I do, unfortunately, consume carbohydrates. I occasionally drink soda (coke, pepsi, etc.), which my mother got me hooked on as a child...I think I have some kind of emotional attachment to them. I regret it every time I drink one because I drink too many and feel sick all day long. However, I prefer meat to all other foods. I do eat asparagus, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, or spinach regularly. I rarely eat fruit or nuts. Otherwise, I eat meat liberally...usually beef (rare), occasionally venison, poultry, pork, lamb (very rare), liver, fish (sometimes raw), etc. I don't eat organ meats regularly yet, although I do like liver. I snack on boiled eggs 3-4 per day. I occasionally take Cod Liver Oil supplements. I am still trying to make the time to find a source of suet in Houston and try pemmican. I started this WOE in early 1999 and have since dropped 60 lbs from 295 to 235 lbs. I actually started on the Zone/Protein Power in early 1998 when I was borderline diabetic and went from 315 to 295 lbs by the time I started paleo. I am 5'10" with an LBM of 188 (a 15 lb increase since starting paleo), so I still have 20-30 lbs left to lose. I am generally active playing softball, basketball, and golf regularly. I lift weights once a week employing Art De Vany's methods. My cardiovascular health, lipids, bone density, etc. are all excellent...most people think I am in my early 20's but I am 30 yrs old. My health and appearance have improved dramatically since starting paleo. My dad is diabetic, has high blood pressure, etc. so I knew that was my fate unless I did something. Phil Thrift's post a week or so ago got me motivated to really step up my weight loss and weightlifting efforts, so I think I will shoot for 210-215 within the few months. BTW, this list has been an incredible resource and source of inspiration. Thanks, Brad Cooley > Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 10:49:11 -0700 > From: Mary <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: vegetarianism > > Brad, do you eat any carbohydrates at all? How is your overall health? Do > you do a lot of organ meats? Do you cook very lightly? Do you eat raw > animal > foods much? > > > >on a billboard in Baton Rouoge, LA. I tend to eat meat exclusively (a > >meatatarian?). I think many vegetarians and PETAs do not understand the > >spirituality of hunting or have ever experienced the satisfaction of > >providing food for one's family. > > > >Brad Cooley > > >