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Paleo/Primal boardsies - October Whole30?

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  • #92
    Reality_Check1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭Reality_Check1


    Holy sh1tballs! just had my best gym session ever! not just in the last year or 5 years but ever! literally had to be dragged out of the place to go and do an assignment because it felt like I could have went on forever. Set PB's in my squat and BW dips!

    Now this could be all in my head and nothing to do with anything physiological or the fact that I went to the gym during the day instead of my usual 7am but just let me live in blissful ignorance :cool:


  • #93
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    Happy days! What did ya squat?!


  • #94
    Reality_Check1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭Reality_Check1


    FunkZ wrote: »
    Happy days! What did ya squat?!

    170kg @ 93kg

    not that impressive but its getting closer to the magic 2 x BW


  • #95
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Reality_Check1 wrote: »
    170kg @ 93kg

    I told ya, well coconut-oiled machine! :D Well done.


  • #96
    cmyk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭cmyk


    I don't dip in to this forum too often these days, so apologies if this is a re-post...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjTmdvFH3gQ


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  • #97
    tmc86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭tmc86


    Reality_Check1 wrote: »
    170kg @ 93kg

    not that impressive but its getting closer to the magic 2 x BW

    That's a very solid weight, you're nearly there too for the 2xBW, keep it up!!


  • #98
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Who was asking about pepperami?
    I got these today, would be a good sub.
    I bought them in the butchers beside Tesco in The Square Tallaght.

    e00eedb20ee211e2bb3522000a1e9bb7_6.jpg


  • #99
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    On Thursday evening I ate four teaspoons of coconut oil, an hour later I was extremely nauseous, two hours after consumption I was vomiting. Ate feck all yesterday, still recovering today. On top of this I've had a cold since Friday of last week, and a chest infection since Monday. Still sticking to plan though, normally on a week like this I'd drown my sorrows in Apache Pizza, with a side of Ben and Jerry's!


  • #100
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,555 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    when i was googling it most places suggested to take it fairly handy with the coconut oil for the first week or two.. :)

    then again it might be that it just doesn't agree with you, but try 1 tsp in the morning 1 in the evening/afternoon for a while, see if it has the same effect on you


  • #101
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    when i was googling it most places suggested to take it fairly handy with the coconut oil for the first week or two.. :)

    then again it might be that it just doesn't agree with you, but try 1 tsp in the morning 1 in the evening/afternoon for a while, see if it has the same effect on you

    I'm petrified of ever eating it from a spoon again, though next weekend I'll cook with it, see how I feel and take it from there!


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  • #102
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    How's everyone doing on Day 8?

    Some plaeo shopping tips today
    Aldi specially selected steaks are on special - €2 off normal price asfair
    Duck & goose fat , 2.99 a jar in Superquinn
    Dunns smoked salmon in SQ, 2.50 for 100g

    have a good one all :)


  • #103
    Reality_Check1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭Reality_Check1


    hey everyone just an update and unfortunately it will be my last. Things are going really well I know Im only a week in but I have loads more energy and the weight is literally melting off me Iv never felt better and hopefully after a month I will never have looked better either. I would encourage anyone reading this thread to give a whole30 a shot!

    Unfortunately thats me done with boards.ie. I will admit I was a bit miffed with the whole food diary aspect of this being shut down and I explained why above but when I received an infraction in this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056774233 it was the straw that broke the camels back. Boards.ie is ridiculously over moderated to the point where (in my opinion) a lot of the benefit is lost from the vast majority of threads in health and fitness. I wish it was a case of just mod with common sense but unfortunately the constraints of the rules prevent people from doing that. The poker forum tried to bring this up with the admins and they were shooed away - the result? 4,000 posters upped and set up their own forum. Now I'm not suggesting we do that but I am saying I am a member of other forums where the atmosphere isnt stiffled by someone looking to get their jollies on a power trip.

    Sorry for the bit of a pointless rant. I'll send the guy who was looking for BF% the result at the end of the month. Thanks guys and best of luck with your challenge


  • #104
    lorrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭lorrim


    Week 2 is going well, happy with all so far. Feeling better this week, not so tired. My PT is kicking my ass in the gym, but the weights are getting heavier so all is good!


  • #105
    shanasue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭shanasue


    Reality_Check1 wrote: »
    hey everyone just an update and unfortunately it will be my last. Things are going really well I know Im only a week in but I have loads more energy and the weight is literally melting off me Iv never felt better and hopefully after a month I will never have looked better either. I would encourage anyone reading this thread to give a whole30 a shot!

