Re: Weight loss and cramps

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Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?

Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in

order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would

like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small

meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,

and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include

a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swim

suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale

weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just

one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one

fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has

them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight

loss.

It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works and

fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the

constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose

weight.

Kenda

> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get them.

> It really makes it hard to lose weight!

>

> Lynda <coss@...> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on

> the calf cramps. Often it is not

> enough calcium.

>

> Lynda

>

> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:

>

>> Bindi,

>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I

>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.

>> Terri P

>>

>>

>>>>

>>>> Hi Everyone..

>>>>

>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

>> It is

>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

>>> sometimes

>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

>> immediatly

>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

>> with

>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

>> it

>>> looked

>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same

>> day

>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

>> she

>>>> decided against it!

>>>>

>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>

>>

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Kenda, I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all. I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners. Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around inorder to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I wouldlike and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six smallmeals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't includea starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swimsuit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scaleweight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in justone week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even

when training onefewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer hasthem follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weightloss. It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works andfast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of theconstant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to loseweight.Kenda> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get them.> It really makes it hard to lose weight!> > Lynda <cossprivatei> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on> the calf cramps. Often it is not> enough calcium.> > Lynda> > At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:> >> Bindi,>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I>> take flexaril, I

get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.>> Terri P>> >> >>>> >>>> Hi Everyone..>>>> >>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.>> It is>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>> sometimes>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>> immediatly>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>

with>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>> it>>> looked>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same>> day>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>> she>>>> decided against it!>>>> >>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get> things done faster.

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Leyna,

You needn't buy fancy foods in order to eat simply. If you are already

buying organic produce, all you need is some rice or potatoes, which are

both very cheap and some sort of protein. Your $2 TV dinners are more

costly than what eating simply would cost. Additionally, unless the TV

dinners are from the health food store, you are poisoning your body, rather

than feeding it. Please look at the labels and see what you are putting

into your body.

Kenda

> Kenda,

> I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I

> used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took

> potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either

> peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same

> thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all.

>

> I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat

> $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits

> and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners.

>

>

> Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:

> Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?

>

> Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in

> order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would

> like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small

> meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,

> and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include

> a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swim

> suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale

> weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just

> one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one

> fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has

> them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight

> loss.

>

> It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works and

> fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the

> constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose

> weight.

>

> Kenda

>

>> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get them.

>> It really makes it hard to lose weight!

>>

>> Lynda <coss@...> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on

>> the calf cramps. Often it is not

>> enough calcium.

>>

>> Lynda

>>

>> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:

>>

>>> Bindi,

>>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I

>>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.

>>> Terri P

>>>

>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Hi Everyone..

>>>>>

>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

>>> It is

>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

>>>> sometimes

>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

>>> immediatly

>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

>>> with

>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

>>> it

>>>> looked

>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same

>>> day

>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

>>> she

>>>>> decided against it!

>>>>>

>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

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Leyna, There's not much nutrition in TV dinners . . . Most nutrients are long gone! Think of it as putting pasta in your gas tank and expecting your car to run. RogeneLeyna <leyna1964@...> wrote: Kenda, I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took potassium supplements, but it did not work at

all. I think mine is either peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all. I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners. Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote: Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around inorder to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I wouldlike and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me

eating six smallmeals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't includea starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swimsuit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scaleweight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in justone week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training onefewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer hasthem follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weightloss. It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works andfast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of theconstant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to loseweight.Kenda> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get

them.> It really makes it hard to lose weight!> > Lynda <cossprivatei> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on> the calf cramps. Often it is not> enough calcium.> > Lynda> > At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:> >> Bindi,>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.>> Terri P>> >> >>>> >>>> Hi Everyone..>>>> >>>> Thank you for your

support with my decision to get my explant.>> It is>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>> sometimes>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>> immediatly>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>> with>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>> it>>> looked>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same>> day>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>> she>>>> decided against it!>>>> >>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >

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Kenda, Yes, I know how bad they are...trust me, I know. But I have no time to cook at all.Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Leyna,You needn't buy fancy foods in order to eat simply. If you are alreadybuying organic produce, all you need is some rice or potatoes, which areboth very cheap and some sort of protein. Your $2 TV dinners are morecostly than what eating simply would cost. Additionally, unless the TVdinners are from the health food store, you are poisoning

your body, ratherthan feeding it. Please look at the labels and see what you are puttinginto your body.Kenda> Kenda,> I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I> used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took> potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either> peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same> thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all.> > I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat> $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits> and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners.> > > Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:> Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?> >

Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in> order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would> like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small> meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,> and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include> a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swim> suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale> weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just> one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one> fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has> them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight> loss. > > It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really

works and> fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the> constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose> weight.> > Kenda> >> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get them.>> It really makes it hard to lose weight!>> >> Lynda <cossprivatei> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on>> the calf cramps. Often it is not>> enough calcium.>> >> Lynda>> >> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:>> >>> Bindi,>>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I>>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.>>> Terri P>>> >>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Everyone..>>>>> >>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.>>> It is>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>>> sometimes>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>>> immediatly>>>>> or take some time.

My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>> with>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>>> it>>>> looked>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same>>> day>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>>> she>>>>> decided against it!>>>>> >>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------->> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and>> get>> things done faster.> > > > > > >

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Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult

to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20

minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get

together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food, enough

for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the

food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It

was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping

something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a

nanny! lol

Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them

in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual

servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-

fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-

carrots in the fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut

butter is a fave too.

Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,

Love & Hugs,

Sunny

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Hi Everyone..

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

> >>> It is

> >>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

> >>>> sometimes

> >>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

> >>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

> >>> immediatly

> >>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

> >>> with

> >>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

> >>> it

> >>>> looked

> >>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the

same

> >>> day

> >>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

> >>> she

> >>>>> decided against it!

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>

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Leyna,

A crock pot? They're cheap at Wal-Mart.

Kenda

> Kenda,

> Yes, I know how bad they are...trust me, I know. But I have no time to cook

> at all.

>

> Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:

> Leyna,

>

> You needn't buy fancy foods in order to eat simply. If you are already

> buying organic produce, all you need is some rice or potatoes, which are

> both very cheap and some sort of protein. Your $2 TV dinners are more

> costly than what eating simply would cost. Additionally, unless the TV

> dinners are from the health food store, you are poisoning your body, rather

> than feeding it. Please look at the labels and see what you are putting

> into your body.

>

> Kenda

>

>> Kenda,

>> I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I

>> used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took

>> potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either

>> peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same

>> thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all.

>>

>> I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat

>> $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits

>> and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners.

>>

>>

>> Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:

>> Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?

>>

>> Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in

>> order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would

>> like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small

>> meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,

>> and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include

>> a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swim

>> suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale

>> weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just

>> one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one

>> fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has

>> them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight

>> loss.

>>

>> It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works and

>> fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the

>> constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose

>> weight.

>>

>> Kenda

>>

>>> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get

>>> them.

>>> It really makes it hard to lose weight!

>>>

>>> Lynda <coss@...> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on

>>> the calf cramps. Often it is not

>>> enough calcium.

>>>

>>> Lynda

>>>

>>> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:

>>>

>>>> Bindi,

>>>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I

>>>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.

>>>> Terri P

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hi Everyone..

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

>>>> It is

>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

>>>>> sometimes

>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

>>>> immediatly

>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

>>>> with

>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

>>>> it

>>>>> looked

>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same

>>>> day

>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

>>>> she

>>>>>> decided against it!

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

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Leyna,

I have been using my crock pot a lot. I cook several chicken breasts in

chicken stock and pull out a few of the breasts and have them on salads or

in a wrap and I also have chicken soup, throwing in several types of fresh

vegetables.

Food is so very important for your body, it is the fuel that makes it work

-- and heal. If you are not fueling your body properly, your chances of

healing are slim. My fibro turned around when I started eating properly, to

fuel my body instead of what sounded good or what was convenient. My

trainer suggested that I eat six times a day, full meals! I told him I

didn't have the time. He wanted me to skip my smoothie in the morning and

cook breakfast. Again, no time. But you know what, I do have the time, I

just have to make it a priority and I have and have been blessed with the

benefits. It may mean being on the computer less in order to take care of

yourself but you really do need to focus on eating better. No supplements

you take will take the place of healing foods.

Kenda

> Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult

> to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20

> minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get

> together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food, enough

> for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the

> food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It

> was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping

> something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a

> nanny! lol

>

> Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them

> in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual

> servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-

> fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-

> carrots in the fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut

> butter is a fave too.

>

> Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,

>

> Love & Hugs,

>

> Sunny

>

>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Hi Everyone..

