One last cheat... :)

I'm having pizza tonight, but will otherwise keep it clean today. Feeling the effects of all the crap I ate yesterday.B - 20oz. black decaf coffee, 3oz. steak (leftover from Outback), 1c. collard greens w/bacon & onions, 9 walnuts (3P/0.5C/3F)L - D - Sal's "The Works" pizza (I've been thinking about this for weeks!)Blocks = Carbs - Fat = Protein = Calories...

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Day 36 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

We're here, the last day of the challenge! Not sure how many people from the original group are still hanging in there, but hopefully everyone stuck to it!Didn't do any baking last night. I did get my butt in gear & worked out again, but after that I was pretty much pooped for the night. Having tons of just out right exhaustion lately.B - 20oz. black decaf coffee, 1 egg omelet (w/ 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 onion & 2 slices bacon), 9 walnuts (2P/0.75C/3F)L - 2c. meat sauce, 2 large carrots, 9 walnuts (3.5P/2C/3F)S...

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Day 35 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

I'm starting some of the cooking for Turkey Day tonight! So excited!! :)B - 20oz. black decaf coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices homemade bacon, 1c. broccoli, 9 walnuts (3P/0.25C/3F)L - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. brussel sprouts, 9 walnuts (3P/1C/3F)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 PB Cookie Larabar (2P/2C/4F)PWO S - 1 granny smith apple, 4oz. orange juice (STARVING before dinner) (3.5C)D - 2c. meat sauce, 4oz. orange juice (3P/2.5C/3F)Blocks = 11P/9.25C/13FCarbs = 113gFat = 94gProtein = 103gCalories = 1,...

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Day 34 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

I think I'm getting a cold... and I HATE colds:).B - 4oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1oz. pork roast, 1 apple, 9 walnuts (3P/2C/3F)L - 5 mini paleo pancakes (went a little over here, but at least that's the last of them), 3oz. turkey breast (3P/4C/11F)S - diet coke (I've GOT to stop this)D - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. brussel sprouts, 1 apple (3P/2.75C)S - 20oz. black decaf coffeeBlocks = 9P/8.75C/14FCarbs = 100gFat = 104gProtein = 84gCalories = 1,608Today was a disaster in eating, and I just feel off because of it. No more...

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Day 33 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 2 fried eggs, 5 small paleo pancakes, 1 cup of chamomile tea (2.5P/4C/11F)L - Chicken Cobb Salad (no bread or dressing, lettuce, chicken breast, avocado, black olives, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled egg) @ Red Robin, 1 diet coke (3P/2C/4F)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 PB Cookie Larabar, 2 squares dark chocolate (2P/2.5C/7F)D - 4 mini paleo pancakes, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 sausage patties (4P/4C/11F)Blocks = 11.5P/12.5C/33FCarbs = 127gFat = 184gProtein = 149gCalories = 2,660Woah! Not sure what happened today. WAY overate...

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Day 32 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

*First tailgate with NO alcohol. I'm really proud of myself:)haha.B - 4oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice bacon, 1 banana, 9 pecans (2.5P/3C/3F)L - 1 hamburger, 2 slices tomato, chopped onions, 1/2 apple, 1 PB Cookie Larabar, 2 diet cokes (3P/3C/4F)S - 1 diet cokeD - 3oz. pork roast, 1c. maple roasted butternut squash, 4 squares dark chocolate (3P/3.5C/5F)Blocks = 8.5P/9.5C/12FCarbs = 108gFat = 96gProtein = 62gCalories = 1,...

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Day 31 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 8oz. black coffee, 3 eggs (scrambled sans milk) w/leftover peppers & onions, 1 banana, 9 pecans (3P/4C/3F)L - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. collard greens, 9 walnuts (3P/1C/3F)S - 2oz. pork roast, 1 PB Cookie Larabar, 1 apple (starving for some reason) (2P/4C/4F)S - 1/4c. raisins (3C)D - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. maple-roasted butternut squash, 9 walnuts (3P/2.5C/3F)S - 2 squares of 72% Lindtt dark chocolate (1C/3F)Blocks = 11P/17.5C/16FCarbs = 158gFat = 106gProtein = 98g Calories = 1,...

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Day 30 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

Less than a week left, but I don't really want to focus on the end of this challenge. If I do, then I'll go off the deep end and have trouble climbing back on after Turkey Day. Instead, I'm going to pretend that t-day is just a cheat day worked into this whole lifestyle:).I have been thinking about pizza for like the past 3 days. Either I'll try to make a paleo pizza or I might just give in and have what I'm craving.Feeling really good, though. I love how I'm never bloated or have stomach issues when I'm on these...

