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[FatAsAnElephant]

Sounds like you are doing great to me.

Try grating or shredding the cheese and use as a topping like you would a seasoning. You will still get the taste of the cheese without all of the dense calories.

I love cheese just like you, and believe me, it would be nothing for my OLD self to sit in front of the TV or Computer and devour an 8 oz block of cheese.

[Twinwolf]

The 5-6 times a week workout might actually be too much - depends what you're doing

Dairy shouldn't be a problem, as others have stated. I too eat dairy, I eat dark chocolate almost every day, also eat nuts and maybe 1 piece of fruit a day - all the things that are the immediate "drop those" response from lots of people on here. I've been doing this for about 6 weeks and have dropped a clothing size (no idea what I weigh).





So I guess it's a case of horses for courses. I decided to just cut grains for four weeks and not start to tinker until after then. The only thing I ended up tinkering with was adding *more* fruit (never was a fruit eater) to help clear up some fog and dizziness.

I am starting this week to limit the workouts. I want to have a little more energy for all the work I have to get going on this house. Thanks for the suggestions!

[Twinwolf]

+1

And welcome!

Thank you!

[Twinwolf]

Welcome.

I don't know about dropping dairy. I tried it and it didn't do me any good. I've added whey and Greek yogurt back into my diet, and have been keeping a better eye on my calories and macros, and am finding it's easier to drop the weight again. Cheeses and ice cream are a treat on weekends only (I have goat cheese waiting for me in the fridge) and only within reason.

Everybody is different. I'm sure if you want cheese you can find a reasonable way to keep it.

Thanks for the suggestions and the welcome!

[Twinwolf]

Hi
I m azara.
i m new here...
Thanks...

Hi Azara!

[Twinwolf]

Just wanted to say Hi and welcome!

Hi zophie! Thanks for the welcome!

[Twinwolf]

Welcome! You are doing awesome Matt!

The cheese is your choice. I say keep it. The key is to eat slowly, chew your food and stop eating when you are satisfied. Simple!

I have been primal for 13 months and have found that I enjoy eating 100% primal. I don't stress out about it. When I am home I make primal food and nothing else. When I am away from home then I do the best I can. At a restaurant I will order 100% primal food.

I am all about feeling awesome. Steak makes me feel awesome. Eggs to do. Non primal food makes me feel like shit. So why would I eat those foods? Its easy to do after a year!

Thanks man! I really appreciate the advice. I will be following you. I all ready have spent some time perusing your posts and such.

Matt

[RitaRose]

I'm not eating dairy either, but I'm new and really trying to cut out stuff that might be an issue. Dairy is a possiblility, but I'm assuming I'll be adding it in when my gut gets in better shape.

[Twinwolf]

Welcome! I'm pretty new too. I also use MFP to get a general overview of macronutrients, specifically protein, though I find their goals are off the mark (if you use the free version that only tracks the default settings, which I do). I agree that if cheese makes you happy (and the world would be a worse place without cheese), eat it. If you're serious about losing weight, your weight loss isn't going to hinge on just one thing. I'm also noticing a rapid weight loss in my first week, which is probably water weight for the most part, but it still feels good. I'd be happy to be a friend on this site if you're looking for one!

Thanks for the welcome and welcome to you also! I set the goals to what I have predetermined for MFP. I put the percentages for what I want. At this point it's more of a guide than a strict thing. I also input a lot of my own food info so I know how accurate it is at all times. I will say since starting this way of life, I don't feel overly committed to tracking as much. I eat when I'm hungry and I don't when I'm not. It's actually pretty refreshing. Before I would have to eat every 3 hours or I would get a headache or shaky. Now, I can go 8+ hours without feeling the need to eat. I hope to do my first IF soon.

As far as the weight being water weight? Really? I would have thought I would have lost most of what I was going to lose that way in the first month I started losing weight in general. I haven't stopped exercising or having a fairly "clean" diet. It's just "cleaner" now. Is it because the muscles are releasing the extra water due to not having carbs to burn? Not sure if I said that right...


Anyway, just want to thank you all for being so friendly and helpful!

Peace.

Matt

[Primal Toad]

Hey Twinwolf, how have you been doing in the past few weeks?