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

>>>>> It is

>>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

>>>>>> sometimes

>>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

>>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

>>>>> immediatly

>>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

>>>>> with

>>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

>>>>> it

>>>>>> looked

>>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the

> same

>>>>> day

>>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

>>>>> she

>>>>>>> decided against it!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

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Keep in mind that microwaving foods destroys nutrients! Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Leyna,I have been using my crock pot a lot. I cook several chicken breasts inchicken stock and pull out a few of the breasts and have them on salads orin a wrap and I also have chicken soup, throwing in several types of freshvegetables.Food is so very important for your body, it is the fuel that makes it work-- and heal. If you are not fueling your body properly, your

chances ofhealing are slim. My fibro turned around when I started eating properly, tofuel my body instead of what sounded good or what was convenient. Mytrainer suggested that I eat six times a day, full meals! I told him Ididn't have the time. He wanted me to skip my smoothie in the morning andcook breakfast. Again, no time. But you know what, I do have the time, Ijust have to make it a priority and I have and have been blessed with thebenefits. It may mean being on the computer less in order to take care ofyourself but you really do need to focus on eating better. No supplementsyou take will take the place of healing foods.Kenda> Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult> to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20> minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get> together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food,

enough> for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the> food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It> was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping> something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a> nanny! lol > > Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them> in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual> servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-> fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-> carrots in the fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut> butter is a fave too.> > Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,> > Love & Hugs,> > Sunny > > >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Everyone..>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.>>>>> It is>>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>>>>> sometimes>>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>>>>> immediatly>>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>>>> with>>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>>>>>

it>>>>>> looked>>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the> same>>>>> day>>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>>>>> she>>>>>>> decided against it!>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------->>>> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful> email and>>>> get>>>> things done faster.>>>

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Yes, I know. But like I said, I don't cook-if I put something in the oven, I'd forget it and it would burn. Yes, I'm that forgetful! lolRogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: Keep in mind that microwaving foods destroys nutrients! Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote: Leyna,I have been using my crock pot a lot. I

cook several chicken breasts inchicken stock and pull out a few of the breasts and have them on salads orin a wrap and I also have chicken soup, throwing in several types of freshvegetables.Food is so very important for your body, it is the fuel that makes it work-- and heal. If you are not fueling your body properly, your chances ofhealing are slim. My fibro turned around when I started eating properly, tofuel my body instead of what sounded good or what was convenient. Mytrainer suggested that I eat six times a day, full meals! I told him Ididn't have the time. He wanted me to skip my smoothie in the morning andcook breakfast. Again, no time. But you know what, I do have the time, Ijust have to make it a priority and I have and have been blessed with thebenefits. It may mean being on the computer less in order to take care ofyourself but you really do need to focus on eating better. No supplementsyou take will

take the place of healing foods.Kenda> Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult> to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20> minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get> together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food, enough> for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the> food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It> was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping> something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a> nanny! lol > > Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them> in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual> servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-> fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-> carrots in the

fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut> butter is a fave too.> > Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,> > Love & Hugs,> > Sunny > > >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Everyone..>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.>>>>> It is>>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>>>>> sometimes>>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it

happen>>>>> immediatly>>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>>>> with>>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>>>>> it>>>>>> looked>>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the> same>>>>> day>>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>>>>> she>>>>>>> decided against it!>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>

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Kenda, I have 2 crockpots already. Like I said-I have no time or energy to cook, and am really just not interested in cooking.Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Leyna,A crock pot? They're cheap at Wal-Mart.Kenda> Kenda,> Yes, I know how bad they are...trust me, I know. But I have no time to cook> at all.> > Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:> Leyna,>

> You needn't buy fancy foods in order to eat simply. If you are already> buying organic produce, all you need is some rice or potatoes, which are> both very cheap and some sort of protein. Your $2 TV dinners are more> costly than what eating simply would cost. Additionally, unless the TV> dinners are from the health food store, you are poisoning your body, rather> than feeding it. Please look at the labels and see what you are putting> into your body.> > Kenda> >> Kenda,>> I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I>> used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took>> potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either>> peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same>> thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all.>>

>> I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat>> $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits>> and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners.>> >> >> Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:>> Have you tried potassium or are you drinking enough water?>> >> Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in>> order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would>> like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small>> meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,>> and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include>> a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and

swim>> suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale>> weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just>> one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one>> fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has>> them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight>> loss. >> >> It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works and>> fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the>> constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose>> weight.>> >> Kenda>> >>> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get>>> them.>>> It really makes it hard to lose weight!>>> >>> Lynda