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Day 29 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices homemade bacon, 1 banana, 9 pecan halves (3P/3C/3F)*nauseated around 11AML - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. collard greens, 9 walnuts (3P/0.5C/3F)*nauseated from 1pm onD - 1 guacamole bacon burger from Red Robin (no cheese, mayo, or bun), w/cantaloupe, 1 diet coke (5P/0.5C/2F)S - 1 glass of wine, 1 PB Cookie Larabar (3C/4F)Blocks = 11P/7C/12FCarbs = 53gFat = 98gProtein = 93gCalories = 1,...

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Day 28 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices of homemade bacon, 1c. broccoli, 1/2 apple, 9 walnuts (3P/1.5C/3F)L - 3oz. turkey breast, 1 pb cookie larabar - feeling really blah and not up to making anything real for lunch (real meaning heating something up:)haha) (3P/2C/4F)S - 4 squares chocolate, 2 glasses of red wine (3C/5F)D - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. collard greens, 1 glass red wine (3P/1.5C)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1/2 apple, 9 pecan halves (2P/1C/3F)Blocks = 11P/9C/15FCarbs = 79gFat = 85gProtein = 94g Calories = ...

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Day 27 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 16oz. black coffee, 2 slices of bacon, 2oz. pork roast, 1c. broccoli, 9 walnuts (3P/0.5C/3F)L - 3oz. turkey breast, 1 granny smith apple, 2 carrots, 2tbs. raisins, 9 walnuts (3P/3.5C/3F) S - 4 squares of dark chocolate (70%), 2 glasses of red wine (2C/8F)D - 6 chicken wings, 1 apple, 2 carrots, 9 walnuts (3P/3C/3F) S -Blocks = 9P/9C/17FCarbs = 161gFat = 115gProtein = 78gCalories = 2,...

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Day 26 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 1 fried egg, 2 slices homemade bacon (YUM!), 1 banana, 9 pecan halves (3P/3C/3F)L - 3/4c. broccoli soup, 3oz. turkey breast, 9 walnuts (3P/0.25C/3F)D - chicken breast on salad w/oil & vinegar, 1 chicken wing, 2 diet pepsi's (4P/1C/3F)S - 1 banana, 6 chicken wings (3.5P/3C)Blocks = 13.5P/7.25C/9FCarbs = 92gFat = 100gProtein = 97gCalories = 1,854I was a good girl and avoided the chocolate at the little chocolate shop we visited today. However, I caved & had some diet so...

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Makin' Bacon - Part 2

It's been eight days of curing for the pork belly and now it's ready to EAT!:). After removing it from the packaging, I rinsed it thoroughly under cold water to remove all the excess salt (there wasn't much at all!).Now comes the tough part, slicing. My slices were awful, but it's not like I'm trying to sell this or anything, so it's okay for now. Hopefully, practice will make this easier. I found that it was MUCH easier to cut through if it was cold, so next time I'll pop it back in the fridge half way through.And...

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Day 25 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1oz. turkey breast, 2oz. pork fat, 1c. roasted okra, 1 banana, 7 almonds (3P/3.25C/4F)L - leftover chicken madras (1c.), 1c. broccoli, 1.5 carrots dipped in raita, 9 pecan halves (3P/2C/3F)S - 1 cherry pie larabar, 2oz. turkey breast, 1 glass wine (2P/3C/4F)D - 1/4lb. hamburger (1 egg, 1/2 small onion, garlic & tabasco), 1/4 small onion, 2tbs. salsa (4P/1C/0F)S - 1 banana, 3oz. turkey breast (3P/3C)Late night snack (too much wine) - 1/4lb. hamburger, 1/4 small onion (4P/0.25C)Blocks...

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Day 24 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2c. broccoli, 1oz. turkey breast, 9 almonds (I'm so happy that sunbutter is GONE! I can't help but eat the whole damn jar.) (3P/0.5C/3F)L - 3oz. pork roast, 1c. broccoli soup, 9 pecans, 1 apple (3P/2.5C/3F)S - 1 banana, LOTS of walnuts/pecans/almonds/sunflower seeds w/honey & pumpkin pie spice (*went a little out of control here...) (3C/13F)D - Indian take-out (Chicken madras (~1.5c. of sauce & chicken), 2 carrots dipped in raita (not paleo, I know), 1 glass of wine...

