30 Day Paleo Challenge

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Repeatedly eating rice will make your weiner small: FACT. 1 billion Chinese cannot be wong.

I think it's the tofu, not the rice.... soy has ungodly amounts of proto estradiols (80% formed estrogen - that combine with proteins to form the complete hormone) that have been known to cause issues not only with males, but with females too. I mean just look at all the tofu eating male vegetarians out there... don't they seem a bit feminine to you? (fact not fiction...)

 

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Also, if you are looking for a good granola bar type snack, I recommend Lara Bars - they are my go-to "on the go" snack

Completely agree on the Lara Bars...a bit harder to find (do not confuse with Luna Bars) and be careful that a few have soy, but pretty tasty. I used to be adicted to Cliff bars but they are loaded with sugar.

I just went back a few pages and see that I started this plan on June 16th...today I am down nearly 20 pounds by simply living Paleo and working out 4 days per week. Still slip in the occasional beer or slice of pizza, but if it is made by a machine, chemical, or comes in a sealed bag, I. Ain't. Eatin'. It.

Quite honestly this is becoming easier everyday. I do not look at food as a form of entertainment or comfort, but instead a source of fuel that will help ensure I feel as good at 50, 60, and beyond, as I did in my 30's.

If you've been tempted, come on in, the water's fine!

 

[SkrewzLoose]

goon175 , almonds, cashews, peanuts, raisins, m&ms. It's store bought.

 

[DAVE101]

Yeah, nearly all trail mixes are very calorie dense. Here is a really interesting page that displays 200 Calorie portions of various foods. Note where mixed nuts and M&Ms rank.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200-calories-look-like.htm

 

[goon175]

almonds, cashews, peanuts, raisins, m&ms. It's store bought.

Therein lies the problem...

 

[SkrewzLoose]

I'll have to look into the Lara bars that you gents were talking about. I have to go re-up on protein this weekend, so I'll see if I can find them. The whole reason I stopped with the Clif bars (even though they're delicious) was the 23g of sugar per bar. Guess I went from the frying pan to the fire with that one.

OK, so I checked out the Lara bars, and they only have 2-3 less grams of sugar than the Clif.

Clif bar is a 68g bar with 23g of sugars
Lara bar is a 48g bar with 19-20g of sugars

Am I missing something??

 

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OK, so I checked out the Lara bars, and they only have 2-3 less grams of sugar than the Clif.

Clif bar is a 68g bar with 23g of sugars
Lara bar is a 48g bar with 19-20g of sugars

Am I missing something??

It has been a while since I've checked out a Cliff label, but as I recall they contain lots of grains and soy. Both Paleo no-no's.

 

[DAVE101]

Lärabars have no ADDED sugar, but fruit (especially dates) have a lot of sugar. Lärabars are a "natural" alternative, not a low cal/sugar alternative. In fact, if you are looking for low sugar foods, stay away from energy bars lol. They are designed to be calorie dense.

Therein lies the problem...

Actually, the nuts have more calories than the M&Ms!

 

[goon175]

There is nothing in paleo that says sugar is bad, it's all about getting sugar from the right places. And obviously too much of anything, natural or not, is a bad thing.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

It has been a while since I've checked out a Cliff label, but as I recall they contain lots of grains and soy. Both Paleo no-no's.

You, sir, are correct. No soy in the Lara bars.

There is nothing in paleo that says sugar is bad, it's all about getting sugar from the right places. And obviously too much of anything, natural or not, is a bad thing.

Indeed!
The Lara bars are essentially fruits and nuts smashed together. The sugar comes from the fruits, not a bunch of extra additives. I tried the cherry pie one, pretty good. I'm having a cashew cookie one today.

 

[goon175]

I'm a pretty big fan of the banana lara bars myself

 

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Wish me luck gents...going off the wagon tonight. Beer, Cigars, Burgers. Scotch, Gramma's potato salad, etc all in play...I just know I will end up paying for this tomorrow!

 

[SkrewzLoose]

BAM! Enjoy the junk food!

 

[SpongeBob*24]

Sounds like a good Saturday night.......



However, I doubt it is you that will pay tomorrow.......but the others around you......:-"

 

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We won't be doing THAT again for a while. Body not happy; letting me know it too

 

[DoctaJ]

(Subway has become my friend!

Did you ditch the bread?

 

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Did you ditch the bread?

I did! Amazing how much I enjoy the normal fixin's as a spinach salad!

 

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Mara,

One thing I have found helpful is to download an app that quickly gives you the yea/nae' on different foods. I use Paleo Central. I'm sure this is not entirely paleo, but I've begun mixing in "Naked" fruit/vegi drinks. Not officially Paleo, and one bottle lasts me 3 days, but I like the taste and the vitamin benefits.

F-ING DAMN YOU PEPSI!!!
Do you and Coke (Dasani) really have to own and fuck up EVERYTHING I enjoy!?!?!

PepsiCo will no longer label Naked Juices 'all natural' after settling $9 million lawsuit over its ingredients

PepsiCo Inc, based in Purchase, N.Y., is paying $9 million to settle the lawsuit, which claimed Naked Juices don't contain ingredients that are 'all natural'.

Full Story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...l-settling-9-million-lawsuit-ingredients.html

 

[MOTOMETO]

F-ING DAMN YOU PEPSI!!!
Do you and Coke (Dasani) really have to own and fuck up EVERYTHING I enjoy!?!?!

Way more beneficial/healthy to make your own fruit smoothie or veggie juice. You know what you're putting in your body, no surprises.

Anything owned by Pepsi marketed as "healthy" I would avoid.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Found some dericious Lara bar flavors...peanut butter cookie, chocolate chip cookie dough and cashew something or other.