<cossprivatei> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on>>> the calf cramps. Often it is not>>> enough calcium.>>> >>> Lynda>>> >>> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:>>> >>>> Bindi,>>>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless I>>>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.>>>> Terri P>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone..>>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.>>>> It is>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>>>> sometimes>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>>>> immediatly>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>>> with>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle

what>>>> it>>>>> looked>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same>>>> day>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>>>> she>>>>>> decided against it!>>>>>> >>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------->>> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and>>> get>>> things done faster.>> >> >> >> >> >> >>

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Sunny, What a fun idea! Thanks for the suggestion!Sunny <wellnessnow@...> wrote: Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20 minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food, enough for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It

was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a nanny! lol Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-carrots in the fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut butter is a fave too.Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,Love & Hugs,Sunny > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi Everyone..> >>>>> > >>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.> >>> It is> >>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I> >>>> sometimes> >>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get> >>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen> >>> immediatly> >>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total

capsulectomy> >>> with> >>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what> >>> it> >>>> looked> >>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same> >>> day> >>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now> >>> she> >>>>> decided against it!> >>>>> > >>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,> >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------> >> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and>

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And vital enzymes. A crock pot is great for slow cooking meats but always

lightly steam vegetables for three minutes or less to preserve their

enzymes. No microwaving for me.

Kenda

> Keep in mind that microwaving foods destroys nutrients!

>

>

> Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:

> Leyna,

>

> I have been using my crock pot a lot. I cook several chicken breasts in

> chicken stock and pull out a few of the breasts and have them on salads or

> in a wrap and I also have chicken soup, throwing in several types of fresh

> vegetables.

>

> Food is so very important for your body, it is the fuel that makes it work

> -- and heal. If you are not fueling your body properly, your chances of

> healing are slim. My fibro turned around when I started eating properly, to

> fuel my body instead of what sounded good or what was convenient. My

> trainer suggested that I eat six times a day, full meals! I told him I

> didn't have the time. He wanted me to skip my smoothie in the morning and

> cook breakfast. Again, no time. But you know what, I do have the time, I

> just have to make it a priority and I have and have been blessed with the

> benefits. It may mean being on the computer less in order to take care of

> yourself but you really do need to focus on eating better. No supplements

> you take will take the place of healing foods.

>

> Kenda

>

>> Leyna, I know what you mean about cooking. I find it very difficult

>> to focus in the kitchen. I make very simple meals that take 20

>> minutes or under. One thing I did a while back...you can even get

>> together with a friend and do it, I bought a bunch of food, enough

>> for about 15 meals...bought disposable t.v. dinner trays...cooked the

>> food....cooled it and froze it. Voila! I did it on a day off. It

>> was actually fun. Homemade t.v. dinners! I love just popping

>> something in the oven and warming it up! It's kind of like having a

>> nanny! lol

>>

>> Also, I cook a big pot of brown rice...cut up veggies and have them

>> in containers in the fridge. Cool the rice. Freeze individual

>> servings in zip-lock bags. Stir-fry in 10 minutes. I could eat stir-

>> fry everyday! And sometimes I do. I always have organic mini-

>> carrots in the fridge and munch on them often. Celery and peanut

>> butter is a fave too.

>>

>> Just some suggestions...hope one can work for you,

>>

>> Love & Hugs,

>>

>> Sunny

>>

>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Hi Everyone..

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my explant.

>>>>>> It is

>>>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I

>>>>>>> sometimes

>>>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get

>>>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen

>>>>>> immediatly

>>>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy

>>>>>> with

>>>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what

>>>>>> it

>>>>>>> looked

>>>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the

>> same

>>>>>> day

>>>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now

>>>>>> she

>>>>>>>> decided against it!

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Best of health to all and blessings,

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

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>> email and

>>>>> get

>>>>> things done faster.

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>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

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>> Business.

