most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-19T02:23:51Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/user/3927 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/31440/most-stock-recipes-suggest-skimming-the-fat-do-we-still-want-to-do-that Oranges13 2011-04-04T14:04:39Z 2013-04-16T12:44:06Z

<p>I'm reading recipes across the net for how to use some marrow bones I luckily found at my meat counter this weekend. However, most recipes for soup / stock suggest skimming the fat off the broth once its done.</p> <p>I know it could be reserved for later use (but in my case it will have herbs and veg stuck in it because its from a crockpot stew) but is that absolutely necessary?</p> <p>I figured the reason is to lower the overall fat content of the broth to be more "healthy" but don't we want to keep the yummy healthy fat?</p> <p>Thoughts?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30324/when-faced-with-two-bad-foods-how-do-you-pick-which-is-better Oranges13 2011-03-29T17:33:48Z 2012-09-23T04:03:36Z

<p>For example, salad dressing. Today at work I decided to go to the grocery store and get all the ingredients for a healthy paleo-friendly salad instead of risking it with a chain joint. I succeeded!</p> <p>But since I didn't have a container in which to make my own dressing, I decided to find one that was paleo-friendly in the salad dressing aisle. Wow! It took me about 10 minutes to find one that was even remotely ok, and even then it wasn't 100% perfect.</p> <p>I had to decide between Newman's Own and Kraft (imagine that!!) and the deciding factor was Newman's Own had a much shorter ingredients list, even though it still contained some sugar (not corn syrup) and vegetable oils. The kraft had soybean oil much higher on the list, sugar as well, but many other ingredients near the end that were "chemical" in nature.</p> <p>So I went with the one with more "natural" ingredients.</p> <p><strong>How do you decide between two sub-par foods, when you have to choose?</strong> (Please don't say "I don't pick either" as that doesn't really contribute to discussion) :)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/29073/how-many-calories-should-i-aim-for Oranges13 2011-03-23T15:47:14Z 2012-07-02T14:38:50Z

<p>I'm 26, female, I currently weigh 198 and I want to lose about 40 pounds. On standard american "diet" I was eating anywhere from 1500 - 1800 calories daily (or trying to, but mostly overeating it) and losing weight (if at all) only because I was working out as much as possible.</p> <p>Since the paleo diet is heavily based in meat and fat instead of carbs (and veggies have low carbs but very very few calories) I'm coming up across an issue that I have a hard time dealing with.</p> <p>My calorie count is going to be tremendous with all this fat, but I won't be eating that much food.</p> <p>Because I'm attempting to lose weight, I don't plan on eating starchy veg at all, so no potatoes, beans, peanuts, sugars - and I'm sort of borderline unsure what to do about dairy (such as cream, etc). Aiming for under 50g carbs, but there's no guidelines anywhere for calories (and since most diet websites assume you're getting a lot of grains, etc, I feel that the "recommended calories" on there are not going to be correct with the amount of fat that I'm eating)</p> <p>I've been doing almond milk / protien powder for breakfast this week but I'm planning on eating eggs &amp; avocado for breakfast and adding coconut oil in there more often. Sardines or chicken &amp; veggies for lunch, most likely some form of meat for dinner (lamb, chicken, pork, beef roast). But I'm already topping 1500 calories... I can't fathom I'd LOSE WEIGHT eating 2000+ calories daily.</p> <p>Suggestions? Solutions for this mental block? Help?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping Oranges13 2011-10-26T02:04:52Z 2011-10-27T02:09:26Z

<p>My boyfriend and I went Paleo at the same time, and he either gave up or just.. I don't know but he's ordering pizzas and we have bread in the house again and its driving me mad. I already eat too much, but with all the cookies and candy and crap coming to work now too it is very very very hard to do anything right.</p> <p>It feels physically <em>wrong</em> if someone is eating and I am not doing the same so I can't skip dinner and if someone brings treats to work its really hard to say no. If we go out to a restaurant, even if I say "I'm not going to have that bread" I usually eat a piece anyway.</p> <p>I think I'm heavier now than when I started. I haven't been to the gym in months. My commute is killing me. I still only get about 6 hours of sleep per night. It's going to start snowing soon so going outside is even less of a possibility.</p> <p>How do you do it when you don't have support? Because he totally is not helping and its making me miserable and fat.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72586/timing-of-exercise/72680#72680 Oranges13 2011-10-26T02:09:57Z 2011-10-26T02:09:57Z

