Tom Woods Goes Primal!

[Romulus]

aren't some grains good though?? maybe like 1/4 of your diet at least?

I grew up on cereal and milk.... what the hell am I supposed to eat for breakfast?!! *panics*

 

[Acala]

aren't some grains good though?? maybe like 1/4 of your diet at least?

I grew up on cereal and milk.... what the hell am I supposed to eat for breakfast?!! *panics*

Not really. The only grain I eat, and then only very rarely when I go out for sushi, is white rice.

For breakfast, how about a couple free-range eggs scrambled in butter (or coconut oil if you prefer) with onions, garlic, peppers, spinach, and what other veggies are around, accompanied by a piece of wild smoked salmon or a couple slices of crisp bacon, and half a grapefruit? That's what I usually have. I know it is horrible, but I try to put up with it without whimpering and complaining.

 

[specsaregood]

Not really. The only grain I eat, and then only very rarely when I go out for sushi, is white rice.

For breakfast, how about a couple free-range eggs scrambled in butter (or coconut oil if you prefer) with onions, garlic, peppers, spinach, and what other veggies are around, accompanied by a piece of wild smoked salmon or a couple slices of crisp bacon, and half a grapefruit? That's what I usually have. I know it is horrible, but I try to put up with it without whimpering and complaining.

So not even a little breading on chicken, porkchops etc?

also, paleo man was farming fowl for eggs for breakfast? --not busting balls, just trying to understand.

 

[Kluge]

So not even a little breading on chicken, porkchops etc?

also, paleo man was farming fowl for eggs for breakfast? --not busting balls, just trying to understand.

I think most paleos who have a taste for fried chicken, porkchops, etc. use almond flour.

Can't imagine that paleo man would farm chickens, but they'd probably steal the eggs out of a nest.

I'm sure Acala is far more well-read on it than I am at this point though.

 

[specsaregood]

Can't imagine that paleo man would farm chickens, but they'd probably steal the eggs out of a nest.

Which would probably be more of an occasional treat rather than a breakfast staple, yes?

gotcha on the almond flour, I'm gonna have to try that.

 

[Romulus]

I don't have time to scramble eggs every morning... I'm going to cut out a lot of grain and become more vegetarian I think.

plus, porkchops, meat, chicken, all that factory farm food is loaded with toxins and crap...

Its tough to eat clean.

I watched a movie on Vegans and this girl is showing off her margarine in her fridge.... as if that's any good! People can be smart and stupid at the same time...

 

[Kluge]

Which would probably be more of an occasional treat rather than a breakfast staple, yes?

gotcha on the almond flour, I'm gonna have to try that.

For sure it'd be a rare treat--and the eggs would probably have been a lot smaller, unless they're in Africa/Australia. Personally, I eat them regularly, because I'm not actually a paleolithic human being, and they fit in my little refrigerator.

 

[Acala]

So not even a little breading on chicken, porkchops etc?

also, paleo man was farming fowl for eggs for breakfast? --not busting balls, just trying to understand.

I avoid breading of any kind unless I am really hard pressed. And it isn't just the grain. Most things that are breaded are going to also be fried in oils that you don't want to be eating.

Yes, paleo man probably didn't have access to enough eggs to have them for breakfast every morning. But they probably were available in substantial quantity in certain seasons. Lots of wild birds lay good-sized clutches of eggs. I know where a dozen quail eggs are at this very moment and I could find more if I went looking. But that would be strictly seasonal here. In more tropical climates eggs might be more available year round. I don't know.

Paleo man probably ate lots of meat from big game, small game, fish, insects, eggs, lots of vegetables, mushrooms, and a little bit of seeds, nuts, and fruit.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

Got another DEXA scan yesterday and the results are still coming in!

Went Primal at the end of September 2011 weighing 230 and coming in at 40% body fat. Yesterday I weighed 173 pounds and measured in 24% body fat! I can't recommend Primal enough!

Outstanding! Good for you!

