Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? Thanks, -Erin Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Let me add, Grey Poupon! Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:19:44 AM Re: mustard French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? Thanks, -Erin Beth The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 LOL We prefer Dijonyaise(not sure if I am spelling that right or not), which is a blend of Mayo and coarse ground mustard. It is milder and a nice flavor. - Beth Renzetti Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:19 AM Re: mustard French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? Thanks, -Erin Beth " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 actually, the one we like best is Temeraire Old fashioned Dijon Mustard. It's whole grain. whole seed? you know what I mean. Robyn Schrager <bwayaslchef wrote: Let me add, Grey Poupon! French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? Thanks, -Erin Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Celebrate Earth Day everyday! Discover 10 things you can do to help slow climate change. Earth Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I used to work with someone that named her little girl Dijonaisse (sp?) it was spelled the same way as the mustard. She ended up calling her Nay. Donna wwjd <jtwigg wrote: LOL We prefer Dijonyaise(not sure if I am spelling that right or not), which is a blend of Mayo and coarse ground mustard. It is milder and a nice flavor. - Beth Renzetti Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:19 AM Re: mustard French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? Thanks, -Erin Beth " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 OK, very funny, y'all. I had figured " recipe " was implied in " tried-n-true, " but maybe not. LOL. -Erin , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > LOL We prefer Dijonyaise(not sure if I am spelling that right or not), which is a blend of Mayo and coarse ground mustard. It is milder and a nice flavor. > > - > Beth Renzetti > > Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:19 AM > Re: mustard > > > French's? Sorry, couldn't resist... > > Erin <truepatriot wrote: Anyone have a tried-n-true for mustard? > > Thanks, > -Erin > > > Beth > " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " > -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. > > > > > > How low will we go? Check out Messenger's low PC-to- Phone call rates. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 > OK, very funny, y'all. > > I had figured " recipe " was implied in > " tried-n-true, " but maybe not. LOL. Erin, I used to make mustard. I'll see if I can dig out the recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Heehee. Sorry, Erin, some things just can't be helped. BUT, interestingly enough, I am in the midst of a game/cookathon of sorts at www.recipezaar.com called Pick A Chef. One of the recipes that was made & reviewed was just posted - homemade mustard!!! Happy cooking...Beth Erin <truepatriot wrote: OK, very funny, y'all. I had figured " recipe " was implied in " tried-n-true, " but maybe not. LOL. Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Celebrate Earth Day everyday! Discover 10 things you can do to help slow climate change. Earth Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 hi kendall welcome to veganism! i think some types of mustard might have cream in them, but the list you've provided looks vegan to me - with the possible exception of 'natural flavors' which could be animal-derived. you could phone the manufacturer and ask whether it's animal-derived - it's good for them to know that people care about animal ingredients. best wishes alice www.angelfood.co.nz On 2 Apr 2008, at 09:44, designsjewelry wrote: > Hello everyone..I am still New at being a Vegan. I ran a cross a post > that said Mustard is not Vegan. Can someone explain that to me. I use > mustard on my Soy Burgers. My mustard has the following ingredients: > > Frenchs Classsic 100% Natural Mustard > > Distilled Vinegar > Water > Mustard Seed > Salt > Tumeric > Paparika > Spices > Natural Flavors > > Thank you for your help... > Kendall,VA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 natural flavors means they can put whatever they want to and not reveal what's in there!I am totally frustrated tonite...left the fuhrman site, tried some McDougall, made a recipe that someone posted on the eat to live site for lentil loaf, found it was out of the Esselstyn cookbook and wound up throwing it all out. I don;t know if it is me or what, just hated it!!! Need some support!!! We are in an rv, can't do the cold smoothies in the morning when it is cold out, the oatmeal is making me gain weight and my blood pressure and cholesterol has gotten worse since starting this...just