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Paleo Diet Blog

The Paleo Diet has an official blog now! Check it out for really fabulous Q&A's, plus the latest research impacting/supporting a paleo diet & info on what Dr. Loren Cordain's been up ...

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Day 23 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - no coffee:(, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1/4c. broccoli soup, 1 apple, 2tbs. sunbutter (3P/2C/5F)L - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. broccoli soup, 2tbs. sunbutter, 1/2 carrot (3P/1C/5F)S - 4oz. orange juice (3C)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 peanut butter cookie larabar, 20oz. black coffee (2P/2C/4F) -- okay, couldn't make it a full day :) D - 3oz. pork roast, 1.5c. roasted okra, 9 almonds, 2 glasses of wine (3P/1.5C/3F)S - 1 appleBlocks = 11P/9.5C/17FCarbs = 123gFat = 122gProtein = 99gCalories = 2,132I vowed to lay off the coffee,...

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Day 22 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

I've had some sort of stomach bug for the past 5 days or so. Not sure what is going on, but I think it might be the "flavored" coffee. I'm going to cut it out starting tomorrow... SCARY! Hopefully I don't bitch anyone out at work:). B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1oz. pork roast (mostly fat), 1c. broccoli soup, 1/2 red pepper, 9 almonds, 1tsp. fish oil (3P/1C/3F)L - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. broccoli soup, 9 almonds, 2tbs. sunbutter (3P/0.5C/8F)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 cherry pie Larabar, lots of sunbutter (2P/2C/4F)...

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Day 21 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 3oz. pork roast, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2c. cooked carrots, 1c. broccoli soup, 9 almonds, 1tsp. fish oil (3P/1.5C/3F)L - lunch with the hubby! - salad w/turkey & ham, hb egg & veggies, no dressing, no cheese. (3P/1C/0F)S - 2oz. pork roast, PB Cookie Larabar, 2tbs. sunbutter, 1 glass red wine (2P/2.5C/36F)D - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. green bean mixture from last night, 1c. cream of broccoli soup, 1tsp. fish oil, 1tbs. sunbutter, 1 glass red wine, 1 gala apple (3P/4C/20F)Blocks = 11P/9C/59FCarbs...

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Day 20 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 granny smith apple, 1/2 carrot, 1/8c. raisins, 1/8c. sliced almonds (recipe from Paleoblocks.com) (2P/2.5C/3F)S - 18 brazil nuts (12F)L - 4oz. tilapia, 1c. cream of broccoli soup, 1/3 eggplant, 1tsp. fish oil (3P/1C/4F) *Finally got the fish oil in! Took some today with lunch and it was very pleasant.S - 1 hb egg, 1 PB Cooking Larabar (1P/2C/2F)D - 3oz. ham, 1c. green beans/celery/green pepper/garlic/almonds saute, 1/2 apple, 1tsp. fish oil (3P/1.75C/4F)Blocks = 9P/7.25C/25FCarbs...

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Paleo Curried Cream of Broccoli Soup

Apparently I like all my soups to be the consistency of baby food:). It seems that's the only kind of soup I make anymore. This would actually be good as a chunky vegetable soup, I think. Just don't blend it and add in coconut milk & spices after cooking broccoli through.Ingredients:2tsp. coconut oil (or olive oil)3c. cut broccoli (I used frozen cut broccoli (which apparently means all stems:), but florets would probably be better)2.5c. homemade chicken stock1 can (14 fl. oz.) coconut milk3 carrots2 celery stalks1...

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Makin' Bacon - Part 1

Okay, my first attempt at homemade bacon was this morning. I got the recipe from HubPages.com I started with a huge slab of pork belly and cut it into evenly sized slabs. I'm hoping I estimated the 5lbs. required in the recipe correctly. Otherwise, I'll need to adjust the salt in the next batches. I'll store the other slabs in my freezer (double-bagged). If you have a freezer bag system, that would probably be a much better way to store these, but I'm not willing to spend the money on one just yet. Recipe:5lb....

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Day 19 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1/3 eggplant, 9 almonds (2.5P/1.5C/4F)L - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 apple pie larabar, 20oz. coffee (2P/2C/1F)D - 3oz. Outback Special (Outback steakhouse), steamed veggies, salad w/oil & vinegar dressing (3P/2C/5F)S - 3oz. leftover steak, 1/3 eggplant, 1 apple, 9 almonds (3P/3C/3F)Blocks = 10.5P/9.5C/13FCarbs = 87gFat = 84gProtein = 89g Calories = 1,...

