D. R. P. T. ! (dietary revamp processing thread ;) )

[joysworld]

Breakfast was the hardest for us as well. Especially since I was a cereal addict. I use to always carry cereal around with me no matter where I went. And it was for me, not the kids. It was a hard hard HARD change. We did it overnight, because if I just gradually took things away and added new things, we would have never stuck to it. It really seems unreal that we've been eating this way (GAPS) for eleven months!! And it's so surreal to see my kids walking around the house eating carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers.

I've learned, that I cannot ever ever cheat. If I do, my whole life goes crazy. And I can't stop myself from eating crap. It's usually m&m's, coke, and Popeye's And when I allow myself to eat those things, I'm moody, can't focus, irresponsible, etc. It's just awful. So no cheats for me. Which is best, but sucks at times.

We still don't really have 'breakfast' foods. It's usually hamburgers, roast, or chicken soup. Although, I have started making smoothies on occasion.

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Originally Posted by Happygrl

I'm here. We aren't on any kind of diet but I'm working slowly to add in more whole foods, less processed (we're already pretty lean on it with the exception of things like condiments)...and more veggies. The veggies is the hardest part for me. I like so few and it literally scares me to try new ones. But I know, know, know I need to do more veggies. But, seriously, my stomach is all cranky just thinking about having to try them.

I don't like veggies either. I have texture issues. I added them to my diet by pureeing them, and putting them in soups. After doing that for about 9 months, I was able to just dice the veggies to put in the soup. Still haven't managed to eat just plain veggies, except carrots, like the kids do though.

[tempus vernum]

I HAVE to buy eat like a dinosaur

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And I am totally serving broccoli slaw for dinner tomorrow Looked amazing

[Happygrl]

Originally Posted by joysworld

I don't like veggies either. I have texture issues. I added them to my diet by pureeing them, and putting them in soups. After doing that for about 9 months, I was able to just dice the veggies to put in the soup. Still haven't managed to eat just plain veggies, except carrots, like the kids do though.

Texture issues here, too. When I decided to start liking onions, I started with onion powder and then slowly moved up to finely, finely chopped and so on and now I eat them raw on salads, burgers, etc. So I need to figure out ways to do that with some other veggies. Lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes & onions are about all I eat now. I'd love to like tomatoes, green beans & sweet potatoes, at a minimum. I'll eat crushed tomatoes in sauce & salsa...but I can't get past the texture of larger pieces. Green beans...I hate the inner part. If it was just the outer, I could do it pretty easily, I think.

[Mamaka]

Here's my Primal-Paleo Pinterest. I'd love to link w/others.

[3boysforme]

Mine has some non Paelo/Primal recipes on it, but here it is.

[jujubnme]

My Pinterest boards aren't very large, but here they are:

http://pinterest.com/andreabak/recipes-to-try/

http://pinterest.com/andreabak/recip...ied-and-liked/

[crunchymum]

Originally Posted by SonshineMama

I HAVE to buy eat like a dinosaur

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And I am totally serving broccoli slaw for dinner tomorrow Looked amazing

It was good! I cheated and just got a bag from tj's.

Here's mine: http://pinterest.com/ladyjenevive/pr...nd-paleo-eats/

[LilacPhoenix]

BBL

[staceylayne]

DH and I have discussed doing the Whole 30 challenge. I need the sugar detox. I have a feeling DH is sensitive to something (my guess is dairy) dietary that makes him feel yucky and causes skin problems.

Buuuuuut, we haven't done it.

I'm not exactly an adventurous eater...and although I've gotten better, I don't love veggies. And I don't know what to do with the kids. They are pretty good eaters compared to most kids we know their ages, but if I took away bread and beans and cheese...well, we'd be in real trouble. And I don't feel up for the fight.

So, really, I'm here to listen in and get some inspiration to get my rear in gear. I don't anticipate going whole-hog paleo or primal long-term. But I think it would be ideal to move further in that direction.

Originally Posted by Happygrl

I'm here. We aren't on any kind of diet but I'm working slowly to add in more whole foods, less processed (we're already pretty lean on it with the exception of things like condiments)...and more veggies. The veggies is the hardest part for me. I like so few and it literally scares me to try new ones. But I know, know, know I need to do more veggies. But, seriously, my stomach is all cranky just thinking about having to try them.