<p>I have a really annoying commute so finding time to get to the gym or be active is hard, especially with the snow coming soon. My favorite is just going on long walks, but that isn't possible with my current schedule.</p> <p>I've started doing an every-other-day routine with body weight exercises and some light cardio for a warmup (jumping jacks, climbing the stairs and running down, etc). There's a program called 100-pushups, and I'm doing that since I can only do about 4 of them right now. You do a set amount each set and then rest for 60 seconds in between for about 4 sets. Instead of resting, I'm doing lunges and squats. The cardio takes about 10 minutes and the pushups/lunges/squats take about 5-7 minutes more and let me tell you I AM BEAT by the end of it.</p> <p>Now if only I could stop stuffing my face with crap.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/33890/whats-your-favorite-recovery-drink Oranges13 2011-04-19T00:49:59Z 2011-10-22T04:12:15Z

<p>After sprinting today for the very first time, I found myself extremely thirsty but water just didn't cut it. </p> <p>I ended up gulping down about 3-4 oz of coconut milk straight from the can. Probably not the <em>best</em> idea, but it worked for the moment.</p> <p>What's the most effective paleo recovery drink?</p> <p>Eating dinner finally about an hour after. Feels good!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/30065/vegan-paleo-can-it-be-done Oranges13 2011-03-28T13:43:41Z 2011-09-04T12:56:11Z

<p>So I found this article this morning and it doesn't make any sense to me - aren't soy products ultimately detrimental to one's health?</p> <p>I can understand wanting to eat vegan for an animal welfare standpoint, but I can't justify killing oneself (however slowly) just so that an animal which will be slaughtered anyway will still be ultimately slaughtered for someone else to eat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/401432-vegan-paleo-diet/" rel="nofollow">http://www.livestrong.com/article/401432-vegan-paleo-diet/</a></p> <p>What do you guys think?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/60640/coconut-oil-to-treat-acne/60674#60674 Oranges13 2011-08-25T20:36:06Z 2011-08-25T20:36:06Z

<p>I had great luck with short-term use on my face. The only issue was that it didn't really soak in all that well and I had to wipe off the excess constantly. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/60620/ladies-do-you-like-ladycomp-and-would-you-recommend-it/60641#60641 Oranges13 2011-08-25T18:48:04Z 2011-08-25T18:48:04Z

<p>I have the Mirena IUD and though it does have hormones, it has a much lower dose than any oral BC and even lower than the nuva ring. Supposedly it has fewer side effects than the copper version. </p> <p>I L-o-v-e it.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/32063/i-want-to-start-making-my-own-yogurt Oranges13 2011-04-08T14:32:14Z 2011-08-13T16:56:26Z

<p>So I've just found out that there are about 3 raw milk dairies around me that offer cow-shares since its (inanely) illegal to consume raw milk that you don't own.</p> <p>WOW RAW MILK! I've never been a really big straight up milk drinker but I do like yogurt, and I'd like to go back to consuming it after my 30-day strict paleo adherance is over.</p> <p>How would you suggest one begins in yogurt making? I know you can go the quick and easy route and get a yogurt maker (yay unitasker) or I've seen numerous methods involving your own containers and heating pads.</p> <p>Which do you think is easier in the long run? </p> <p>Is this even a good idea with lacto-paleo?</p> <p>TL;DR: Should I make my own raw milk yogurt and how should I go about doing so?</p> <p>UPDATE: I just found <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/raw-milk-yogurt/" rel="nofollow">http://nourishedkitchen.com/raw-milk-yogurt/</a> &lt;- this tutorial and it says I can just heat the milk slightly, pour it into a jar and put it in warm water IN MY CROCK POT?! Damn, that's the easiest. Please enlighten me if any of you have accomplished this and how it worked.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/51474/body-fat-weight-up-size-down Oranges13 2011-07-13T22:15:11Z 2011-07-14T13:12:52Z

