Comments on: How Do you Feel Today?

By: Buck Lynch

Buck Lynch — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:42:42 +0000

Day 6 of Velocity Diet…9.5 lbs. of ugly fat off! Haven’t really noticed any loss of strength or muscle size…TONS of energy!
Getting easier as each day goes by…celebrated my 48th birthday today and was not tempted in the least for ice cream or cake…had my shake while everyone else enjoyed…discipline is going thru the roof!
Thanks for the blog,advice and service to the fitness community!

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:05:07 +0000

Chris,

I think you will love it and based on how “clean” you are currently eating there will be some adjustment period. For me the adjustment was substantial enough that I almost quit as my workout quality suffered at first. I was addicted to carb loading and it wasn’t easy to really mobilize fat as my preferred fuel. My workout quality as well as my general quality of life has dramatically improved.

A few reasons to avoid grain. Excessive insulin production. Inflammatory response. Fat storage….Immune suppression…The list doesn’t stop there. Quinoa isn’t technically a grain but doesn’t get off “scott free” from the potential hazards of grain. Better though.

White potatoes no good either though not a grain.

Snacking on raw (not roasted) nuts is what many of us do but your appetite will be a bit suppressed between meals for a variety of reasons. Snacking doesn’t seem to be a big desire once you are settled in to the fueling.

Hope this helps,

Sandy Sommer RKC

We can get all the carbs you need from leafy greens and fruits.

By: chris sarangoulis

chris sarangoulis — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:42:07 +0000

I think I am going to try it, but what about these?
-potatoes
-quinoa
-brown rice
Without grain I will have to come up with some other snacks to eat during the day. Have any suggestions for “Primal” snacks that are easy to put in your pocket and take anywhere?

Thanks Sandy,
Chris Sarangoulis