Grokadoodledoo - Intro page

[GrokNoob]

Greetings primal beings,

So I thought I would post this thread to gauge what sort of response that I would get in regards to where to start ... again.

So, long story short, I tried going primal once before, without success. Reason for the failure, well I could blame other people, but the truth of it is that I wasn't prepared nor fully committed to making the change.

I must say that the two and a half week experience I found enormously interesting. The first couple of days were absolutely crap. I had a major energy crash to the point I was going home from work almost dead, but within a few days I did notice energy levels began increasing. I also didn't do any exercise during this period, which I knew to be a major stupid step on my behalf. After the first week I found myself enjoying the new lifestyle, but it turned to custard when other people I live with kept buying the same old crap. I don't think I prepared for that mentally, which is why I cut loose after about three weeks.

However, what I did take away from the short experience was the understanding that this was the best method for what I had always wanted to achieve. It was actually easy, other than the nasty temptations I had to put up with, but like I said, I just don't think i prepared myself for that at all. Also, I thought I would have a reward day where I would be allowed something carbolicious, but that turned around and bit me in the behind.

A little background: I've been "morbidly obese", as my doctor so lovingly put it, for most of my life now. I have tried other means of losing weight, but I never followed through; they were either too expensive or just not enjoyable. My weight has been all over the place over the last 15 years but I want to get back to a healthy body before I hit my second 21st Birthday.

So here I am again, and the advice I would like to ask is mainly of those who have been in my situation. Where do I start? I'm about 5'6" and weigh about 300 pounds, I have a strong attraction to sugar and carbs and really, really, really want to get this weight off.

I own the book, I have the PDFs, and I'm reading through them at the moment, but what are the main traps to look out for? Should I keep a food diary? etc etc. Any and all information would be most welcome.

Hei konei ra!

[Go Tribe]

Dude:

Dedication, dedication, dedication. that's how I dropped 50 pounds so far. I'm 6'-4" tall and weighed 323 pounds. I now weight 274 and plan to drop at least another 50. Throw all the carbs out - chips, cookies - all that stuff. Buy almonds, walnuts, mixed nuts - they have become my snack of choice since I like to have something to eat when I watch TV. I live on chicken wings, salads, berries, beef jerky and nuts - my wife thinks I'm crazy, but I love all that stuff. Find something Primal that you really like to eat, and eat it! Also try loading up heavy on protein for breakfast - like 3 or 4 boiled eggs. It will suppress your appetite though a big hunk of the day. I like to go to Max and Erma's here in Ohio for lunch - a 6-oz sirloin steak and steamed broccoli with butter is $9.99. YUM!!!

[GrokNoob]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, dedication is an enormous part. That's the part I forgot about when I last started, but I also sort of felt like I didn't know where to start.

I should have jumped on here though, because I've found lots of things so far.

Thanks again for the encouragement.

[Hedonist]

Dude:

Dedication, dedication, dedication. that's how I dropped 50 pounds so far. I'm 6'-4" tall and weighed 323 pounds. I now weight 274 and plan to drop at least another 50. Throw all the carbs out - chips, cookies - all that stuff. Buy almonds, walnuts, mixed nuts - they have become my snack of choice since I like to have something to eat when I watch TV. I live on chicken wings, salads, berries, beef jerky and nuts - my wife thinks I'm crazy, but I love all that stuff. Find something Primal that you really like to eat, and eat it! Also try loading up heavy on protein for breakfast - like 3 or 4 boiled eggs. It will suppress your appetite though a big hunk of the day. I like to go to Max and Erma's here in Ohio for lunch - a 6-oz sirloin steak and steamed broccoli with butter is $9.99. YUM!!!

If that works for you, cool. But eating lots of nuts is discouraged my Mark. Just saying that for GrokNoob.

[GrokNoob]

Thanks, Hedonist. I picked that up in the book I think. At least I know what to eat most of, meat and leafy vegetables, and certain berries. All of which I love. I have managed to convince my brother and his girlfriend to join with me, muhahahahahaha, so it won't be as hard as the last time I tried.