Tom Woods Goes Primal!

[trey4sports]

Early on in my Primal journey, I tried the minimalist shoes, but I didn't care for them. I have webbed toes, so I had to modify some 5 fingers and they sucked for me. I may try the New Balance options in the future, but for now, I stick with regular ole tennis shoes.

i have a pair of the NB minimus life. They are great. Slightly thicker sole than the VFF but still close enough to the ground to be considered minimal, and they also don't separate each toe so that should help you.

 

[BamaAla]

i have a pair of the NB minimus life. They are great. Slightly thicker sole than the VFF but still close enough to the ground to be considered minimal, and they also don't separate each toe so that should help you.

You like them? I've been thinking about giving them a try; they look so much better than VFF!

 

[trey4sports]

You like them? I've been thinking about giving them a try; they look so much better than VFF!

yeah, they are much more stylish. I have these

and be sure to read the review from birthday shoes. It is really in-depth. http://birthdayshoes.com/review-new-balance-nb-minimus-life


also, NB released a new model this year with the 0 drop sole which is slightly closer to the ground. You can get the older model for around $50 or so and the new model for around $80

 

[specsaregood]

How did your jerky turn out? Got a good primal recipe to share? I'm mulling over whether I want to buy a dehydrator and make some myself.

So, since we're swimming in tomatoes this time of year. I blended up a few of big ones that were on the verge of going bad, added some salt and pepper then threw in a pound of sliced up london broil and let it marinate over night. Pulled em out and dried them today with. Turned out real nice with a sweet tomato flavor with the beef and the kid likes it. I'd say that counts as "primal". Then I took the tomato marinade and made a kick ass tomato sauce to have over some potato and string beans for dinner, it definitely had the beef flavor with it.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

So, since we're swimming in tomatoes this time of year. I blended up a few of big ones that were on the verge of going bad, added some salt and pepper then threw in a pound of sliced up london broil and let it marinate over night. Pulled em out and dried them today with. Turned out real nice with a sweet tomato flavor with the beef and the kid likes it. I'd say that counts as "primal". Then I took the tomato marinade and made a kick ass tomato sauce to have over some potato and string beans for dinner, it definitely had the beef flavor with it.

Potatoes ain't primal.

 

[specsaregood]

Potatoes ain't primal.

Well I was referring to the jerky anyways. And some would disagree with your claim. If monkees dig up and eat tubers, no doubt primal man did.

 

[jj-]

Potatoes ain't primal.

If potatoes aren't primal, coffee definitely isn't. Dogmatism isn't good. The point of wondering about what people in caves ate is just to have a starting point. Science or personal experiments can overrule that.

 

[specsaregood]

If potatoes aren't primal, coffee definitely isn't. Dogmatism isn't good. The point of wondering about what people in caves ate is just to have a starting point. Science or personal experiments can overrule that.

yeah, I would have thought he would have hit on the string beans since they are legumes. but since both potatoes and string beans can be eaten raw, I see no reason to think they aren't something that people in caves might have eaten. Maybe not string beans since you possibly spend more energy eating and digesting them than you get from them.

 

[trey4sports]

yeah, I would have thought he would have hit on the string beans since they are legumes. but since both potatoes and string beans can be eaten raw, I see no reason to think they aren't something that people in caves might have eaten. Maybe not string beans since you possibly spend more energy eating and digesting them than you get from them.

i thought tubers were slightly toxic raw?

BTW Mark Sisson has talked about green beans being fairly healthy for a while now. Yes they are legumes but they have no lectin (anti-nutrient) and also DO have some nutrients. So, they aren't exactly primal but i think they're a pretty solid food.

As for potatoes.... i wouldn't touch em. But hey, if you're feelin' good and the majority of what you eat is nutritious and at least semi-primal who gives a flying fuck if you eat a tater every once in a while? As long as you have a solid primal baseline and you can see how your body responds to the carbs you can increase/decrease based on how it makes you feel versus how good it tastes.

 

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[dannno]

I've been trying to get some pastured pork shipped, I haven't found any locally yet and have had some luck finding some pastured wild boar, but shipping usually ends up being a deal killer.

I made some really bomb primal pulled pork a while back, but it was grain-fed.

 

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[PatriotOne]

So, since we're swimming in tomatoes this time of year. I blended up a few of big ones that were on the verge of going bad, added some salt and pepper then threw in a pound of sliced up london broil and let it marinate over night. Pulled em out and dried them today with. Turned out real nice with a sweet tomato flavor with the beef and the kid likes it. I'd say that counts as "primal". Then I took the tomato marinade and made a kick ass tomato sauce to have over some potato and string beans for dinner, it definitely had the beef flavor with it.

Speaking of tomatoes....I had the biggest freakin tomato plant I have ever seen in my life. It looked like 6 or 8 tomato plants planted together. I could have fed a third world country with it. Couple hundred tomato's harvested at least. I finally dug it up a couple days ago. It had a hundred or so unripend tomatoes left still on it.

I went off primal 3 weeks ago. I got crazy busy and just didn't have enough time to stock up on the good foods. Been eating carbs and have felt like crap and gained 5 or so lbs. I just stocked up on primal yesterday so back on it starting today. It was a good reminder though why I need to stay primal. The way I feel is night and day!

 

[PatriotOne]

I've been trying to get some pastured pork shipped, I haven't found any locally yet and have had some luck finding some pastured wild boar, but shipping usually ends up being a deal killer.

I made some really bomb primal pulled pork a while back, but it was grain-fed.

How's the primal eating working out for you? Notice any good/bad effects vs. your veg diet?

 

[dannno]

How's the primal eating working out for you? Notice any good/bad effects vs. your veg diet?

Ya it's about the same, maybe a tick more energy at times and I can control my weight more easily. I could go back to being veg, though.

 

[opal]

question on the Raw diet.. does sashimi qualify or is it 100% plant?

 

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[mac_hine]

My wife and I finally made the decision to go primal. We started last Saturday. I've lost 13lbs and she's lost 10lbs. I feel amazing! My energy levels are through the roof. I'm also doing the P90x workout routine. I can't believe how much more fit I feel/look. It's only been one week!

Here's what I made for dinner last night:

Pasture raised pork chop, fried with bacon fat. I made a delicious mushroom sauce using beef stock, garlic, thyme and almond meal.
I cooked the vegies in the oven with a little coconut oil and crushed garlic.
Delicious!

 

[specsaregood]

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