Paleo Pals - Health, Weight Loss & Support

Pebbles (Flinstone) - LOL, you'll notice that I often give peeps here in our lil' community nicknames....yours was too good to pass up on considering this is a Paleo thread ))) Okey dokey, macros....flip on over to page 23 of our thread and check out the tutorial I posted on macro calculation (mid-page, August 9th) It's a matter of choice and regime, but the protein is basically set for most of us. Calculating might seem complicated at first reading, but pretty easy once you get hang if it. If you need help just hit me up any time and we'll get you macro'd ) Thank you so much for returning...the last couple of newbies took off for parts unknown.....think my blabbering put them to sleep ))))))) Desserts....the treat of choice for low carbs would be berries, topped off with a dollop of whipped coconut cream if you're feeling sassy. Other than that there are literally MILLIONS of paleo/primal/Keto etc recipes online....let us know if you're looking for something specific...and check out the recipe web links in my original post. Word of caution, like with any eating regime baked goods etc are calorie laden (especially paleo/primal) and should be kept to a dull roar. Kudos on the honey and choc choices....a cave chick's saviour. Don't forget red wine is another wise indulgence if you partake....another saviour Keep the questions coming! )


Vampriella - *drool* you best be posting the soup recipe...looks awesome!! As for your cavecub....is he constipated and having problems passing BMs, or is his stool normal but not everyday? Chia and flax are great....even better is a handful of dried apricots, dried dates or dried prunes (apricots are very effective...make it organic dried though). Looking for your answer to my question before I go further...need a complete pic before giving my 2 cents for a kiddo. Did the Hawaiian spiced cauliflower in the oven today...50/50....could be ok, will post in the morn.

Pixi(dust) - Hiya babydoll! How’s things?

KSuze - Ouch!!! Sounds like you got a few! When I suggested that cave chicks use honey as a sweetener I didn’t mean you had to actually hunt and gather it!!! )))))))) If you have powdered meat tenderizer handy, rub into the stings...works crazy well at reducing pain and itch. I got stung a few years ago by a man-of-war jelly fish...inside of thigh (yikes! Ouch!) went to a pharmacy near the beach and the pharmacist said ‘I can sell you a ten dollar cream that’s so-so, or you can go over to the Piggly Wiggly and get yourself some meat tenderizer” Boy oh boy was he right! My son got stung by a bee last summer and it was the only thing that calmed pain and itch. Might be worth a shot.

I’ll make my way to bed now kids, Fufu news tomorrow...check it out...oh yeah and get the Nikes ready for Workout Wednesday....Hey! I can hear y’all boo’ing!! ))) Nite lovelies!!

Mornin' Cavies!

Good lord the wind & rain last night!!!…..all good…my car needed washing ))))

Vampriella – Thanks for the recipe post! As for the sugar deletion, yay you! If you ever find a dish that needs that bit o' sweet to lift the taste use honey or maple syrup…..although in that recipe I don't think its necessary. Umami baby, umami!! ))) On to the cavecub……don't assume he's going to suffer as you do. Before you start handing out the prunes and flaxseed, check his BMs out visually (approaching diplomatically, touchy/private thing for some kids)….are they happening in a regular schedule, smooth, brown, not causing discomfort, dry, hard, bloated, cramps etc…. If all is good then nothing is abnormal….it would just be him. I had to do this with my son when he was around the same age (hormones starting up, makes changes) A poop a day = healthy, is a big ol' myth……he doesn't HAVE to go everyday…..

"There is no generally accepted number of times a person should poop. As a broad rule, pooping anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is normal. Most people have a regular bowel pattern: They'll poop about the same number of times a day and at a similar time of day." Healthline.com

Keep a watch for a few weeks that it's a consistent pattern, and normal looking stool. If he's going at the same time consistently and not suffering any discomfort I'd say it's all good. Don't blame you for worrying, our kids are first priority…..you're a great mum!! One of these days I'm going to post a tutorial on BMs….it's part n' parcel of Paleo….finding the right timing is difficult…..as you said "great conversation eh?" LOL!!

Too old to go back to school?? Darlin, you're NOT too old….and besides, you seem to eat up information and like researching your interests….how is that any different from study? My mother went back to high school at 35 to finally get her diploma so she could go on to university. She got her BA and rounded out top of her class…..walking away with every english lit/poetry award going (man, that was a proud moment!) She did this while raising two kids the same age as yours, part time job and running the household. She always says "they can take my money, house & car but there ain't anyone that can take what I learned away" Yeah, pretty lousy grammar for a english major…..she also can't spell to save her life ))))) Then again, either can I. Do what you love, love what you do…..make your choice something that doesn't feel like work. Career counselling? Look up local community college offerings…call & talk to the student services staff ….find out what your options are for education….and career counseling. These services are usually free….so worth checking out. Hmmmmm, baking/catering courses? Courses that involve your crafts…and can make money? Give em' a call!