<p>I haven't gotten on the scale in over a month, and more than a month before that since I had measured. A month ago when I visited my parents I got on the scale and was alarmed to see it read 191.</p> <p>I started Paleo at 199 and was happy to get down to 190 before everything just came to a grinding halt.</p> <p>Today I got on the scale and it read 194.4 and 40.7% body fat. FOURTY POINT SEVEN! God I'm a lard ball.</p> <p>Weird thing is though, that I LOOK thinner, and I feel thinner, and people at work have been commenting that I'm losing weight.</p> <p>What gives?!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/51185/when-did-we-lose-the-instinct-to-eat-our-placentas/51205#51205 Oranges13 2011-07-12T18:38:57Z 2011-07-12T18:38:57Z

<p>I've seen this all over around the internet. The need to eat the placenta was to remove any trace or smell of blood which would attract predators to the newly birthed babies and weakened mother.</p> <p>In our society, there's no need to eat the thing. I don't think I'd ask to get it from a doctor, and I wouldn't go out of my way to save it in a home-birth.</p> <p>This is similar to asking "Why don't you eat your menstrual fluid?"</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/49904/do-you-use-supplements-with-your-diet-if-so-you-may-want-to-read-this-and-do-so/49917#49917 Oranges13 2011-07-06T18:48:14Z 2011-07-06T18:48:14Z

<p>Considering that most of these "supplements" do nothing and are only in existence to pray on people's pocketbooks, I don't see how this is a bad thing.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/48358/is-there-a-paleo-version-of-bourbon-chicken/48400#48400 Oranges13 2011-06-29T15:19:16Z 2011-06-29T15:19:16Z

<p>I just wanted to chime in and ask how can chicken breast be BORING?! There are so many ways to use it - curries, roasts, grilling, etc. You should never be bored with your food!</p> <p>My current favorite is Chicken Breast cut into a pocket, filled with bacon and natural whole milk mozzarella and topped with some home made marinara. Bake it! Eat it! YUM!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/48001/do-any-of-you-lose-weight-on-this-diet-when-you-dont-workout/48034#48034 Oranges13 2011-06-28T02:19:28Z 2011-06-28T02:19:28Z

<p>I haven't lost any weight since the first "miraculous week" of 10 pounds loss.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/47333/what-shall-i-put-in-my-substitute-cup-of-tea/47356#47356 Oranges13 2011-06-25T14:38:01Z 2011-06-25T14:38:01Z

<p>Tea + heavy cream. Don't stop drinking it, just start drinking it plain. Green tea is excellent also. I love oolong :D</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/47004/anyone-else-doing-a-july-whole30-would-you-like-to/47036#47036 Oranges13 2011-06-24T14:42:00Z 2011-06-24T14:42:00Z

<p>I should but I'll be moving and it will be very stressful. Maybe August is a better month for me. I was never really able to kick dairy :(</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/46764/green-papaya-good-or-bad Oranges13 2011-06-23T13:49:26Z 2011-06-23T19:16:37Z

<p>So I just got back from a trip to visit my parents where I met up with a friend who was lucky enough to visit thailand for a while. She taught me how to make the green papaya salad and I have a feeling that its very healthy (similar to kimchee I think just not fermented?) as the only ingredients are the green papaya, tomato, carrot, and some anchovy sauce, along with hot peppers. Traditionally, it also contains sugar, but I can see easily replacing that with artificial sweetner. I could seriously eat this stuff every meal and not get sick of it.</p> <p>Any ideas if this is a good thing to be eating or not?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/34493/electrolyte-balance-while-not-training Oranges13 2011-04-22T00:24:27Z 2011-06-17T21:22:44Z