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Leyna, You're reminding me of the chicken and egg saga . . . Once you start giving your body REAL nutrition, you'll start having the energy, and desire, to keep going. I know it's tough, but the results a worth the effort! RogeneLeyna <leyna1964@...> wrote: Kenda, I have 2 crockpots already. Like I said-I have no time or energy to cook, and am really just not

interested in cooking.Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote: Leyna,A crock pot? They're cheap at Wal-Mart.Kenda> Kenda,> Yes, I know how bad they are...trust me, I know. But I have no time to cook> at all.> > Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:> Leyna,> > You needn't buy fancy foods in order to eat simply. If you are already> buying organic produce, all you need is some rice or potatoes, which are> both very cheap and some sort of protein. Your $2 TV dinners are more> costly than what eating simply would cost. Additionally, unless the TV> dinners are from the health food store, you are poisoning your body, rather> than feeding it. Please

look at the labels and see what you are putting> into your body.> > Kenda> >> Kenda,>> I drink a lot of water, and not sure if I'm getting enough potassium....I>> used to think that was the problem, so I ate a lot of bananas, or took>> potassium supplements, but it did not work at all. I think mine is either>> peripheal neuropathy, or Intermittent claudication (or is that the same>> thing?) Either way, potassium and water do not help at all.>> >> I'm not very good with diets-can't afford fancy stuff like that-we eat>> $2.00 tv dinners and canned soups...cheap stuff! I do organic on my fruits>> and veggies though, but main meals are tv dinners.>> >> >> Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:>> Have you tried potassium or are you drinking

enough water?>> >> Speaking of weight loss, my gym trainer had me change my diet around in>> order to drop fat. I only weigh 97 pounds but I carry more fat than I would>> like and have a really hard time gaining muscle. He has me eating six small>> meals per day, 2 to 2 1/2 oz of protein per meal, 1/4 cup of starchy carb,>> and as much fruits and vegetables that I want. My last meal doesn't include>> a starch. I am eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. He did measurements and swim>> suit photos before I started and measurements one week later. My scale>> weight did not change but my body composition changed tremendously in just>> one week. I dropped fat and gained muscle mass, even when training one>> fewer day than usual. For anyone wanting to lose weight, my trainer has>> them follow this diet but adjust the amount of food to allow for weight>> loss.

>> >> It's tough to carry around food to plan in advance but it really works and>> fast. My mood is better, I sleep better and feel better because of the>> constant feeding. I would recommend it to any of you wanting to lose>> weight.>> >> Kenda>> >>> I get the bad calf cramps when I excercise...that's the only time I get>>> them.>>> It really makes it hard to lose weight!>>> >>> Lynda <cossprivatei> wrote: Check with a naturopathic doctor on>>> the calf cramps. Often it is not>>> enough calcium.>>> >>> Lynda>>> >>> At 01:25 AM 11/12/2006, you wrote:>>> >>>> Bindi,>>>> Thanks I am going to try that combo. No I don't sleep well unless

I>>>> take flexaril, I get bad calf cramps both legs when I sleep.>>>> Terri P>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone..>>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for your support with my decision to get my

explant.>>>> It is>>>>>> hard to know if I feel better yet..my issue was a fatigue. I>>>>> sometimes>>>>>> felt like I had low grade flu like symptoms. Would love to get>>>>>> feedback on how long it took to feel better, did it happen>>>> immediatly>>>>>> or take some time. My doctor says he did a total capsulectomy>>>> with>>>>>> drains and took pictures so I could see under the muscle what>>>> it>>>>> looked>>>>>> like. I had a friend of a friend getting an implant on the same>>>> day>>>>>> and we talked and I shared the info I have learned and for now>>>> she>>>>>> decided against it!>>>>>> >>>>>> Best of health to all and

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>

> Yes, I know. But like I said, I don't cook-if I put something in

the oven, I'd forget it and it would burn. Yes, I'm that forgetful! lol

>

Dear Leyna, It's been 12 years of recovering for me, and I would have

starved to death if it hadn't been for my husband doing all the

grocery shopping and all the cooking! Even if I'd been physically

able to do it, I was 'that forgetful' that I would forget to eat, much

less cook! LOL!

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Dear Leyna, it _is_ important that you get good food. I am blessed by

having a dear husband of 30 years next year, who lovingly took care of

me when I was sick. I wish you had someone to cook for you right now.

If you lived in my neighborhood I'd organize a food brigade so each

night some neighbor would cook enough to include your family as well,

and deliver it to your house! :-D

> >

> > Yes, I know. But like I said, I don't cook-if I put something in

> the oven, I'd forget it and it would burn. Yes, I'm that forgetful! lol

> >

> Dear Leyna, It's been 12 years of recovering for me, and I would have

> starved to death if it hadn't been for my husband doing all the

> grocery shopping and all the cooking! Even if I'd been physically

> able to do it, I was 'that forgetful' that I would forget to eat, much

> less cook! LOL!

>

>