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02-21-2013, 05:10 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Primal and emotional eating in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I've always been a huge emotional eater. Recently, I've been going through some pretty crappy stuff, and thinking back on the past week, I don't...

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02-21-2013, 04:56 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Confused about Primal Fitness in Primal Blueprint Fitness

When you're doing your walking, are you monitoring your heart rate? I've found that for me to be in the 55%-75% of my max heart rate, I have to be...

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02-21-2013, 04:52 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Backpain cure? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

This. I've been in and out of physical therapy for my back pain for the last 8 years. For me, its always the hamstrings. They get too tight,...

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02-14-2013, 05:54 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Stress management, how do you cope? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Being in the midst of dealing with more stress than I've ever had to deal with, I'm currently trying new methods of stress relief. The first thing I...

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02-11-2013, 04:54 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Any gentle/attached parents around? Need advice? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I don't know much about teaching or parenting, but my instinct would be that she should definitely keep notes for you! If you can work out issues at...

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02-11-2013, 04:41 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Mixed-Up Signals about Veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Awesome! Thank you so much!! :D

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02-11-2013, 04:40 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Lower back issues...would going Paleo help? in Meet and Greet

I have a bulging disc in my lower back and have been in and out of PT for 8 years now. I think the strength training has helped the most....

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02-11-2013, 04:30 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Mixed-Up Signals about Veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

This is what I'm kind of worried about. I'm afraid that I'm missing some important things by not eating veggies and that my body is still too screwed...

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02-11-2013, 04:19 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Whats your take on the 80/20 from PB? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I try to "save" my 20% for work related social functions. These functions (unfortunately) always involve eating food somewhere, and its easier to...

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02-11-2013, 04:13 AM

sarahelyse started a thread Mixed-Up Signals about Veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been having a hard time eating vegetables lately. Not that I don't like them, not that I'm a picky eater. They're simply not interesting right...

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02-08-2013, 05:01 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Primal Reflections (sarahelyse) in Primal Blueprint Journals

I've more or less slipped up big time this past week. The stress of everything (life, school, the future) was too much for me to handle, so I...

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02-06-2013, 06:10 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread What do you do to relieve stress during winter? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone!! :) I crashed and burned Monday night (crying, panicking, etc) and decided to apply for jobs. And it...

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02-04-2013, 06:40 AM

sarahelyse started a thread What do you do to relieve stress during winter? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Background I am a graduate student who is really starting to feel the stress of being in school. Its starting to impact my ability to live life...

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02-02-2013, 06:10 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Aaaaaaaaaaaargh, do they have to put sugar in everything??? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I didn't realize sugar was a preservative. I thought it would encourage the growth of bacteria instead of inhibit it, since its easy to break down...

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02-02-2013, 06:06 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread I'd like to know what convinced everyone to make the switch? in Primal Research

For me, it was the evolutionary aspect of things. I had actually started researching the healthiest way to feed my dog, and the concept of feeding...

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02-02-2013, 04:11 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Aaaaaaaaaaaargh, do they have to put sugar in everything??? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You're not alone. I didn't see anything that I actually wanted that I couldn't get from a regular grocery store. They seem to be aimed more toward...

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02-02-2013, 01:30 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Stepping in the right direction? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I eat on just about the same schedule with you - coffee, salad, then HUGE dinner! And it works really well for me. My biggest piece of advice is...

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02-02-2013, 01:23 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Questions on Trigger Point Therapy in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

My physical therapist used this technique on my hip muscles. At the start of therapy, I could feel the same muscles tightening back up on the drive...

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02-02-2013, 09:28 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Favorite Kitchen Tools? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

May I ask which mandoline you have? I've been looking into getting one, but I'm wary, since there seem to be so many crappy ones on amazon.

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02-02-2013, 09:17 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread body reshaping? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I totally think its true! My weight hasn't shifted over the past week, but my pants fit better. You're not crazy! Its happening to me too! I...

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02-02-2013, 09:15 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Aaaaaaaaaaaargh, do they have to put sugar in everything??? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hmmm.... maybe try drying your own blue berries? I've never done it myself, but I've heard of people drying their own fruit.

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02-02-2013, 09:13 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Favorite Kitchen Tools? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I'm in a stage in my life where I'm leaning heavily toward minimalism, so my kitchen tools are few and far between. The most extravagant thing I...

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02-01-2013, 02:08 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Ankle injury- Can't run. Now what? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Yep.

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02-01-2013, 02:05 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread What do you feed your dog? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I second the high-energy statement! Winter here sucks because by the time I get off work, its too dark to go to the dog park, and I simply can't...

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02-01-2013, 01:49 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Heel pain when standing barefoot or in VFFs in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Try shifting your body weight forward and engaging your calf muscles. This should relieve some of the weight from your heels and move it more onto...

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02-01-2013, 05:25 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread What do you feed your dog? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Check out woofboard.com. Its BT specific, and a lot of people discuss what they're feeding their dogs and how. They're cute little pups! I got...

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01-31-2013, 12:07 PM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Walmart bacon vs Super overpriced designer bacon in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I plan my (stupidly small) budget around buying bacon from the Earth Fare down the street from me. Its only slightly more expensive than the stuff at...

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01-31-2013, 04:38 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread Primal Reflections (sarahelyse) in Primal Blueprint Journals

My weight hasn't really changed much over the past week; however, my %BF has been trending downward, so I guess I'm gaining muscle mass as well....

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01-31-2013, 04:07 AM

sarahelyse replied to a thread So tired. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Maybe try increasing your fat intake?

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