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Day 18 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

Halfway through!! Feelin' the after-effects of all that wine (and especially the cigarettes, ick!)B - 20oz. black coffee, 3 fried eggs (olive oil), 1/2 orange bell pepper, 9 almonds, 1 apple (3P/3C/4F)S - 1/2c. pumpkin spiced nuts, 20oz. coffee (7F)L - 10 hot wings, celery (8P/1C/0F)S - 1/2c. pumpkin spiced nuts (7F)D - 2 hot wings, celery (1.5P/1C)S - 1 apple (2C)Blocks = 12.5P/7C/19FCarbs = 91gFat = 172gProtein = 120gCalories = 2,...

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Day 17 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs (in 1tsp. coconut oil), 1oz. turkey breast, 1/2 bell pepper, 1/2 apple, 9 almonds (3P/1.5C/4F)L - 9 hour fastS - PB Larabar, 2oz. turkey breast, 3 glasses red wine (2P/3C/4F)D - 2 chicken wings, 1.5c. spaghetti squash, 9 almonds (2P/0.5C/3F)S - LOTS O'WINE + a few cigarettes... I know, I know, but I had too much to drink. I wonder how many blocks per ciggy? Maybe I'll punish myself by running tomorrow... THAT will be fun after smoking.late night snack/meal - 2 eggs, 2 slices bacon,...

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Day 16 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1tsp. coconut oil, 2c. broccoli, 9 almonds (3P/1C/4F)L - 1/2c. meat sauce, 1.5c. spaghetti squash, 9 almonds (1.5P/1.5C/3F)S - PB Larabar, 2oz. turkey breast (2P/2C/3F)D - Chicken leg, 1c. brussel sprouts, 1/2 apple, 9 almonds, glass of red wine (4P/3.5C/3F)S - 20oz. black coffeeBlocks = 10.5P/8C/13FCarbs = 85gFat = 57gProtein = 93gCalories = 1,251Wonderful article that I will need to reference if we ever get pregnant and have bratty kids (just kidding). Great article, though.We...

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Day 15 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1tsp. coconut oil, 1oz. turkey breast, 1c. broccoli, 1/2c. butternut squash, soup, 9 almonds (3P/1.5C/4P)L - 3oz. chicken breast, 1c. butternut squash soup, 1/2 apple, 9 almonds (3P/3C/3F)*Too much food... I feel disgustingD - (Olive Garden - Apricot Chicken, no sauce) - 4oz. chicken breast, 1c. veggies (broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes), salad w/dressing (4P/4C/2F)*Fewer carbs & calories on this than what is listed below b/c I asked to have no sauce added and didn't eat the...

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Day 14 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

I'll be tracking my blocks as well as my macro-nutrients & calories... can we say compulsive?? :) I'm aiming for 11 blocks per day to start out. B - 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs in coconut oil (1tsp.), 1oz. turkey breast, 3/4 green peppers, 1/2 apple (3P/2C/3F)L - 1c. meat sauce (ground beef, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, evoo), 1.5c. spaghetti squash, 9 almonds (2P/2C/3F)S - 2oz. turkey breast, 1 apple pie larabar (2P/2.5C/3F) D - 3oz. roasted chicken breast (w/skin), 1c. brussel sprouts, evoo,...

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Day 13 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 20oz. black coffee, 2hb eggs, 2tbs. paleo mayo, 4oz. turkey breast, 1/4c. green peppersL - 2c. meat sauce, 1c. spaghetti squashS - Apple pie Larabar, 1 gala appleS - 30 almonds (pwo), 20oz. black coffeeD - Roast chicken (leg), 1c. roasted brussel sproutsCarbs = 80gFat = 127gProtein = 87gCalories = 1,849I watched a few of the videos on the CrossFit Journal from Dr. Barry Sears' presentation. I've decided to go back to the zone proportions, but with paleo food. I never felt better than when I was zoning (even though...

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Day 12 of 36 - Paleo Challenge

B - 1/4c. mixed nuts (leftover from party), 20oz. black coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1 bananaL - 2 banana nut cookies, 8oz. salmon, 1/3 roasted eggplantS - 3 banana nut cookiesD - 2c. meat sauce, 1c. spaghetti squash, 20oz. black coffeeS - gala appleCarbs = 128gFat = 133gProtein = 99gCalories = 2,...

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