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john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Obesity is now a Disease in Primal Research

I ordered a copy of Everyday Paleo, and sent it to a friend anonymously. Maybe they will use it, maybe not. At least it's worth a try to help out a...

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06-15-2013, 12:11 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread The True Definition of Calories i.e. "Why what you believe is extremist BS" in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Go for it. Eat 4-5k calories of healthy food, and you should be as successful as that trainer. However, for my clients, it's consistent that they...

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06-15-2013, 05:16 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread The True Definition of Calories i.e. "Why what you believe is extremist BS" in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

This is not easy at all. 2k calories in sodas alone is the equivalent of 10 16oz sodas. So on top of that, a person would have to eat another 3k in...

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06-15-2013, 05:08 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread The True Definition of Calories i.e. "Why what you believe is extremist BS" in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

My son has always been a good example of the skinny kid that appears to eat anything he wants. He has always been athletic, playing soccer and...

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06-14-2013, 11:06 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread MCTs cannot make you fat!? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Since winter has been over, I have lost a significant amount of fat. Therefore, winter causes fat gain and spring and summer cause fat loss.

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06-13-2013, 02:14 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Rice v. Potato v. Quinoa v. Whole Wheat Pasta in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yes on giving it time for your allergies to subside. I especially benefitted from giving up dairy. I still do butter and some cream on occasion,...

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06-12-2013, 12:53 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread I need to tackle my live long sleep problem once and for all!!!!! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

1mg Melatonin has done wonders for me. Gets me to sleep, and keeps me sleeping most of the night.

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06-10-2013, 12:29 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Nutrtion Maple syrup vs. Honey in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Didn't even know about date sugar. Thanks for posting. I like dates and use them in cooking.

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06-08-2013, 01:25 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Goal is to lose weight faster.....what works for you? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Try eating just one meal per day. Basically a 20 hour fast.

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06-07-2013, 12:28 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Cheated and looking for some tips for relief in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Gas-X

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06-06-2013, 12:19 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Extreme Fasting - How Much is Too Much? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Danger was Grok's middle name.

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06-05-2013, 09:12 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Red Palm Oil? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I bough a jar a few years ago, and still have not finished it. I tried it a few times, and the flavor is a bit strong. I didn't mind it so much,...

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06-04-2013, 06:48 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Bacon wrapped Dates in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Try stuffing the dates with spicy sausage such as chorizo. So good.

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05-30-2013, 03:04 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Drinks anyone? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Wine, Wine and more Wine!

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05-30-2013, 02:55 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Duck Eggs: Need suggestion? in Primal Blueprint Recipes

Goose eggs are great too. I have found they make the fluffiest omelettes.

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05-24-2013, 09:19 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Alternate Day Fasting-Support and Chat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I visit Mexico every few years, and it's pretty easy to stay gluten free. Every street corner seems to have bags of fruit and vegetables with lime...

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05-17-2013, 11:38 AM

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

I agree that much of what we know or thought is wrong. I would really like to see a longer term study, and it would be interesting to see what they...

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05-17-2013, 11:19 AM

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

Subjects who completed the study maintained their body weight within 2 kg of their initial weight throughout the 6-mo period. There were no...

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05-10-2013, 01:16 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Lawn care resolution in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

I use a Fiskars Momentum reel mower. It's quiet and cuts better than my old gas mower.

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05-08-2013, 01:35 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread "Chris Christie Secretly Had Weight-Loss Surgery" in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

One of my best friends died over 20 years ago at the age of 28. He had a stroke attributed to his massive obesity. He was about 6 feet tall and...

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05-08-2013, 07:08 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Best body weight workout at home book in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I started this a few weeks ago and really like it. It gives you a nice mix of exercises and keeps me interested. However, it is missing...

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05-07-2013, 10:15 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a poll Bodyweight or Weights? Which ones gives the fastest results? Please help. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

It depends on your goals. If you are going for looks, then getting the fat off is priority, which is what you are doing with your diet. Google Al...

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05-03-2013, 08:13 AM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread new chest hair?! in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Testosterone and genetics play a role for sure. I finally got my T tested for the first time this past year, and it was just a few points under the...

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04-17-2013, 07:28 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Foods to avoid to get a flat stomach in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Drumroll's comments are excellent. I especially second the mention of walking. This has been a major change in my life. I walk 4-8 miles per day,...

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04-15-2013, 12:14 PM

john_e_turner_ii replied to a thread Duck eggs vs chicken eggs in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Duck eggs are great, but try goose eggs if you can get them. They are huge! They also whip up much better and make great omelets!

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