<p>So I just discovered these little things: <a href="http://www.nuun.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.nuun.com</a> and I think they're great. I'm not drinking enough fluids as it is, and I probably drank about a gallon today, just at work - about 4 of these tablets + all the rest clear water. Bought a new water bottle too (a camelbak kind - really spiffy).</p> <p>So my question is: is it BAD to consume "hydration" drinks when not actively training?</p> <p>Is it possible to drink TOO MANY electrolytes (because these things are damn good!)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/42777/need-inexpensive-protein-fat-since-i-had-to-cut-out-eggs-and-dairy/42851#42851 Oranges13 2011-06-07T19:04:43Z 2011-06-07T19:04:43Z

<p>I've been aiming to save money on work lunches while also attempting to get more meat into me that isn't chicken or pork.</p> <p>I've been buying cheap chuck-eye or round steaks from the store (about 3-4 oz each, 3 steaks for $5-6) and cook them in my microwave steamer with some frozen broccoli or cauliflower.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/42767/abdominal-cramps-side-stitches-while-running Oranges13 2011-06-07T14:49:11Z 2011-06-07T18:57:33Z

<p>Ever since I can remember, I've ALWAYS gotten cramps when running, usually on my left side in the middle of my 'stomach' - about where my rib cage ends. Best described as a "side stitch."</p> <p>Then again, I've always been overweight and out of shape.</p> <p>It's gotten to the point that I can mostly ignore it and keep running, but if I stop running the cramp gets worse before it gets better. What's causing this thing that I've had for ever?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/42755/this-equals-50g-of-protein/42778#42778 Oranges13 2011-06-07T15:08:22Z 2011-06-07T15:08:22Z

<p>It's really quick and easy to scramble up some eggs and slice up an avocado (or some home made guac from the night before). That's my usual go - to breakfast if I get up with more than 5 minutes to get out the door.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/37337/please-hack-my-plateau Oranges13 2011-05-07T19:25:41Z 2011-05-28T15:50:30Z

<p>I'm exasperated, and totally about to just say @(^*! IT even if this is "healthier." I've evangelized my parents into paleo but have no success to show them.</p> <p>This is about the end of month two for me, and I STILL haven't lost an ounce since week 1.</p> <h2><strong>Me</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lost 8 pounds first week (Started at 197~199)</li> <li>STILL 187 pounds now</li> <li>STILL a size 16</li> <li>STILL 38% body fat (I.e. lardball)</li> <li>Usual breakfast is coffee &amp; coconut milk or 2 eggs and bacon</li> <li>If I eat breakfast, I try not to eat lunch, otherwise its' usually some protein and veggies in my microwave steamer @ work.</li> <li>Dinner is usually protein and veggies cooked in some fat (ghee or butter usually).</li> <li>No bread, no milk.</li> <li>Gym time is limited due to house hunting in the evenings.</li> <li>Lowered intake from 1800 to 1600 calories to try and beat plateau. No change.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Boyfriend</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lost 10 pounds first week (Started at 260ish)</li> <li>Has lost 22 pounds so far</li> <li>Blood pressure down about 20 points</li> <li>Down from size 44-42 to a size 40</li> <li>STILL eats protein shakes for breakfast</li> <li>STILL eats sandwiches (with the buns) about 3-4x a week</li> <li>Eats the same dinners as me</li> <li>Doesn't go to the gym works in an office, same as me</li> <li>STILL drinks diet soda</li> <li>STILL drinks alcohol on the weekends</li> </ul> <p>The scale is beyond annoying as well - Thursday I was at 185 and thought I had this beat. This morning? 188...</p> <p>It's just bouncing between 186 and 189 or even higher. Body fat isn't changing either. 185 said it was 37% body fat, but on days where its 189 it can be as high as 40, which is <em>really</em> encouraging, let me tell you.</p> <p>HOW CAN I GET OUT OF THIS PLATEAU!? BTW, 26 year old female with absolutely no desire to look like a body-builder. I just want to look like a victoria secret model and not have to starve myself to get there.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/38915/not-losing-weight-looking-for-some-hacks/38973#38973 Oranges13 2011-05-18T14:52:47Z 2011-05-18T14:52:47Z

