Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Pam, you didnt mention your age. I am 43 and in the first challenge found that in order to lose the weight, I really had to cut back on the carbs after the noon meal. I am going to guess that you are quite a bit younger because I have not heard of a woman close to my age that could tolerate all that phen-free!! I applaud your discipline in having all your meals truly broke down into the six meals. Again, I would take a look at that bread and even the myoplex late in the evening. Cyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 I think your eating looks great. Just keep in check on portion control. Are you having any problems with hunger or energy? If not. Then don't worry. If you are then let us know so we can work on it. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 > " I am also having a hard time with proteins. I would like to eat more > veggies, like say for lunch some tomato, celery or a salad. I cannot > tolerate cottage cheese and I am not the biggest tuna fan, although I have > been eating it (and washing it down with water) because of the high protein > content!! " > Cheryl, Just a suggestion--cottage cheese tastes much better if you do eat fruit with it. Try Tofu--it's inexpensive and basically has no taste. Chop some up and add it to your eggs or even a salad. Also excellent for " Smoothies " in place of yogurt and then you don't have to worry about excess carbs. I use salsa for salad dressing and then the tofu would pick up the taste of the salsa and it you wouldn't know it's there! Also, someone mentioned " Pumpkorn " . I tried these-- they were excellent!! They are pumpkin seeds that come in different flavors. (Maple vanilla was very good and helps a sweet-tooth.) There was a minimal amount of sugar in them but for 1/3 cup, it has 19g protein! They also have 11g fat but it is the Omega 9,6,3's-the fats that are good for you! Hope this helps, Donna H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 > " I am also having a hard time with proteins. I would like to eat more > veggies, like say for lunch some tomato, celery or a salad. I cannot > tolerate cottage cheese and I am not the biggest tuna fan, although I have > been eating it (and washing it down with water) because of the high protein > content!! " > Cheryl, Just a suggestion--cottage cheese tastes much better if you do eat fruit with it. Try Tofu--it's inexpensive and basically has no taste. Chop some up and add it to your eggs or even a salad. Also excellent for " Smoothies " in place of yogurt and then you don't have to worry about excess carbs. I use salsa for salad dressing and then the tofu would pick up the taste of the salsa and it you wouldn't know it's there! Also, someone mentioned " Pumpkorn " . I tried these-- they were excellent!! They are pumpkin seeds that come in different flavors. (Maple vanilla was very good and helps a sweet-tooth.) There was a minimal amount of sugar in them but for 1/3 cup, it has 19g protein! They also have 11g fat but it is the Omega 9,6,3's-the fats that are good for you! Hope this helps, Donna H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 That's great advice Sara, I too enjoy making a meal out of Precision Protein and a piece of fruit. It does help you to avoid the " shake " monotony. I usually just mix up 1 1/2 scoops of PP in a cup of water and down it in two gulps, then enjoy an orange, banana, grapefruit, or whatever happens to be lying around. That's easy to do anywhere there is a water fountain, so it's perfect for work or traveling. I've found that Precision Protein mixes up pretty well, so you don't necessarily need a shaker or blender, just a spoon (or even a finger if no spoon is available) and a cup. Jarel > Cheryl, > > I'm not sure what Hussman says about fruit - I haven't read it in a long time although it helped me tremendously in the beginning. I will tell you how I feel. I follow Body for Life the way it is written and, according to the book, you are allowed fruit as your carbohydrate. I love fruit and feel like it is a valuable part of my nutrition for all of the vitamins and minerals from real food. I have never worried about the glycemic index of food simply because I never read anything about it in the book. I now know that I could tweak a lot of things and probably shave a little bodyfat off if I would worry about the GI, BUT this is a lifestyle for me and not eating fruit does not fit into my lifestyle. > > As for protein, as you have figured out by know tuna, cottage cheese and egg whites go a long way in providing you a portion of protein. I do eat egg beaters for a change but you have to eat a lot of them to get what you need - I usually eat cottage cheese with it. I know you don't want to drink more shakes but would you consider plain protein - such as Precision Protein - where you get your portion of protein but still need to add a carb? I do that instead of shakes sometimes because I want to eat fruit. This has worked for me. I'll be the first to say that if it didn't work for me, I'm sure I'd start making " tweaks " that aren't in the book. I'm NOT saying you shouldn't change the program but my advice is to work the program as written for 12 weeks and then re-evaluate and see if you need to change it up. Give it the whole 12 weeks to see