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03-29-2013, 08:19 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Hi from Ontario! in Meet and Greet

Hi Waterlily, I have lots 15 lbs since Feb 13. I have pretty much given up my asthma medication. My last TOM was 28 days, not 25/26 days, had no...

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03-29-2013, 08:13 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Do you donate blood? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Thanks everyone. I have booked an appointment and will be donating shortly. :)

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03-29-2013, 08:12 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Do you donate blood? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Hi Paleobird. I have hated liver since I was a kid. My mom made it frequently and it was always dry, and the texture, yuck! Could you share your...

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03-29-2013, 08:09 AM

TrackMom started a thread Can you help me to love sardines? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

First and foremost, I am not a "fish" person. I do like some fish, but it always tends to be milder fishes. My favourites include: Pickerel...

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03-21-2013, 04:28 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Hi from Ontario! in Meet and Greet

Hi Waterlily, Another Ontarian here. :) Just entering week 6. If your energy is off, it might be your electrolytes. If you want to be certain,...

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03-20-2013, 09:40 AM

TrackMom started a thread Do you donate blood? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I used to be a regular blood donor. I haven't donated for a couple of years though. Too tired, too stressed, not enough time, didn't feel like it,...

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03-15-2013, 07:18 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Does starvation mode exist? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You could be insulin sensitive. Protein can act like a carbohydrate in the digestion process, and the meats you have been eating may be very lean. ...

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03-15-2013, 07:00 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Does starvation mode exist? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I am a newbie at this, but I will share my personal n=1 experiment. Unlike you, I do eat more meat, and now that I'm over 40, I found that reducing...

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03-15-2013, 06:43 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread how to get into ketosis fast?!!? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Just be forwarned. If you are not yet accustomed to CO, you may experience the runs for a day or two. Don't worry, this is temporary. ;)

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03-15-2013, 06:36 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Does starvation mode exist? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I would like to know more. What kind of food are you eating each day? What is the breakdown of your macros? ie % of calories from...

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02-28-2013, 03:37 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Oh my gosh! I am so thirsty. Is this normal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I prefer sea salt with no iodine. It is relatively unprocessed and so it still has all it's trace minerals. Because of this is is course and grey...

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02-27-2013, 07:28 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Oh my gosh! I am so thirsty. Is this normal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Sipping a glass of lemon and salt right now. It seems to be helping. So note to future self, do not be afraid or forget to salt your food. :o ...

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02-27-2013, 07:15 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Oh my gosh! I am so thirsty. Is this normal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

That's possible. I've never much been in the habit of salting my food, although I am getting better. I will give it a try. Thanks.

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02-27-2013, 07:05 PM

TrackMom started a thread Oh my gosh! I am so thirsty. Is this normal? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I woke up this morning and couldn't quite quench my thirst, but as the day has progressed I have gotten thirstier and thirstier. Has anyone else had...

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02-27-2013, 04:49 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread Howdy everyone ... I'm Matt! in Meet and Greet

Mmmm....and strawberries. You're giving me ideas paleodutch. :) Welcome Matt from another newbie. :)

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02-26-2013, 11:51 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Skin care? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

For years I have washed with either honey or nothing but a facecloth. I used coconut oil on my face to moisturize, but I am horrible at moisturizing...

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02-26-2013, 08:44 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread What if wild animals ate fast food? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I see 'wild' black bears eating at the garbage dumps in Muskoka, and 'wild' seagulls eating everywhere from beaches, parks, dumps, etc., and many are...

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02-26-2013, 06:48 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread I am so glad that I chose lent to start my journey in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Today mark's day 14, and I just wanted to follow up. Yes I have lost weight. No I don't know how much, haven't looked, but my pants are baggier. ...

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02-26-2013, 06:37 AM

TrackMom started a thread Chocolate coconut smootie in Primal Blueprint Recipes

I'm sure this is not an original recipe, but it's something I threw together this morning, and it's sooo good, I thought I'd share. 1/2 can...

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02-26-2013, 06:33 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse - Has anyone made this? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Thanks very much. I will try it this week. I may separate it into two parts before sweetening and try one with either honey/maple syrup/coconut oil...

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02-25-2013, 10:25 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse - Has anyone made this? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

That's why I'm wondering. I know that coconut milk has a nice subtle sweetness to it, so I'm wondering if it is enough with the unsweetened...

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02-25-2013, 10:08 AM

TrackMom started a thread Dark Chocolate Coconut Mousse - Has anyone made this? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

I have been browsing through the recipes on Mark's site, and this one looks too good not to try: ...

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02-23-2013, 08:43 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread I just finished my first PF workout. Feedback please. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks very much hilliardjoe. I knew I had read this somewhere, and just couldn't find it again when I was scanning the book. I figure it will be a...

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02-23-2013, 04:09 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread Challange Yoruself to do a *Insert something awsome* in 2013 in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Is it to late to join? If not, could you please add me? 1) a complete pullup 2) 25 pushups in a row 3) 3 minutes total of planks...

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02-23-2013, 03:46 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread I just finished my first PF workout. Feedback please. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks Tribal Rob. So the fact that I only did 5 two legged pullups is ok? I'm not in a rush to push to the next level, but if I should be pushing...

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02-22-2013, 01:24 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread "Frustrations" with paleo/primal in Primal Blueprint Success Stories

Ok, this line is hilariously brilliant. :D

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02-22-2013, 12:49 PM

TrackMom started a thread I just finished my first PF workout. Feedback please. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

So I've gone out and bought a pull-up bar. I have absolutely no upper body strength. I did my assessment 2 days ago, and confirmed I have no upper...

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02-22-2013, 12:29 PM

TrackMom replied to a thread How far or long should I make my training runs when training for a marathon in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

Thanks everyone for the imput. I'm sort of thinking that I will start first by following the Primal Fitness plan. 3 - 4 easy, move around...

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02-17-2013, 01:50 PM

TrackMom started a thread How far or long should I make my training runs when training for a marathon in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

I haven't started training yet, I am currently just starting to rebuild my base, but I am starting to read the articles about marathon training, and...

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02-17-2013, 04:46 AM

TrackMom replied to a thread How far or long should I make my training runs when training for a marathon in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks. I don't mind doing a long run, even a long run at marathon pace, but I honestly think I would like to cut back from one every Sunday, to...

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