frustrated right now. I have been on etl for 9 months now......Nancy and EdOur travel adventures...http://ncyg46.blogspot.com/http://360./ncyg46http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncyg46/ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Nancy, I doubt oatmeal makes you gain weight. What is a typical menu like for you? Are you including green and yellow vegetables? Have you tried McDougall Maximum weightloss? Aly Nancy G wrote: natural flavors means they can put whatever they want to and not reveal what's in there! I am totally frustrated tonite...left the fuhrman site, tried some McDougall, made a recipe that someone posted on the eat to live site for lentil loaf, found it was out of the Esselstyn cookbook and wound up throwing it all out. I don;t know if it is me or what, just hated it!!! Need some support!!! We are in an rv, can't do the cold smoothies in the morning when it is cold out, the oatmeal is making me gain weight and my blood pressure and cholesterol has gotten worse since starting this...just frustrated right now. I have been on etl for 9 months now...... Nancy and Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 well there is a difference in types like instant or old fashon, also what is put on for sweeting. Terry I have been vegan for just over a year and have dropped 38.5 lbs and dropped all medications. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 "Natural Flavors" can include animal products, including things like beef derivatives, but the FDA doesn't require them to be specific. You would have to contact the brand manufacturer to find out if it is Vegan friendly. designsjewelry <designsjewelry Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 2:44:17 PM Mustard Hello everyone..I am still New at being a Vegan. I ran a cross a post that said Mustard is not Vegan. Can someone explain that to me. I use mustard on my Soy Burgers. My mustard has the following ingredients: Frenchs Classsic 100% Natural Mustard Distilled Vinegar Water Mustard Seed Salt Tumeric Paparika Spices Natural Flavors Thank you for your help... Kendall,VA You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thank you so much for your help. I see I still have a lot of understanding labels, to do. I am sorry about your situation. Im not real sure about Warm options for food, in the moring. I pretty much eat fruits and cereals. I havent much ventured far enough to try anything new yet. Have you been on the FFV site and found anything? I know they offer lots of great Recipes. Thank you Kendall,VA Nancy G <ncyg46 Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:39:06 PM Re: Mustard natural flavors means they can put whatever they want to and not reveal what's in there!I am totally frustrated tonite...left the fuhrman site, tried some McDougall, made a recipe that someone posted on the eat to live site for lentil loaf, found it was out of the Esselstyn cookbook and wound up throwing it all out. I don;t know if it is me or what, just hated it!!! Need some support!!! We are in an rv, can't do the cold smoothies in the morning when it is cold out, the oatmeal is making me gain weight and my blood pressure and cholesterol has gotten worse since starting this...just frustrated right now. I have been on etl for 9 months now......Nancy and EdOur travel adventures.. .http://ncyg46. blogspot. com/http://360.. com/ncyg46http://www.flickr. com/photos/ ncyg46/ You rock. That's why Blockbuster' s offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Oatmeal may or may not be a contributor to weight-gain. However, if you suspect there is a connection (and who would be the better judge than YOU?), there are two issues you may want to consider. First, look at the glycemic index of oatmeal and other carbs you're consuming (http://www.glycemicindex.com/) and how the index can be lowered for your favorite carbs. I personally am very carb-sensitive which is a challenge for the vegan diet. Second, there is some evidence that gluten intolerance contributes to weight-gain (as well as arthritis and other inflammatory responses). Oatmeal is considered a "contaminated" non-wheat grain. There are millions of sites addressing this issue. you might also consider: http://www.google.com/search?q=gluten+free+vegan+diet & hl=en & rls=com.microsoft%3A*%3AIE-SearchBox & rlz=1I7RNWN - Alyza Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:12 PM Re: Re: Mustard Hi Nancy,I doubt oatmeal makes you gain weight. What is a typical menu like for you? Are you including green and yellow vegetables? Have you tried McDougall Maximum weightloss?AlyNancy G wrote: natural flavors means they can put whatever they want to and not reveal what's in there!I am totally frustrated tonite...left the fuhrman site, tried some McDougall, made a recipe that someone posted on the eat to live site for