    Unfortunately thats me done with boards.ie. I will admit I was a bit miffed with the whole food diary aspect of this being shut down and I explained why above but when I received an infraction in this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056774233 it was the straw that broke the camels back. Boards.ie is ridiculously over moderated to the point where (in my opinion) a lot of the benefit is lost from the vast majority of threads in health and fitness. I wish it was a case of just mod with common sense but unfortunately the constraints of the rules prevent people from doing that. The poker forum tried to bring this up with the admins and they were shooed away - the result? 4,000 posters upped and set up their own forum. Now I'm not suggesting we do that but I am saying I am a member of other forums where the atmosphere isnt stiffled by someone looking to get their jollies on a power trip.

    Sorry for the bit of a pointless rant. I'll send the guy who was looking for BF% the result at the end of the month. Thanks guys and best of luck with your challenge

    Best of luck with the rest of the W30, although it sounds like you are kicking ass!! The whole9life forum is very supportive if you are feeling lonely!


  • #106
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Yeah RC_1 come over to the W9 forum, my thread is "ding ding" :)
    I agree that this thread is pretty defunct if we can't discuss what we're eating on a daily basis, after all as the book says "It Starts with Food"


  • #107
    Soilse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 113 ✭✭Soilse


    Thanks for pepperami source will be stocking up when in Dublin next sat
    Have to say never felt better, my skin looks like I have just returned from hols and my clothes are looser and am not gaining over the w/e which was my biggest problem. I admit last time I over relied on dried fruit too much lying to myself that it was whole30 approved but in handfuls every day. Theres a big box of chocs in the office today (not that bothered now if it was dark chocolate it would be a different storey all they smell of is sugar). I haven’t been taking into account calories or ratio of protein/fats etc is there a stage when this should be done coz I do feel as if Im eating a lot of fat (carbs from nuts mostly and one sweet potato a week) and don’t want to start gaining weight.


  • #108
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Soilse if you follow the meal template you'll be fine, honest. It is so nice to be free of weighing , measuring & counting I find.
    Great to hear you are doing so well.
    Re the dried fruit - remember you should be avoiding sulphites (E224) and "vegetable oil" which are both commonly present in dried fruit.


  • #109
    Slydice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭Slydice


    Did my shopping last night. Seems to be a bunch of veg offers in Tesco.

    59c for packs of 4 pears: http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261016058
    2 Packs of Kale (both of the ones I picked up had 50% extra free) for €3: http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=252167192

    I also picked up 2 packs of 1KG Carrots and 1 pack with 3 courgettes (Zucchini) in a 3 for €4 offer. Can't find a link for that one.


  • #110
    jjhughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭jjhughes


    Started this today. Hopefully will be able to stick at it. Feeling confident though.


  • #111
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    jjhughes wrote: »
    Started this today. Hopefully will be able to stick at it. Feeling confident though.

    Good luck to you :)
    There's a great supportive forum on the Whole9 site

    How's everyone else getting on? Over halfway through now!


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  • #112
    Katgurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,145 ✭✭✭Katgurl


    sorry dotcomdolly, i did say i was going to do it, but i just didn't get myself organised and started to flounder right at the beginning as life is dementedly hectic at the moment. I joined SW instead in an effort to at least do something.

    Best of luck to everyone and I might try again with another one.


  • #113
    statina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 330 ✭✭statina


    Howdy all

    Firstly, dotcomdolly you are a world of information! Had never heard of the whole 30 before I read your thread. Just finished reading It starts with food, I found it really good, it made total sense.

    So I am kinda tying to follow the Whole 30 Plan

    Just wanted to run through this with you

    Breakfast
    2 boiled eggs, a few pieces of smoked salmon/trout, a few cherry tomatoes, strawberries and rocket


    Snacks,
    Banana, orange, macadamia/cashew nuts.

    Lunch
    Ham/chicken salad with tomatoes, lettuce, beetroot, cheese (I know it's not on the list but I used to have a sandwich every day for lunch so baby steps, I will cut out the cheese but at the moment I'm not ready for that :o)

    Dinner
    Usually meat with sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrot, leak, asparagus, peppers.
    I'm still using processed sauces because I grew up with a sauce coming out of a jar and don't really have a clue how to make my own sauce and don't really have the inclination at the moment! Any ideas of a basic cookbook for this kinda thhing? I know I could google it but prefer to have something on paper!

    So as Iaranrod Eireann says, I'm not there yet but I'm getting there:pac:


  • #114
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    statina wrote: »
    I'm still using processed sauces because I grew up with a sauce coming out of a jar and don't really have a clue how to make my own sauce and don't really have the inclination at the moment! Any ideas of a basic cookbook for this kinda thhing?

    I'm not going to comment on the rest of your diet as it looks ok (although not Whole 30) to me but as for the above. It's really easy to make your own sauce.

