theytookourjobz
Junior Member
You tried intermittent fasting? Helped me break through a couple plateaus. Do some research on Leangains. The guy is able to maintain a very, very low bf% year round using IF.
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Paleo Diet 101: How and why you should eat like a Caveman
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You tried intermittent fasting? Helped me break through a couple plateaus. Do some research on Leangains. The guy is able to maintain a very, very low bf% year round using IF.
Funny you say that because I did deliberately not eat past 6pm the past few nights and I'm down a pound below my plateau this morning. What I feel as hunger now is almost nothing compared to the hunger I used to have when eating a lot of refined carbs. Much easier to resist.
I will check into leangains thanks.
Really? Does that work?
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Yeah. Everytime I plateau, I carb load a little, then hit ketosis again.
But...oh that wall is the freaking devil. I'll stop when I can stabilize at my ideal weight.
woo and indeed hoo
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There's a GAF thread on intermittent fasting:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502999&highlight=fasting
which might be of interest to you.
Going to try this tonight then, I've been eating under my calorie limit and exercising but still at my current plateau.
Today was not a good day. I ate.......pizza......
But it was gluten free pizza! I thought it was well-deserved and I was craving it like craaaaazy. Found out Domino's had gluten free crust, so I opted for that. Got pepperoni, banana peppers, and spinach. Not TOO bad for a cheat, right?
Although I did have one last *gasp* nonfat yogurt in the fridge that's laden with sugar because I didn't want to see it go to waste...
But it was gluten free pizza! I thought it was well-deserved and I was craving it like craaaaazy. Found out Domino's had gluten free crust, so I opted for that. Got pepperoni, banana peppers, and spinach. Not TOO bad for a cheat, right?
Although I did have one last *gasp* nonfat yogurt in the fridge that's laden with sugar because I didn't want to see it go to waste...
when I feel the need to cheat, my go to craving is dark chocolate. Make sure its 75% cocoa since that is actually good for you, or at least not bad, and satisfies my cravings when i get them.
Itll taste like bitter cardboard at first, but gets better. I quitel ike it now. I just let it melt in my mouth
Meh, just quick add the cals...that's why it's tough to eat out. Or just pick another antipasto from MFP and roll with it.
Fuck it, I'm just eating pizza.
I just had 10oz of panko crusted tilapia fried in ghee. I'm stuffed. Not Paleo, so...
Naked Snake
Member
Just saw Fat Head and it kinda blew my mind. I had a good idea of how the science behind the diet works, but to see it all explained clearly and with the history of how fat became vilified is just...wow. But it sucks because I live my parents and my mom cooks for the family. So I'll have to convince her now lol. I've been slowly giving her info about this so it can marinate in her brain and change her stance. But it's going to be hard since she's healthy, likes her carbs (I've committed a miracle if I can make her and my dad give up bread), and has been cooking the way she has since forever. Things like coconut oil are also kinda hard to find, and pretty expensive in Montreal. I found one at Costco and I don't know if it's good. It's unrefined, and I wouldn't want all my food to taste like coconut.
Well, if you can't convince her, on the days that the food has an unacceptable amount of grain/sugar/processed crap, just make some scrambled eggs, eat some canned tuna, and some veggies/fruit
my go to meal when I am feeling lazy is 3 eggs beaten into a bowl, add a bit of milk and chopped spinach. Dump that into a pan that has some melted butter in it and youre good to go. Super tasty and easy
I have some "slightly refined" extra virgin coconut oil and I don't taste a thing...as for the unrefined, I believe you can add a pinch of salt to what you are cooking to eliminate the coconut taste.
Done.
jamesinclair
Banned
Meat lovers pizza is paleo right?
If you only eat the meat, possibly
What's the deal if you can't find yourself eating enough?
Out of curiosity, I started logging everything I ate into MyFitnessPal so I could see a daily breakdown of fats/protein/carbs. What I discovered is that I'm undershooting my caloric goal to maintain my current weight....sometimes by a significant margin.
How bad is this? I just don't feel hungry enough to eat that much!
Also, what should a proper Paleo breakdown of fats/protein/carbs be?
Out of curiosity, I started logging everything I ate into MyFitnessPal so I could see a daily breakdown of fats/protein/carbs. What I discovered is that I'm undershooting my caloric goal to maintain my current weight....sometimes by a significant margin.
How bad is this? I just don't feel hungry enough to eat that much!
Also, what should a proper Paleo breakdown of fats/protein/carbs be?
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, eating less than recommended for maintenance is a good thing, and that you're achieving it without being hungry is basically the dream, which is what makes Paleo a powerful weight loss tool for many. If you're trying to maintain, keep an eye on your weight and make sure it doesn't drop - the caloric recommendations are only a rough estimate as to what your intake should be. If you maintain at fewer calories, I can't see the problem.
As to fat/protein/carb breakdown, that's unknown. Modern hunter-gatherer tribes, which can be considered as close an approximation of paleo eating habits as we can get in living subjects, range from majority carbohydrates (tubers, mainly) to majority fat (blood and milk). What was the norm in the paleolithic is unknown. Some researchers argue they ate lots of lean meat going by the logic that hunted game is leaner (suggesting a protein:fat ratio in favour of protein) while others say they preferentially targeted seasonally fatty animals and favoured fatty organs and bones above muscle meat (ie more fat to protein). In short, it's massively speculative and there's no one right way to do it. This is where I turn to the low-carb research, which I think shows better health markers across the board if you get most of your calories from fat.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
There is a bakery near me. I weep a little every time I smell.
