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Hey Tocks, here are two articles I have bookmarked for breastfeeding while paleo...I am not currently bf'ing but we are planning on trying to get pregnant again in the next few years...hope some of this info helps. http://blog.modernpaleo.com/2010/04/breastfeeding-and-paleo-child.html http://www.growinguppaleo.com/2010/10/questions-on-breastfeeding/

Don't stress about 2 bites of tortilla. Creating new habits will take time. As long as you stopped when you realized it, I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Cost-wise, I buy what's on sale. Sam's Club and other club stores are a great option for produce, too. I buy meat straight from my area farmers, but when chickens are on sale, I tend to stock up. As for food options that do not involve flour/corn tortillas, try jicama or coconut crepes. I use my mandolin slicer to cut thin slices of jicama. Loaded up with carnitas, it is great! For the coconut crepes, I use this recipe (http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Gluten-Free_Coconut_Flour_Berry_Crepes.htm) minus the stevia, nutmeg and cinnamon. And obviously, I do stuff the crepes with meat, not berries. :-) The coconut crepes are similar to the wraps mentioned by Cafeina. Also, big lettuce leaves can be your friend. Romaine, green leaf, red leaf, and even iceberg can all be used to wrap up food if you want to avoid crepe preparation or if you're not a jicama fan.

Ahh, the classic breakfast rut. :-) Been there, done that. I don't typically eat 'breakfast foods' for breakfast. I make extra portions when cooking during the week, and just pack a bigger cooler bag. One of my favorites is leftover brisket, eaten cold with guacamole.

That first video is just incredible! Thanks for the links.

I have a TON of squash at home right now, too. I've been making a ton of things with it: soup, fries, and cubes. Instead of frying, maybe try roasting? I roast mine in a 400-425 degree oven. My favorite flavor combo has been coating the cubes with melted coconut oil and then liberally applying the "South African Smoke" grinder from Trader Joes (just spices, no additives). In about 45 minutes, I had nice crispy 'fries' or 'cubes' without actually frying. The coconut oil used was minimal (about 1 tablespoon for 5 cups of butternut cubes) and my family loved them! Also - Great link, catspaw! Good seasoning combo - will have to try it!

Ooh, thanks for the website! Will give it a shot when I get home from this boring place called my office! :-0)

Totally head over to Nom Nom - put a bib on your desk/keyboard first, though!

Catspaw, nice primal transformation on the recipe here. I process nuts in bulk (TWSS?) and store them in the freezer. Did you happen to measure how much meal you had after grinding?

My son eats paleo, and it's not too terribly difficult for us to manage. He is 7 years old and brings his own lunch to school. He has fresh fruit available to him at his after-school program, and he knows to politely decline crackers and cookies. We do allow him to indulge in treats every so often; a cookie here and there, or a bit of chocolate milk there. I've allowed him to (gasp) have a bit of soda on occasion. I'm not going to deny him based on my beliefs, although I am trying my hardest to teach him about healthy choices. He does not get soda every day, every week, or even every month. He is starting to make the connection between eating that cookie, and feeling like crap. The last time he had a cookie at his great-gramma's, he complained of a tummy ache after. That was a great teaching moment, and I've also started to make some paleo friendly desserts so he has a 'sweet tooth' option once in awhile.

Awesome news! :-)

I take the following: -fish oil -Vitamin D (in winter)

For a lot of people it is personal preference. It seems a lot of people take this paleo/primal thing too seriously; it's a lifestyle, not a cult. Not even "the paleo/primal experts" agree on dairy. So, you have to ask yourself: how does YOUR BODY respond to dairy? In order to answer that question for myself, I removed all dairy (and grains. and legumes. yada. yada.) when going paleo. After a month or so, I started using a bit of butter when cooking, and my stomach seemed to handle it okay. Same with heavy cream; I used a bit of heavy cream in my coffee. My stomach seemed to handle that okay, too. Once in awhile, I will have a bit of hard cheese, too. As long as I don't overdo it, my stomach seems okay with it. I don't drink milk. I don't eat yogurt. I don't mess with half & half or anything like that. I do use butter (grassfed), heavy cream (grassfed & local) and hard cheese (high quality), but that's it.

I agree with previous commenters. Paleo can be expensive if you let it, but buy paleo stuff when its on sale. Buy and freeze meat in bulk, when it is on sale. Just last week, I bought ~20lbs. of boneless chicken thighs for 0.69/pound. Buy fresh produce on sale; if you want broccoli but kale is on special, go with the kale. Broccoli will probably be on sale next week. Those frozen steamfresh veggies can be a go-to item, too. They are cheap and perfect for supplementing your fat and protein. Steam 'em up, throw them in a hot skillet with some bacon grease or coconut oil for some good fattage, and call it a meal.

I quit smoking almost two years ago. I remember wanting to eat everything in sight. Full disclosure: I practially did eat almost everything in sight. I gained ~15 pounds. I was already overweight, but that last 15 pounds was it for me. That feeling went away after a few weeks. After I quit smoking and felt confident in my ability to stay away from cigarettes, I re-focused my efforts to losing weight. Congratulations on quitting smoking; it truly is hard to do, but can be done! Stay strong and keep us posted on your progress!!!

awesome race recap! way to go!