Paleo in the Philippines

[boojieman]

Hi there. I just started doing crossfit about 3 weeks ago and have been attending 3-4times a week. In any case the reason I am here is because obviously I really want to lose weight and the healthy way of doing it. Ive tried all sorts of diets believe me and ive always failed or never really sustained it. Over the past 4 years I have managed to gain 80lbs. I was at 150 - 160lbs and now I am at 230lbs. So I am reaching out to anyone who could help me out with my situation. I feel like im wasting away with what I have been doing. Based on my title alone I am from the philippines and some of you may or may not know but we are a rice eating country. WIth that said most of our food is eaten with rice or at least tastes best with rice. So even when I started Crossfit I noticed I havent really been putting off weight at all. In fact I think I gained more. According to the guys at crossfit its expected because Im gaining muscle. So my question really is what is the best approach to getting into a strict Paleo diet which is inexpensive and at the same time most helpful. Hoping for all your help!

[TylerDurden]

I do hope you realise that this is a RAW, palaeolithic diet forum?  Incidentally, GoodSamaritan is our leader on this forum  and is from the Phillipines. I am sure he will be able to provide you with more detailed, local knowledge.

[goodsamaritan]

Hey, I'm just the network administrator / geek, Tyler Durden is the big boss man brains behind the thrust of all this.  And the other global moderators too. 

Yes, I'm living in Metro Manila, Marikina specifically, I can show you around to get you started really fast.  Whether cooked paleo as what I do for my family, or raw paleo as I do for myself.  My family eats some raw paleo at times, and I force them on raw when sick.

[boojieman]

Hey goodsamaritan thats really good news! I would really appreciate any feedback on how to get started. I live in Eastwood City. Thats pretty close to where you stay I believe! How do we proceed?

[goodsamaritan]

I usually go do my marketing duties Saturdays.  I can pick you up in Eastwood Saturday morning.  We can go around and shop.  PM me your real name and cell phone number so it will be easier for us to coordinate.

[TylerDurden]

I usually go do my marketing duties Saturdays.  I can pick you up in Eastwood Saturday morning.  We can go around and shop.  PM me your real name and cell phone number so it will be easier for us to coordinate.

I wish I had had a local to help me out when I first got started. It took me some months to find the right local sources for raw, grassfed meats etc.

[van]

Just a thought:   you might find someone who's handy with a video recorder and make a little impromptu teaching session and post on Utube.  I'm sure many would find it fascinating. 

[cherimoya_kid]

I wish I had had a local to help me out when I first got started. It took me some months to find the right local sources for raw, grassfed meats etc.

Same here, definitely.  Us pioneers always have it harder...but that's the price you pay for getting the knowledge first.

[meatbeater]

I usually go do my marketing duties Saturdays.  I can pick you up in Eastwood Saturday morning.  We can go around and shop.  PM me your real name and cell phone number so it will be easier for us to coordinate.

Goodsamaritan you are awesome.  What a good guy. I dont even tell people I eat raw meat cause they might think I am nuts. Would be great to hook up with someone already in the know.
Also I am Jealous cause I always wanted to spend time in the Philippines. I was going to move/travel there before I met my wife.  When I met my wife she said she wanted to have my baby so I put my trip off until my son is old enough to be on his own.  Philippines has a lot to offer. Good food , warm all year, mountains, ocean activities, seafood, mountain biking, dirt biking, organized 5k/marathons runs, city life or country
life, and women that like ugly white guys. I maybe 60 some thing but one day I will travel there for an extended period of time.    P.S. sorry for the hijack