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Location: WV | I have been doing so great but that last couple of days, not so much. My body is starving and my sugar is dropping. I am not diabetic but if I go to long without eating my body falls apart. Here is what I have been eating and you tell what I can do different to help the situation. My head has been hurting also.
Morning: eggs, fruit
Lunch: Salad, Meat (pork chops,chicken etc)
Snack: Nuts
Dinner: Meat, veggies
Snack: Fruit
I have been having tea with stevia also in the mornings and drinking water threw-out the day.
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Location: SE Missouri | mam0329 - 2013-11-16 3:04 PM I have been doing so great but that last couple of days, not so much. My body is starving and my sugar is dropping. I am not diabetic but if I go to long without eating my body falls apart. Here is what I have been eating and you tell what I can do different to help the situation. My head has been hurting also. Morning: eggs, fruit Lunch: Salad, Meat (pork chops,chicken etc) Snack: Nuts Dinner: Meat, veggies Snack: Fruit I have been having tea with stevia also in the mornings and drinking water threw-out the day. Thanks, for any advice.
What is your calorie intake? What about a baked sweet potato? Add a salad to your dinner too. What was your diet like before, is this a big change? |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | abrooks - 2013-11-16 5:48 PM
mam0329 - 2013-11-16 3:04 PM I have been doing so great but that last couple of days, not so much. My body is starving and my sugar is dropping. I am not diabetic but if I go to long without eating my body falls apart. Here is what I have been eating and you tell what I can do different to help the situation. My head has been hurting also. Morning: eggs, fruit Lunch: Salad, Meat (pork chops,chicken etc) Snack: Nuts Dinner: Meat, veggies Snack: Fruit I have been having tea with stevia also in the mornings and drinking water threw-out the day. Thanks, for any advice.
What is your calorie intake? What about a baked sweet potato? Add a salad to your dinner too. What was your diet like before, is this a big change?
Big change, oh yes it is. Went from fast food to healthy. I'm not sure of my calorie intake. We make sweet potatoes a couple times a week for dinner. |
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Location: lexington KY | Paleo doesn't count calories, however if I were you I would up my fat a little. You can also eat more since you are eating healthy foods. Do you like avocados? It will take some time for your body to adjust however for me, I felt drained the first week or so, then my body felt amazing. Heathy changes always take time. I made mugcakes with almond butter as a great snack at night to help with sugar cravings. |
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Location: Here | polorunner - 2013-11-16 5:21 PM Paleo doesn't count calories, however if I were you I would up my fat a little. You can also eat more since you are eating healthy foods. Do you like avocados? It will take some time for your body to adjust however for me, I felt drained the first week or so, then my body felt amazing. Heathy changes always take time. I made mugcakes with almond butter as a great snack at night to help with sugar cravings.
I agree..
I am unsure what kind of fruit you are referring too but almond butter ( not the stuff with the added sugar) spread on a fresh cut apple is yummy
I would eat more protein at night |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | I have never had avocado and i like almond butter. Thanks guys |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I don't think you're eating enough. I eat when I'm hungry.
I always have protein with my fruit (which is usually bacon). It will keep your sugar levels stay level and will keep you from getting hungry too soon.
I eat a lot more since I've gone Paleo. Wish I had gone on this eating lifestyle years ago. |
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Location: Here | I try and eat an avocado a day. If they are little soft in your hands before you peel they are ripe. I peel it like an orange cut off the top then peel away the skin. YUMMY on a hamburger patty and chicken on my!!! A little garlic powder and salt and pepper and YUMMY!!! |
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Location: Here | Nevertooold - 2013-11-16 8:16 PM I don't think you're eating enough. I eat when I'm hungry.
I always have protein with my fruit (which is usually bacon). It will keep your sugar levels stay level and will keep you from getting hungry too soon.
I eat a lot more since I've gone Paleo. Wish I had gone on this eating lifestyle years ago.
me too!
I microwave the bacon them put the extra in refrig then it makes it easy to grap for a snack or the next day... |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Sounds like you are hypoglycemic. I use to get headaches and light headed if I didn't eat enough before I went on the Paleo Lifestyle.
I don't have that problem anymore. |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Nevertooold - 2013-11-16 9:20 PM
Sounds like you are hypoglycemic. I use to get headaches and light headed if I didn't eat enough before I went on the Paleo Lifestyle.
I don't have that problem anymore.
That's what I'm thinking also. I'll try to eat more. |
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Location: My Own Little World | There are some really good Paleo pages on FB too. One of my favorite recipies is a pancake made by smashing one banana and 2 eggs together. Make like any other pancake. Sounds like you need to eat more |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:33 PM Nevertooold - 2013-11-16 9:20 PM Sounds like you are hypoglycemic. I use to get headaches and light headed if I didn't eat enough before I went on the Paleo Lifestyle.
