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05-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Sounds great!

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05-19-2013, 06:23 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

10,000 IUs is safe. 20,000 IUs is generally considered the upper limit. Our skin will make up to 20,000 IUs per day from sun exposure. ...

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05-19-2013, 05:57 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Yes, for maintenance, but I took 12,000 IUs for 6 months to get my levels up.

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05-19-2013, 03:57 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Question about Vitamin D. in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Everyone's different, but the average is 3-6 months, from what I have seen with my clients. Maintenance dosage is generally 1000 IUs per 25 lbs of...

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05-16-2013, 04:30 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Raising low progesterone? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Vitamin D3 is actually not a vitamin, but a hormone precursor that is essential to Progesterone, etc. production. I got my Progesterone levels up by...

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05-16-2013, 02:27 PM

iniQuity replied to a thread Michael Pollan writes about bacteria in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

He mentions the importance of fiber for good bacterial growth. Though in general he's careful not to advocate any type of diet and stressed none of...

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05-16-2013, 08:36 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread Angelina Jolie in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I can see both sides. Obviously I believe in preventive medicine through lifestyle changes. Angelina doesn't outright state that she did that, though...

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05-16-2013, 07:58 AM

iniQuity started a thread Michael Pollan writes about bacteria in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Lengthy, but a fun and interesting read, Some of My Best Friends Are Germs - NYTimes.com I haven't read any of his books, but it strikes me as a...

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05-16-2013, 06:56 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread Struggling with junk food addiction or mindless eating? this might help in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yeah I haven't downloaded the meditation tracks, but I will, soon! Hard to make time to just sit still but I can feel how important it is even...

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05-16-2013, 06:50 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread Completely confused in Meet and Greet

Focus on eating whole foods, real foods. If it has a life cycle, eat it. Try not to over think it too much and PLEASE read the book. The forums are...

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05-15-2013, 01:48 PM

iniQuity replied to a thread Potatoes in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I eat potatoes because I'm Peruvian and the Incas kept the potato alive. DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES OF THE IRISH ILLUMINATI MAFIA.

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05-15-2013, 01:46 PM

iniQuity replied to a thread 23yo Triathlete needs to lose 23. in Primal Blueprint Journals

uhhh have fun fasting until August?

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05-15-2013, 01:21 PM

iniQuity started a thread Struggling with junk food addiction or mindless eating? this might help in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hey. So, long story short: I was having lots of anxiety a few months ago, and researching it led me to discover "mindfullness" or mindful...

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05-13-2013, 08:44 AM

Coach Palfrey replied to a thread Sandbag Fitness Log in Primal Blueprint Journals

Sounds like a great plan! Glad you are enjoying training with the sandbag - I still love using mine after a good few years.

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05-12-2013, 07:31 AM

Coach Palfrey replied to a thread How Much Do You Walk? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I walk around 100 miles per week right now.

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05-12-2013, 05:13 AM

Patrick replied to a thread Skink's Primal Journal in Primal Blueprint Journals

I would take that drug. I would take ALL of that drug.

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05-11-2013, 06:06 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yup, sleep is key. Here's an article about sleep and Vitamin D: Vitamin D Hormone

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05-11-2013, 05:42 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Honestly, getting advice from a forum is going to be hit or miss. Your hormonal imbalance is likely the culprit. Step one, get your D3 level...

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05-11-2013, 01:14 PM

Coach Palfrey replied to a thread Not Making Many Gains, Options? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

That's absolutely fine - you're not always going to hit the reps, as long as you're working towards it.

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05-11-2013, 02:33 AM

Coach Palfrey replied to a thread Not Making Many Gains, Options? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

The only question that hasn't really been asked is how exactly have you decided that you've stopped making gains? I guarantee that I could add 1kg to...

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05-11-2013, 02:27 AM

Coach Palfrey replied to a thread Help! Looking for a good bodyweight only routine to transform my body in Primal Blueprint Fitness

If you want to improve pure strength then just focus on exercises where you can reach fatigue in or around 5 reps. Sometimes you'll be doing more,...

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05-10-2013, 10:40 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yes to eggs Yes to heavy Cream.

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05-09-2013, 08:37 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Juicing to avoid fiber but eat veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I just eat liver and seafood.

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05-09-2013, 06:23 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread The fruit was a bad idea.... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Listening and sending a virtual hug. I am intolerant to fructose, so I need to limit my sugar as well. Not as serious an issue, but I can relate....

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05-09-2013, 08:45 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread Even More Steak and Eggs: Plus Plants vs. Animals! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

If that's the case then play on, playa. Question, what makes you think you won't gain when you go back to more conventional eating? Will you try...

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05-09-2013, 08:38 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread loss of apetite all of a sudden? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

mashed potatoes. if your mouth isn't salivating after reading that you've got issues, my friend.

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05-09-2013, 08:30 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread Inspirational 70 Year-Old! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I recently got to meet and train with bodyweight strength legend Jack Arnow. At age 70, Jack is still stronger than 99% of guys, regardless of age. ...

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05-09-2013, 08:25 AM

iniQuity replied to a thread Even More Steak and Eggs: Plus Plants vs. Animals! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Dude. I know after day three you were all "just crashed this (lift) despite no carbs. So much for needing carbs to workout LAWLS!" and now reality is...

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Patrick - 05-06-2012 05:01 AM - permalink

Sounds good, Metric! I'll check out the site you linked and let you know... if you were offering for me to join ya on the order?
Metric - 05-05-2012 08:50 PM - permalink

Not sure where you get your food from but thought that I'd provide you with this link to check out. http://www.funnyduckfarms.com/seasonal_foods I'm thinking about ordering a big shipment and going to pick it up... I think it's roughly 1 hr away from Ottawa.

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"Oh, you wanted answers...yeah, sorry, I'm not so good with those. Uh, probably something to do with science or something..." -- canio6

August 2010: 207 lb, 37" waist, 25+% BF | Currently: 172 lb, 32" waist, ~15% BF

Sometimes blogging as The Primal Mind. (My unorthodox and filthy-mouthed journal is semi-retired at this point)