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Since a lot of girls have FMd me about paleo I figure lets just start a thread to discuss and exchange recipes... And even if you girls don't want to talk full paleo it would be a great thread to talk healthy!!

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Awesome idea! Love Paleo! Everyday Paleo is my favorite website and cookbook. Even if you don't follow the Paleo lifestyle, the recipes are soooo good and a lot of them are very easy!
Trader Joe's has been the BEST place to shop while on Paleo, I find. Grass fed beef, organic veggies, free range...it just makes following Paleo so easy!

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Whole foods is fantastic too!

I love the site www.nomnompaleo.com

And of course just googling paleo in Pinterest comes up w the best ideas!

My favorite recipe is my chocolate almond bark

1 bag dark chocolate chips (must be over 70%) get at whole foods
1cup almonds
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Agave nectar
Coconut oil
Sea salt

Take 2 tbs coconut oil, 1 tsp cinnamon , 1 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 cup agave nectar. Simmer in sautéed pan until flavors are blended together ( you can add more spices as needed) once blended add almonds and simmer until fully coated. Set almonds aside.

In the same pan melt the chocolate on very low heat! Constantly stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. You can add more cinnamon nutmeg and agave as desired.

Take the chocolate and pour it into a shallow pan. Even it out and then evenly pour the almonds on top. Sprinkle the top with a very small amount of sea salt.

Place in fridge or freezer until solid again. dONe!
You can also add coconut flakes for an extra touch. Tastes just like an almond joy!!
** this melts very fast so be sure to keep in a cool place.

This is great for that after dinner sweet tooth or that mid afternoon crash

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ok, I may be completely living under a rock. But what diet is this? Does it actually work?? I need something to lose about 10 to 15 lbs!!!

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Posted by DB2013

ok, I may be completely living under a rock. But what diet is this? Does it actually work?? I need something to lose about 10 to 15 lbs!!!

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It's also known as the caveman diet. No processed foods.
Fruits, veggies, some nuts/seeds, protein.


'What is a Paleo Diet?
A Paleo diet, also known as paleolithic diet or caveman diet, is all about natural foods to help achieve great health and a perfect physique. The human body evolved for more than 2 million years with the food found in nature: game meat, fish, vegetables, wild fruits, eggs and nuts. The human race was thriving on this diet high in animal fat and proteins and low in carbohydrates, but things changed when we introduced unnatural foods to our bodies.'


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Thanks!!!!

is it hard to stay on? that is always where I fail on diets. :(

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Posted by DB2013

Thanks!!!!

is it hard to stay on? that is always where I fail on diets. :(

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It's not easy but definitely not impossible. It's an adjustment. I don't feel hungry. I definitely eat enough. You just have to choose the right foods to satisfy you.
I love pizza so for me, not having that is hard. You can make pizza so it's 'paleo friendly' but its not as easy as calling up for a delivery.
I also like bread but I avoid it. If I make it myself though, its ok. So there are definitely things you can do to stay within the lifestyle and still eat things you love.

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Your also going to realize once you cleanse yor body from the toxins of bread sugar and dairy, when you do eat it you will feel different. Lethargic and achy. It will make you not want to eat the bad stuff anymore. It's a lifestyle change not just a 'diet

Also I have done it since October and already lost 10 lbs easily and haven't been fully100% paleo.. I still drink on wkns

But this IS a diet that you can have red wine and tequila!

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Posted by J9JP2013

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Posted by DB2013

Thanks!!!!

is it hard to stay on? that is always where I fail on diets. :(

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It's not easy but definitely not impossible. It's an adjustment. I don't feel hungry. I definitely eat enough. You just have to choose the right foods to satisfy you.
I love pizza so for me, not having that is hard. You can make pizza so it's 'paleo friendly' but its not as easy as calling up for a delivery.
I also like bread but I avoid it. If I make it myself though, its ok. So there are definitely things you can do to stay within the lifestyle and still eat things you love.

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ETA: I have a blog where I post my Paleo friendly meals and snacks
Morethanmeatstheeye

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This diet sounds awesome! I need to loose about 10 pounds but...

I am a Vegetarian... do you think it would be harder for me to stay on? I do occasionally eat organic chicken but thats about it.

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Posted by fdnybride163

Your also going to realize once you cleanse yor body from the toxins of bread sugar and dairy, when you do eat it you will feel different. Lethargic and achy. It will make you not want to eat the bad stuff anymore. It's a lifestyle change not just a 'diet

Also I have done it since October and already lost 10 lbs easily and haven't been fully100% paleo.. I still drink on wkns

But this IS a diet that you can have red wine and tequila!

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Nice! I am def. going to try it. I need to get my energy back! I would have to approach it like you. I cannot give up my cocktails on the weekend!

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i'm thinking about trying it.... i can't stick to anything these days but i just started working out again, so i need to make a change

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That's why I decided to do it! I was sick of feeling like crappola and after the first week I felt so amazing that I wasted I keep doing it. Dieting is a science

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Ive been doing paleo for about two weeks now & so far so good. Ive used many recipes from fastpaleo.com & paleomg.com. I am excited for any of you to post recipes that you have made & were good!! :)

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I just got my dad hooked too. He was doing Atkins but now has some clogged arteries from all the gross cheese and fat he has been eating... Lets see how it goes!

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I just had dinner with my college roommate and she went to rad school for nutrition and was telling me about this and I just saw this on our board so maybe it's a sign I should try it lol. I think I'm going to start tomorrow !!! We can all help each other and share recipes. Those cookies sound delicious and the more then meats the eye blog is great lol love the name

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I love that I'm finally getting to the point where I'm eating to live not living to eat. Not even hungry anymore so I eat much smaller portions too

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Where can I find more information on Paleo? Besides Google..lol

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Rob Wolfe is the guy who wrote the basics book. You can download it for a small fee. His website has all the background information.