Re:help (and questions to all)

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Dear Graywitchrn and Group,

 

Hi, I completely understand what you are saying. I think that I sabbatoged

my progress to lose the rest of the weight I wanted to lose last year

because hanging skin seems less attractive (ahhh, vanity...hehe *sigh*).

Anyways, the key is slow weight loss I think. That way, the skin will

slowly decrease with you.

 

I am sure that this diet is not entirely for me. But I like many of the

ideas behind it. Eat more fruits and vegetables (I am striving for about

75% of my diet) and nuts are good. More raw foods is a beneficial idea.

 

Anyways, another thing that might help you is to make sure that you are

getting enough good quality sea salt (just a sprinkle hear and there) and

spring water. I use Redmonds Real Salt which contains over 50 minerals and

Herbamare which I purchased from my local health food store. Those 2 things

(water and salt) should help a little with that saggy appearance. PLUS a

little salt is necessary in this diet that would otherwise have none. I

feel sluggish (my body) and foggy (my mind) without it.

 

BUT OF COURSE the biggest thing to not losing too much weight is eating a

large amount of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is hard to get

enough calories from fruits and veggies so you will have to eat a good

quantity of them in order to try to maintain your weight. It makes sense to

me that if you are worried about losing too much weight, you might consider

going easy on the higher fiber foods. Many stay clear of too many nuts,

but they are packed with nutrition and good calories/fat. Also, eating a

variety of foods is so important because getting as many nutrients as

possible is necesary. A suitable multivitamin for Vegans is a MUST! In the

pursuit of good health we do not want to be stressing out our body systems

by not providing them with the nutrients they need to function propperly.

We also want to avert disease, not cause it. There are enough factors that

are in the outside world that are weakening our immune systems and therefore

we must feed ourselves to live with energy and heal.

 

Good Luck.

 

Question #1? For the long-time raw dieters, are some foods considered

better then others ? How do green peas, corn, beans, lentils and chickpeas

stack up ? These vegetables cantain good nutrients and calories. Are whole

grains (such as quinoa, amaranth, millet, oats, barley, buckwheat, wheat,

brown and wild rice, etc.) always avoided ? I was just curious. AND...

 

Question #2? Why are some people (I have read numerous concerns of people on

this site) having trouble healing from wounds ? Thank you.

 

I appreciate that this site has me moving more towards a healthier lifestyle

and much more aware of what my body needs. Cheers.

 

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