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I had read your challenge before but I hadn't written anything. It sounds like you have a lot to think about concerning your past/current health issues, but I'm sure you'll do great. It's inspiring to see someone take charge though, you know? I'm also super interested in Paleo, I'm a biological anthropology student so I study this kind of stuff anyways, I've just never tried it out.

Post food pics!!!! :D  

 

Thanks for your support :) there was a point where it seemed health issues would never stop piling up, even though they're all minor chronic issues I really felt hopeless at some point. Having my thyroid disease diagnosed and treated helped so much, I just have to be careful and keep in mind my health is fragile - for now ^_^

 

For tonight, I am planning a sweet potato & chicken curry to celebrate Autumn. I'll try to remember to take a pic :)

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Week 2 update!

I did my Tibetan yoga both yesterday and today afternoon, I can feel more immediate relief in the morning so I'll get back to that as of tomorrow.

 

Today, I used the yoga as warm up + 1 minute of jumping jacks and DID MY BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT ! Yesss!

Those push ups are still kicking my ass, but I must have become crazy because I like it :D

 

Now that I have stretched everything (yes, everything!) and replenished my hydration levels, I am going grocery shopping briefly for tonight's Autumn celebration.

 

See you space cowboys!

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YOU ARE DOING AWESOME. If I had fancy chocolate sprinkles to spread on toast (even GF toast, man) I'd have such a hard time holding back. I'd try to reason with myself for why I could eat them, when overall... should probably skip it. xD That curry does sound amazing... two words for you and how you're doing? 

 

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Nice one Nol! 

 

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Moar SPN 8D  thanks ;)

 

 

YOU ARE DOING AWESOME. If I had fancy chocolate sprinkles to spread on toast (even GF toast, man) I'd have such a hard time holding back. I'd try to reason with myself for why I could eat them, when overall... should probably skip it. xD That curry does sound amazing... two words for you and how you're doing? 

 

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Thank youuuuuuuuu :)

Dancing Sylph - Level 9 Monk/Druid

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Keep up the good work! It's amazing that you are feeling a difference within just a few days. How many tibetan yoga sequences are you up to?

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Keep up the good work! It's amazing that you are feeling a difference within just a few days. How many tibetan yoga sequences are you up to?

 

Thank you!! I'm still doing 7 repetitions, I'm thinking of increasing next week if it gets really easy by the end of the week :) I did the yoga upon rising this morning and it was great! So much better than in the afternoon!

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Mini mid-week report!

 

So far, everything is going well and I have a surprise for you all, I did it my paleo day today!! :D

I had a ton of left overs from the previous days, so there was a lot of paleo tupperware to finish (we often eat paleo without really thinking about it, we just really like veggies ^_^). I did drink a cup of almond milk with honey, and realised later that almond milk is probably not 100% paleo so I don't know if it fails my paleo day or not... for now I consider it a pass!

 

I used this recipe yesterday: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/313610/sweet-potato-and-chicken-curry

I replaced the curry sauce with simple curry spices and added cumin (hate those prepared sauces, always too fat).

It wasn't that great a recipe, so here are my tips if you want to try it: today I added quite a bit of extra oil (there's no such thing as too much olive oil) and water and cooked it for another 15-20 minute while systematically cutting the sweet potato pieces into really tiny pieces (which resulted in smashing half of them completely). I added salt again and two handfuls of baby spinach 1 minute before serving. It was delicioussss! (didn't taste like dessert & main course together at all Calla ;))

Not sure how to post a picture so you'll just have to imagine a warming gooey version of the picture from the recipe ^_^

 

Hope you're all doing great! It's time for the otter dance!

 

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That sounds so good! Super jealous of yo mad cooking skills. 

 

That's it! NF potluck! It needs to be a thing.....for the Rebellion!

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That sounds so good! Super jealous of yo mad cooking skills. 

 

That's it! NF potluck! It needs to be a thing.....for the Rebellion!

 

Now that's an idea! There would be so much deliciousness and aaaaall of it healthy 8D 

 

 

Hmm, the curry sounds delicious. 

 

I've been using this recipe (mostly for the spice mix). You can really use any veg you like with or add meat if you fancy:

 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-vegan-potato-curry/

 

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Thanks!! I'll absolutely try, we are big curry lovers with my bf, we make some at least once a week ^_^

(now, what the hell is he eating? xD)

 

 

Almond milk is paleo :tongue: even I drink the sweetened stuff and consider it paleo.  You gotta give yourself some relaxation with it or you'll drive yourself crazy.

 

Hooray otter dance!  Good job so far! :D

 

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Thank you, really glad to know that :D If I can drink warm almond milk with honey and cinnammon, paleo eating once a week is going to be fiiiine ^_^

Otter daaaance!!

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"E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" - We came forth, and once more saw the stars, Dante

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Love your challenge and LOVE Sailor Moon. I used to be (still am, who are we kidding) a big Sailor Pluto fan. Always jealous of that hair.

yey! Another moonie! I can't wait to see how they do the Outer Scouts in the new series. :)

 

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 Yelling "Moon prism power, make up" once or twice a month is therapeutical xD

Yes! I'm not the only one! hehe :D

 

Also, paleomg is a god of a website for recipes.  Especially for paleo baked goods.  Omnomnom.

So does the Civilized Caveman. He has some of the best food recipes and I love his attitude and what he's overcome. :)

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I know i'm a little late to the party but read your quest and saw the druid tag.  I too enjoy yoga, though i've never practiced much.  The idea of it intrigues me very much.  I have been in need of more people to follow and assist in their challenges and as i said, i loved your quest. 

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