<p>I'm stuck in a rut as far as weight loss goes, but I upped my caloric intake (basically just stopped counting) a little bit and I FEEL like I look better, but the scale still hasn't budged.</p> <p>I was eating 15-1600 calories and by not counting I'm probably closer to 2000. But I still run every other day for about a mile and try to walk, too. I've added Probiotics, Magnesium and Vit D to attempt to straighten things out.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/38612/microwaving-is-twice-the-time-at-half-power-better-than-full-power/38626#38626 Oranges13 2011-05-16T16:04:35Z 2011-05-16T16:04:35Z

<p>The only reason to cook lower power for a longer time is to maintain texture in your food. It's extremely easy to overcook things in an instant or dry up the moisture to the point that you're eating shoe leather. Eggs are a pretty good example of this. Really easy to overdo it in a microwave.</p> <p>Microwaves act on the water in the food, they do not "irradiate" your food. There is no danger, unless you're using a microwave in which the shielding has been breached - in which case it would not function properly for very long anyway.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/37330/how-long-was-your-plateau-or-didnt-your-weight-loss-stall-at-all-any-tricks/37335#37335 Oranges13 2011-05-07T19:11:57Z 2011-05-07T19:11:57Z

<p>I'm plateauing ever since my first week of "miraculous weight loss". I'm actually about to post a question about it because seriously, this is getting frickin annoying.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36893/the-spice-of-life/36898#36898 Oranges13 2011-05-05T13:04:25Z 2011-05-05T13:04:25Z

<p>Buy your spices from Penzeys (penzeys.com) - they have all sorts of unique blends and they don't contain anything but the spices.</p> <p>They may not last as long, but you'll be using them frequently so it doesn't really matter. The only thing to watch out for is their regular taco seasoning contains some questionable stuff. Other than that its all clean.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36717/coconut-milk-w-preservatives-or-not-at-all/36720#36720 Oranges13 2011-05-04T17:51:21Z 2011-05-04T17:51:21Z

<p>You gotta do your best. See if Amazon.ca has it available by the case. In most cases you can't avoid guar gum or similar things unless you make it yourself. So far, its not been an issue for me.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36595/any-keurig-k-cups-decaffeinated-via-swiss-water-process/36660#36660 Oranges13 2011-05-04T02:14:55Z 2011-05-04T02:14:55Z

<p>If anything, you can find a coffee that you like which does use the process you need, and use one of these: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Solofill-Refillable-K-Cup-Keurig-Brewers/dp/B004CXG07S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1304475285&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Solofill-Refillable-K-Cup-Keurig-Brewers/dp/B004CXG07S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1304475285&amp;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Get two, it makes it a lot easier if you can fill one for the next cup while one is brewing (at least for me.)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/32531/so-what-do-you-do-when-life-sends-you-lemons-and-you-no-longer-drink-lemonade/36659#36659 Oranges13 2011-05-04T02:12:18Z 2011-05-04T02:12:18Z

<p>YOU GET MAD. You get in life's face and say "I don't want your damn lemons." You tell life, I"m going to burn your house down... with <strong>the lemons!</strong></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72686#72686 Oranges13 2011-10-27T20:11:40Z 2011-10-27T20:11:40Z

I tell myself I love myself, but if something goes wrong, or I eat something I'm not supposed to I feel bad about it for the rest of the day. It's an evil snowball. Every time I clean a plate I PROMISED myself I'd only eat half of I beat myself up about it.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping Oranges13 2011-10-27T20:10:13Z 2011-10-27T20:10:13Z

Travis, its not so much the cold, its the slipping on ice and cracking my head open.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping Oranges13 2011-10-26T15:17:46Z 2011-10-26T15:17:46Z

The problem is that we live together.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72697#72697 Oranges13 2011-10-26T15:16:05Z 2011-10-26T15:16:05Z

It's a mental thing, he may as well be forcing food down my throat. I've tried eating something healthy before he gets home and then making dinner for him. But I end up just eating another meal. We go to a restaurant and I'm good and get a salad but I end up eating half the appetizer and the loaf of bread. Or even if my plate is full of good things like steak and veggies, I eat until the plate is empty even if I'm not hungry any more and there's still half the plate left. It's bad. Its very bad. And I don't know whats wrong with me.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72736#72736 Oranges13 2011-10-26T15:12:07Z 2011-10-26T15:12:07Z