if it will work for you. > > Sorry for being so long-winded! > > Sara > > > OK - after going through Hussman's report for the third time now (every time > I read it I pick up something new), I'm a little confused about eating > fruits and any help you all can give would be great. I love fruit and would > like to be able to eat a piece now and then. > > I am also having a hard time with proteins. I would like to eat more > veggies, like say for lunch some tomato, celery or a salad. I cannot > tolerate cottage cheese and I am not the biggest tuna fan, although I have > been eating it (and washing it down with water) because of the high protein > content!! > > Any help anyone can give regarding the above would be much appreciated. > Just looking for other alternatives - I don't want to get into the habit of > more shakes to supplement - I do two a day (actually I use the bars or RTD) > now. > > Thanks!! > Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 That's great advice Sara, I too enjoy making a meal out of Precision Protein and a piece of fruit. It does help you to avoid the " shake " monotony. I usually just mix up 1 1/2 scoops of PP in a cup of water and down it in two gulps, then enjoy an orange, banana, grapefruit, or whatever happens to be lying around. That's easy to do anywhere there is a water fountain, so it's perfect for work or traveling. I've found that Precision Protein mixes up pretty well, so you don't necessarily need a shaker or blender, just a spoon (or even a finger if no spoon is available) and a cup. Jarel > Cheryl, > > I'm not sure what Hussman says about fruit - I haven't read it in a long time although it helped me tremendously in the beginning. I will tell you how I feel. I follow Body for Life the way it is written and, according to the book, you are allowed fruit as your carbohydrate. I love fruit and feel like it is a valuable part of my nutrition for all of the vitamins and minerals from real food. I have never worried about the glycemic index of food simply because I never read anything about it in the book. I now know that I could tweak a lot of things and probably shave a little bodyfat off if I would worry about the GI, BUT this is a lifestyle for me and not eating fruit does not fit into my lifestyle. > > As for protein, as you have figured out by know tuna, cottage cheese and egg whites go a long way in providing you a portion of protein. I do eat egg beaters for a change but you have to eat a lot of them to get what you need - I usually eat cottage cheese with it. I know you don't want to drink more shakes but would you consider plain protein - such as Precision Protein - where you get your portion of protein but still need to add a carb? I do that instead of shakes sometimes because I want to eat fruit. This has worked for me. I'll be the first to say that if it didn't work for me, I'm sure I'd start making " tweaks " that aren't in the book. I'm NOT saying you shouldn't change the program but my advice is to work the program as written for 12 weeks and then re-evaluate and see if you need to change it up. Give it the whole 12 weeks to see if it will work for you. > > Sorry for being so long-winded! > > Sara > > > OK - after going through Hussman's report for the third time now (every time > I read it I pick up something new), I'm a little confused about eating > fruits and any help you all can give would be great. I love fruit and would > like to be able to eat a piece now and then. > > I am also having a hard time with proteins. I would like to eat more > veggies, like say for lunch some tomato, celery or a salad. I cannot > tolerate cottage cheese and I am not the biggest tuna fan, although I have > been eating it (and washing it down with water) because of the high protein > content!! > > Any help anyone can give regarding the above would be much appreciated. > Just looking for other alternatives - I don't want to get into the habit of > more shakes to supplement - I do two a day (actually I use the bars or RTD) > now. > > Thanks!! > Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 fruit is great, especially grapefruit, cherries and apples. Have them as your carb. You can have veggies with every meal (in addition to your carb). I am sorry to hear about your handicap! (not liking cottage cheese. LOL) Perhaps you can overcome it with counseling! :=) All the best! Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 You don't need to be exact, get a good amount of protein with each meal and don't go crazy on the carbs. Estimate with your fist for whole authorized foods. Just don't let yourself get too sloppy on a daily basis. >>>>>Does it all balance out in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Use Standard Process Inc product: AC Carbamide-it promotes transfer of tissue fluids thru osmosis. Dan Beeson Nutrition question I have a 91y.o. female that is battling Gout in her right foot. Her MD is clueless and is not giving her anything, I suggested a naturopath but she is a Kaiser patient and on a very limited budget. So I am appealing to your knowledge and open to anything. M. Côté D.C. 215 West C Street Silverton, Or cote@... OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 And switch her off of dairy proteing (very irritating to such a problem/toxicity) to the soy, nut or rice forms of dairy