Doreen0211

*Sigh* No, I don't avoid protein. Protein is essential for nutrition and muscle.

ASP (Aspartic acid) is an amino acid. What about it?

You're right. Insulin does not make you fat. The information given did not refer to ingesting insulin, it's about what carbohydrates and sugar do to the insulin levels in your body.

Out of curiosity, why do you feel the quote is idiotic?

[/quote] fat is not bad. when will people stop being brainwashed into thinking it is? [/quote] The problem is we've been brainwashed and conditioned to think this way for so long, it's hard for people to let go of the lies that have been fed to us. I even find myself doing it. I had a conversation with a friend a short…

EXACTLY!!!!! Carbohydrates - any carbohydrates; fruit, bread, pasta, oatmeal, whole grain - are the issue. You can have some, but keep to no more than 100 grams per day. The thing is, your body actually needs fat (just stay away from the hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated stuff). Animal fats are fabulous for you.…

When you think about it, asking a Gyn about nutrition is like asking a tire salesman how to replace a head gasket. (Though I'm not trying to dissuade you from putting in a complaint if you feel it's the right thing to do.) We've been lied to and conditioned for such a long time in the thinking that and corn oil and…

YES!!!! Bacon.

Thank you for your response. How does losing more than two pounds per week stress the heart? And can you point me towards a clinical study?

Thank you for your replies.

Hi.

Hi. I just joined recently. I've been curious about P90X. I've been doing Insanity for a couple of months and have seen very good results, though I've hit a stand still and realized it's because of what I'm eating. I just revamped my eating habits to eating 2000 calories per day of plenty of meats and veggies, and keeping…

I'm not a fan of water, either. I quit a habit of drinking Diet Pepsi (usually around 4 liters per day) and now I drink seltzer and find that it's quite refreshing. I make sure it's only water, and bubbles and there is no sugar, sugar substitute, or salt added.

Hi, Shaunda. My name is Doreen and I just joined. I'd be happy to help with accountability. I could use some too. :) So, how can I best help you with that?