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Edje,

just reading through your diary after long internet hiatus....nice work!!! Sounds like you are almost there minus few glitches!! Well done!! I am learning so much just by catching up with...

js290 and vb66: You were unfortunately right. Trying to transition to PB 2-3 months before my main competitions was not a good idea and I put my enitre season in jeopardy. My mistake as I honestly...

Lots of plyos that combine jump and short sprints with some full body movement (pushups etc). The game is all about quick, short bursts of movements, they need to be able to transition from hitting...

Edje and Arthur: Thanks for suggestions and support. I have been adding sweet potatoes and did my first carb-refeed. No OJ but I will add some berries here and there. It's getting better as far as...

Update after another 2 weeks:

FIRST CARB REFEED:

I got little pissed off that my performance declined. Screw the 9lbs weight gain, that is something I can deal with but low energy levels again...

Ok, I have finally read through your journal here and on your other thread. You are definitely eating plenty calories - as in I don't think you can stuff yourself with more fat without starting to...

Bingo...well that explains a lot of stuff...either you hormones are aligning with the new eating or you stressed yourself so much about your weight this past week that body reacted this way even...

I looked over your meals and you are definitely not eating enough fat....substitute fat anytime you are hungry. I'd say aim for 90g of fat.

I didn't like fat and was scared of eating saturated...

Don't be depressed, veggies and meat can still be delicious. It's just temporary until you reach your goal, you can implement all of them back for weight maintenance for the rest of your life!! I do...

I am exactly in the same boat as I gained 9lbs since going Primal 2 months ago. On my normal diet, I was 1800cals, 5'9'' 137lbs, now I am 146lbs, clothes fit tighter etc. Same problems like you. I am...

Hi Sue,

I am not sure that SAD is better. I would typically average 1800 - 2200cals a day but major fuel source were carbs. Very healthy SAD, 5-6 meals a day, combination of lean protein, whole...

I feel that is also my problem. I gained 10lbs and my periods are all over the place. I was very healthy SAD with regular periods prior to switching to primal 2 months ago. I did have couple cheat...

Report after 2 weeks:

Not much of a progress as of now. I did incorporate yums and potatoes on the days of my heavy training (that's when I do double training = crossfit + sand). Increased my...

Thanks all. I will up my carbs slightly prior to tough workouts and see...will report back on progress!!

Hi there, quick question - I checked the forum, the blog and mark's book and am slightly confused about flaxseed oil. Now I mean the one with high Omega 3s that comes from the organic section, in...

IF = Intermittent Fasting - read many many posts about it here on Marks blog or entire section in his book. Helps speed up weight loss and get grip on your hunger.
SAD = Standard American Diet,...

You doc is possibly right on one thing...there is another underlying issue why you are experiencing so much hamstring and lower back tightness. I asked for core strength because lot of lower back...

Dave - what is this hybrid approach you are talking about? Usable for other sports? I dont want to go ahead and buy a book yet...could you give me any details please?

I am in the same boat, I was very healthy SAD before switching to primal...primal is working somewhat but not working the way I would want to. I say to stick with it for some time and start tweaking...

How strong is your core?? How much weight lifting do you do?? How much actual stretching do you do on weekly basis?

Ok, now I am confused. Some of you recommend to go up with carbs and some of you to cut back. Also, cut back on protein (@js290) ?? How much - if im 19.9% body fat, that's about 120lbs of lean mass...

Ok, now I am confused - some of you are recommending to eat more carbs and eliminate some of the fat and now I need to cut back on protein and eat less carbs?? With 19.9% body fat puts me within...

Thank you both! I did eat sweet potatoes, and had much higher fruit intake before switching to primal. I will try to lower my fat and up my carbs for next two weeks and see what happens. I did...

Hello all,


I am at the dead end with primal, weight loss/gain, performance on the court and am hoping for some senior members to help me out here.

I have been primal for 8 weeks now. No...

Thank you Raen...this is so much like my story...have been primal for 8 weeks now. Now weight loss, no inches loss, on the contrary I gained 10lbs and added 3 inches in all. The only positive thing...