Re: caloric deficit help/question

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Sorry, I forgot to include the link to his website.

http://www.drfuhrman.com/ask/about.aspx

TM

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> Hi Etana,

> I would recommend a book by Dr. Fuhrman, Eat to Live.

> Here's a link to his website which gives a good overview.

> You would know in about 3 weeks. He reverses a lot of type 2

> diabetes. So if you are pre-diabetic or insulin resistent you would

> get results. Lots of veggies, fruits, and beans among other things.

> There is a Yahoo Group that supports one another and has a great intro

> packet of information.

>

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Eat-2-Live/?v=1 & t=search & ch=web & pub=groups & sec=gro\

up & slk=1

> Keep up the BFL and/or turbulence workouts.

> Best Wishes,

> M.

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[Guest guest]

M. wrote:

> I would recommend a book by Dr. Fuhrman, Eat to Live.

> Here's a link to his website which gives a good overview.

> You would know in about 3 weeks. He reverses a lot of type 2

> diabetes. So if you are pre-diabetic or insulin resistent you would

> get results. Lots of veggies, fruits, and beans among other things.

I just researched this plan at amazon.com and other sites on the web.

1. I imagine you lose weight, you're eating practically no calories / day...

Unless you overdo on fruit and beans... I didn't see any fish, meat, dairy,

eggs, avocado, and only a few nuts allowable the first 6 weeks. It seems to be a

plan of vegies, some fruits, beans, and fats

2. My biggest concern in trying this, is that Body for Life, and the

protein/carb balance, has eliminated my cravings and hunger, while allowing me

to eat somewhat normally, if cleanly. I really get hungry and unsatisified

cravings when I don't eat protein. Or when I eat an only carb meal, I get edgy

and hungry and craving. I can't see having that blended spinach-fruits drink in

the morning and not just craving hungry.

That said, it's still interesting, and VERY TEMPTING to see the huge amounts

some people are losing quickly. It's not that far off from the huge amount of

vegies I'm now eating. I believe i will buy the book and read it. I did join the

yahoo group; thanks for that link. Perhaps I can modify what I'm now doing with

his philosophy in mind. Perhaps I will try it for 6 weeks. Too bad I just

broiled and froze two $20-packages of salmon from COSTCO into meal-sized

portions.... Dr. Fuhrman doesn't even like fish!!! And I've heard tofu is

not really so good for American women, (estrogen) how it's raised or

something...

I don't mean to sound negative about it, but I have been so happy with BFL food;

I hesitate to eliminate my proteins [chicken, fish, dairy, eggs], espec since I

am now eating 3-4 oz portions, not the 16 oz steaks I used to eat!

Thanks to every one for such great contributions on this topic.

Etana

[Guest guest]

Etana:

I'm with ya on the last survivor on an island part. I think if i was on the

show survivor, I'd be the only fat one at the end of the show.

Never forget that the scale may not be moving but you are healthier just by

still working out and eating healthy. Also, there may be internal changes

taking place like less fat around organs that is hard to see. I lost 17 lbs

on bfl this year. But before that, I only ever lost 12 pounds in the three

months on bfl or less.

How tall are you? What is your body fat percentage? (if you are at a lower

body fat you wouldn't be able to lose weight as fast)

I wouldn't go below 1500-1800 total a day, As an athlete you need those.

Add in some Flax oil. (something about it making brown fat work more

effectivaly and that the brown fat will burn fat). Make sure you are

drinking a enough water.

For a nutritionist, I'd look for a gym in my area that has people that do

BFL. Even call a gym and ask for a recommendation.

Try sticking to basic carbs like brown rice, fruit, sweet potatoes, and

oatmeal and see what happens.

I personally can't lose weight unless I do cardio every day. 30 mins some

days and 1 hour others. That is the BFL thing I do differently.

Sheila

> I've been doing BFL " unsuccessfully " (in terms of results), for about

> 3 years now!

>

> My calorie averages used to be about 1450-1650 calories.

> Slowly I'm surrendering to the " less calories / more exercise " idea,

> and lowering my calories. I'm doing a real good cycling right now with

> the ESE days low, and some 1600-188 cal days in the week.

>

> I am right now moving towards a 1200-1300 calorie average.

> It just gets very frustrating, and I've already tried UPPING the

> calories, and that did nothing.

>

> I will have thyroid checked, but I dont' think that is the problem. I

> think I am just of good hearty Russian peasant stock, and could be the

> last woman surviving on an island.. My body is so efficient, it just

> doesn't give up the pounds ;-\

>

> But it's a lot of work for no results, for sure.

> I'm glad/envious it works for so many of you, but for me, it's time to

> lower my calories again....

>

> I just wondered what kind of doctor/nutritionist to see, in case I

> want to bring 1 month of fitday logging food and exercise to show her/him.

>

> thanks, Etana

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> > Have you had your thyroid checked? Is it possible you aren't eating

> enough and your body is in starvation mode?

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Sheila

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