    All the basic spices you can get in Tesco for around €1 each. And a jar will easily do 5 - 10 dinners depending on the spice.

    For example a very rough recipe for bolognese
    500 kg mince
    1 can tomatoes
    1 tbls tomato puree
    1 onion
    2 cloves garlic
    1 tbls oregano
    1 tbls basil

    Pretty much as easy to make as with a jar of sauce and probably nicer. Plus you can easily add extra spices to come up with something that suits you better. Personally I like to add a drop of worchester sauce and a touch or cayenne pepper, but it's easy and interesting to come up with your own version.


  • #115
    Slydice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭Slydice


    Slydice wrote: »
    Did my shopping last night. Seems to be a bunch of veg offers in Tesco.

    59c for packs of 4 pears: http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261016058
    2 Packs of Kale (both of the ones I picked up had 50% extra free) for €3: http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=252167192

    I also picked up 2 packs of 1KG Carrots and 1 pack with 3 courgettes (Zucchini) in a 3 for €4 offer. Can't find a link for that one.

    These offers were still on today. There's also giant bags of spinach marks as having 50% extra free for less than €2. I didn't buy one though (got too much for myself already :)).


  • #116
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Guys I have got my hands on some sugar free nam Pla (thai fish-sauce). If you are interested in getting some, €5 for 500ml, pm me. Can't post, but I'm in D12 for collection/meet up.


  • #117
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    So resurrecting the killed thread:) How did you all get on?

    I posted my result stats on Whole9 forum

    Result stats - I feel/look slimmer so was intrigued to do some measuring this morning.

    128.2lb>124.8lb
    bf - same
    bust same, belly -1inch!, hips, -0.5inch

    I had a really good W30, a nut butter free one!! I also had much less fruit than previous rounds too and really saw the difference.

    Anyone planning a new year whole30? 2nd January will mark 1 year since I started the "how to go primal" thread :)


  • #118
    boxercreations
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭boxercreations


    Dotcomdolly wrote: »
    So resurrecting the killed thread:) How did you all get on?

    I posted my result stats on Whole9 forum

    Result stats - I feel/look slimmer so was intrigued to do some measuring this morning.

    128.2lb>124.8lb
    bf - same
    bust same, belly -1inch!, hips, -0.5inch

    I had a really good W30, a nut butter free one!! I also had much less fruit than previous rounds too and really saw the difference.

    Anyone planning a new year whole30? 2nd January will mark 1 year since I started the "how to go primal" thread :)
    I have bitten the bullet and started a "near as I darn well can get" to a whole 30 on Monday. Not sure if my proportions are right - I know I've had a couple of meals with no protein, I'd made a batch of veg soup and added chilli and coconut oil & had it alone with a banana after. But I am getting there. Sulphite/sugar free bacon is the one thing I have yet to find.
    Made my own ghee and it smells divine & coconut oil - that's just flipping gorgeous.
    Interesting to see how/if I loose weight or inches. Took a base weight but not measurements - tried on trousers that I can get on but not wear (iykwim) will be fabulous if there's some difference at the end.
    No afternoon slumps and not feeling the after dinner belly bloat anywhere near as much (and if I do it's cos I ate too much good stuff).
    Now I am getting into it, does not seem as restrictive as I first thought - found a few nice recipes for coconut chicken and thai curry that are compliant. Want to make my own curry paste and mayonnaise this weekend.


  • #119
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    Your own mayo will be a revelation! It's so good!
    I think you might be mixing up nitrates and sulphites? I've never found nitrate free bacon but sugar free is definitely out there, just got to read the labels. I like Dunnes Simply better smoked ones.
    I bet you will be fitting in to those trs by the end!


  • #120
    hug0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭hug0


    Anyone know where you can buy coconut aminos? Can't seem to buy it online. Also what do most people do for milk for coffee, just canned coconut milk? It's not very nice. I'm guessing the naked bars are outta bounds even though they are all natural?


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  • #121
    Dotcomdolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭Dotcomdolly


    hug0 wrote: »
    Anyone know where you can buy coconut aminos? Can't seem to buy it online. Also what do most people do for milk for coffee, just canned coconut milk? It's not very nice. I'm guessing the naked bars are outta bounds even though they are all natural?

    I got a friend to bring me home a bottle from the states. Before that I got it from iherb but they seem to have discontinued it. I have details of a uk health shop you can buy online from, but its pricey. Ill post later on phone now.

    I love coconut milk in my coffee but have also got used to having it black

    The non oat varieties of nakd bars are w30 ok in an emergency/rare occasion. Not a regular thing as you're aim is to slay the sugar dragon and they are very sweet!


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