Newbies

lost 4 pounds this week woohoo

Hi everyone,
LindaWilliams: First problem with orange juice is almost all the pulp “fibre” is removed. Second and major problem is that everytime you drink orange juice your body thinks its sugar and transforms it or stores it as body fat. Third reason, if its pre packaged usually they add preservatives to keep it longer. These are chemicals or processed ingredients like sulfates, which may be harmful to your body and may be linked to allergies, high blood sugars or other serious health disorder.

The simple way to get the fibre and all the benefits of the orange fruit is to eat it fresh. Even if you press it fresh, you will lose some of the fibre, but this is acceptable and much better than buying juice in the store.

False alarm! I found the list! lol You have to realize that I am blonde!

Whoops, that was 50 pounds that I lost not 150. lol

Hi – I am new to this diet also and not good at following exact diets, but have gone out to grocery shop & buy food I’ve never had before, like papaya & coconut milk to make a shake that is not green. can’t begin to see myself drinking green shakes. Trying to be conscious of what I eat; eating out occasionally is a treat to myself, so putting that in mind also to be more diligent there. Watched Dr Oz today and one of the topics was on the Super Grains: 1) Quino – which I’d never heard of until this diet but did see at my local Kroger’s (seems they are adding more items I never thought to look for before) 2) Teff which doesn’t dissolve fast like reg carbs but has a natural sweeter taste; has wraps also in this 3) Millet which he loves, so you can boil & put in food processor & eat in place of potatoes 4)Kamut – this one he & nutritionist both praised a lot, gives higher energy & is higher in omega 3 – to use in place of pasta, can make in pancakes or like a pilaf and add vegies, etc – good for brain and to decrease inflammation. 5) Buckwheat hulled whole grain, not really a wheat, related to rhubarb, decreases cholesterol and varicose veins; Kasha is like toasted Buckwheat, can boil & add vegies. Stated that just because package says whole grain it is sometimes not, such as bran and wheat germ. For breads whole wheat is better than multigrains for fiber. There should be a stamp on 100% whole grain products, look for it – not see, check ingredients and first thing should say whole grain. And all B G cereals are whole grain. That last grain business has always befuddled me, so I appreciated that mention in show – however, I did go to store and buy Sprouted Wheat Grain bread the other day, seems my daughter served me that for over a week when I visited her. I am trying not to just follow a diet but incorporate better nutrition in life, lose weight, and must start exercise daily at least 15 mins at first and increase that. I have osteoarthritis and some herniated discs, but would get around easier if I manage to develop a better lifestyle overall. When I was young never had to worry about that – now, in the “golden years” I do, should have started much earlier! But I think it is being discussed much more now. Wonder if younger people are listening?

Ossie:

I drink coffee through out the day, but I noticed it’s only on my menu once. I don’t use creamer or sugar and drink a half a pot. Is that bad for me?
Also I have lost approxamently 5lbs. in less than 24 hours. I’m thinking it was water weight? I know when I first started the program I urinated very often. How does eating better help to lose water weight? I still drink fluids all day long.

stgeofun:

way to go on the excercise!! I never know if I’m spelling that word right. LOL. I will try the Fish Curry recipe. Thanks.
I have taken fish oil for a long time. I notice that it helps me to think more clearly too. My boyfriend teases me that I need to take more. LOL. Plus the Dr. hasn’t been concerned about my cholestral anymore.