Posted by bozeman on March 30, 2003, at 17:58:34
In reply to good suggestions » bozeman, posted by beardedlady on March 30, 2003, at 5:40:48
> But I can never kill the chocolate cravings. Last night, after about a week without a single bit of anything chocolate, I broke down and had two wedges of a chocolate orange. So good.
>I don't think two wedges of it will hurt you on *any* diet, as long as you can stop with two, and it's not every day.
> The shake sounds okay, but I am loathe to drink my calories. Though I have felt a nice full feeling from the Soy Slim Fast shakes!
>Soy milk/powder is good in the shakes, I forgot to mention that as I don't tolerate soy well. Just watch the total carbs. Oh, and I also forgot, add psyllium powder (plain, no added sugar or flavor - hard to find, Carlson Labs sells it, Konsyl is another brand) to the shakes in order to 1) make them more filling, as I use them for meal replacements when I'm too rushed, stressed, tired, or just don't want to cook; and 2) to add enough fiber to my diet that my intestines don't freak out at lack of fiber and do the "spastic panic bowel" thing. If you mix the shake in the blender you'll have no trouble getting the psyllium to mix properly and it won't gum up. Flax oil is very important, though. Don't leave it out.
> Vanity is a tough thing for many to deal with or admit to. But we've changed pools this summer, and I'll now be going where everyone in my neighborhood goes--all the people who work with my husband and whose kids are my husband's students. I feel like they're about to see me naked.
>Shoot, if you're only ten pounds from a comfortable/ideal weight, go ahead and indulge a little vanity!!! I can't see how it would hurt you as long as you keep a healthy attitude about it.
> Thanks for all the information. It's helpful!
>
> beardy : )>I'm glad it helped. I spent many years, when I was too sick to do much of anything else, reading, researching, and amassing information on a myriad of topics. Everyone responds according to their own physiology, and the same rules don't apply to everyone, so I try not to make generalizations or stick my opinion in if it's not wanted or needed. But if I know (or know where to find) something that may help you, you're welcome to pick my brain anytime. :-)
Best of luck to you, beardy!
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