State Your 30 Day Challenge Here
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Griff
MemberMy challenge is to completely normalize my blood sugars by the beginning of November. Right now they're much better than they were (180s) but I'd like to get them down to 90s fasting and 110s after eating, instead of the mid-120s.
I'd also like to raise my HDL from its current 37 to somewhere above 50, while dropping my triglycerides from their current 133 to somewhere below 100.
Anything besides that (weight loss, for example) is just extra goodness. :D
Posted 6 months ago # -
fotakou
MemberMy challenge is to keep grains,sugar and whatever processed crap to zero,train capoeira 3-5 times every week and eat only to fuel my body!
I will forgive a teaspoon of honey every now and then and perhaps some dairy(mainly to add taste to some foods)
Good luck to all of us!Posted 6 months ago # -
adipocyte
MemberMy challenge is to eliminate all foods I am allergic to (soy, wheat, yeast, sugar) and to get my triglycerides and fasting blood sugar back down to normal. They are both just a few points elevated out of range; 164 for the triglycerides and 105 for blood sugar. My HDL is a respectable 52 but it would be nice to see it go up higher -- it did use to be in the 60s. I would also like to lose at least 50 pounds.
My 30-Day Challenge will include a diet of only unprocessed, fresh foods: meat, eggs, fruit (including avocado), vegetables (no corn or tubers), olive oil, nuts, and a small bit of honey.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Hi, my name is Virginia Gardner. I live in Charlottesville, Virginia. I've been dealing with flat metabolism which has been brought on by menopause and quitting smoking after 30+ years. I keep busy with a real estate business, as well as working in my studio (I make art, http://virginiamosaics.com), but both of these involve a lot of ass-sitting, and between my backside and my newly acquired stomach, I'm freaking out. I attended a Realtor function recently and realized that I was in the company of a whole lot of very fat women and that I was becoming one of THEMMMMMM. 20 lbs is my weight loss goal, at a minimum. At that point, I fully expect to have adjusted my consumption lifestyle. I began my journaling yesterday.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Grok is Softball!
MemberHi all. I am waiting for my PB book to come in...any day now pls!
But, I have made a concentrated effort to knock out the processed foods till then. Mostly.
Looking to lose weight, be able to smack that softball and run the bases better than ever! I also want to hang with the 'younger crowd' on the mountain bikes.
Weight loss goal is 60lbs. Currently around 205.
Body fat %...I'd like to hit the mid-teens. Currently almost 40%. Puke.
From lurking around here, I get the gist of the Primal way of life. Simply need some guidelines as to quantities etc.
Come on Book! Will start the day after it gets here and give this a 30 day shot. (hoping to be a few pounds lighter before my 40th birthday in January!)And yes, that's a beer in my hand in my pic. Love beer. Good, chewy, dark beer!
Posted 3 months ago # -
Nekurahn
MemberHi everyone,
I'm currently 150lbs @ 12% BF.
My goal is to lower my BF to 9% for January 1st, which is in 17 days.
It sounds unattainable but I'm confident that a strict primal diet combined with intermitent fasting, HIIT cardio and strength training will yield powerful results.
Wish me luck! :D
Posted 3 months ago # -
Jasetyn
MemberHi, Im Jase and I'm new to the forum. My PBC is to go 30 solid days on only unprocessed meat, coconut oil and a small amount of FODMAP approved PB approved veggies. It's going to be the toughest 30 days of my life thus far I have a feeling! I am doing this because I was diagnosed with Crohn's 2 1/2 years ago and it has only gotten worse. I have also noticed how traumas of my past are related to my food binges and purges as well as my outright refusal to eat properly. I'm not really that worried about weight loss although it would be a cool afterthought, I'd just really love to get my body right and my heal up my emotional wounds. Starting tomorrow, December 14, until January 14.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Here we go! I decided to make the jump from faithful blog-reader, to true Primal Blueprint Follower. I am hoping to get rid of PMS depression and anxiety and increase energy levels. Today is Christmas, so I thought it would be a great Christmas Present to myself! Day 1 will be Dec. 26th!
Merry Christmas from Norway!
Posted 2 months ago # -
SK67
MemberHi Everyone , and Happy New Year!
Of course the best day to start anything is January 1st, so I am starting the 30 day challenge today.
My main goals are to loose about 15 lbs , and gain as much energy as humanly possible.