tastes. Sunny ;'-)) Sunny Kierstyn, RN DCFibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon59 Santa Clara St.,Eugene, Oregon, 97404541-689-0935 Nutrition question I have a 91y.o. female that is battling Gout in her right foot. Her MD is clueless and is not giving her anything, I suggested a naturopath but she is a Kaiser patient and on a very limited budget. So I am appealing to your knowledge and open to anything. M. Côté D.C. 215 West C Street Silverton, Or cote@... OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thank you for the info, the consensus seem to be on cherry juice and other form of cherries, increase in water and reduction in protein. I talk to the young lady this morning and she is on diuretics for blood pressure control. I gave her everybody's wise instructions and I will keep you posted on the results. Thanks again for the the help. M. Côté D.C. 215 West C Street Silverton, Or cote@... Re: Nutrition question Cherry juice , dried cherries and canned cherries along with a resrticted diet ( no beer yeast or other high protein content foods). I have seen this approach work wonderfully. Not always but try it. Colwell Nutrition question I have a 91y.o. female that is battling Gout in her right foot. Her MD is clueless and is not giving her anything, I suggested a naturopath but she is a Kaiser patient and on a very limited budget. So I am appealing to your knowledge and open to anything. M. Côté D.C. 215 West C Street Silverton, Or cote@... OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Cherry juice , dried cherries and canned cherries along with a resrticted diet ( no beer yeast or other high protein content foods). I have seen this approach work wonderfully. Not always but try it. Colwell Nutrition question I have a 91y.o. female that is battling Gout in her right foot. Her MD is clueless and is not giving her anything, I suggested a naturopath but she is a Kaiser patient and on a very limited budget. So I am appealing to your knowledge and open to anything. M. Côté D.C. 215 West C Street Silverton, Or cote@... OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Heya there, First of all don't worry so much about the specific breakdown if you can get away from it. The palm/fist method works great, then toss in all the veggies that you want, at least three a day and more if it suits your fancy. Don't stress about the protein. Protein is hard on your kidneys when you don't drink enough water, or have a balance of fiber and fat to help carry it all through. Yes, it'll make those internal organs work, but also gives your body the building blocks for muscle and for proper function. If you don't eat enough protein your body cannibalizes your muscles for it, and muscles that are being broken down even as you're trying to build them up aren't going to change in size. If you've not read the bfl book I'd suggest it as it'll help you narrow in on what you want to accomplish and how to go about it. Good luck! ~Jena At 07:56 AM 7/30/2004, you wrote: >Hi, >I am new here. I have heard about body for life for a while and am >interested in trying it out. I am a personal trainer and aerobics >instructor, but I am on a plateau- I want more definition/muscle and >less fat. I need that push. >I know the meal plans are based on a 40/40/20 distribution. But does >anyone have any samples of a 1500 calorie diet with these >distributions? I am trying to make one myself, and this is what I >have come up with daily: >6 bread, 2 fruit, 1 milk, 9 protein, 3 fat, 3 vegetables, which >equals 1350 calories. > >I am also having a hard time accepting the high protein consumption. >Protein is so bad for your kidneys. But I am willing to give it a >try. If some of you can share your experiences with me, I'd love to >hear. >Thanks, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 You need to read the book that BFL is based on - dont go by what you think you know or what youve been told or what you even read on their website (http://www.bodyforlife.com) you have to wipe the slate clean and not try to organize your foods as you have in the past. Stasia gave some good meal examples - eating five to six times a day, every two to three hours is very key to this program. A protein, a carb, some fat is not rocket science so dont over evaluate it ;-) <<joni>> *buy the book, live the book, change your life* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 , You rock! Thank you! That helps me very much- I have to give myself specific amounts of insulin for each 15 grams of carbs, or one bread exchange. This really helps! > > You need to read the book that BFL is based on - dont go by what > you > > think you know or what youve been told or what you even read on > > their website (http://www.bodyforlife.com) you have to wipe the > > slate clean and not try to organize your foods as you have in the > > past. > > > > Stasia gave some good meal examples - eating five to six times a > > day, every two to three hours is very key to this program. A > > protein, a carb, some fat is not rocket science so dont over > > evaluate it ;-) > > > > > > <<joni>> > > *buy the book, live the book, change your life* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 In a message dated 10/13/2005 8:03:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mi42779@... writes: Hi