Hi ginny -

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From: Paleolithic Eating Support List
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Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 5:10 PM
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Subject: Re: greetings - new member



<<But you'll need to get over some hurdles about fats and
cholesterol  - we're all badly brainwashed on these issues, and even
the authors bow to public opinion a bit.>>

No problemo - I've always felt that fats were/are important and cholesterol
takes care of itself when we eat right (paleo).

<<Personally, I find it no problem eating out, although apparently my
diet, along with my other views on health, are a deal-breaker in
relationships. I have a lot of guys who don't stick around after I get
passionate about food:) >>

I've wondered about that, and have hesitated even to tell my lady friends.
But hey, if they can't take it or are not open to it, are they really the
kind of friends we want in our lives? I don't yet have an answer to that.

<< At home, meals resemble meals less all the time; I find myself just
grabbing a few bites of cold meat, or cooking a bunch for leftovers and
then just eating a bit of it for dinner too. I do meat and vegetables,
like a big salad, or stir-fried greens, with a piece of fruit for
dessert, but I can easily skip a course or a meal, too, and just snack.>>

I'm pretty much the same, except for dinner, which is the "family" meal I
share with my parents. I'm working on doing my own thing along with them,
though.

<< I'm pretty restrictive, and you may not need or wish to be, in the
beginning at least. And I eat a lot raw, which also probably takes some
practice. >>

I've been "sneaking" raw meat whenever preparing meals for the family for
several years. And actually prefer it this way. Now, however, I want to
"come out of the closet" and eat as I want in front of the world.

<< But no matter how you do it, you'll be way ahead cutting out
all the processed junk and most starchy things. You've got forever to
refine your plan, and shouldn't be too hard on yourself at all - this
is definitely a lifestyle thing and not a temporary diet.>>

Agreed!!!

<< Anyway, nice to see you here, and please ask anything.>>

Thanks, ginny - what a warm and wonderful welcome!

rhandi