 

[Seraphim]

This..sounds...delicious!!!

lol .

To Romulus: EGGS.

Acala is right...honestly...learn to eat steak and eggs for breakfast lol. You'll feel great and your body fat % will drop and you'll pack on muscle everytime you look at anything heavy.

Not really. The only grain I eat, and then only very rarely when I go out for sushi, is white rice.

For breakfast, how about a couple free-range eggs scrambled in butter (or coconut oil if you prefer) with onions, garlic, peppers, spinach, and what other veggies are around, accompanied by a piece of wild smoked salmon or a couple slices of crisp bacon, and half a grapefruit? That's what I usually have. I know it is horrible, but I try to put up with it without whimpering and complaining.

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

I don't have time to scramble eggs every morning... I'm going to cut out a lot of grain and become more vegetarian I think.

plus, porkchops, meat, chicken, all that factory farm food is loaded with toxins and crap...

Its tough to eat clean.

I watched a movie on Vegans and this girl is showing off her margarine in her fridge.... as if that's any good! People can be smart and stupid at the same time...

You can make a bunch of hard boiled eggs on the weekend, or whenever you have time. Then you'll have them handy throughout the week for breakfasts, snacks, to crumble on a salad, or to use in recipes.

And yes, it does take a little effort to eat good stuff, but it's not as hard as you might think. Especially not in the summer and fall. Check out www.localharvest.org to find farmer's markets, co-ops, and other sources of quality meat, dairy and produce near you.

 

[Seraphim]

Primal all the way.

For about 2 months, all I've been eating (other than the odd splurge)...is meat, eggs, veggies, fruits, nuts, cheese....

I'm down in body fat, up in muscle, up in total body weight (I used to be a huge lifter, and Ive recently started lifting again so my body is exploding rather rapidly from the muscle memory...)...and most importantly...

I FEEL MUCH BETTER.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

Primal all the way.

For about 2 months, all I've been eating (other than the odd splurge)...is meat, eggs, veggies, fruits, nuts, cheese....

I'm down in body fat, up in muscle, up in total body weight (I used to be a huge lifter, and Ive recently started lifting again so my body is exploding rather rapidly from the muscle memory...)...and most importantly...

I FEEL MUCH BETTER.

If you're getting back into serious weight lifting, up your protein to two protein shakes/day, 1 between each meal. (I'm a serious weightlifter too)

 

[Seraphim]

I used to do that...now if I'm hungry between meals I'll eat cashews or some other protein like that.

I have not had a protein shake/drink in 4-5 years.

If you're getting back into serious weight lifting, up your protein to two protein shakes/day, 1 between each meal. (I'm a serious weightlifter too)

 

[heavenlyboy34]

I used to do that...now if I'm hungry between meals I'll eat cashews or some other protein like that.

I have not had a protein shake/drink in 4-5 years.

Hmmm... I don't think you'll get enough protein from some cashews to build bulk and/or help muscle recovery. My shake has 25 g of protein per serving (one of those little scoops mixed into a glass of water). Cashews have ~5 g protein per oz.

 

[QuickZ06]

Lift harder, run faster, eat MORE!!!!!!!

 

[heavenlyboy34]

Lift harder, run faster, eat MORE!!!!!!!

Yeah, pretty much. It's also important to have a plan. Targeting muscle groups is important, as is keeping the routine varied (muscle confusion). I typically do any given exercise till muscle exhaustion then move on and do it again later in the routine.

 

[QuickZ06]

Yeah, pretty much. It's also important to have a plan. Targeting muscle groups is important, as is keeping the routine varied (muscle confusion). I typically do any given exercise till muscle exhaustion then move on and do it again later in the routine.

Thats why I work out at 25 hour fitness, its that extra hour that really makes a difference........

 

[Acala]

I eat dried beef or beef jerky (homemade grass fed of course) immediately after my workouts. I keep some in my gym bag.

 

[Acala]

Thats why I work out at 25 hour fitness, its that extra hour that really makes a difference........

Giving 110%