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Yesterday, 07:12 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

My scale finally started reading my BF% again, giving me a reading of 23.5%. That seems more accurate, given my appearance, than the 20% reading from...

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Yesterday, 04:50 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks! I lifted today, workout "A". I loaded up 370 lbs. for my first set (1x5) of deadlifts. I did 4 reps, but my grip started failing on the...

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Yesterday, 01:38 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Lets get serious about body fat - 4 weeks Steak and eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The excess protein gets converted into glucose, which then knocks you out of ketosis.

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Yesterday, 11:51 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Lets get serious about body fat - 4 weeks Steak and eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks for the inspiration, canuck!

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Yesterday, 04:30 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Best martial art? in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

For striking, I'd say muay thai is at or near the top of the list. For grappling, some form of wrestling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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05-19-2013, 08:31 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

End of week 1 update: 5/11 - 198 lbs. 5/13 - 196 lbs. 5/15 - 193.8 lbs. 5/17 - 192.4 lbs. 5/19 - 192 lbs. Week 2 - I think I'm going to add...

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05-19-2013, 06:44 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Meat and eggs - trying it out in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been having about a 1/2 lb. of steak and 2 eggs at every meal. I'll up that when I reach my goal so I can add some more muscle.

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05-19-2013, 05:46 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks! It's nice to finally have my goal within reach.

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05-19-2013, 05:19 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Meat and eggs - trying it out in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Good luck! It's been working well for me so far.

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05-19-2013, 02:19 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Took some measurements with skinfold calipers, and came up with a current BF of 20%. Seems about right, maybe a little low. I'm holding off on a...

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05-18-2013, 09:01 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Here's a couple pics with my current weight: And a comparison pic, with me at my heaviest:

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05-18-2013, 08:45 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Just got done lifting, workout "B". Weights (in lbs.) were: Bench - 195/210 (I didn't have a spotter available, so I lifted what I knew I could do...

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05-17-2013, 07:33 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Just finished making my breakfast/dinner for tomorrow - Scotch eggs! 1.09 lbs. of grass-fed ground beef (20% fat), 4 hard-boiled pastured eggs. I'll...

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05-17-2013, 07:11 PM

skorpion317 started a thread skorpion317: Steak. Eggs. Let's do this. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

ANOTHER Steak and Eggs thread?! Sure, why not. All the cool kids are doing it. Started S&E on Saturday, May 11th, 2013. I weighed 198 lbs. As...

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05-12-2013, 06:03 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I hear you on the Parkway commute - I have to do it every day. Nothing aggravates me more than traffic. Thanks for the compliment! It wasn't too...

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05-10-2013, 06:05 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Lets get serious about body fat - 4 weeks Steak and eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks! Here's my plan: 1. Steak and eggs, 2 meals a day, 6 days a week. Sundays I'll do a carb refeed with clean, Paleo carbs. Steak will be...

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05-10-2013, 12:50 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Lets get serious about body fat - 4 weeks Steak and eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

After reading this thread and doing some of my own research, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'll be starting tomorrow and going for 4 weeks. Trying to...

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05-09-2013, 04:22 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

All of my extended family lives here in NJ, and I'm fortunate enough to have a job that lets me and my family live comfortably. My job isn't really...

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05-08-2013, 09:50 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

"Real" socialists aren't worthy of respect. Sure, they oppose the ruling class, but what they'd replace the current model with is far worse. The...

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05-08-2013, 02:17 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

A lot of the laws here aren't just unjust, they're unconsitutional. That means nothing to the socialists that control the NJ Legislature, though.

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05-08-2013, 08:15 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

If it weren't for New Jersey's deeply-ingrained political culture, this would be a nice place to live. The town I live in is nice and quiet....

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05-07-2013, 01:34 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Yesterday in the 4th Reich in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Ah, the glorious People's Socialist Republic of NJ! Where taxes are astronomical, crime is rampant in the cities, law-abiding citizens are left...

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05-07-2013, 12:17 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Plantain-crusted Jamaican Jerk Chicken w/ Mango Guac in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Even better!

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05-07-2013, 07:48 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Plantain-crusted Jamaican Jerk Chicken w/ Mango Guac in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Yeah, my son eats the raisins. My sister brought over the english muffins - she's staying with us for a little while to help out my wife with our new...

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05-07-2013, 07:46 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread From Civilization to Caveman - Skorpion317's Primal Journal in Primal Blueprint Journals

Big update - my 2nd child was born! My wife was scheduled for a C-section today (May 7th), but our son apparently had other ideas. My wife went into...

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05-07-2013, 07:05 AM

skorpion317 started a thread Plantain-crusted Jamaican Jerk Chicken w/ Mango Guac in Primal Blueprint Recipes

I came up with this recipe yesterday. Turned out great! Plantain-crusted Jamaican Jerk Chicken 1 3/4 lbs. chicken breasts 1/3 cup (or however...

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05-05-2013, 10:38 AM

skorpion317 started a thread Hill sprints.....wow in Primal Blueprint Fitness

My usual sprint routine consists of ten 100-yard sprints. I'll sprint, walk back to the start, then turn around and sprint again - rinse and repeat....

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04-24-2013, 07:28 PM

skorpion317 replied to a thread Lets get serious about body fat - 4 weeks Steak and eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Subscribed. Good luck, I'd like to see how this turns out.

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04-23-2013, 05:55 AM

skorpion317 replied to a thread No wheat, almost no other grains... how much carbs does that leave me with? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

There's plenty of websites and smartphone apps available that you can input the food you ate and they'll give you a fat/protein/carb breakdown.

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