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Carb/Fat/Protein ratios for women: weight-loss (new to Paleo/Primal)
Newbie here. Day 4, just getting over the hump of the first few days and starting to feel better. I'm a mid-thirties mom, 145 lbs and 5'4", trying to lose about 20 lbs if possible. …
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What is the going consensus on how much protein and dietary fat is required daily for their basic functions like maintaining muscle mass and hormonal homeostasis?
I have read that 20g of dietary fat (essential fatty acids) and 0.7 to 1.0g per pound of bodyweight of protein a day is standard minimum for healthful function. Anyone have any cl …
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runner trying to lean out how many g. carbs?
I've started running again (and beat my record last Saturday), and runners need carbs, but I'm also trying to lean out, so how many grams of carbs per day should I aim for?
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Eating 49 Net Carbs- Think I can stay in ketosis?
So, this week I've been really careful with my carb consumption and not going above 35-40 grams. I feel weird, like a dryness at the back of my throat (making me a bit sensitive t …
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How many grams of protein??
OKay, so I am new to paleo, and I have scoured the boards but haven't seen an answer to this. According to Robb Wolf's getting started plan, you should eat approx. 4 meals/day, wit …
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How many grams of fat does ketosis burn?
I try to look all over the internet to find if anyone knows how much fat is being burned a day from ketosis. Many people ask about calories, but I don't care about that. Is it poss …
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How much protein should I eat?
CONFUSED NEWBIE!!! I'm getting so many different answers. As far as I know..
I'm 20 years old female, weighing 165, height 5'6"-7" and my ideal weight is 130 pounds. I'm trying to …
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How to measure grams of protein?
How are you guys able to measure how many grams of protein you are eating? I don't have a scale..Also, I have heard you must eat 1 gram per desirable weight. I want to be 130lbs, s …
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Not Getting Ratios Right With Protein/Fat/Carbs, Confused!
I recently talked to my trainer/paleo guru about getting my body fat % down. We did all the caloric related math for my BMR and needs. In order to decrease body fat, my caloriie re …
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Does ANYBODY on here eat over 100g of carbs a day?
Some paleo experts don't eat many carbs at all (ala Kurt Harris) while others eat 100-150 grams a day (ala Mark Sisson). I'm not at all convinced that eating around a 100g a day i …
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Calories and Enough Protein
According to many Paleo experts, we should aim for 1 gram of protein a day per body weight when trying to lose weight (fat not muscle). This is ALOT of protein. For example, one …
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How many grams of gelatin are in stock/broth?
How many grams of gelatin are in 1 cup of stock made from cartilaginous sources such as pigs or chicken feet?
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Do you really know the details of what you are eating?
This question is to do with any measurment of what is in food: calories, fat, carbs, protein, vitamins or minerals.
Many people seem to talk about how many grams of carbs they eat …
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How Do You Get Enough Protein Per Day W/Out Supplements?
Been trying to eat Paleo but after tracking my food realized that I was eating alot of goats milk, yogurt and a ton of whey protein daily. I want to drop all of these to see how I …