Paleo Pals - Health, Weight Loss & Support

Inna (godda davida) - Thank you! How you feeling today darlin'? Sending SE healing vibes your way...and gentle hugs! Your chicken dish is up in the dinner menu tomorrow night...I'll post a pic for ya!

Pixidust - LOL I’m still chuckling...I snort laughed when it happened! ))))

Like clockwork, I'm here again to stir up more controversy....just because it's.....

TWO CENT TUESDAY - DROP YOUR DRAWERS, but don't enjoy yourself!

During one of my recent Google recipe search sessions I came across a community board for Whole30 peeps. To explain, Whole30 is a diet program developed back in 2007 and is a mirror image of hardcore Paleo….no sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes,or dairy. The first 30 days are spent strictly adhering to the compliant foods only, and then after the month is up,foods are slowly reintroduced back, depending on the individuals particular health needs. On the whole (excuse the pun) the diet is an excellent way to eat.

While reading through the Whole30 community threads I saw a member refer to a recipe being SWYPO. SWYPO?? Well you know I just HAD to Google that puppy! What I found got my hackles up. SWYPO translates into 'sex with your pants on' and is used to label recipes or foods that don't comply with the party line, AND are a poor tasting substitute for the real thing.

Example: Don't eat that Paleo pizza, it's a yucky tasting replacement. …it's like having sex with your pants on….it might be OK but nothing like the real thing. To add insult to injury the 'rules' also forbid taking compliant foods, mixing them together and making any type of baked savory or sweet.

Soooooo, it's ok to eat coconut and eggs but don't you dare mix them together! The W30 founder's theory is that it will be a poor second to the 'real thing' but it will also lead peeps to busting loose from the barn and beat a path over to the local pizza parlor. They say it will then be followed by an orgy that includes a large wheat crusted pepperoni n' cheese pie. PULLLEEEAASSEE….give me a break…..are they serious?? Were we not given brains? Are we not free thinking intelligent evolved beings??

I get their point, and must say that I agree (somewhat) that it's best to obstain when going wheat/sugar/dairy free……especially in the beginning. Some peeps might find it tempting to bake over their caloric needs. You've often see me post 'save it as a treat'. Eating baked goods often can hamper your goals…..as it can with ANY eating regime. Moderation, moderation, moderation. In the end that moderation MUST be YOUR choice.

What got my goat was the almost smarmy edge to the SWYPO mantra being tossed around the threads and the Whole30 website. They called SWYPO the 'paleo-fication' of whole foods. Now THAT statement got me steamed, especially considering that Whole30 is a replica of Paleo.

Some other Whole30 Statements/Rules:

• It's only 30 days, it's not hard! (I stared hard at this and blinked a lot)

• Do this because it's good for you (but mom, I don't wanna eat my broccoli!) I might add that there was no scientific evidence or studies added to this statement…..pure opinion only. I want the facts!

• Do not weigh or measure yourself for 30 days (go right ahead and suck the fun out of the experience)

• No recreating baked good or junk food (well…they at least got it 50% right)

• The paleo-ification of baked goods is like having sex with your pants on (I don't know what your idea of sex is, but I dare you to try my orange almond cake and tell me your mouth isn't totally turned on!
• Many, many other statements that would have made this post even longer than it is (ain't nobody got time lol)

STATEMENT TO THE WHOLE30 FOUNDERS:

Can you spell hypocrite? You spout SWYPO in reference to Paleo as if it was a disease, yet YOUR RECIPE section includes all sorts of goodies….the first one I might add includes a ¼ cup of maple syrup…..yet a cauliflower pizza crust is a big paleo-ified no-no? Why the heck are there baked good recipes on your website in the first place?? Isn't that like dangling a cream filled croissant in the newbies face? Do NOT assume I can't control eating habits. Do NOT put restrictive and ridiculous 'rules' on folks and make up kitchy acronyms suggesting that what I eat is just ok tasting and wrong. Big rules and big restrictions lead to most weight loss attempt failures.

I cannot stress enough that Whole30 peeps are eating right…excellent in fact. What I object to is the strict, almost intelligence insulting, rules and regs put forth by the program founders and their approach.

