Cajun Boy Goes Primal page

[Bestill]

Your location: Breaux Bridge, La

Age (If you want): 41

How Primal are you: Gluten-free—still consuming some rice and dairy

Do you consume dairy: Yes-minimally

Do you drink coffee or tea: In all probability, I am a caffeine addict. Coffee and tea being my drugs of choice. I am looking to get this under control as well.

Motivator for switching to Primal: I have a history of high blood pressure and was medicated with Lipitor for cholesterol issues. I dropped 25lbs by kicking an alcohol addiction (3.5yrs ago) and cleaning up my diet. I am no longer hypertensive and my Dr discontinued my Lipitor some time ago. I eliminated gluten to try and clear up some joint pain, mystery rashes, and other issues. I feel better from the gluten elimination and I’m exploring the Paleo option to see if I can make further improvement. Looking forward to more improvement in my health and energy levels.

Favorite exercise: Squats, Deads, and Benches-it’s a love/hate thing. I also love kayaking and mountain biking.

Favorite Primal food: A big steak, sweet potato, and pasture butter. Paleo banana pudding for dessert please!

Best part about being Primal: Not watching calories and good food. Body fat has dropped-turns out there was some abs under there. I am passionate about cooking, so paleo has given me new challenges, which has been lots of fun.

Worst part about being Primal: I love rice. I am a Cajun boy and I was raised on rice and gravy. Gradually eliminating it though, and it’s not so bad.


I have been lurking around for a while and thought I would introduce myself. Thank you to all who contribute and I am looking forward to contributing as well. Of course a special thanks to Mark. I enjoy your blog and have one of your books and will be soon adding more to my library.

[golangrok]

Good luck - I'm new too, and still gathering knowledge. I hope you get the results you want

[Bestill]

Good luck - I'm new too, and still gathering knowledge. I hope you get the results you want

Thanks! We are battling a hurricane right now. Power just came on and I hope we can get a couple more hours of power. It came back on long enough to put a paleo sweet potato pie in the oven! Mmmmmm....

[Lewis]

Excuse my overseas ignorance but "La" is Louisiana, isn't it?

Does that mean you get to eat alligator (which sounds pretty primal to me)? :-)

[golangrok]

How was the pie?

[Bestill]

Excuse my overseas ignorance but "La" is Louisiana, isn't it?

Does that mean you get to eat alligator (which sounds pretty primal to me)? :-)

Alligator is delicious. The problem comes in the preparation because it is usually battered and fried in restaurants. At home I will probably make a sauce piquant with it next time I get some gator meat which is also delicious. Many recipes are available online if you are interested. It is easily paleo adapted.

[Bestill]

How was the pie?

Pretty good. Mashed sweet potatoes, egg, almond meal, honey, and pecans on top. Threw it together but it scratched an itch for sure...