Primal Journal (London Mike) page 2

[diploid]

It took 11 weeks to lose 20lbs - without any real exercise, just walking to the supermarket and back and a cleanish diet.

Ideally another 50lbs to go. From 242 to 172 overall.

I'm now easing into an exercise regime so I figure end of April to hit my target.

[Cilla]

Hey
Nice to see a fellow European on the challenge. Keep up the good work!

[London Mike]

I hear what you’re saying. Dr Eades has a couple of good articles on his blog about getting (back) into primal eating and confirms that eating more fat makes the journey easier.

The reason I count calories is because I have poor portion control. I’ve found that this helps me keep servings in check. Hopefully this will change as my body/metabolism/insulin sensitivity/etc starts working normally again.

Bummer about the chocolate! Have you tried Green & Blacks 85% dark? Sucking on just one square for 5 minutes (no biting!) is better that all the Galaxy in the universe (pun intended)

I forgot about the recipe section on the blog. I’ll check this out.

Best of luck on your challenge too.

[London Mike]

@diploid

That's amazing progress. The exercise should make a big difference when you get this going. Keep up the good work.

@Cilla

Thanks, and you too. it's nice to communicate in a similar time zone

[matt22]

Go for it London Mike! I love the fact that you will make Mark look fat soon!!!!!!!!!! Im Groking down in the South West! go UK!

[London Mike]

Thanks Matt. It would be interesting to know just how many of us are Groking in the UK???

[lilminiminx]

Heya Mike,

I'm (trying to) grok it out here in Ireland! Your doing great - keep it up

[London Mike]

Hey lilminiminx

Thanks for the encouragement! You've got a tough gig trying to grok it out in the land of potatoes and alcohol! I don't envy you.

You're a triathlete? I assume you're pretty fit and healthy in general. What are you looking to improve by going primal?

Just curious.

Keep up the good work yourself

[London Mike]

Just watched FatHead The Movie. Brilliant!

Err, so I can eat MickeyD’s then??? Ooh, how about KFC???

Pleeeeease tell me I can. Pleeeeease...

[London Mike]

I just entered exactly what I’ve eaten today into FitDay and it reckons I’ve consumed 1,309 cals and 67g carbs. I don't believe it. I feel so contently full. I’m going to increase my dinner portions by 50%...

1,777 cals and 84g carbs. That’s better! Now I have no excuse for eating anything else before bed!

There is logic in there somewhere