everyone! I believe more and more that my daughter's clusters of seizures in June after I started her on multivitamins where due to the iron in those vitamins. She seems to seize with high intake of iron. Her MCV and MCH come always slightly elevated-- she could use vitamin b 12 more than anything. On the other hand, I would like to supply her with b vitamins and other necessary nutrients, while avoiding the iron, but want to give the nutrients to her in food form. I woud like to give her nutritious, unprocessed foods that are low in iron and in mercury, cadmium, and othre toxic metals. I am anxious to do anything new, since most tries have resulted in more seizures. Any ideas, any advice will be greatly appreciated. Mickey P.S. She has been seizure free since June, and we will start neurofeedback in a week. I still want to improve her diet, without causing any major changes. .. .. >>>> Brewer's yeast and nutritional yeast sprinkled on cereal, yoghurt, popcorn, salads, in soups, etc., are an excellent source of B vitamins and amino acids. My late son got B-100 complex three times a day along with B6 100 mg also three times a day, and also biotin, another B vitamin. Helped a lot. Could never get enough nutrients via diet alone and tried to do that for a couple of decades. Our idea of processed foods was the occasional bottle of ketchup or canned pork and beans. There is iron in spinach and some other leafy greens as well as in some meats. Check the USDA food databases for more iron containing, non fortified foods. mjh " The Basil Book " http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Quoting lisa lally <tsbbcrw@...>: As a dietitian (and chiropractor) I can tell you that a high protein diet (specifically animal source) will create an acid medium. So - a starting point is to try soy for protein needs unless there is an allergy. Don't know the official stand of those working with the diets for autism - but fruits and veggies and baking soda will create an alkaline medium. Will be interested to see what other advice you receive. a Klein http:baublesfrombobbie.blogspot.com > > Hi friends, > This past week has been very rough for me. My mom (79) has been ill > for a couple months,losing weight,  and 2 days ago had a colonoscopy > done. She has a large lesion at the base of her colon. The doc told > my sister it's probably cancer, but we won't get the results of the > biopsy  till probably Monday. She doesn't know how serious this > probably is. I say that because my dad (80) just found out last week > that he has stage 1 throat cancer, and was beginning radiation > yesterday. His cure rate is 90%, so they are both in great spirits > about that. The choice was made not to tell her so she wouldn't > worry about herself and his radiation.  > I am beside myself with worry for her (well, him too, but he is at > stage 1 so it looks good so far). Maybe I just need some kind > thoughts and prayers, since we don't know what lies ahead yet. It > would be very difficult to convince her to go homeopathically, even > though I have read that cancer cannot live in an alkaline body, how > can I  get them to do that? Does anyone know what I can do first? I > am feeling stupid, and overwhelmed and SAD right now. > Thanks to anyone that can help me, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 There are lots of plant sources of protein besides soy. My husband and I are long-time vegans (30+ and 15+ years) and get plenty of protein. Black beans, pintos, garbanzos, kidney beans, adzukis, walnuts, pecans, peanuts (if not allergic), sesame seeds, pepitas, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, etc. S S Re: Nutrition question Posted by: " P. " the.great.zambini@... zambinilives Fri Oct 3, 2008 3:04 pm (PDT) We avoid soy here partly due to the estrogen in it, some due to the genetic manipulation of soy. A reduced animal protein or nut, seed protein diet might be a better option than substituting with soy. Lots of info about soy out there. Worth checking into before using it. ------------------------------------------------------------ Potpourri Smell the difference quality potpourri can make. Click here! http://tagline.excite.com/fc/JkJQPTgLiv2LhgxdAxnjr1CdT8VfDgNH8qehVUasn9WZPSgtnUt\ QBK/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I wouldn't worry much about 'protein' as all fruits and vegetables have amino acids, which are what 'proteins' are made of. I've been vegan for 34 years and eat almost no so-called protein foods; just lots of fruits and vegetables (preferably raw). Brushing teeth with baking soda is a good suggestion too (the baking soda a suggested with the fruits and vegetables). Fresh lemons are especially alkaline, as are watermelons. A wonderful alkaline drink is fresh orange juice with organic kale blended in it, high in calcium and iron too, while the vitamin C in the juice helps the non-heme iron in the kale be absorbed. For a really interesting book on alkalinity: Sick and Tired: reclaim your inner terrain Young. You might also want to check out Cobb's book on healing cancer with raw foods, wheat grass, etc. or go to one of the Ann Wigmore websites. Francine epiousian = the expression of agape quite a bit more than enough **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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