my iPad is running out of juice.< /p>

I'd just copy & paste it.

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How good is a bit of coconut oil in a stir fry!!

Heavenly! It doesn't take much either.

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I'd just copy & paste it.

Fine....I sent this today to a friend on MFP....I copied it from there.

Ok...so the green shakes... Well, I bought a vitamix, that thing will liquefy anything. The blendtec is just as good and some people like the ninja as well, and it's much less expensive....... Anyway, there is no limitations on the recipes. I do put a lot of stuff in mine. I start by filling it up with kale/mixed (collard) greens (you can use spinach). They say kale and spinach taste less bitter than stuff like mustard greens. Plus chopped up whatever veggies I may have. A little broccoli, asparagus, mini carrots, mini cucumber and 2-3 cups of cold Water. The more water the thinner it will be, less water....thicker. Adjust to taste. Blend that up. Then I add 2 cups mixed frozen fruit/berries/whatever. 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt. 2 scoops Protein Powder (I use chocolate and you can't taste it). I also add a few little things like a tablespoon of spirulina, 1/4 cup goji berries, a dash of cacao....this stuff is optional but super high in nutrition. Blend again and add a little bit of water if its too thick. That makes about 50-60 oz of shake. I put about 12 oz in my shaker bottle with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and let that sit for 25 minutes then drink. It's good. I'm getting in a lot of nutrients most sleevers can't get on the typical low carb plan. The carbs are all low glycemic. I honestly made 4 or 5 batches before I figured out the exact recipe I liked. You make a batch, adjust it, make another. It gets better. I have never felt better....but I'm craving salads now all the time.

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