IMO, this forum should be about learning from one another and sharing ideas. For 90% it is. There is a lot of wisdom and knowledge in this forum. Also, there seems to be a good share of free thinkers, and people who like to push the limits too. I like that! But, most of us didn't just land on this site by chance. Most of us have been through countless diets and health issues. We have schooled ourselves throughout the years on nutrition and health issues. When you start any diet, and I mean any diet. You have to follow a certain protocol, if you expect positive results. You guy's know that! You can't be 10%, 45%, or 70% in. You have to be ALL in. Some of these people are Trolls, I understand that. We don't know what they eat, or what food choices they make, or what drugs they take. If they are serious about taking the step in the RFD, I think it's our responsibility to reach out to them and help them. If there serious! When I joined this site, I made a commitment to myself and this diet. I just think we get off topic on a lot of crap/bs. I'm not here to change the world! I'm here for me, and to learn all that I can from the many members in this forum. I also love sharing my ideas as well, for anyone who cares to listen to them. I'm not saying chuck the site, and start over from scratch. There are so many paths in this forum, why not add a few more? The 50% and under section, where people can interact with others at their own level. Same with the 75% and under. When you graduate to the 90% and over, your at a whole different level with the RPD. So people can go at there own speed. These are just My suggestions people. Don't get all excited. If you like it you like it. If you don't than you don't.

How about those who are still on their way to becoming raw paleo?

How about a separate section for newbies, or for people who are transitioning? Maybe going 100% was a little too far. But, at least 90% and 100% with meats. Is it just me, or are you guy's getting a little sick and tired of people posting their mental issues, thinking that the RFD is a cure all? The RFD can do so many great things for long term health conditions. But, you have to commit to it 100% in order to get what you want out of it. I personally don't care what are numbers are in this site to be quite honest with you. I would rather have quality than quantity any day! Some people are to wishy washy. You have to commit to the RFD if you want results. When you land on this forum, you have to have an open mind and think outside the box. Like I said this is a lifestyle choice. None of this "RFD has made be mentally unstable, or what foods should I eat to cure my BLANK". We need a hard core section that is at least 90% raw. My biggest rant with this forum, is when people "try" the RFD, and then go back to cooked foods and feel like shit. Then come back, begging for the answers to all their questions. This isn't a mental health forum. It's a RPD forum. What part of RAW Paleo do you not understand? I understand this forum is loose on it's interpretation on the RFD. I get that. But, come on people? I only speak for myself, and this is ONLY my opinion. I appreciate you reading my post, even if you don't agree with it.

So does that mean I have put on some muscle? I cannot tell just by looking at myself.  My scale weight remains the same. I do not do measurements because measurements are hard to do and are inconsistent.

Absolutely, it does. Your just leaner. Your burning body fat! Congratulations

I also consume large amounts of kidney and liver just straight raw. If they are delicious I will chew them, but if the batch is really gamey and I can taste 'cow' then I'll just drop them to the back of my mouth and swallow so fast that I don't taste anything. Another way is to dowse them with fresh lime juice, yuuuuuuum!

I eat it straight. I'm not really into the "smoothie craze". I actually like the gameness of organ meat, so it's not that difficult for me to eat them. But, thanks for the info non-the-less!

It's Centrifuged processed, which filters out the impurities in the butter, compared to simmering like ghee. It has more of the factor X vitamin due to the fast growing grass, and select style of grass they grow/use. It's constantly growing due to irrigation. It just cost more to produce. It's much more concentrated than regular pasture raised butter. How much more concentrated, that is the million dollar question.The question is how much regular pastured butter must you eat, to get the same amount of factor X in green pasture butter oil?  It's up to you to decide if it's worth it to you. If you eat a lot of butter, I wouldn't stress over it!

I start this journal to help me find my way to paradise, help others with my experiences and to have fun

Hi littleElefant, I think we're ALL trying to find our way to paradise. Even on long journeys (life), we still take one step at a time. Stay positive, and embrace your challenges. You stated that you force feed yourself because you are skinny. So when is it a crime to be skinny? Learn to embrace yourself for who you are, instead of fighting it. You sound like you have a fast metabolism. Do you know how many people wish they had that? A lot! It's a genetic gift, embrace it. Instead of eating huge quantities of food in one sitting, try eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day. Don't be afraid to have a  small high calorie meal/snack before you retire for the evening. We are all unique in our own ways. One of the hardest things in life is excepting and embracing ourselves for who we are. We have a tendency to always look outside for the answers, instead of inside ourselves. That's where true happiness begins. Go somewhere where you can think peacefully, and follow what your mind and heart tell you. Don't over think things. Take each step one at a time. You'll get there, be patient.

So basically it could be that my body is not breaking down the fats and proteins right which can hinder weight gain?

Absolutely. That would be my guess, I doubt you have parasites. But, that's just my opinion.

Thanks to all for your kind words.
Thoth that is so sweet that you prayed for me.
I know my massage was not coherent at all yesterday, I was in a fiber dream.
Joe, you are right I stress to much. That is in part due to my . (inherited it from my mother) I'm sort of oversensitive, scared of everything and have a lot of cramping. My 3 Chakra, the solar plexus, is almost constantly cramped and rock hard. Live scares me, I live quite withdrawn. Perhaps also because I am so different than others.
Weston price style diet sounds good to me. Perhaps I have to let go the raw food idea?
What is a crock pot meal?
Chris, of course I read the information. I'm on and of raw paleo for years. I know that it is the right direction for me, just having problems putting it in to practice in my current environment with my body and sure with my vegan history. Still feeling sometimes like a monster eating raw meat and things.
Thoth, my food is now the best quality. I just eat grass fed grass finished or wild meat and fish. I'm still looking for a good fat source to get more calories. The last month I ate a lot of coconut, but the fiber gave me the worst constipation ever and I had to stop it. Now I do my own coconut cream, but I think I overdid it with the coconut fat, also a reason why I was so sick. And the high meat overdose.
Perhaps I should start a journal to sort it out.

You sound much, much better today. I hope you find the right program that fits what your body needs. The only advice I could give you is listen to your body. Go with your instincts. Trust yourself more. You seem to have your head on straight. I had my doubts yesterday. You sounded so cryptic. Remember the RFD is very subjective. Start very gradually, go at your own speed. Good Luck Noel!

I want to try to build a little muscle ...but i have a physical high stress job( ups driver), i work 10 hours a day on a very high volume route. Do you think I should work out ? IF so before or after work;(usually after work im exhausted) Should I workout weekends? or is it best to rest overweekend due to work week?

thankyou

Of course you should work out. You should do it first thing in the morning then, it will give you energy and get the "juices" flowing. Start out 3 days a week, then gradually increase to 4 or 5 depending how your body reacts/feels. Remember if you want to build muscle, you need to push yourself, and intensify your workouts.

Eating grains, dairy, ect is cultural. Just like eating the SAD diet. If you grow up eating SAD, you don't question it's merit until down the road when you start having health issues. Look at all of us? I bet most, if not all of us didn't come from a background of healthy nourishing foods growing up. The American food pyramid is a Joke! No wonder obesity rates are so high, cancer rates are increasing, diabetes is growing at an alarming rate. 

Well, there's plenty of ex-vegitarians on this site. That's for sure.

What type of skin issues?

Acne