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Hey there Different View...How did the knee replacement go?
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I understand from my experience with GI issues, that cooking veggies to death limits their ability to cause GI difficulties. Use spices to make them taste a little different every day. Have fun with your taste buds. Avoid intense spices, butter and oils. I use a steamer and water. Veges do fill you up! And you can have…
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Try reading Feeding the Hungry Heart by Geneen Roth. This book was helpful for me when going through a very difficult time in my life. There are also many other excellent books and websites under emotional eating.
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I have similar problems with vegetables and fruits. After looking at various websites, I learned that cooking vegetables and fruits helps with their digestion. Do not eat raw or dried fruits/ veggies. Avoid seeds and nuts, also chocolate and caffeine.
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Congratulations on your commitment to continue to eat healthy. Looking forward to your next photo. Blessings.
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Would acupuncture help with pain relief? I am finding it helpful in keeping me upright, and minimal use of pain meds. I started once a week a year ago, and now go every 7-10 days. It doesn't cure all ills, but it is such a big help with my pain issues.
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Thanks for your encouragement. My MD suggested biking, both stationary and out in the neighborhood, as an excellent way to strengthen my inner thighs. So that is an AMEN to his suggestion! My job is so hard and I am on my feet racing around for hours at a time. I am slowing down lately since my last illness...never quite…
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Try the DASH meal plan. A lot of people, including members on this site, have used it successfully. Doctors love it, and it has been around a long time. Great for cardiac patients.
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All in all a great challenge. I had to give up counting points because I was eating things that were off the list. However, I don't consider this experience a failure. I am now more aware of what I eat. When I eat something that is awful for me...I determine to try to resist next time. My big weakness this week has been…
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Scott...you make the most amazing recipes. I wish I liked to cook, more. Guess that's why I got too weighty...all that pre-prepared food I have been eating for the last several years. I am resolved to be more into cooking, though. I need to save my life!
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It's great to hear your story renee. I am so glad you are doing so much better. Since I joined this group, my salt intake has gone down dramatically and along with it...my BP. Glad to be your friend on this site. If you need support just let me know.
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Hi...Back from vacation. Ate a lot of foods on and off the list. The sauces for some of the stuff did me in. Had to eat what there was. Went out to dinner a couple of times, and there were parties. I compensated using portion control and trying to pick out the healthiest foods available. But REALLY, I have lost weight…
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I'm still here!:smile: Been really swamped with work, general exhaustion (started taking iron supplements again) and getting ready for my trip. I will post my points for this week when I get back on Sunday. I will have to go crazy trying to figure out what I'm eating on vacation, since I am at the mercy of my hosts. Will…
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Thanks for the info, Scott! Will be trying this dish.
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I am going on vacation on Thurs thru Sat. Gourmet dinners, breakfasts and lunches are in the cards. My family has wonderful gourmet cooks, but they do love their fatty ingredient list. So I will probably blow things again, but I will try to keep my diet in check by not eating too much...although they do pile it on, and…
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I completely blew it this week and not even done yet. Still managed to eat better than i have in the past Date: June 14 Points left: -101 Embarassed!!!
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Hi...am still here on the challenge. Having an annoying food week. I will post my points later this week because I am having so much stress at work. Good luck with your week. You are doing ever so much better than I am. Chin Up!
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Hey...it's okay. I am having a juicing and fruit smoothie "rest of the week-end" after eating bad foods for the last 2 days. i didn't give in to high calorie foods a the barbecue. But I am still eating carbs and sugar at work. The cravings are unbelievable during that time. Any ideas how to overcome the intense want? Date:…
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Hooray, Scott. I hope you have a positive report from your MD. I'm having an easier time limiting my salt intake than I thought. Some days are still higher than I'd like, but overall am doing better. I'm going to visit family in about 12 days. I hope I can keep up the good habits.
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The every week-end all you can eat and drink family party! We have a whole, whole lot of birthdays and anniversaries, then include all holidays, and the "let's get together for no reason party." I am at their mercy.
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Started off my new week better...but still not as well as I would have liked. They really offer very unhealthy dinners at work. At least I opted out of the enormous cheese and hamburger burrito. I don't even want to know how many calories and fat was in that! And I skipped the instant mashed potatoes. Couldn't get it…
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Bravo...great job!
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Bananas really help thicken protein shakes. I use frozen banana slices. Looks and tastes like a milkshake.
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I've been taking HCTZ for years and never had those side-effects. You should probably contact your dr. and let them know what you're experiencing. I have had to be taken off of several different BP meds because of adverse reactions. There's a lot of choices out there. Your dr. will be able to find something that you can…
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Good for you...donuts can be hard to resist. Unfortunately at work we had an unscheduled potato chip night. I didn't take as many as I would have before this challenge...so I am cutting back on my addiction. I did mange to stay clean away from all the foods on my short list, so I think I am going to include fried foods…
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Chicken pot pie!!!! Oh well. I'll do better next week. Now I have more of an idea what to eat to help me conserve points. Date: June 6th Points: -20
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I applaud anyone who makes and cooks from scratch. I really dislike cooking, but I have had to cook a little more since starting this challenge. I did go to Bruegger's and get the veggie/hummus bagel, but that was instead of going to get fried chicken and a milkshake at my favorite deli (which is actually where I was…
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Since I joined this group my salt intake has gone way down. I still eat some foods that are not good for me, but I am relying on the many really good foods to help balance my body. BP-134/80. And that's before my med! Before I started this group it was running "really" high, and that was with 2 anti-hypertensive pills.…