lentil loaf, found it was out of the Esselstyn cookbook and wound up throwing it all out. I don;t know if it is me or what, just hated it!!! Need some support!!! We are in an rv, can't do the cold smoothies in the morning when it is cold out, the oatmeal is making me gain weight and my blood pressure and cholesterol has gotten worse since starting this...just frustrated right now. I have been on etl for 9 months now......Nancy and Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 go to http://www.veganwolf.com/animal_ingredients.htm for an extensive list of animal based natural flavorings (animals are natural after all). In addition to the cruelty factor, there are some amazingly gross things on the list that would turn the stomach of hard-core carnivores!! - Victoria Christison Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:04 PM Re: Mustard "Natural Flavors" can include animal products, including things like beef derivatives, but the FDA doesn't require them to be specific. You would have to contact the brand manufacturer to find out if it is Vegan friendly. designsjewelry <designsjewelry > Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 2:44:17 PM Mustard Hello everyone..I am still New at being a Vegan. I ran a cross a post that said Mustard is not Vegan. Can someone explain that to me. I use mustard on my Soy Burgers. My mustard has the following ingredients:Frenchs Classsic 100% Natural MustardDistilled VinegarWaterMustard SeedSaltTumericPaparikaSpicesNatural FlavorsThank you for your help...Kendall,VA You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thank you so much for the info.. Kendall,VA Janet Coe Hammond <janetcoe Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 5:10:31 PMRe: Mustard go to http://www.veganwol f.com/animal_ ingredients. htm for an extensive list of animal based natural flavorings (animals are natural after all). In addition to the cruelty factor, there are some amazingly gross things on the list that would turn the stomach of hard-core carnivores!! - Victoria Christison Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:04 PM Re: Mustard "Natural Flavors" can include animal products, including things like beef derivatives, but the FDA doesn't require them to be specific. You would have to contact the brand manufacturer to find out if it is Vegan friendly. designsjewelry <designsjewelry@ >Tuesday, April 1, 2008 2:44:17 PM Mustard Hello everyone..I am still New at being a Vegan. I ran a cross a post that said Mustard is not Vegan. Can someone explain that to me. I use mustard on my Soy Burgers. My mustard has the following ingredients:Frenchs Classsic 100% Natural MustardDistilled VinegarWaterMustard SeedSaltTumericPaparikaSpicesNatural FlavorsThank you for your help...Kendall,VA You rock. That's why Blockbuster' s offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Darlin, I’d love your secret. I’ve been vegan a year and gained weight. Anna On 2/4/08 3:23 PM, " terry reinard " <cactustmax wrote: well there is a difference in types like instant or old fashon, also what is put on for sweeting. Terry I have been vegan for just over a year and have dropped 38.5 lbs and dropped all medications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 On 4/3/08, Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > Darlin, I'd love your secret. I've been vegan a year and gained weight. Hi, Anna First question: were you overweight to start with? In other words, did your body need to drop weight? Second question: are you active enough? Are you burning off *at least* a few hundred calories per day? (ex. 30 minutes of brisk walking or a minimum of 4000 steps on a pedometer.) Third question: is your fiber high enough to self-limit the amount of food you eat? The lowest you want your fiber to get is 40g per day if you're trying to drop weight. Fourth question: have you trimmed as much possible fat from your diet as you can? Is your total fat intake under 30g per day? (People argue about how much fat you need. My dietician told me not to go below 10g per day but not above 30g per day. Your mileage may vary.) Fifth question: are you eating *enough* calories? Eating too little can make your body cling to every bit it can because it " thinks " you are starving. In general, don't go below 1200 calories per day. In more specific, don't go too low for what your body needs to maintain. A good rule of thumb is to take your current weight in pounds and multiply it by 12. Then subtract 500 and that's about what you should eat in calories to drop weight safely (unless the total you end up with is under 1200.) Another rule of thumb is to take your target weight and multiply it by ten and that's your calorie goal. Find a place somewhere between those two numbers where your body is happy and dropping unwanted weight. For example, this morning I