Good to hear an update Noire!
I'm gonna have questions for you about the weight-loss thing soon. Right now I'm still wrestling with the quitting smoking thing.
I had started to do what you're doing on a smaller scale. I tried to flip my intakes of carbs and proteins. I was still eating carbs, but had cut them way down. I boosted my protein by eating only eggs, meat and cheese. As I said, I'll have questions for you later.
Ulli said
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Mmmmmmm, humans
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Yup, I've been saying that for decades!
Pepsi said
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*eat noire*
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Exactly!!
TeChameleon said
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if you can find a Chiriascuro restaurant in your area (Brazilian BBQ), you might be able to treat yourself (not sure on spices and whatnot) while this is going on- most of what's on the menu is meat. Lots and lots of it
Delicious, though.
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Wow!! We have one of those places about 45 minutes south of us. I went there one night with family. I was in pure protein heaven. Meat, Meat, more Meat, and All Meat!!
(then the check came...
very very expensive evening)
Seriously though, It's worth it to treat yourself to this if you have one nearby.
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But the BIGGEST problem you will encounter is fiber (yes, poopy stuff). If I may recommend, take a LOT of insoluble fiber (I dont like mixing it in water, it sticks to my teeth). I used psyllium seed husks. Side effects include regularity AND reduced cholesterol. Take it constantly.
I avoid juice (no fiber, mostly sugar. MUCH better to eat the actual fruit itself). Your hubbie might be better of just eating the oranges.
If you want to increase your range of foods, look at the glycemic index, its a better way to see what foods are good for you, as compared to raw carb count (20 carbs of pure sugar will mess you up, 20 carbs of strawberries or brocolli wont even dent you)
I LOVE milk, but I have some trouble digesting it. HOOD makes a dairy drink (cream based), so its near zero carbs.
I just finished physical therapy (torn meniscus), and two previous injuries (hasnt been a good prior year), so I gained all mine back.
Drink LOTS of water. There is a 'potential' problem of kidney stones, if not enough water (my doctor warned me, never got it).
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As someone who's been partly down this road and about to go back down again, thanks for this advice. (explains a few of my mistakes in the trial run.)
Willow said
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Quitting smoking is one thats been tough as heck. But we are getting there( I use jolly ranchers lol and i get pissed when i run out of watermelon).
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Truth!! Jolly Ranchers are the main thing I've been using along side the patches. They are magical little beings I tells ya!!
Jack Power said
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They say smoking is bad for you. I submit people quitting smoking is bad for everyone else and for the security of all others should continue smoking.
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There are several (nearly 50 people) that agreed that my quitting was bad for their health and security. Meh, they got over it with a little help
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Oh.. Did I mention I quit smoking five years ago? After 15 years of smoking I just quit. Yes like that.
You can do it La. If Shadow_Ravenwolf could you can.
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Wow! Pretty confident in that Shadow guy. Maybe some of his resolve and good luck will rub off on me.
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I'm pretty confident when I say we have an awesome support group here for each other. We have all decided to take on our vices and demons at some point. I know we can all beat what it is we are fighting.