Where were you reading about homemakers being criticized for mentioning in their resumes? BCO? Link? Nosy as hell ain't I ? :))))

Sorry for the long reply (not really LOL)….on to the workout post!

P.S. Anyone else notice that getting the Bold and Italics off when posting is IMPOSSIBLE??? grrrrrr

Good morning Cave Chicks!!

My regularly scheduled Thursday Tutorial is going to come late today....my apologies, meaty subject (Ha! no, it's not about meat) and I'm making sure all my 'i's are dotted etc....I'll probably have to start it with "class...open your book to page 32..." ))) I'll try to make it fun...promise! Ok, so the heat in my baby (car) is going wonky again.......no fun when it feels like it's 40 below....wind has been howling for days now. At least we have sun!! Been thinkin' about my Christmas shopping & wrapping goal....I wish I was Hindu! ))) Anyhoodle, on to business.....

Ksuze - No darlin', no goat tending necessary.....but lemme' tell ya, there ain't nuttin' tastier than a nice creamy goat curry! Get your knives sharp and put your herd to good use ))) I used to be able to get goat meat readily back home (large Caribbean pop in Toronto) ....if I ask here they look at me like I've grown a goat head! I swear the fish, meat and produce section of my local grocery stores run and hide when they see me coming "pssssst...run, here comes the nutbar that eats weird things!" Meh...their loss....goat (although bony) is delish! LOVE what the program director said....I think that will stick with me too! Btw...sipping your java right now....still so pleased you posted it. Cheers!

Vampriella - Thanks for the link!!....today might be the day I make it....FREEZING here and my fingers are stone cold. As an employer now I'd just like to say that I'd hire a 60 year old over a 20 something any day of the week. The life knowledge, experience etc in a mature applicant FAR outweighs any age related limitations! My last few employers wouldn't really consider anyone under 30....and your age group was usually the choice! Never think your age is a stumbling block. Besides, you can't legally be asked your age during the hiring process....they have to gauge from meeting you....so keep up the good work with oil of olay ))))

I like the way your kiddo thinks!! Pour honey on everything.....even paperwork! LOL!! He's a cutie!! Is that you in the reflection???? I'm thinking it is because the person is a blondie....and cute as heck!! The reflection is blurry though, so I might be seeing your Cavedude ))) As for your son's 'smell', my mother had an old Scottish saying...."A stinkin' bairn (child) is a healthy bairn", so sounds like your cub is all good! That also means my Cavedude and Cavecub must be uber healthy )))))) My mother had a million of em'.....another that sticks out was "Horses sweat, men perspire and ladies are all aglow" Have you ever heard anything more Victorian ridiculous?? )))) I need to put her through a rigorous workout and then say "how ya' feelin' Trigger?" )))))

Ok I'm blabbering here....avoiding the tutorial prob.....so I'll take my leave. JunieBee - Hoping you're right as rain after the port install!!! Waves n' hugs to Inna (godda davida), JKL, TwoH (hope you're over the illness!) Pebbles(Flinstone), Pixi(dust)!

Have a splendiferous day kids!!

Happy Saturday Cave Chicks!!

The snow turned over to TONS of rain.....then back to snow.....then to rain again....somewhat how my mind works )))))). It would appear we're stealing all the west coast's rainfall....rather unfair to them....not going to complain. As Ksuze pointed out, it could be MUCH worse!! So I spent most of yesterday catching up on paperwork......looooooong day, but it's done yay! On to business...…

Vampriella - You wrote : " I am working hard everyday at making healthy delicious meals for me and the family, so I figure I am doing better than the average family"......yes you are INDEED!! Your kids know what broccoli is (even if they coat it in honey )))) jk'in….you're always looking for real food recipes and are avidly learning here and on your own....def ahead of the average.....and you're cool to boot

TwoH - Hey darlin!!! Wow....so sorry to hear you ended up in the hospital!! How long were you admitted? Was it flu? Awful!!! At this point I wouldn't even worry about your fitness, just healing. I end up injured every time I push too fast after an illness....make sure you rest up.....we want ya' all good again. How was the cream of wheat? I was raised on the stuff and is one of the no-no's I miss. Thing is it has a great nutritional profile, so to heck with the carbs for now. As you rest def check out the Fed Up doc it's a winner! Feel better soon....sending healing vibes your way!! Also thanks for checking back in....was getting worried

So Friday was missing something wasn't it kids? Stay tuned, it's being posted today!

Vampriella - Kudos in the business class!! Vampriella's Fine Vittles? Vamp's Kitchen Smack Down ))))))))