weighed 225 pounds (down from 298, thanks to vegan eating) and I want to weigh 150 pounds (four pounds less than when I graduated boot camp, so it's a tough goal, but one I believe I can make.) By the (weight*12-500) method, I should eat about 2200 calories. By the (goal weight *10) method, I should eat about 1500 calories. I'm actually eating an average of 1800-1900 calories per day (self-limited by eating about 60-80 grams of fiber, leading to natural hunger cut-off, rather than externally limited by forcing myself to stop eating even if I'm still hungry) and I'm losing an average of two pounds per week. If you don't know how much fiber, fat, and calories you are eating per day, you'll want to start food journalling (write down everything you eat and add up the values you're interested in examining . . or get some software that does it for you, usually about $20 to $30 for good software) and keep doing it so long as you're having trouble losing the weight you need/want to lose. Only by knowing exactly what it is that you are eating will you be able to effectively adjust your diet, using observations of cause-and-effect to craft the optimal diet for your body's needs. While there are some general rules that usually work for most people, there is no one-size-fits-all diet. Only by keeping good track of what your diet is and what effects changes to it have on you will you learn what *your* optimal diet is. I hope some of the above was helpful in any way. I apologize if I have offended in any way. Sparrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 On 3/4/08 6:58 PM, " Sparrow R Jones " <sparrowrose wrote: Hi, Anna First question: were you overweight to start with? In other words, did your body need to drop weight? I’ve been overweight my entire life, and I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which causes weight gain. Doctors tell me that it makes the job of losing weight that much harder, but it shouldn’t be impossible! Second question: are you active enough? Are you burning off *at least* a few hundred calories per day? (ex. 30 minutes of brisk walking or a minimum of 4000 steps on a pedometer.) Those who know me can tell you I worked out 6-8 times a week for the last 2 years — Curves 3x a week, then TurboJam or TaeBo at home on the other days. I also walk frequently. I say ‘for the last 2 years’ because about a month ago I got some terrible news from home (I’m an American living in Australia) that devastated me, and I have not been working out since then. But I have recently started walking again. Third question: is your fiber high enough to self-limit the amount of food you eat? The lowest you want your fiber to get is 40g per day if you're trying to drop weight. I tend to get about 25-35 grams a day naturally, but I also take a fiber supplement drink twice a day. Fourth question: have you trimmed as much possible fat from your diet as you can? Is your total fat intake under 30g per day? (People argue about how much fat you need. My dietician told me not to go below 10g per day but not above 30g per day. Your mileage may vary.) I’m a fat-free vegan! I don’t add any fat to my foods, and my daily intake is always under 20g, generally about 10-14g. Fifth question: are you eating *enough* calories? Eating too little can make your body cling to every bit it can because it " thinks " you are starving. In general, don't go below 1200 calories per day. In more specific, don't go too low for what your body needs to maintain. All the charts online tell me that at my weight (240 lbs) I should be eating between 1800-2100 calories a day TO LOSE! I tried that, but since I can’t seem to lose weight, I tried cutting back to between 1400-1600. Still didn’t help. If you don't know how much fiber, fat, and calories you are eating per day, you'll want to start food journalling (write down everything you eat and add up the values you're interested in examining . . or get some software that does it for you, usually about $20 to $30 for good software) and keep doing it so long as you're having trouble losing the weight you need/want to lose. Only by knowing exactly what it is that you are eating will you be able to effectively adjust your diet, using observations of cause-and-effect to craft the optimal diet for your body's needs. I use www.fitday.com to track my intake, and it’s great! I evenn printed out several days to take to my appointment with the dietitian recently. She couldn’t see any problem with what I was eating. While there are some general rules that usually work for most people, there is no one-size-fits-all diet. Only by keeping good track of what your diet is and what effects changes to it have on you will you learn what *your* optimal diet is. I hope some of the above was helpful in any way. I apologize if I have offended in any way. Sparrow No offense at all! I’m looking for any answers at this point. I’ve been on every diet known to mankind. I’ve done everything the doctor suggested. They are out of ideas and keep telling me it’s the PCOS. That’s why they recently sent me to a dietitian, but as I said, she didn’t see any problem with my diet and just advised to watch my portions. Since I’m within the calorie goals, I’m not sure how helpful that advise was. LOL. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 On 4/3/08, Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > I've been overweight my entire life, and I also have PCOS (polycystic > ovarian syndrome) which causes weight gain. Doctors tell me that it > makes the job of losing weight that much harder, but it shouldn't be > impossible! You're right on both counts: it will be harder - both because of the PCOS and because of the lifelong overweight - but it shouldn't be impossible. It would be too nosy for me to ask about medications, but I will just say that it can also affect weightloss whether the doctors have you on something, like metformin for example, for the PCOS or not. I'm sure you already know that, though. Just trying to cover all bases. > Those who know me can tell you I worked out 6-8 times a week for > the last 2 years — Curves 3x a week, then TurboJam or TaeBo at > home on the other days. I also walk frequently. I say 'for the last > 2 years' because about a month ago I got some terrible news from > home (I'm an American living in Australia) that devastated me, and I > have not been working out since then. But I have recently started > walking again. That's a terrific workout schedule! And the month off shouldn't affect it . . . in fact, it is probably a positive thing. I've read many articles by trainers who suggest one day off per week and one week off per six months. So a month break after a couple of years is not a bad thing (other than the badness of devastating news. Sorry to hear that and I hope things are getting better.) One thing to watch for is signs of overtraining because that's another thing that can throw the body out of whack because it triggers a " crisis switch " in the metabolism. Most people who overtrain will lose weight but a metabolism that's already unbalanced (due to things like PCOS or diabetes) can hold on to weight in response to stimuli that cause others to lose weight. Here's a quick and dirty bit of info about ovretraining: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtraining Third question: is your fiber high enough to self-limit the amount of > food you eat? The lowest you want your fiber to get is 40g per day if > you're trying to drop weight. > > I tend to get about 25-35 grams a day naturally, but I also take a > fiber supplement drink twice a day. Several of the articles I've read that talk about fiber, hunger, metabolism and weight loss claim that fiber supplement drinks aren't helpful because they're not a whole food so the body doesn't treat them the same way as fiber from food. My suggestion would be to take a middle ground and keep taking the supplement but also add about a cup of cooked legumes per day to your diet which should add about another 14 g of fiber. > Fourth question: have you trimmed as much possible fat from your diet > as you can? Is your total fat intake under 30g per day? (People argue > about how much fat you need. My dietician told me not to go below 10g > per day but not above 30g per day. Your mileage may vary.) > > I'm a fat-free vegan! I don't add any fat to my foods, and my daily intake > is always under 20g, generally about 10-14g. I figured, but wanted to make sure I covered everything I could think of. Good job on the fat intake, by the way. > Fifth question: are you eating *enough* calories? Eating too little > can make your body cling to every bit it can because it " thinks " you > are starving. In general, don't go below 1200 calories per day. In > more specific, don't go too low for what your body needs to maintain. > > All the charts online tell me that at my weight (240 lbs) I should be eating > between 1800-2100 calories a day TO LOSE! I tried that, but since I can't > seem to lose weight, I tried cutting back to between 1400-1600. > Still didn't help. The PCOS may be a confounding factor, but you may not be eating enough. The exercise schedule you mention above is eating at least 500 calories a day, easily. that makes an intake of 2100 become 1600 (most of those charts don't account for high exercise levels.) But I'll admit I'm fencing at air here - your intake looks good. > I use www.fitday.com to track my intake, and it's great! I evenn > printed out several days to take to my appointment with the dietitian > recently. She couldn't see any problem with what I was eating. Fitday is a good one. So you've definitely got that duck in a row. I can see why you're