Lick the plate clean
Kresser is, IMO, a bit of a tool. He spends a series of articles explaining in an oh-so-sensible manner how acupuncture is totally not the mystical woo it's popularly thought to be but in fact grounded in real physiology. Not once to my knowledge does he address any of the research showing that regardless of how sensible the theory behind it might be, it doesn't actually work any better than sham acupuncture in RCTs. Functional medicine my arse.
infiniteloop
Member
Been trying to get a Whole30 going since the start of the week, had a couple of good days in a row, so hope it carries on.
Made some cauliflower rice and some chicken curry last night, tasty.
Made some cauliflower rice and some chicken curry last night, tasty.
Rookje
Member
I want to do a blood test to check my T levels because I've been suspecting I have testosterone issues. I also wanted to hit all my other vitamins and get a lipid panel. I was looking into WellnessFX, anyone know a good comparison to a general physician?
http://www.wellnessfx.com/product
http://www.wellnessfx.com/product
Hit a milestone for me this morning, 189.6 lbs 
A high of 202, I had been hovering in the low 190's for a while but hopefully I've broken through now.
Thanks I checked this out. I definitely think it helps in terms of calorie restriction. I've been doing my own vague form of IF by cutting off eating post 7pm. That seems to be the key to loss as opposed to simply maintaining. At least for me.
A high of 202, I had been hovering in the low 190's for a while but hopefully I've broken through now. Thanks I checked this out. I definitely think it helps in terms of calorie restriction. I've been doing my own vague form of IF by cutting off eating post 7pm. That seems to be the key to loss as opposed to simply maintaining. At least for me.
Hit a milestone for me this morning, 189.6 lbs
Thanks I checked this out. I definitely think it helps in terms of calorie restriction. I've been doing my own vague form of IF by cutting off eating post 7pm. That seems to be the key to loss as opposed to simply maintaining. At least for me.
I stalled doing exactly that. Different strokes.
Whoa, what exactly is this? A do-it-yourself gig? That seems expensive considering you could go to your doctor for this information, no? Maybe I'm wrong....
Hmm were you losing prior to doing that? I feel like you can lose only so long before you stabilize then you need to shake things up. Either restrict more, refeeds, or add more conditioning... whatever.
Zoe
Member
I don't know about the individual breakdown, but in-store clinics such as RediClinic will do the same or similar tests for you, and insurance almost definitely covers it.
6lbs rather quickly with cardio and weight lifting mixed in.
That was on a 2000 cal diet.
Kinda off topic question:
What is the best sweetner/sugar to use?
I use stevia mostly but sometimes the taste of it is for lack of a better word "distracting" and then I use dark brown sugar. Lately I've been reading that dark brown sugar, or brown sugar in general, is no better that white sugar.
What else can be used? Agave?
Thanks in advance.
What is the best sweetner/sugar to use?
I use stevia mostly but sometimes the taste of it is for lack of a better word "distracting" and then I use dark brown sugar. Lately I've been reading that dark brown sugar, or brown sugar in general, is no better that white sugar.
What else can be used? Agave?
Thanks in advance.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Raw honey.
Wasnt feeling so hot yesterday and I was craving carbs. Anyone else get that when they're sick?
In any case I'm still hovering around 189-190. Honestly not sure what I'm going to do next. I mean still continue to eat paleo/primal but the goal is to hit <10% body fat by end of may WITHOUT losing significant muscle mass.
In any case I'm still hovering around 189-190. Honestly not sure what I'm going to do next. I mean still continue to eat paleo/primal but the goal is to hit <10% body fat by end of may WITHOUT losing significant muscle mass.
I caved in and had a post workout sandwich instead of my usual protein shake. I'll have the shake later...just wanted some food for a change.
Past couple days I ate like garbage.
Two days ago I woke up an hour later than I usually do so I bought a breakfast hoagie on the way to work. Yesterday I forgot to pack a snack and grabbed a protein bar at a wawa. Oh well, at least they were both on heavy lifting days.
Omegasquash
Member
If you slightly overcook them, they get a crunchy outside and a softish inside. Combo with a little salt and pepper and you're in heaven.
Other than that, I'll steam 'em, and then toss pepper/some other seasoning on that isn't wacky.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Frozen brussels are great for quick side dishes and snacks.
Just throw them into a covered bowl with some water for 2 minutes, then straight into the oven (tossed in some olive oil, salt, and pepper).
infiniteloop
Member
I like to shred or chop them up, then fry them with bacon.
Yes, bacon and brussel sprouts go so well together. I buy the small frozen kind, put half the bag in the microwave for 2 minutes. While they're cooking, fry some bacon in a little butter, mix in BS when they're done in the microwave. Season with whatever you like, success. Fresh ones, cut in half, coat with EVOO, salt, pepper, bake in oven. Can also shred them up and add them to stir fries. Steam them, melted butter + salt/pepper/garlic powder.
last night, bacon method.
last night, bacon method.
Nice ^^^
Those look good. On another note... and to the surprise of nobody here, sugar isnt so good for you:
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/its-the-sugar-folks/?smid=fb-share
and also..
Those look good. On another note... and to the surprise of nobody here, sugar isnt so good for you:
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/its-the-sugar-folks/?smid=fb-share
and also..
Xisiqomelir
Member
I'm fantasizing about a world where officials in charge of setting agricultural policy reassign corn and wheat subsidies to grass-fed livestock and then I can buy $3 bone-in ribeyes individually at retail.
I sometimes won't log them if I'm in a hurry...they're pretty negligible unless they're covered in butter or starchy, but she's wrong.
She got that bullshit from Jamie Oliver and celery.
They can still add up if you're strict calorie counting. I've had 150 calories in vegetables between breakfast and lunch.