tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post7158028017165146265..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: An overview and a happy story--big changes! Or, raw vegan to PaleoAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91983341080515371912015-02-20T20:23:08.119-08:002015-02-20T20:23:08.119-08:00That's awesome!! Thank you! Enjoy learning abo...That's awesome!! Thank you! Enjoy learning about Paleo, best wishes! =)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-56405689932598710872015-02-20T02:37:14.268-08:002015-02-20T02:37:14.268-08:00thank you so much!
I was just looking for some inf...thank you so much!<br />I was just looking for some information about Paleo and reading your blog because I love it and then OMG! this article literally popped out.You look beautifully healthy and happy!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-59903690242199752042015-02-09T06:34:04.013-08:002015-02-09T06:34:04.013-08:00You look awesome!! I love how healthy and vibrant...You look awesome!! I love how healthy and vibrant you look now as opposed to the raw vegan stage. Keep up the "real" lifestyle and thanks for sharing. It's inspiring to see someone who is happy with their health and body.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-37505530517293088402015-02-04T16:59:44.778-08:002015-02-04T16:59:44.778-08:00This is so inspiring for your blog readers! What a...This is so inspiring for your blog readers! What a great transformation indeed! <br /><br />If your blog readers want to start paleo diet, I highly recommend to get a cookbook first that will help you start and continue to attain great heath and well-being.You know what's the main reason why people quit paleo after they started? That's is because of the frustration of eating the same food over and over again in their meal plan. <br /><br />Please read this review to help you choose: <a href="http://bestpaleodietcookbook.com" rel="nofollow"> Best Paleo Diet Cookbook </a>Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71556590950124018632015-02-04T11:25:52.701-08:002015-02-04T11:25:52.701-08:00I love the depth of this post. You are so inspiri...I love the depth of this post. You are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing this so fearlessly, Suzannah. The changes you've made to your life are truly amazing.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-39386621027149762832015-01-20T12:33:19.071-08:002015-01-20T12:33:19.071-08:00thanks:)thanks:)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17266934797239042932015-01-20T07:00:46.692-08:002015-01-20T07:00:46.692-08:00Yes, cholesterol is one of the big topics people w...Yes, cholesterol is one of the big topics people worry about when they hear Paleo eaters eat higher-fat diets. There has been a TON of research on dispelling mid-century cholesterol myths, though. Here are some in one series:<br /><br />http://chriskresser.com/the-diet-heart-myth-cholesterol-and-saturated-fat-are-not-the-enemy<br />http://chriskresser.com/the-diet-heart-myth-why-everyone-should-know-their-ldl-particle-number<br />http://chriskresser.com/the-diet-heart-myth-statins-dont-save-lives-in-people-without-heart-disease<br />http://chriskresser.com/the-diet-heart-myth-how-to-prevent-and-reverse-heart-disease-naturally<br /><br />In our personal experience, my husband's cholesterol went DOWN when he switched from a high carb, processed food vegetarian diet to high fat, higher protein. We have had our cholesterol levels measured and not only are they normal, our triglycerides, which are more important for determining risk factors, were extremely low.<br /><br />There is also a great summary section on cholesterol in Eat the Yolks! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628600195/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1628600195&linkCode=as2&tag=adrada-20&linkId=M2KCYBPO43NAMM77 Great book!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-11838216173630490842015-01-20T06:47:37.415-08:002015-01-20T06:47:37.415-08:00Sounds like you have a great attitude about food, ...Sounds like you have a great attitude about food, and home cooking and moderation have kept health problems away for you guys! Very cool. <br /><br />There's a lot of research on how grassfed beef is one of the healthiest meats we can eat (short piece here http://chriskresser.com/why-grass-fed-trumps-grain-fed), so don't worry about eating it sometimes! It has been really health-promoting for me, restoring my omega fats balance and hormones.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35650099013908205722015-01-20T06:44:25.932-08:002015-01-20T06:44:25.932-08:00Haha, I TOTALLY understand! Thanks for reading my ...Haha, I TOTALLY understand! Thanks for reading my blog back then, anyway. =) I feel the same way now, like when I see people posting pics of their green juice cleanses. So sad. Their poor bones and hormones. Thanks for your support!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88977399554920878582015-01-20T06:43:08.619-08:002015-01-20T06:43:08.619-08:00Haha, it's not just you, the selection at most...Haha, it's not just you, the selection at most chain fabric stores is usually cheap quality and very limited. Online shopping has the opposite problem sometimes, though--SO many choices and the prices can be higher. I recommend FashionFabricsClub.com to start. Look for nicer quality apparel fabrics, sometimes you can find designer lines sold to the public. I think it takes a while to get good at online fabric shopping, good luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88278191900820813332015-01-19T14:15:50.128-08:002015-01-19T14:15:50.128-08:00Very interesting but not surprising. Food and exe...Very interesting but not surprising. Food and exercise - that's what healthy living is all about. Whatever works for each individual is what's important, and as we age, it becomes even more important (trust me on that one!). I haven't eaten red meat or pork since college (38 years ago), and stopped eating most chicken a few years back, but I love to cook and eat a balanced, home cooked diet 95% of the time. And while I exercise every day, I make a point of moving - taking stairs, standing while on the computer, parking far from my destination, etc. Thanks for sharing your experience in a balanced way.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-66654314611490725772015-01-19T13:13:39.914-08:002015-01-19T13:13:39.914-08:00Awesome post! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Awesome post! Thanks for sharing your journey.<br />Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35157546080029481162015-01-19T10:11:05.804-08:002015-01-19T10:11:05.804-08:00What a wonderful post to read! I was shocked to fi...What a wonderful post to read! I was shocked to find out that you were on ADHD medication. I'm glad you got off that medicine. My husband used to take ADD medicine as a kid and then it started to make him act weird. His mom took him off the medication. Now, you would never even know that he has ADD. Thank you for sharing that personal side of your life.<br /><br /><br />I like seeing all the new recipes that your posting on your blog. My husband and I eat everything in moderation. We do eat meat but not lots of it all the time. Chicken and turkey are staples in our freezer. We also eat fish. Once a year I might treat myself to some beef or a good steak. I don't eat that kind of meat often. I look forward to the days when I do have it. It's a treat for me. <br /><br /><br />Fruits and vegetables are also a apart of our healthy eating as well. I do eat dairy. I try not to eat lots of it. We don't buy an prepackaged food in our house. I a lot of things from scratch. We don't eat junk food at all unless were out at a party. I like to make homemade bread. We also like eating rice and pasta. Again, we eat all that in moderation. I I've never had a problem with my weight. I always make sure that what I'm putting in my body on a daily basis is healthy food. That's what is the most important to me.Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. I enjoy reading your blog a lot because you have so many similar interest like me. You enjoy sewing which I love as well. Thank you again.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-51428802734145505972015-01-19T09:51:47.201-08:002015-01-19T09:51:47.201-08:00Great post. I do have one question though. Another...Great post. I do have one question though. Another article that I read on the Paleo diet (explaining how it works and viewpoints on both positive and negatives) pointed out that some on the Paleo diet tend to have high cholesterol. Has this been an issue for you or is this something you have had check before your change and after? I have low cholesterol but I eat a low fat diet and haven't tried the Paleo diet. Just wondering if anyone you know has check this out or had this issue.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-68162511603266784882015-01-19T07:59:57.178-08:002015-01-19T07:59:57.178-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-68906212483789279192015-01-18T19:35:15.634-08:002015-01-18T19:35:15.634-08:00Hey Suzannah! I'm not totally sure where to as...Hey Suzannah! I'm not totally sure where to ask this, but this seemed like as good a place as any. I was wondering where you buy all your fabric? Sometimes Joann's just doesn't work for me in terms of selection (I tend to be extremely picky, haha). Do you have any advice?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-70974165966246947312015-01-18T19:05:33.809-08:002015-01-18T19:05:33.809-08:00I've followed you for a long time, and back in...I've followed you for a long time, and back in the raw vegan days (when I was already eating Paleo), I would actually cringe at the thought of your diet. That sounds judgmental. I don't mean it that way! I just couldn't understand how you could get what you needed from that way of eating. I am so happy that you are so happy with how things are going with your health. It's always a journey and goodness knows it never ends, but it sounds like you feel great about where you are now. Congratulations!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-33068567398374912602015-01-18T18:06:01.655-08:002015-01-18T18:06:01.655-08:00Thank you, Tracy! I love the information you share...Thank you, Tracy! I love the information you share on your blog, great that you're getting the word out there on your story and research, too.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71721663190232427282015-01-18T18:05:20.082-08:002015-01-18T18:05:20.082-08:00Thanks for the comment! I just started oil cleansi...Thanks for the comment! I just started oil cleansing yesterday, will see how that goes!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-11480700275932117712015-01-18T18:04:35.620-08:002015-01-18T18:04:35.620-08:00Thank you! And thanks for the comment. So interest...Thank you! And thanks for the comment. So interesting to hear others' stories. I agree, I'd like to weight train for the rest of my life, too!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-30920113723700283822015-01-18T18:03:55.496-08:002015-01-18T18:03:55.496-08:00What a great compliment, thank you!!!!What a great compliment, thank you!!!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-58084481310689815672015-01-18T18:02:56.183-08:002015-01-18T18:02:56.183-08:00Agreed with the above, Eat Like a Dinosaur and Pra...Agreed with the above, Eat Like a Dinosaur and Practical Paleo are both great! (And how amazing that Diane Sanfilippo herself commented, OMG OMG OMG.) Nom Nom Paleo's book is also kid-friendly, and she has a whole series on school lunches. There are a lot of Paleo mom bloggers/blogs and podcasts on this topic - I suggest searching the archives of The Paleo View and the Balanced Bites podcast for topics about kids! Let me know how it goes!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71140151767562238712015-01-18T15:11:06.481-08:002015-01-18T15:11:06.481-08:00I really like the graphics. Nice job. And what an ...I really like the graphics. Nice job. And what an inspiring story! I eat like you do, a mostly grain-free Paleo-ish, real food diet and feel way better overall. I love coconut oil and grass-fed beef. In fact, for lunch today we had grass-fed beef heart with lots of vegetables. :) It was very good. It's my belief, back up with lots of research (like you did), that good fats from clean animals build bones, muscles, and the brain.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-23600353376841217772015-01-18T08:34:18.289-08:002015-01-18T08:34:18.289-08:00Great post! Great post! Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-6353905514820988432015-01-18T07:45:54.236-08:002015-01-18T07:45:54.236-08:00You look so strong and healthy now! Good for you!...You look so strong and healthy now! Good for you!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com