I don't have that problem anymore. That's what I'm thinking also. I'll try to eat more.
Eat more and let us know how it's going for you.
How long have you been on Paleo?
Are you losing weight? |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Nevertooold - 2013-11-16 9:41 PM
mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:33 PM Nevertooold - 2013-11-16 9:20 PM Sounds like you are hypoglycemic. I use to get headaches and light headed if I didn't eat enough before I went on the Paleo Lifestyle.
I don't have that problem anymore. That's what I'm thinking also. I'll try to eat more. Eat more and let us know how it's going for you.
How long have you been on Paleo?
Are you losing weight?
I just started back a week ago. We had done Paleo before and I didn't have this trouble. I am just hoping it was just the shock to my body and it would go away. |
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Location: Here | It could be you detoxing
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | I thought of that, i know my body is probably it total shock. lol  |
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:58 PM I thought of that, i know my body is probably it total shock. lol
I know mine was...
The first week was tough for me. |
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Location: Oakdale, CA | banannas are an easy grab and I keep unsalted mixed nuts around me at all times........grapes are a good snack too...........
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| I started the Whole30 last Monday...first half of the week was rough! As others have suggested, you need more fat! I've had to up my meal sizes because I was feeling hungry way too much. Eat bigger meals, and you shouldn't feel so hungry.
http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Meal-Planning-Template.pdf
This has really helped me, my headaches went away by the end of last week, and I feel 10 times better! |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | My son is hypoglycemic. I would guess you're not getting enough fat, and you need to up your complex carbs a little also. More veggies, less fruit. Are there any kinds of grains or pseudo grains you can eat on the paleo plan? We do a lot of brown rice and quinoa. It's all about balance. Carbs should always be eaten with a good amount of protein, and a little fat added for balance and nutrient absorbtion. Everyone's system is different and you'll have to experiment with different ratios and food combinations to find out what works. We use cheese quite a bit successfully to balance carb intake, so you might have to modify what you're doing, at least until your body adjusts. |
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| mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:43 PM
I have never had avocado and i like almond butter. Thanks guys
You have never had avocado?? You must!! Just cuz its green doesnt make it yucky!! Finally had my son get over what it looks like and just try it..now we fight over who gets the bigger half. I will say if they are to ripe they are bitter and not tasty. If i remember correctly avocado is a natural food that helps regulate blood sugar. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | RareGold#2 - 2013-11-18 10:26 AM mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:43 PM I have never had avocado and i like almond butter. Thanks guys You have never had avocado?? You must!! Just cuz its green doesnt make it yucky!! Finally had my son get over what it looks like and just try it..now we fight over who gets the bigger half. I will say if they are to ripe they are bitter and not tasty. If i remember correctly avocado is a natural food that helps regulate blood sugar.
I'm allergic to avocados but I sure enjoyed the first an only one I had.. |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | I just never thought i would like them. lol Nevertooold, glad u enjoyed it. |
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| Three 4 Luck - 2013-11-18 9:37 AM
My son is hypoglycemic. I would guess you're not getting enough fat, and you need to up your complex carbs a little also. More veggies, less fruit. Are there any kinds of grains or pseudo grains you can eat on the paleo plan? We do a lot of brown rice and quinoa. It's all about balance. Carbs should always be eaten with a good amount of protein, and a little fat added for balance and nutrient absorbtion. Everyone's system is different and you'll have to experiment with different ratios and food combinations to find out what works. We use cheese quite a bit successfully to balance carb intake, so you might have to modify what you're doing, at least until your body adjusts.
No grains on Paleo and for the hard core Paleo, no dairy either. |
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Location: Here | RareGold#2 - 2013-11-18 10:26 AM mam0329 - 2013-11-16 8:43 PM I have never had avocado and i like almond butter. Thanks guys You have never had avocado?? You must!! Just cuz its green doesnt make it yucky!! Finally had my son get over what it looks like and just try it..now we fight over who gets the bigger half. I will say if they are to ripe they are bitter and not tasty. If i remember correctly avocado is a natural food that helps regulate blood sugar.
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Location: The edge of no where | Any idiot proof crock pot recipes?
Really trying to eat better at night. Me cooking just isn't going to happen.... I leave the house at 7, get home around 6:30-7. Then go out to the arena and ride.
We come in starving at 9:30-10 and wind up eating wheat thins & cheese for dinner. My poor husband... LOL! |
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Location: Where we still run to look when the siren goes by. | MS2011 - 2013-11-19 11:12 AM Any idiot proof crock pot recipes?
Really trying to eat better at night. Me cooking just isn't going to happen.... I leave the house at 7, get home around 6:30-7. Then go out to the arena and ride.
