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Ha! :laugh: Love the pic. No, not Amish I'm Ozzie, but no relation to Dr Oz! Parents are Greek immigrants. Mum hates cooking, was time poor back then but always believes in value for money. So no low nutrient foods and she doesn't have a sweet tooth. Having come from a farming background she was always suspicious of…

I was raised pretty much on such a diet. I have never drunk alcohol (by choice), nor coffee. Both beverages gave my parents headaches.. Water was always the drink of choice. Greek yoghurt always featured as did heaps of greens, legumes and moderate servings of lean meats and fish. Never sausages. A loaf of bread would last…

I have experienced PROFOUND, Immediate and long lasting effects from combining sauna (electric rock) sessions with ocean pool swims. If your sauna is not next to an ocean pool a swim or bath in cold water can have similar results. I continue to have such sessions on a regular basis but as my general health has much…

Very doable and I am a female in my mid 50's with relatively little weight to loose. I have lost 3.5 kg in three weeks and now weigh 60kg. This includes any muscle I may have added due to running up stairs, swimming etc. My goal is 56kg which is the extreme low end for my 5'7.5" frame, but I am determined to fit into all…

Fantastic! An outstanding example and inspiration! Plus you look 10 years younger :love:

Interesting article. Puts food, the psychology around eating and the need for healthy diet and dieting in a greater context. The article subtlety conveys a moral message around the reverence of food and our relationship with it.

I am 5'8"". My current weight is 63.5 kg which is not overweight but my midsection is not flat. Different weights give me a different look as well as affect my general energy. I prefer being on the thin end of the scale, 55-56kg, as it is here that I feel literally most light and agile on my feet and seem to have most…

No separation as such but heaps of pressure and frustration at times. Two things. One you are doing already. Sugar destabilises your glucose levels which leads to mood swings. Carbs and sugars lead to increase insulin which leads to increase fat storage, not fat burning. You are off to an excellent start by knocking off…

Diet makes perfect sense. It is a stage one of ridding your body of as much glycogen stores as possible, alkalising your bloodstream, healing your digestion so that it absorbs nutrients and eliminates toxins most efficiently, topping with good minerals and protein. Note the very low carbs. He also suggests no extra…

Great summary and yes, covers all the key points around Atkins's approach to carbs vs fats. I would only like to STRESS that it is a misnomer that Atkins is about high protein low carb. You mentioned MODERATE PROTEIN which is exactly right. A lot of people go on Atkins overdoing the protein. Too much protein can bring on a…

Hi I'm relatively new to Atkins/Low Carb but in doing my research I came across Peter Attia MD on uTube (he also has a website called the Eating Academy) where he explains that eating too much protein while on LC will convert to energy that brings you out of ketosis. Everyone is different but perhaps your protein intake is…

Hi, think I know how you feel, I'm in the same position after injury due to strain and inflammation. The way I have wrapped my mind around it is by setting the challenge in the repeat performance, if not better. If you can do it once, you can do it again! Why not? I see it as mind training. All the best. :flowerforyou:

1. 53 2. No kids 3. Exercise 5x week 4. Insatiable! Partner is 37 and VERY healthy :-)

Maybe you can try doing what expats do in the Arab Emirates, they go jogging in shopping centres early mornings.

Well it seems quite perverse that in a land often refered to as ' a sunburnt country' such as Australia we are being now told to check for vitamin D deficiency! Seems that the Slip-Slop-Slap message (Slip on a long sleeved shirt, Slop on sunblock, Slap on a hat) for guarding against skin cancer has been noted so well that…

Chocolate. If you crave chocolate, it doesn’t mean your body has a chocolate deficiency, although I think most people would prefer that. Chocolate is high in magnesium. Cravings for it often indicate that your body is deficient in magnesium, which is a common deficiency. If you’re going to eat chocolate, choose organic…

No data entries showing in your diary. What weight and fitness level you can achieve depends on how much you REALLY want it. Loosing weight is actually the easy part, keeping it off requires a shift in consciousness. ...and bythe way....Congradulations! on having lost weight so far, great progress!! It could be your body…

Fantastic! Even better that you BOTH have shared this journey of discovery toward better fitness. ALL good! :happy:

I always have canned legumes on hand for emergencies or else cheaper to buy them dried and soak and boil yourself. Legumes are one of natures complete power food, packed with protein, fibre and carbohydrate. There are soooo many legume types from kidney beans, to canelli beans, to lentils to chick peas ... For a quick fix…

Yes. Lemon juice in water first thing in the morning is a liver tonic. Add some caynnene pepper to boost metabolism. After drinking immediately rinse mouth with plain water and brush teeth 1/2 hr later to stop acid erosion of tooth enamel. When extremely overweight, or there is a midriff fat roll chances are you have a bit…

Scales don't give account of your body's composition by weight between water, muscle and fat. If you are exercising as vigorously as you are you would have built and are continuing to build some muscle, which weighs more than fat. Also the process of building/toning muscle involves tearing the existing muscle followed by…

Hmmm... Your diary appears closed. But I agree with your attitude.

The trouble with sugar in fruit is that there is generally so much of it in a serving that it gives you a sugar spike. However there are a few things that you can do to level out this spike so that the sugar from fruit, or anything sweet for that matter, is more slowly absorbed: - sprinkle cinnamon on your fruit, yoghurt,…

GLORIOUS news!! My eyes welled with joy for you and for a school friend of mine that recently had her breast removed and so far seems to be doing well. You have so much living to do and so much to look forward to. Go Girl! :flowerforyou:

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I love the Cookies & Cream flavour GNC Pro Performance (from GNC stores found everywhere) and have a shake immediately after a workout as high, easily digestible whey protein with low carb within half an hour of a workout helps with muscle repair and recovery. This is especially important if you do not want to become…

^^ love the Cookies & Cream flavour GNC Pro Performance and have a shake immediately after a workout as high, easily digestible whey protein with low carb within half an hour of a workout helps with muscle repair and recovery. This is especially important if you do not want to become skinny fat while on weight loss program.

Chia seeds hold about 10 times their volume in water so once ingested they swell and keep you full for longer, so an appetite suppressant. They have omega 3, protein, fibre, calcium, B group vitamins, C and more. Also they are easier to store don't go rancid like flaxseeds can, which is why I always keep flaxseed in the…

Chia seeds hold about 10 times their volume in water so once ingested they swell and keep you full for longer, so an appetite suppressant. They have omega 3, protein, fibre! Calcium, B group vitamins, C and more. Also they are easier to store don't go rancid like flaxseeds can, which is why I always keep flaxseed in the…

I find a tin of sardines in olive oil, raw baby spinach, a tomato and a sprinkling of curry is an inexpensive, filling and nutritious meal that takes no time to make. The curry adds extra herbal goodness (turmeric, fenugreek etc) and helps with added flavour. Also legumes are an inexpensive and nutritious food group.…