I can cook just fine! I just cook too much! And then I eat it all. We eat roasted chicken, steak, pork, ribs, all the time (we just bought a grill) but then recently he's been getting pizza or chinese food. I put too much on my plate and I clean it and then I feel sick and guilty and terrible that I ate so much food and I'm not losing weight.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72727#72727 Oranges13 2011-10-26T15:07:46Z 2011-10-26T15:07:46Z

I am not a morning person, and I never get tired at night, which is one of the reasons that I don't sleep enough. Getting up at 6am when I go to bed at midnight is difficult enough as it is. Getting up <i>earlier</i> to make breakfast is extremely hard. I usually hit snooze 2 or 3 times and by that point I have to run out the door to get to work.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72684#72684 Oranges13 2011-10-26T02:20:03Z 2011-10-26T02:20:03Z

I bought a tub of butter + olive oil and have been eating it by the spoonful at work. To cut sugar cravings at home I've been literally eating mouthfuls of butter. And I AM the cook. My issue there is that I eat (well.. everywhere) until I burst. Stomach says its full but hand keeps moving. But we make a regular habit of eating out at least once a week and once on the weekends. And I'm being very very bad about eating out for lunch @ work. When I <i>remember</i> to bring something from home I usually don't feel like eating it when the time comes. And I never wake up in time to eat breakfast either.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72677/how-do-you-do-it-when-the-other-person-in-the-house-isnt-helping/72682#72682 Oranges13 2011-10-26T02:16:45Z 2011-10-26T02:16:45Z

Well that's the super extra annoying part. He's been LOSING weight, or at least, not visibly gaining it.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/72632/whats-your-fat-loss-secrets/72657#72657 Oranges13 2011-10-26T02:11:17Z 2011-10-26T02:11:17Z

By zero effort do you just mean Paleo diet + IF or are you including crazy weight lifting in there with the zero effort?

http://paleohacks.com/questions/62080/why-why-why-am-i-stuck-at-this-weight/62083#62083 Oranges13 2011-09-01T18:38:01Z 2011-09-01T18:38:01Z

Just keep going - don't be discouraged. You're making yourself healthier no matter what.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/62080/why-why-why-am-i-stuck-at-this-weight/62091#62091 Oranges13 2011-09-01T18:37:19Z 2011-09-01T18:37:19Z

I sleep similar hours. Trust me it is not enough. You need at least 8 hours as uninterrupted as possible. I can't help it because I just <i>don't</i> get tired until.. and I have to leave for work at 6:45. It <i>sucks</i>.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/62080/why-why-why-am-i-stuck-at-this-weight Oranges13 2011-09-01T18:34:54Z 2011-09-01T18:34:54Z

Hey, I'm a size 12 too! When I got to that from sizes 16 and up I was THRILLED! Don't freak out - at your height and with the strength training you probably look AMAZING! You are normal - what isn't normal is the people your height who weigh 130 because they're skin and bones! Not healthy!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/58481/is-weight-loss-on-paleo-slow/58495#58495 Oranges13 2011-09-01T17:42:26Z 2011-09-01T17:42:26Z

Seriously, there are no cheats, just bad choices. You have got to stick with it for as long as possible - even if you don't see results. I feel a lot better now that I've started back not eating grains and I'm going to give it a try without dairy (except butter or Ghee). 3 days in!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/62069/1st-day-grain-free Oranges13 2011-09-01T17:38:59Z 2011-09-01T17:38:59Z

Don't worry about calories as much as you worry about eating the right foods. With all that activity, 1200 calories seems REALLY low. Focus on eating well, tracking your carbs, and being HAPPY!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/62069/1st-day-grain-free/62072#62072 Oranges13 2011-09-01T17:37:54Z 2011-09-01T17:37:54Z

Don't be afraid to count calories if you need to either. I was still overeating like mad when I initially went paleo just because my stomach is totally broken.