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Yesterday, 04:55 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread My DH dropped a pants size without trying in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

So cute! My DH is also 50%+ primal by association and he has lost 45 lbs fairly painlessly with calorie counting. He has gone from a 38" waist to a...

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Yesterday, 04:45 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Gripe of the Day in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

You IT people are SO MEAN!! We don't know what we're doing! None of it makes sense! Can't you just do it for us?! Brought to you by the Mariah...

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Yesterday, 04:39 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread AC and sinuses - primal workaround? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

We have a window unit in our bedroom and I can see mold/mildew inside. There's a lot more to AC guts than the filter! Actually, I *could* see mold....

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05-23-2013, 07:19 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Secret Sugar Confessions in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I have been switching to raw honey whenever I can, but still use sugar for desserts now and then. DD prefers white sugar to honey in her tea, but has...

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05-21-2013, 06:20 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Witty response needed.... in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I had a cupcake at a meeting the other day. It was a "specialty" cupcake and not some Walmart thing. It was actually really yummy. But I can do...

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05-21-2013, 06:12 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting question in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

A couple of weeks ago I had a cold. It cut my appetite by 30% or so. After a week I had lost 3 lbs. Once the cold was gone, I regained my...

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05-20-2013, 06:46 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Best tasting virgin coconut oil? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I also love the flavor of TJs. I've debated about looking for something better quality but I'm reluctant to take a chance on it not being so yummy.

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05-20-2013, 02:57 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Sugar cravings at night - when do they stop?? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

DH and I have gotten into the habit of a cup of hot tea with honey when we want something sweet before bed. He's partial to mint with a whole...

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05-19-2013, 01:13 AM

LauraSB replied to a thread Found: Culinary treasurers in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I use merguez instead of chorizo in a chicken and rice dish that uses chorizo mostly for flavoring. I find the flavor to be similar when mixed with...

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05-18-2013, 05:37 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Next level in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Are there a lot of really lean people who drink 3-5 glasses per night? I am a huge fan of wine and beer, but my max is 500 cals per night (four 5oz...

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05-18-2013, 11:40 AM

LauraSB replied to a thread Not what to eat but how to eat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

This is one of my favorite things about the way my eating schedule has changed. I can not eat at a time when I might usually eat, and while I may be...

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05-12-2013, 05:03 AM

LauraSB replied to a thread q re: OT personal, embarassing matter in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Ha! Made me think of We Will Marry Your Girlfriends. But I seriously doubt that has any relevance to the OP's issue. I also think the mostly...

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05-11-2013, 06:03 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Farms in Maryland area? Beef/pork/chicken in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

That's pretty far for me. I don't know anything about the farms in that area other than what I've read on eatwild.com, but it's a populous area. ...

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05-11-2013, 03:44 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread 5 months and I'm still thinking "once I hit my goal, I'll be able to eat .. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

It's definitely true that a smaller person has less leeway than a larger one. My DH is 5'11" and maybe 60% primal. He lost 45lbs last year and...

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05-11-2013, 03:33 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Farms in Maryland area? Beef/pork/chicken in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Where in Maryland are you? I have purchased from some places in Delaware and have considered a couple in Maryland. There are quite a few west of...

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05-11-2013, 03:10 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread I'm watching my father kill himself as we speak... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I don't know if it's easier or harder when a family member is attempting to "eat healthy". My mom is deathly afraid of fat (except when she's...

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05-10-2013, 06:20 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread 5 months and I'm still thinking "once I hit my goal, I'll be able to eat .. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I ate non-primal things all along. I still do now and then. I started making an effort to eat a more primal diet in July of 2012. It got easier...

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05-10-2013, 06:00 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread shirataki noodles--are they primal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I was making spiral zucchini sautéed in butter for months as a side dish before I ever tried it as a pasta substitute. I was sure it would be a...

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05-08-2013, 12:32 AM

LauraSB replied to a thread Post menopausal body fat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It sounds crazy, but this book changed my life, maybe saved my life. Though it's not a primal strategy, it really primed me for primal. I will...

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05-07-2013, 07:29 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Adjusting to fewer meals per day- any tips? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Are you sure your problem is hypoglycemia? Are you measuring blood sugar? I thought I needed to eat more often, but as I pushed myself, I found the...

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05-03-2013, 05:02 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Adaptations for high level mental work? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I have found this to be true, as well. When I skip breakfast (just 2C coffee with 2T heavy cream) I feel extraordinary until lunch, even if my...

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05-03-2013, 04:48 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Daredevils and adrenaline junkies in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I am quite sure there was strong selection pressure for the willingness to take risks. Taking down big game with Paleolithic weapons is not for the...

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05-02-2013, 05:13 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Depression Survey in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I think I had some level of depression/anxiety my whole adult life. Actually, probably even as early as elementary school. I was never completely...

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05-02-2013, 02:06 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Daredevils and adrenaline junkies in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Duplicate

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05-02-2013, 01:58 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Daredevils and adrenaline junkies in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

That's pretty interesting. Genetic/biochemical effects on behavior/thinking are pretty interesting in general. I want to be clear that I'm not...

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05-01-2013, 06:45 PM

LauraSB started a thread Daredevils and adrenaline junkies in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Are they suicidal? The only ones I know, personally, come from messed up family situations. And they are all boys/men. But none of the men in my...

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05-01-2013, 06:24 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Funny CW moments in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

I tried some drink at Whole Foods today. It had a bunch of stuff in it that's supposed to be good for you and keep you from wanting a snack. It...

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04-30-2013, 04:39 PM

LauraSB replied to a thread Full Fat Greek Yogurt/Yoghurt in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I saw this in Whole Foods and took a look, thinking of your recommendation. It had a ton of other crap in it, stabilizers and thickeners, I guess. ...

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04-28-2013, 06:56 AM

LauraSB replied to a thread Full Fat Greek Yogurt/Yoghurt in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

So how does TJ taste compared to FAGE? How does the ingredient list compare? The culture profile? I'm not a fan of TJ in general, but will keep...

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04-27-2013, 06:49 PM

LauraSB started a thread Lamburger Helper in Primal Blueprint Recipes

I made this http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread83910.html#post1170561 , more or less, but subbed white potato for sweet, added some sliced...

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