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03-15-2013, 06:56 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread what to do with egg whites? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Meringue. Egg white omelet. Add raw whites to smoothies. But... I agree with the aforementioned question as to why you're not just eating the...

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03-15-2013, 06:37 AM

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

I'm definitely having a quarter-life existential crisis at the moment, doubting lots of choices I've made in the past that have led me to this point.

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03-15-2013, 05:23 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread carbs 0-50 50-100?! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

You're talking about two different things: ketosis (fat adaptation) or weight-loss. You can have weight-loss with and without ketosis, so why make...

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03-14-2013, 11:25 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread General Advice on a few Q's about exercise & food for weight loss in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Apologies if I come off as rude... but... do you know what kind of forum this is? Please read what you can about Primal living -- anything...

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03-14-2013, 10:33 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Is it primal? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

This is reminding me of high school biology when we had to reassemble a field mouse from what we found in an owl pellet.

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03-14-2013, 10:30 AM

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

Two things happened today that made me struggle to keep my mouth shut. 1) At Starbucks as I waited for my chai latte (made with cream) to be made,...

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03-13-2013, 07:30 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread full-fat vs fat-free greek yogurt? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You're talking about one brand: Fage. They may be doing things right, but the vast majority don't. Grab some of the Yoplait, Dannon, or other...

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03-13-2013, 07:28 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread net carbs or carbs in general in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I count all carbs.

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03-13-2013, 05:57 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Rice? Potatoes? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

^This. Even Mark makes many points in his recent posts that talks about how his views are changing all the time as he continues to grow in his...

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03-13-2013, 05:53 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread "Will Run For Bacon" - MissJecka's Journal in Primal Blueprint Journals

In one week, I'll be on a plane to China. As mentioned a few posts ago, I'm pretty anxious about what I will do food-wise there. Fitness is easy, as...

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03-13-2013, 05:38 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Huge ah-hah moment with the boyfriend recently! We had just finished eating (me=protein+veg, him=pasta+sauce+bread) and on the drive home he was...

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03-13-2013, 05:25 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Wife goes primal; husband refuses but still loses 9 pounds! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Sounds like this story fits in perfectly with this thread: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread80268-2.html But, yes, men do tend to lose...

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03-13-2013, 05:24 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread My food is too good!!!! how can i ever go back? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

A bit of a side-bar, but... I've always loathed Chinese food. It's forever been my least favorite ethnic cuisine. So, the taste for it hasn't...

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03-13-2013, 05:18 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread full-fat vs fat-free greek yogurt? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Look at the nutritional facts table for both and compare. The low-fat one probably has much more sugar; if it doesn't, look at the ingredients...

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03-11-2013, 01:18 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread Almond Milk vs Coconut Milk in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Coconut milk and almond milk are two completely different animals. Firstly, the coconut milk that Mark (and most others in the Primal world) uses...

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03-11-2013, 01:06 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

When I lived in Cincinnati, I bought a few from Purple Hippo Stitches: Purple Hippo Stitches | Snarky Cross-Stitches :)

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03-11-2013, 01:03 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread My food is too good!!!! how can i ever go back? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Sorry to break it to you, but IHOP puts their pancake batter into their eggs to make their omelets fluffier. :(

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03-11-2013, 12:31 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I may pick up needlework just so I can make something that says that, hanging it in the kitchen.

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03-11-2013, 12:15 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread Is there any reason I shouldn't use nutritional yeast? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

There are a bajillion threads in the forum asking this very question, but Mark recently covered this in his blog as well: Is Smoked Salmon...

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03-11-2013, 12:06 PM

MissJecka replied to a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Oh, I know all of this! I hope I didn't come off as concerned... because I'm most definitely not! I was just telling my story and setting the mood...

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03-11-2013, 09:12 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Yep, I understand completely. However, I lucked out because my boyfriend hates how he eats (he's immensely picky... like, ridiculously so) and as a...

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03-11-2013, 08:01 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Rice? Potatoes? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Source: Are There Any Good Carbs? | Mark's Daily Apple Read more: Introducing the New Primal Blueprint Food Pyramid | Mark's Daily Apple

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03-11-2013, 07:52 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Swimming during running off-season? in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

Thanks for your comment! I have naturally tight hip flexors and hamstrings, both of which trigger my sciatica... which I noticed when I was...

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03-11-2013, 07:11 AM

MissJecka started a thread Non-Primal Significant Others in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Who out there lives with at least one non-primal person? Spouse, parent(s), roommates, siblings. I think we could use a space to talk about our...

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03-11-2013, 06:56 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread What would you want on the menu at a Paleo/Primal deli style restaurant? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Basically everything that is available at a regular NY/Jewish deli... just without the bread! I'm Jewish and from NY and when I go to delis nowadays,...

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03-11-2013, 06:49 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread supplements in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Grok Didn’t Take Supplements So Why Should I? | Mark's Daily Apple

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03-11-2013, 06:44 AM

MissJecka replied to a thread Salt? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It's pretty simple: If you have high blood pressure, you need to look after your sodium intake and keep it as low as you can... especially if you...

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