tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post6108844888267073542..comments2024-03-27T11:32:14.453+00:00Comments on Penniless Parenting: Why Still Paleo- How My Family and I Are Eating Now- The 80-20 RulePenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-12702911656492369862015-11-13T18:04:57.625+00:002015-11-13T18:04:57.625+00:00You look great!
I've myself been yo-yoing all ...You look great!<br />I've myself been yo-yoing all my life with my weight... 175 to 120 to 200 to 140 to 200 to 150 to 230.... yep, all that in the last 20 years. Now sitting at 227.5 as of this morning, and I'm only 5'4.... it's though. But I am working on it once again, this time making life changes (or the always heard "it's a new lifestyle, not a diet") and notIsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542352079778050224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-87867798900806650722015-11-12T22:27:00.799+00:002015-11-12T22:27:00.799+00:00Wow, you look great!
I've been following you...Wow, you look great! <br /><br />I've been following your Paleo saga with interest. For the first time in my life I no longer have my cast-iron stomach (former motto: I can eat rocks). Now very little food is appealing and I was slim to begin with. (Yeah, I know. I'm losing too much weight? Oh cry me a river.) My doctor thinks I've had young-onset Parkinson's for ten years or Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339588714378852066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-76455543991700844632015-11-12T21:52:05.470+00:002015-11-12T21:52:05.470+00:00I know a few people who have wheat issues - from C...I know a few people who have wheat issues - from Celiac to just intolerance/ digestive issues. I don't have a wheat problem, per se, except that I really like it.<br /><br />In general I think gluten free is helpful because it eliminates pasta and bread. The carbo load in those, and their effects on blood sugar, are fairly well known.Marciahttp://frugalhealthysimple.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-82858596839806404842015-11-12T18:40:41.928+00:002015-11-12T18:40:41.928+00:00Personally, I'm not a fan of cutting out any f...Personally, I'm not a fan of cutting out any food group entirely and legumes are so cheap and nutritious! But it's easy for me to say because I am not sensitive to any type of food (that I know of). The most I do is cut down on the simple carbs and processed food I am eating. Congrats on the weight loss, Penny!! Glad you figured out what works for you that makes you feel good but is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-72469089504626820522015-11-12T18:34:07.461+00:002015-11-12T18:34:07.461+00:00I don't believe that only a minority of people...I don't believe that only a minority of people have no problems with gluten. I think gluten free is a fad, and people might convince themselves they feel better gluten free, but I don't think most people have trouble with gluten. I have a huge family and huge circle of friends and acquaintances, and we discuss these food fads sometimes - I know exactly 2 people who have some trouble Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-25123550586978938722015-11-12T17:13:23.531+00:002015-11-12T17:13:23.531+00:00Thank you Susan! Did you have anything that you tr...Thank you Susan! Did you have anything that you tried that did work? Is there anything holding you back from trying paleo?Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-70469634378011191682015-11-12T17:08:41.467+00:002015-11-12T17:08:41.467+00:00You rock Penny! In about 2 years I've lost 30...You rock Penny! In about 2 years I've lost 30lbs and part of that was doing 2 Whole30's (several months apart). Diet has such control of us until we decide to take control of it. I have been doing the 95:5 like you, but my struggle is with hypoglycemia and brain fog. If I stick to paleo 100% (or maybe 99%) I don't get the blood sugar crashes and the brain fog is mostly kept at bayJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243341126883581595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-9315836128128183872015-11-12T15:42:38.898+00:002015-11-12T15:42:38.898+00:00Yea I think vegetarianism causes people to gain we...Yea I think vegetarianism causes people to gain weight often. I know someone who was a vegetarian for years thinking it would make her healthier, but she packed on 40 lbs in a short time, and then she switched to paleo, a low carb version, and the lbs slipped right off...Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-81678471166181204032015-11-12T15:11:12.797+00:002015-11-12T15:11:12.797+00:00Loved your post and your sharing your story. You t...Loved your post and your sharing your story. You truly look (and feel) wonderful. I'd like so much to give paleo a try. It's probably the only thing I haven't tried during a lifetime of weight struggles. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-88669749775786175042015-11-12T13:33:32.631+00:002015-11-12T13:33:32.631+00:00Hi Penny,