We come in starving at 9:30-10 and wind up eating wheat thins & cheese for dinner. My poor husband... LOL!
Same here! He's like protein shake.....again??? |
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Location: The edge of no where | Rodeo Rose - 2013-11-19 12:34 PM MS2011 - 2013-11-19 11:12 AM Any idiot proof crock pot recipes?
Really trying to eat better at night. Me cooking just isn't going to happen.... I leave the house at 7, get home around 6:30-7. Then go out to the arena and ride.
We come in starving at 9:30-10 and wind up eating wheat thins & cheese for dinner. My poor husband... LOL! Same here! He's like protein shake.....again???
That's breakfast...... |
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| MS2011 - 2013-11-19 12:38 PM
Rodeo Rose - 2013-11-19 12:34 PM MS2011 - 2013-11-19 11:12 AM Any idiot proof crock pot recipes?
Really trying to eat better at night. Me cooking just isn't going to happen.... I leave the house at 7, get home around 6:30-7. Then go out to the arena and ride.
We come in starving at 9:30-10 and wind up eating wheat thins & cheese for dinner. My poor husband... LOL! Same here! He's like protein shake.....again???
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| There are lots of paleo crock pot recipes on pintrest. I had to get out of there..it was making me hungry!! |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Im gonna have to look into crock pot thing. |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | I ate an avocado and it was not my favorite. Maybe I should have in something. It tasted like a nut almost and bland.  The texture almost got to me also. lol |
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| mam0329 - 2013-11-25 12:03 PM
I ate an avocado and it was not my favorite. Maybe I should have in something. It tasted like a nut almost and bland. The texture almost got to me also. lol
I mix them in things - put it with my eggs and sweet potatoes, or throw it in my chili. Granted, I can eat them plain, but they are great mixed with meals! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | mam0329 - 2013-11-25 12:03 PM I ate an avocado and it was not my favorite. Maybe I should have in something. It tasted like a nut almost and bland. The texture almost got to me also. lol
Once you get the junk out of your system, you will actually crave good foods..
We went from eating out everyday to eating out maybe once a month and most of the time I regret it.
I love bacon and watermelon and I always have both on hand where I can grab them for a snack. |
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| I would personally add more complex carbs like sweet potato, oatmeal, and brown rice. I know that is not apart of paleo diets. But maybe adding more healthy fats would help too. I eat half an avocado every morning with my eggs.
I once tried going vegan. I ate ALOT. But i started experiencing extreme head aches and felt just drained, sometimes your body can't handle such a sudden and complete change in diet.
Make sure your on a multivitamin too. That might help.
I also found this helpful food list when I was considering paleo. I ended up opting for the "clean eating" and have never felt deprived.
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Location: Where ever there's sunshine! | Nevertooold - 2013-11-25 12:32 PM
mam0329 - 2013-11-25 12:03 PM I ate an avocado and it was not my favorite. Maybe I should have in something. It tasted like a nut almost and bland. The texture almost got to me also. lol
We went from eating out everyday to eating out maybe once a month and most of the time I regret it.
I love bacon and watermelon and I always have both on hand where I can grab them for a snack.
We buy SO MUCH BACON! I buy it with the least amount of fat I can find. I dont like fats texture. We pretty much keep boiled eggs and cooked bacon at all times. Perfect snack for any time of day. WHO CAN SAY NO TO BACON?? LOL |
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Location: Sperry, OK | BleuIdGrl - 2013-11-25 12:41 PM Nevertooold - 2013-11-25 12:32 PM mam0329 - 2013-11-25 12:03 PM I ate an avocado and it was not my favorite. Maybe I should have in something. It tasted like a nut almost and bland. The texture almost got to me also. lol
We went from eating out everyday to eating out maybe once a month and most of the time I regret it.
I love bacon and watermelon and I always have both on hand where I can grab them for a snack. We buy SO MUCH BACON! I buy it with the least amount of fat I can find. I dont like fats texture. We pretty much keep boiled eggs and cooked bacon at all times. Perfect snack for any time of day. WHO CAN SAY NO TO BACON?? LOL
Bacon is it's own food group, they need to redo the pyramid! LOL! |
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Location: MT | MS2011 - 2013-11-19 11:38 AM Rodeo Rose - 2013-11-19 12:34 PM MS2011 - 2013-11-19 11:12 AM Any idiot proof crock pot recipes?
Really trying to eat better at night. Me cooking just isn't going to happen.... I leave the house at 7, get home around 6:30-7. Then go out to the arena and ride.
We come in starving at 9:30-10 and wind up eating wheat thins & cheese for dinner. My poor husband... LOL! Same here! He's like protein shake.....again???
Totally sounds like my house! |
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