so frustrated! You're doing everything right. The few comments above represent me working *hard* to find the chink in the armor and, really, it's not there. You're probably not overtraining. You're probably not undereating. This has got to be maddening for you! > No offense at all! I'm looking for any answers at this point. I've > been on every diet known to mankind. I've done everything the > doctor suggested. They are out of ideas and keep telling me it's > the PCOS. That's why they recently sent me to a dietitian, but as > I said, she didn't see any problem with my diet and just advised to > watch my portions. Since I'm within the calorie goals, I'm not sure > how helpful that advise was. LOL. Okay, here's another try - apologies if this is something that's already been suggested before. This comes from Dr. Kerrie Saunders, MS, LLP, PhD, who is a food consultant that I know online through another low-fat, low-glycemic-index, vegan forum primarily focused on diabetes. This is something she suggests to people who have gone vegan, gone low-fat, etc. and the weight is still not coming off: " you may be inadvertantly overeating something that your body is allergic or hypersensitive to. [...] NeuroScience, Metametrix, Genova, and ImmunoLabs specialize in this type of blood testing - about 100-200 foods are tested against your blood samples in the laboratory. This form of IgG testing is reported at 95-99% accurate, whereas skin prick testing for food allergies is reported to be closer to only 75% accurate. " Maybe it's a lead worth following? Hang in there! At least you're living a healthy lifestyle even if it isn't having the effects you are wishing it to. Sparrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 You can also log on to www.fitday.com and give yourself a username and password, enter what you've eaten there and they do it all for you. It's amazing. You can also track your weight loss and exercise (calories burned) and keep a private journal. Great site. And all free. In a message dated 4/3/2008 1:58:52 AM Mountain Daylight Time, sparrowrose writes: If you don't know how much fiber, fat, and calories you are eating perday, you'll want to start food journalling (write down everything youeat and add up the values you're interested in examining . . or getsome software that does it for you, usually about $20 to $30 for goodsoftware) and keep doing it so long as you're having trouble losingthe weight you need/want to lose. Only by knowing exactly what it isthat you are eating will you be able to effectively adjust your diet,using observations of cause-and-effect to craft the optimal diet foryour body's needs. Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I went vegan for health reasons along with changing over I had started walking as much as I can. the first few months was hard since my wife fough the change tooth and nail. but last year I recorded a total of about 2250 miles. this year started off better I am approching 600 miles. Hope to break 3000 miles. the food is great and I feel so much better with out meat and darry. have a great day Terry You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thanks for all the advise, and I'll get off the subject because I know this list isn't about weight-loss, per se. I do feel frustrated because I feel like I've tried everything you're supposed to do and I will lose weight for a short time and then plateau for months and months or it starts creeping back on. In recent years I've been up to 288 and down to 196, and now I'm 240. I suppose it's possible I'm sensitive to wheat or something, but I hope not cuz it would be hard to give up yet more foods I love. LOL Thanks for the advise. Anna On 3/4/08 9:35 PM, " Sparrow R Jones " <sparrowrose wrote: > Okay, here's another try - apologies if this is something that's > already been suggested before. This comes from Dr. Kerrie Saunders, > MS, LLP, PhD, who is a food consultant that I know online through > another low-fat, low-glycemic-index, vegan forum primarily focused on > diabetes. This is something she suggests to people who have gone > vegan, gone low-fat, etc. and the weight is still not coming off: > > " you may be inadvertantly overeating something that your body is > allergic or hypersensitive to. [...] NeuroScience, Metametrix, > Genova, and ImmunoLabs specialize in this type of blood testing - > about 100-200 foods are tested against your blood samples in the > laboratory. This form of IgG testing is reported at 95-99% accurate, > whereas skin prick testing for food allergies is reported to be closer > to only 75% accurate. " > > Maybe it's a lead worth following? > > Hang in there! At least you're living a healthy lifestyle even if it > isn't having the effects you are wishing it to. > > Sparrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Wow, PCOS - that IS a tough one!! Additional things that make it difficult for WOMEN, not so much men, to loose weight are insomnia and stress (and they are a vicious cycle). I simply cannot loose weight when dieting - it is simply the stress of trying. I do loose weight when I am happy - at 200lbs one can literally SEE that I am very stressed right now!! The kindest thing one can do is eat as well as one's current life allows, exercise as well as one's current life allows, sleep as well as one's current life allows, and let the rest go. Blaming yourself, feeling guilty, feeling unattractive, etc., is all just as fattening as a nice big piece of vegan brownie with a big scoop of soy delight and it leaves a such bad taste in your mouth. You are doing so much to stem the cruelty inflicted on our fellow beings inflicted by SAD (standard American diet). Without knowing anything else about you I know you are a wonderful person. Focus on your beautiful spirit and allow your body to be what it is. So many creatures are grateful to you. - Coop Thursday, April 03, 2008 2:55 AM Re: Re: Mustard On 3/4/08 6:58 PM, "Sparrow R Jones" <sparrowrose > wrote: Hi, AnnaFirst question: were you overweight to start with? In other words, didyour body need to drop weight?I’ve been overweight my entire life, and I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which causes weight gain. Doctors tell me that it makes the job of losing weight that much harder, but it shouldn’t be impossible! Second question: are you active enough? Are you burning off *at least*a few hundred calories per day? (ex. 30 minutes of brisk walking or aminimum of 4000 steps on a pedometer.)Those who know me can tell you I worked out 6-8 times a week for the last 2 years — Curves 3x a week, then TurboJam or TaeBo at home on the other days. I also walk frequently. I say ‘for the last 2 years’ because about a month ago I got some terrible news from home (I’m an American living in Australia) that devastated me, and I have not been working out since then. But I have recently started walking again. Third question: is your fiber high enough to self-limit the amount offood you eat? The lowest you want your fiber to get is 40g per day ifyou're trying to drop weight.I tend to get about 25-35 grams a day naturally, but I also take a fiber supplement drink twice a day. Fourth question: have you trimmed as much possible fat from your dietas you can? Is your total fat intake under 30g per day? (People argueabout how much fat you need. My dietician told me not to go below 10gper day but not above 30g per day. Your mileage may vary.)I’m a fat-free vegan! I don’t add any fat to my foods, and my daily intake is always under 20g, generally about 10-14g. Fifth question: are you eating *enough* calories? Eating too littlecan make your body cling to every bit it can because it "thinks" youare starving. In general, don't go below 1200 calories per day. Inmore specific, don't go too low for what your body needs to maintain.All the charts online tell me that at my weight (240 lbs) I should be eating between 1800-2100 calories a day TO LOSE! I tried that, but since I can’t seem to lose weight, I tried cutting back to between 1400-1600. Still didn’t help. If you don't know how much fiber, fat, and calories you are eating perday, you'll want to start food journalling (write down everything youeat and add up the values you're interested in examining . . or getsome software that does it for you, usually about $20 to $30 for goodsoftware) and keep doing it so long as you're having trouble losingthe weight you need/want to lose. Only by knowing exactly what it isthat you are eating will you be able to effectively adjust your diet,using observations of cause-and-effect to craft the optimal diet foryour body's needs.I use www.fitday.com to track my intake, and it’s great! I evenn printed out several days to take to my appointment with the dietitian recently. She couldn’t see any problem with what I was eating. While there are some general rules that usually work for most people,there is no one-size-fits-all diet. Only by keeping good track of whatyour diet is and what effects changes to it have on you will you learnwhat *your* optimal diet is.I hope some of the above was helpful in any way. I apologize if I haveoffended in any way.SparrowNo offense at all! I’m looking for any answers at this point. I’ve been on every diet known to mankind. I’ve done everything the doctor suggested. They are out of ideas and keep telling me it’s the PCOS. That’s why they recently sent me to a dietitian, but as I said, she didn’t see any problem with my diet and just advised to watch my portions. Since I’m within the calorie goals, I’m not sure how helpful that advise was. LOL.Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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