krara Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I have been Paleo for over a year, but started adjusting my eats after reading It Starts With Food. In the past, I experimented with intermittent fasting (24 hour fast once/week) and a fasting/feeding period (12PM - 8PM daily). But after reading more about hormones and seeing blood work that shows that my cortisol levels are elevated, I decided to start eating breakfast, stop fasting and stop snacking. Since doing this, I have gained significant weight. By significant, I mean that my pants don't fit anymore. My workout clothes are uncomfortably tight and they are lycra! I figured this could have something to do with my portions. I always ate large amounts of food, but when it was only two meals/day and a post-workout snack, my body managed the calories. I haven't adjusted my meal sizes since adding in breakfast and I am consuming a lot in the morning as well. All foods I am eating are Whole30 compliant. I am typically very full (but not uncomfortable) after meals. Could it be overconsumption causing this? Stats: 5ft 8inches 155lbs (maybe more now that my pants don't fit) Big Palms for measuring foods (I literally measured my palms for you): 3.5in x 4in Example of daily intake: 1.5c cucumbers w/ 3T homemade mayo 1c paleo curry chicken salad (chicken, curry, coconut oil, mint, apple, raisins, almonds) 12 oz coffee 5oz turkey meatloaf (ground turkey, egg, salsa, onions, red pepper, hot sauce) 1 small sweet potato - about 3/4c 1c sauerkraut 1 pecan pie Larabar - I hungry and needed a quick snack! 2.5c paleo pasta (zucchini noodles + chicken + tomatoes + kalamata olives sauteed in EVOO) tea w/ 1/3c coconut milk I would call the day above a "light veggie" day as I aim to get a minimum of 6c/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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