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I came across this today and just thought I would share it.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/press/the-primal-blueprint-diagrams/#axzz4F3sVUTW0

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Great graphic! Thanks for sharing!

My plan is for 60-100 carbs/day and a min. of 100 grams of Protein.

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Thank you! This is really helpful. I've entered the 6 mo. post op slump (no weight loss for 2 weeks). I will use this to refocus and start counting everything out again to get back on that weight loss journey.

Good luck to you!!

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interesting. my plan calls for 60-100 per day. seems to fall right in line.

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I am 13 months out and this would not work for me. I am still trying to lose and have to keep my carbs well below 50.

I'm sure it works for a lot of people but I bet there are a lot of people it wouldn't work for too.

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Looks legit. My best results are certainly when I keep it between 50-100 grams. Still have good energy for the gym and loss still occurs.

Right outa the Paleo diet playbook.

Slight derail follows....sorry......

I know of few guys and a gal who are reaping the benefits of this. Only two of them are into it as fanatics.....embracing the marriage of Paleo + Crossfit. The others don't take it to the near cult-like level but really are doing well after eating more wholesome foods that aren't processed and full of extra additives/preservatives/etc.

Fresh outa the ground, off the vine, from the sea and on hoof. I can say with absolute sincerity that since being post-op I've been eating this way for the most part and I feel much better overall. Cutting out the diet sodas, chips, candy, pop tarts, Cereal, frozen Desserts and etc has been great. If I get the strong desire for something sweet......then some chilled seedless grapes or blueberries are the ticket and so much better tasting now than any of that other garbage was before.

I still use artificial sweeteners in coffee and the list of chemicals in my Protein powder and pre-workout drinks are not good. Areas to work on.

Anyway, cool chart. Thanks for posting.

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Great chart, thanks for posting

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Great chart. Thanks for sharing. My doctor says that we need at least 50 grams of carbs for good brain function. On a day when my exercise is lower, my goal is 50 grams. On a day when my exercise is high, my aim is 100 g of carbs. The number for weight maintenance is interesting.

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@@OutsideMatchInside

Thanks for the info. :)

My dietician gave all her patients the same script of "Add carbs after 75% of weight loss" After my weight was down, I added two table spoons of whole wheat or plant based carbohydrates. I'm not complaining. I lost weight.

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Thanks for posting this. its a good reminder that i can use.

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@@Dub

Crossfit+Paleo/Keto etc is great. I feel so fit and strong when I do Crossfit. I love how Crossfit is customized to everyone levels so everyone can be challenged but not left out. It is really a personalized unique experience.

@@jenn1

I have definitely had to add some more carbs in just to get my calories up at this point. It is still hard for me to crack 50 carbs in a day. Most carbs I don't even like, plus I don't have room for them. It is a struggle.

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@@Dub

Crossfit+Paleo/Keto etc is great. I feel so fit and strong when I do Crossfit. I love how Crossfit is customized to everyone levels so everyone can be challenged but not left out. It is really a personalized unique experience.

@@jenn1

I have definitely had to add some more carbs in just to get my calories up at this point. It is still hard for me to crack 50 carbs in a day. Most carbs I don't even like, plus I don't have room for them. It is a struggle.

Good stuff, there. It's awesome that you've found your stride with something that you enjoy.

If I wasn't currently nursing a few injuries I suspect I'd be searching out a tribe to join.

As it is I go it with my own routine and adjust for the POD (pain of the day), lol.

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I had to stop because of the heat, just too hot to work out in the gym at the time I like to go. I am going to pick it back up in the Fall.

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Looks legit. My best results are certainly when I keep it between 50-100 grams. Still have good energy for the gym and loss still occurs.

Right outa the Paleo diet playbook.

Slight derail follows....sorry......

I know of few guys and a gal who are reaping the benefits of this. Only two of them are into it as fanatics.....embracing the marriage of Paleo + Crossfit. The others don't take it to the near cult-like level but really are doing well after eating more wholesome foods that aren't processed and full of extra additives/preservatives/etc.

Fresh outa the ground, off the vine, from the sea and on hoof. I can say with absolute sincerity that since being post-op I've been eating this way for the most part and I feel much better overall. Cutting out the diet sodas, chips, candy, pop tarts, Cereal, frozen Desserts and etc has been great. If I get the strong desire for something sweet......then some chilled seedless grapes or blueberries are the ticket and so much better tasting now than any of that other garbage was before.

I still use artificial sweeteners in coffee and the list of chemicals in my Protein Powder and pre-workout drinks are not good. Areas to work on.

Anyway, cool chart. Thanks for posting.

Check this one out:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0177EV7E4/ref=mp_s_a_1_29_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469245387&sr=8-29&keywords=organic+whey+protein

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