I have a feeling I'm going to take one to the head for this post, and I'm ready for it *rolling up into a ball*…..so what say y'all?

(Disclaimer: this post is NO way, shape or form, levelled at the Whole30 community, simply it's Founders and what I feel is some of their obnoxious rules. Whole30 IS an excellent eating regime....basically because it's Paleo )))) Feel free to bash away if you're offended. We work things out in the Cave)

Vamp - Hope you post pics of all your tomato-y goodness! You said “The problem with "it's only 30 days" is it's not, it's a lifestyle change, you can't do just 30 days and go back to your old ways.“....and I couldn't agree more. As for your question...I suppose if the pill was a pre-surgical anaesthetic and they cut 6.5 inches off, it would be possible. Otherwise it's just the usual lip service weight loss scammers use to sell product ))

Inna (godda davida) - time for the big reveal...and a huge thank you for your Szechuan Chicken recipe from last Friday!! Looks nothing like the pic from your book, but who cares...it was fab-u-los!!

I put it 'to bed' on ginger fried cauli-rice. The only change I made was to add green beans, Thai ghost pepper ('cause we're freaks), and a touch of honey. My caveman loves you, wants to marry you, and has re-named the dish INNA'S KICKIN' CHICKEN!

Highly recommend this dish to all the Cave Chickies!!

Ksuze - your last line made me laugh! Loved it! We really need to dream up our own acronym....like OSLIFTY (our sex life is fine thank you) or WWSSAEW (we wear short shorts and eat well). )))

Best to your wife...food sensitivities suck

*clinks coffee mug with Vamp* Let me tell you something girly girl, you've made me LOL on a regular basis. You ARE witty.....y'all are!! I guess that's what I love about this thread too.....we're a great little community of smart & sassy peeps....makes my day. Vamp, you in particular should respond to my next words....speak up please, I believe you have bragging rights today!

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY is upon us again!

Let's mix it up! Let's hear from the mighty cave chicks! Let's talk about our personal workouts!

What does your exercise regime consist of? What are your goals? What is your fav move.....which ones are you hating on?

I'll post mine later....I do believe that Vamp should kick this off.....she's deserves the Paleo Princess crown and Scepter!

*back to my coffee, cheers!*

p.s. Vamp, on average it takes 7-10 lbs weight loss to lose an 1' from the waistline (and is exactly what I experienced). Your bud is either measuring wrong, lost more weight than she knows, or is kidding herself. A 6.5" waist reduction from 1lb of weight loss sounds pretty near impossible to me.....if it's the truth I want the name of that pill )))))

Deb (bora bora) - WOOT! So glad you found your way over......Cave Chicks, you're going to looooove this lady! Her sense of humor has had me spraying coffee at the screen all over the boards....yup, Deb is hoot! Apparently she has a nice clean colon too....what more could we ask for?? Better be careful Deb, you know about those colon prep 'remnants'....wouldn't want you to experience that at the beach! I would imagine the beach body would be far outweighed by the resulting 'accident'....in a bikini no less. Make ya' as popular as a skunk at a square dance!! ))) Bottoms up, LOL, gotta luv ya! Stick around kid, so many of us here have the GI thang happening, we could use your insight!

Inna (godda davida) - Hun, I don't think my cavedude would give a flying fig about presentation. His reaction to your recipe tells me I'm skating on thin ice. Have to warn you though, he creates enough laundry to keep you busy for decades. Tell you what, we can share, if you do the cooking I'll do the laundry )))) I'm sure your pics would be FINE. I love smoked fish! I used to love quinoa, so post away!! Please let us know how the Onc Rad appointment goes....hope it's not to hard on you, hang in, hugs!!

MAAAAPPPPPPPP!!!! - Welcome back dollface! You were missed! Drank wine and swam in a waterfall?!?!?! Now I'm jealous )) Bet it felt like you were living on the cover of a travel brochure! Any vakay pics to share?? HOORAYY on the stress test results! Keep us posted on the MRI! The cardio/gym loss will soon be made up....babysteps...yes you WILL do it again! Welcome back hugs!!