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This post is a two-parter: The first (and probably more important): Earlier this year I was diagnosed with ESRD (End stage renal disease) which translates to "my kidneys are just about useless". With this diagnosis, I have to change a great deal of how I eat. Which, regrettably, I am not doing very well with right now. My main concern is the phosphorus in foods - it is in literally everything. I am also to limit my potassium. I have learned that many of the fresh veggies and fruits that I love are high in potassium as well. Shame. I suppose my question, then, is does anyone have any links/resources for a paleo diet that is geared toward kidney patients? The second half of the post: I have been paleo for a few years now. In those few years I lost more than 160 lbs but recently, with the medical issues and dramatic change in living, I have put 20+ of those pounds back on. They've got to go and more! I am now living with my girlfriend and her 2 year old daughter. My girlfriend has no issue with me cooking (I do all of the cooking) a cleaner and paleo-type meal. However, she allows the 2 year old to dictate far too much so there is always an abundance of junk - PopTarts, hotdogs, snack bars - around and are far too easy to grab myself. I am struggling with getting back on the wagon and improving my life the way it used to be but it's difficult when there is so much crap around the kitchen. I understand that it is, ultimately, my responsibility to make changes in my life and I'm certainly not dropping blame on them but I am asking if anyone has any tips to help me get back the habit that I worked so hard to train myself into previously.