Dear Lynn,
   I too was morbidly obese at 5'7" and 261.  I started the paleo last year
and added walking to the change in lifestyle.  One year later I am down
under 200 pounds and am walking 1 1/2-3 hours a day and feel great.  Don't
give up hope, just keep on truckin.  It is amazing how great you will feel
as you get healthier.  It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle commitment that you
are making to yourself.  Paleo eating and paleo living works!!!  (formerly
"fat" Phil)

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From: Paleolithic Eating Support List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lynn
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:23 AM
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Subject: Caloric Intake

I've been flirting with Paleo for a couple years now.  I will stick to 
eating Paleo then relapse, but really need to sit down, put the ax to 
the grindstone, and just commit.  I am morbidly obese at 5' 7" and 287 
lbs. with multiple health issues including using a wheelchair.  So my 
ability to exercise is limited.  I purchased a Total Gym awhile ago but 
have been watching that pretty new piece of exercise equipment sitting 
in the corner more than I have applied myself to using it.  I need to 
start a work out regime and stick to it also.  Sounds like a News Years 
resolution the way I start things and relapse doesn't it?  Another issue 
is that I have had a lot of problems with my teeth so I can't eat nuts 
(which I do love as a snack etc.) until those issues are resolved which 
will be awhile yet so I tend to need to eat softer fully cooked foods 
right now.

Anyway...I really need to get on the ball for my own well being.  I am 
curious if anyone actually watches their caloric intake closely or if 
you just follow what your body tells you it needs.  Seriously...If I 
cooked a good sized chuck roast with carrots, celery, onions, and 
rutabaga, I could eat that entire roast myself between breakfast, lunch, 
and supper.  I do love meat and root veggies.  Now I know how the main 
stream dietary needs say how many calories you should eat per day etc. 
but I am wondering if I should apply that same thought when eating Paleo.

Another thing is my PC is having fits so I am using my laptop and I 
can't find the link for the Paleo Website Information that I have 
somewhere that had recipes and lots of information on it.  Could someone 
post that link for me? Thanks for any advice you have.

Sincerely,
Lynn