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05-04-2013, 07:21 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Caveman didn't "stretch" (did they?)...if not, why do we? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Don't you ever just stretch because it feels good?? I mean... when I wake in the morning I stretch. If I feel a bit stiff I stretch. This isn't a...

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05-04-2013, 05:57 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Lost all my strength and it has cost me $400,000! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

So what happens if you try and do pushups now? Have you tested yourself again since the test?? Maybe it was an aberration. Also, you say you've...

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04-20-2013, 01:27 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Sticking to the Plan: Support Group in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I am also having a hard time of it lately. Well, I was pretty good the past week (pretty good only). When I'm at home, there are generally no major...

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04-17-2013, 04:14 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread What I Gave Up... in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

That article really resonated with me! I still hate buying clothes because I always think "well if I buy that and lose weight it won't fit anymore so...

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04-16-2013, 10:05 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread I have a confession to make...forgive me dear Grok for I have sinned in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I am in the same boat! I never transitioned into eating primal the first time, I just did it and it wasn't that hard! However, I fell off the...

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04-15-2013, 03:18 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread How's this for false advertising? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Ugh! Seriously?? NOT PRIMAL!!!

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04-14-2013, 05:04 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Kittens! Not exactly primal related, but I could use advice! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Well I've had a few experiences with cats, and I've learned that cats are like people - in other words, a particular cat will like one cat but not...

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04-14-2013, 04:46 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Will depriving kids of sugary treats make them fat adults? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

This is a tricky one... I do know some kids who weren't allowed to eat ANY junk who, when they grew up, went all out and ate what they liked (and...

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04-14-2013, 04:38 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Tragic CW and SAD Recipes in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

Oh my...and that is considered a "food"?? And worse yet... HEALTHIER than whipped cream? *cry*

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04-13-2013, 09:29 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Tragic CW and SAD Recipes in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

What I wanna know is... what is Cool Whip? I have seen it in a lot of American recipes, and just don't know what it is... I'm guessing it's some sort...

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04-13-2013, 03:56 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread lifting heavy in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Okay good point. I get where you're coming from now ;).

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04-13-2013, 03:52 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Two cents on cross fit wanted ? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Well not sure if I'll design my own, I'll probably look into some of the programs out there and follow one! I don't think I need to do a gazillion...

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04-13-2013, 03:21 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Any point in learning to lift heavy? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I think there is no reason NOT to lift heavy, and every reason to give it a go!! What's the worst that can happen, really? (Uh... I can't think of...

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04-11-2013, 06:16 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread To cheat or not to cheat - this is the question in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I don't see anything wrong with eating an occasional primal treat, I guess... if it helps you stay on track (I know when I started primal eating I...

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04-10-2013, 06:06 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Coconut oil? Please help a newbie out.... in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Olive oil is NOT great for cooking, but can be used safely raw. Coconut oil is much better to use for cooking... Unfortunately I don't like food...

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04-10-2013, 05:58 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread lifting heavy in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Not sure what we're debating here ;). I'm simply pointing out that women can be strong without being big. Obviously, we're not all built the same,...

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04-10-2013, 04:54 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Two cents on cross fit wanted ? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

You make a good point... lately I have been considering not re-signing up to CrossFit when my contract expires (I signed a 12 month contract so I'd...

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04-08-2013, 02:13 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread lifting heavy in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Well yeah, I know ;) But the point stands that when you weigh 48kg you're not exactly going to be huge and bulky... and yet these are very strong...

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04-07-2013, 10:29 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Bulletproof Body-opinions? Experiences? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I understand what he's saying to a certain extent. I don't necessarily think it IS safe to lift to fatigue if you don't have a spotter or aren't in a...

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04-07-2013, 10:11 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread lifting heavy in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This was posted on my FB wall this morning: Is this Australia's strongest mum? on MSN Video Apparently she's 51, can deadlift almost 4 times her own...

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04-07-2013, 09:51 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Two cents on cross fit wanted ? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I go four times a week. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I think there's a bit of a push to go 6 days a week, but I NEED the time off! I...

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04-07-2013, 09:37 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Half jug of milk 4 months past, no obvious mold. Safe? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Umm no... just... no... Raw milk can be okay after it's soured, but NOT pasteurised milk! Even pasteurised milk that's NEVER been opened will go bad...

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04-07-2013, 09:23 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Bras in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I wear bras... then again I've always had sort of saggy breasts :( even when I was young and not particularly large. I find it physically...

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04-07-2013, 09:17 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Losing weight too fast? Should I be concerned? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

When people say to me "you don't need to lose any more weight" I generally think they've got an agenda (particularly if I've definitely still got...

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04-07-2013, 09:07 PM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread The Myth of the Eight Hour Sleep in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I wake in the night to go to the toilet! (Probably because I drink water before bed?) And usually when I wake (which is generally more than once)...

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03-31-2013, 12:00 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Primal and size in PrimalCon - The Primal Blueprint Experience

I think people who gain weight on primal tend to be those who are underweight to start off with! I lost weight pretty much straight away when I...

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03-30-2013, 01:51 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread seeking advice from anyone who has had surgery to remove skin after weight loss in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I need to have this done too, but I haven't lost enough weight yet! I read somewhere that if your body fat % gets low enough that the skin will...

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02-14-2013, 02:36 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Is there a conspiracy behind the vegan agenda? Just a thought in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I think they just care about animals?! Not sure there's some "agenda"... some people just don't believe animals should be killed for food or...

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02-13-2013, 02:02 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread This is messed up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

We used to have to bring fruit to Kinder so the parent helpers could cut it up and serve it to all the kids! That would be their morning tea. So to...

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02-13-2013, 01:48 AM

Iron Fireling replied to a thread Grains, Rice, Corn, etc. Whats their purpose...? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Birds eat grains :P Sorry everyone, was just responding to the initial question ;). Hmm just because a particular plant exists has really...

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