This is pretty much me. And add in the fact that I'm NOT a morning person and I don't really like eggs and my kids want to eat *immediately* upon waking.

[HadassahSukkot]

Originally Posted by BarefootBetsy

... Whole foods without too many grains - even though I know the reasons behind it, I'm uncomfortable with severely restricting any whole foods

Same here.

We're grilling today, and I am unsure if our bbq sauce is gaps friendly, but everything else we are having (except the bread) IS.

I'm taking our Kombucha... I won't say anything and we'll see if my inlaws like our new tea. Unless DH spoils it for me...

I made a stupid mistake yesterday while having a sugar low. I gave TB Mounds. It was one of those "make 'em shut up already!" moments, and I didn't think twice that "That has milk in it..." I was thinking more, make them happy so they stop squabbling about everything and whining because they're hungry and our meal at the Chinese place is going to take an additional 20 minutes.

"He threw up last night", said DH. "But it isn't because he had milk"... funny how he always has excess mucus and throws up when he has milk though..

DH has been cheating on weekends, but that's because I just do not have enough energy to keep on top of him.

I am allowing fruits. We're doing smoothies to help with our immune system + cut down on how much excess DH eats.

[3boysforme]

Has anyone made their own coconut and almond flour? Is it very difficult? I am looking online and it seems easy.

If I could make my own that would certainly help with expense, and gas too because the only place that sells it local is WF and they are a good 40 miles away.

[Allison]

Pinterest

My Traditional Foods Board

My dh was eating out with the boys once or twice per week and sometimes was eating breakfast out by himself just a month ago.

I showed them all the "pink slime" to get them away from Burger King/McDonald's. That was a huge accomplishment. But, now dh just pays more for fast food. Now, we eat out at Chic-fil-a and Zaxby's and a local chicken place.

We had a blow up yesterday when I told him that we need not kid ourselves that this slightly more expensive food is good for our bodies. I said that sometimes we get caught unprepared (we travel nearly every weekend for sports) and we have to eat Subway, or chicken, etc, but we shouldn't think that this food is nourishing and won't cause us problems in the long run. It needs to be in our 5-20% of unhealthy stuff.

He just doesn't get that. He thinks eating out once per week is fine. I don't.

I think occasional treats are fine. Eating out once per week is NOT occasional.

Oh, and I struggle with perfectionism. I do NOT want to be the food police, but dh's standards are too lax for me. (Doesn't help that he has not done any research for himself. Im convinced he doesn't truly get it.)

[tempus vernum]

Originally Posted by 3boysforme

Has anyone made their own coconut and almond flour? Is it very difficult? I am looking online and it seems easy.

If I could make my own that would certainly help with expense, and gas too because the only place that sells it local is WF and they are a good 40 miles away.

I find almond flour too difficult
**too long and it turns into almond BUTTER
**too short and it has big chunks in it.

I buy almond meal Either through country life or woodmans

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Originally Posted by crunchymum

It was good! I cheated and just got a bag from tj's.

LOL I do not consider broccoli slaw in a bag cheating I buy mine in a bag. Honestly, I tried making it and everyone turned their nose up at it but if I buy it in a bag, especially ds devours it

I bought ELAD - my kids are so excited. Looking at primal blueprint next I am loving the primal cookbooks posted to GCM So many ideas

I have to admit that the sugar in the cookbooks bother me I think sugar is WAY worse than grains BUT that said, I am not going to throw out the baby with the bathwater

[mommychem]

subbing
<----- bone broth

[LilacPhoenix]

I'm not cutting out any food completely (other than corn for the boys and gluten, which I know we have issues with). We've been moving toward lower carb because we all feel better that way. I may do a dairy-free trial at some point but not planning on it anytime soon. Especially since we changed some of our supplements a month ago and I want to know what changes are from the supplements vs dietary changes.

The boys have been eating a TON of food since we stopped eating gluten two months ago. I'm hoping it eases for a few years before they are teens or we'll be in trouble

We can't afford "good" meat but I buy from a better quality grocery store. The quality difference of the meat is noticeable

I don't buy pork We eat very little shellfish (but enjoyed a crawfish boil recently).

I do still buy some processed foods. Mostly canned chicken for quick meals, frozen potatoes (ditto, plus the quality of the potatoes around here stinks!), and instant grits for DH (he works weird hours).