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Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help

me loose weight and be more healthy.

 

I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full

physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or

be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since

because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and

tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for.

 

I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years

now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However,

no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at

some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating

more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits

and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't

loose weight.

 

I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat

More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very

restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss.

 

Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance!

 

Karla