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It’s Five Finger Friday!!!

The response to my poll about whether readers thought Vibram Five Fingers were fun and funky, or a fashion faux pas came out overwhelmingly on the side of fun and funky.  As a result, I have decided to inflict Five … Continue reading

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Paleo Fitness Program

Being active is an integral part of the Paleo lifestyle.  I have been an active person for most of my life.  My educational background is in Exercise Science.  Because of that, I have opinions on what constitutes an appropriate exercise … Continue reading

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Paleo Recipe: Farmer’s Market Pico de Gallo

Every weekend during tomato season I make a batch of Pico de Gallo from the tomatoes I foraged that week from the Farmer’s Market (I would use the tomatoes from TMOTH’s garden, but he had a bad year with tomatoes).  I … Continue reading

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Vibram Five Fingers: Fun and Funky or Fashion Faux Pas?

Last year, while I was recovering from the overuse injury to my right foot, I did a lot of reading on Barefoot Running.  As a result, I was exposed to the related topic of minimalist shoes.  I may at some … Continue reading

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So What is the Paleo Lifestyle?

Some of you may be wondering what the Paleo Lifestyle is.  This post will provide a brief overview along with references in case you would like to do some more in-depth reading on this topic.  There are many resources available on the … Continue reading

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Progress Report: Where I Lay it on the Line

This post is the first in a series of monthly progress reports.  This is where I let it all hang out for the whole wide Internets to see.   This is where I show where I started, and where I am. … Continue reading

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Food Fail

Tuesday of this week I had my first instance of an adverse reaction to eating too much of something.  Up until this point I had been eating clean Paleo for 6 weeks. Almonds and dark chocolate with 70%+ cacao are … Continue reading

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Paleo Thai Curry Recipe

On Friday night I like to cook something that uses up all the produce in the refrigerator.  We go to the Farmer’s Market to forage for food on Saturday morning, and I like to make room for the fresh goodies … Continue reading

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My Path to Paleo: Choosing my Route

I had to examine myself very thoroughly to find the right path personally. Fritz Sauckel Many years ago I followed the Atkins low carb plan and had good success with it.  The science behind the diet made sense to me.  … Continue reading

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My Path to Paleo: Reaching the Crossroad

I don’t know what my path is yet. I’m just walking on it. Olivia Newton John The path that led me to explore the Paleo lifestyle had many twists and turns.    I come from pioneer stock.  My ancestors successfully made … Continue reading

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