Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I think the majority of CRONERS recognize the long-term benefits of CRONING (otherwise, why do it?). Yet, whenever informatin on CRONING appears in the popular media that information emphasizes the difficulties of the CRONING lifestyle: social isolation (cause you can't eat out with friends), constant feelings of coldness, difficulty sitting cause bones are so prominent (just to cite a few I've read.) My question is: How do CRONERS really feel? I have more energy, though a lot of it seems to be devoted to thinking about food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 To be honest, I am one CRONIE who doesn't " feel " much different. But I am unusual. Other CRONIES will attest that they do feel better, more energized, etc. OTOH I rarely get sick anymore and when/if I do, I am amazed because it's such a rare event now. So of course, it's worth CRONING just for that alone. I used to get colds twice a year, and could count on a stomach bug a couple of times a year. At such times, I felt so miserable that avoiding illness in and of makes me " feel " that I'm doing a lot of good for myself. on 3/3/2004 2:12 PM, bernadettepawlik at bernadettepawlik@... wrote: > I think the majority of CRONERS recognize the long-term benefits of > CRONING (otherwise, why do it?). Yet, whenever informatin on CRONING > appears in the popular media that information emphasizes the > difficulties of the CRONING lifestyle: social isolation (cause you > can't eat out with friends), constant feelings of coldness, difficulty > sitting cause bones are so prominent (just to cite a few I've read.) > > My question is: How do CRONERS really feel? I have more energy, > though a lot of it seems to be devoted to thinking about food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hi Bernadette: I am rather new to actually DOING this CRON stuff so I am not qualified to respond to most of your question. (I still have some padding in various regions unlike those who are well established/stabilized in their CRON.) But since you do not seem to have gotten many answers so far .............. I am not new to 'ON'. Nor am I new to restricting my food intake. It is something I have had to do perhaps four or five times in the past 30 years when I realized I was five to fifteen pounds over what I then took to be my 'ideal weight'. Of course, what I thought then was my ideal weight I now realize was really my set point. But how do I feel now? No different from the way I have felt all my life. Since I am presently in a short term 'weight-drop' phase (to get my weight down another five pounds, before finding out what my calorie consumption is stabilized at that new weight for a couple of months or so) I do need a sign on the fridge which says " Think twice before opening this door " . And I see it often! But apart from that not really any different. This may be because I have never been grossly over weight by conventional standards; nor eaten much in the way of 'bad' foods, so the quality shift has not been huge. (Sprouted lentils, napa cabbage, CA and Zn supplements, .......... notwithstanding) Rodney. > I think the majority of CRONERS recognize the long-term benefits of > CRONING (otherwise, why do it?). Yet, whenever informatin on CRONING > appears in the popular media that information emphasizes the > difficulties of the CRONING lifestyle: social isolation (cause you > can't eat out with friends), constant feelings of coldness, difficulty > sitting cause bones are so prominent (just to cite a few I've read.) > > My question is: How do CRONERS really feel? I have more energy, > though a lot of it seems to be devoted to thinking about food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 How CRONies feel while on CRON depends on many factors, especially the style of CRON. The " all-you-can-eat " style of CRON centering on low-calorie veggies, and lean meat soups, with dietary add-ons for taste delights and appetite satisfaction (eg Sucralose, guar, cellulose, Satietrol, defatted premium cocoa, fresh spices, LorAnn Oil flavors, etc) makes for a much more pleasant and livable style of CRON. CRON can be very easy, a big money-saver, a big time saver, and free of temptation. For these reasons, CRON can have advantages. In fact, CRON can be easier than adlib eating. The average adlib eater on the SAD (Standard American Diet) suffers. Enlightened CRONies are smiling (and trying to get the message out). You are almost always better off making a well-informed decision that is healthier for you. You will benefit in the long run. -- Warren =========================== > -----Original Message----- > From: bernadettepawlik [mailto:bernadettepawlik@...] > Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:13 AM > > Subject: [ ] How do CRONERS feel? > > > I think the majority of CRONERS recognize the long-term benefits of > CRONING (otherwise, why do it?). Yet, whenever information on CRONING > appears in the popular media that information emphasizes the > difficulties of the CRONING lifestyle: social isolation (cause you > can't eat out with friends), constant feelings of coldness, difficulty > sitting cause bones are so prominent (just to cite a few I've read.) > > My question is: How do CRONERS really feel? I have more energy, > though a lot of it seems to be devoted to thinking about food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hi All, Warren, how much success have you had as of late regarding CR low BMI? If you lost height, please consider the pre-weight-loss height to calculate BMI. For me, exteme CR is as easy as falling off a rational caloric intake. Cheers, As Pater. > How CRONies feel while on CRON depends on many factors, especially > the style of CRON. > > The " all-you-can-eat " style of CRON centering on low-calorie veggies, > and lean meat soups... makes for a > much more pleasant and livable style of CRON. > ...-- Warren > > =========================== > > -----Original Message----- > > From: bernadettepawlik [mailto:bernadettepawlik@c...] > > Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:13 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] How do CRONERS feel? > > > > > > I think the majority of CRONERS recognize the long-term benefits of > > CRONING (otherwise, why do it?). Yet, whenever information on CRONING > > appears in the popular media that information emphasizes the > > difficulties of the CRONING lifestyle: social isolation (cause you > > can't eat out with friends), constant feelings of coldness, difficulty > > sitting cause bones are so prominent (just to cite a few I've read.) > > > > My question is: How do CRONERS really feel? I have more energy, > > though a lot of it seems to be devoted to thinking about food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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