You look amazing! I've been struggl...Hi Penny, <br />You look amazing! I've been struggling for over a year with up and down, up and down. I am about 20 pounds more than I want to be. I do find that low carb works best for me too, It's difficult being vegetarian. I feel like I eat too much cheese and eggs and therefore I go back to beans. Then I begin to gain again. I am 165 right now and need to be 150 at the highest ( 5&#gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-10266503789804002632015-11-12T13:05:52.519+00:002015-11-12T13:05:52.519+00:00Thank you! Keep in mind- I am 5'9.5 with a bro...Thank you! Keep in mind- I am 5'9.5 with a broad frame, so those numbers look different on me than they would on a shorter person or someone with a smaller build. I am also looking at the parts of me that are still jiggly- that's why I want to lose some more if I can.Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-56663743640851774892015-11-12T12:54:19.067+00:002015-11-12T12:54:19.067+00:00You look fabulous! Don't focus on the numbers...You look fabulous! Don't focus on the numbers... (maybe you're not) cause I wouldn't have guessed your weight ... I would have guessed well under!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-35742453180753954562015-11-12T06:13:06.711+00:002015-11-12T06:13:06.711+00:00Thank you! I find having healthy paleo treats also...Thank you! I find having healthy paleo treats also really helps me to stick to this. Though I said i eat chocolate, I sometimes try to find paleo alternatives to that either- the other day i mixed some cashew butter with cocoa powder and mint extract and a little mint to make myself "mint chocolate" instead of eating real chocolate, and it satisfied that craving and still was paleo.Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-91497440105371773732015-11-12T06:11:39.291+00:002015-11-12T06:11:39.291+00:00I do use myfitnesspal occasionally, but i cant rea...I do use myfitnesspal occasionally, but i cant really add all the meals i make like if i make a pot of something for my family, i cant calculate the general count for each serving so i dont always bother. But i do use it to get a general idea of how much carbs, fats, calories, etc... there are in each meal to help me not overdo the carbs, etc... send me an email to pennilessparenting@yahoo.com Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-29367248593213486512015-11-12T05:56:13.578+00:002015-11-12T05:56:13.578+00:00Awesome! So glad you found what is working for you...Awesome! So glad you found what is working for you! The containers and colors and all sounds super confusing to me!Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-60892735012693391672015-11-12T05:53:08.145+00:002015-11-12T05:53:08.145+00:00Thank you Carol!Thank you Carol!Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-12053230633123811782015-11-12T04:34:33.795+00:002015-11-12T04:34:33.795+00:00I love the photo you are gorgeous!!! Wow! Thanks, ...I love the photo you are gorgeous!!! Wow! Thanks, you are motivating me to loose weight!SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278638863370614036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-57557399375178993342015-11-12T02:29:05.058+00:002015-11-12T02:29:05.058+00:00Inspiring! My ideal weight is 10-15 pounds down fr...Inspiring! My ideal weight is 10-15 pounds down from what i am, and i too struggle with stomach issues. I have been attampting paleo but am soooo bad at sticking with diets. Makes me feel good to know you are too but stuck this one out. Maybe I can really do this! I also love the 80-20 rule you mention. That I can still allow myself the occasional treat will help me get through. Thanks!Rivkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-46544405179105050512015-11-12T02:03:19.143+00:002015-11-12T02:03:19.143+00:00That transformation is amazing!! I personally am l...That transformation is amazing!! I personally am losing nicely via myfitnesspal. Are you still on it? I would love to friend you on there. There is a whole group of us women from the same background as you on there, and we would love to have you join our group!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-14246260209671672872015-11-12T00:41:49.051+00:002015-11-12T00:41:49.051+00:00You look fabulous. I had my 2nd (and last) baby a...You look fabulous. I had my 2nd (and last) baby at age 42, a few years ago. In Jan 2014 I finally started losing weight (I'd yo-yo'd before then, due to stress and lack of sleep). First by calorie counting, and then by using the 21 Day Fix plan by Beachbody. It's like calorie counting but easier. Each food group has a "color" of container, and a size of container. You Marciahttp://frugalhealthysimple.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-70148096374576475392015-11-11T22:33:12.988+00:002015-11-11T22:33:12.988+00:00This is amazing. I love how you discovered what wi...This is amazing. I love how you discovered what will work for you and your family. Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.com