I have been trying to stick with a healthy diet , but keep falling of the wagon and thought doing this challenge publicly will keep me honest !!Day 1 is Jan 1, 2010
Posted 2 months ago # -
coley
Memberi started 30 day challenge on jan 12, i think. i had a terrible head cold that week. terrible! probably not the best way to start, but on the other hand, i lived on delicious homemade chicken soup for a week.
today makes 3 weeks. i've only lost 5 pounds. the head cold is gone (and honestly only lasted about 4 days and did NOT settle in my chest...... a miracle!) i have noticed i'm starting to feel better overall. i feel "lighter". i don't know if that makes sense. clothes seem to fit a little better. was hoping for a little more weight loss a little sooner.
i am not working out much. a few days of walking and/or a little out door activity.... played catch with the football and some goofy chasing game on sunday. i know i need to start moving more. i will. soon. ;-) i know that makes a big difference for the weight loss.
i have given up all grains. eating very little dairy.....maybe a 1/2 tablespoon in a salad or on top of soups. no milk or yogurt (although, as soon as i get around to making some yogurt, i am planning on eating it in small doses). i've had very little sugar.....really just what is inevitable in a restaurant salad dressing or a jerk sauce we used to dress some pulled pork, or a small square of 80% dark chocolate. the jerk sauce was only about a tablespoon for the entire roast, which was an easy 4 servings......so, not much sugar in the one serving. i don't drink coffee. rarely hot tea. love my water! it has been easier than i thought to give up the carbs. week 2 was hard. this week, much better!!! we had raspberries with home whipped cream (no sugar, just whipped cream!). maybe 3 nights a week, a piece of dark chocolate. i love dark chocolate, but i finally found my limit and couldn't take the 99% dark chocolate. ooohhhh..... bitter.
eating lots of eggs, bacon, meats, vegetable soups, beef based chili, cauliflower, peppers....moslty. what about salami? that's an easy snack. :-) i'm hoping we're about 80-90% primal. haven't had a cheat day!!! i should keeping a food diary.
currently 175 lbs (started at 180 lbs). 5'5". size 12ish. "athletic build". history of mild, exercise (or sick) induced asthma. age 34.
goal.....mostly feel better. look better. i'd like to lose 50ish lbs......not set on a number. i also like how primal living really fits with eating better for our planet. we want to live a sustainable lifestyle!!! still lots to do, but those are the goals.
happy tuesday.
Posted 1 month ago # -
Hola Amigos,
Me llama es Jades and I am a 28 year old woman from Austin, Texas. Currently I am residing in Mexico City, Mexico.
I am 5'11 (5'10 1/2-3/4) and weight approximately 167.2 pounds, as of last week. I have been doing primal for about two weeks.
My goals are:
Optimal health for me which includes vibrance, abundant energy, and radiance. As well as optimal blood levels, function, etc.
As of right now I believe an ideal body weight for myself is 150 lbs.
Strong, toned, able lean body- approx 20-22 body fat
(I believe)
Mastery of Optimal health so that I can help othersYeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 1 month ago # -
I've been reading MDA on & off for a while, but really need to lose weight. I already eat only real, whole, naturally raised food, but just gotta lose some weight that built up from the sugar-addict years!
My 30 day goal is to lose 8lbs. My means are:
- Move more: Start with 5m walking today, increase one minute/day.
- Lift more heavy stuff: Start with 5m biceps today, increase one minute/day.
- Drop all grains & non-berry fruits for the 30 days.
- Limit other non-veggie carbs like non-fermented milk.Wish me success! Off to start my journal...
Posted 1 month ago # -
Espero que tenga mucho éxito!
Besos Amiga,
JadesEnglish- I hope you have much Success!
Kisses- Jade
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
rho
MemberHi, first post. I hereby announce my Primal Passover Breakfast Challenge, starting in 2 weeks! I've been eating about 2/3 primal since September, and have seen improvement in my menstrual cramps and asthma, but I still eat oatmeal every day (nowadays with butter, grass-fed full-fat yogurt, walnuts, and fruit--I've come a long way since my Grapenuts & soy milk days). Oats are prohibited during Passover, so this year, instead of matzah, for 8 days I'm going to try alternative primal breakfasts. Then after Passover I'll see how it went and decide whether to eat oatmeal again.
Also, I've been a pescetarian for over 10 years, but I plan to start eating land animals again, starting this Passover. When I take that first bite of brisket, it will be a personal ritual of freedom from the slave food I used to eat. Hi to all you primal Jews out there, and happy Passover or happy Spring to everyone :-)
Posted 4 days ago # -
jacsuza
Member@rho: Happy Pesach to you too! What are you planning on having for breakfast during the week? (I usually do matzah brie for that week, bu obviously that's out this year -- which is a good thing! After 8 days of that, I'm usually feeling pretty bleah.) I may stick with my usual fried eggs and occasional piece of fruit.
Posted 3 days ago # -
Trish
MemberHi everyone! I am new here and jumping in so here goes everything!
My 30 day challenge is to:
Read the book, cover to cover when it gets here!
Read this forum and learn as much as I can in the meantime!
Start getting into Primal mode!
Get back to the gym at least 3 times a week!
When weather permits, walk my dogs to the end of the road and back* 2 miles each way*
Loose at least 5 lbs
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