APNEA- CPAP MACHINES ARE OK- BEST DIET

December 30, 2007

I have been fighting my weight for 20 years, and have been using a cpap machine for 7.

If you need a cpap machine please do not be afraid to use one. It is no big deal and is a big help.

As for losing weight, I have lost 12 pounds in the last two months following the principles of Weston A Price. The reason low fat diets do not work is that your body is starved for fat soluble vitamins (A, D etc.). Your body is screaming at you to eat because it is hungry. The key is to get 1/3 of your calories from natural fats. If you are vegetarian, stress nuts, olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, etc. Processed oils are out. I include raw milk (when I can Get it), beef and chicken.

I cut out as much carbs, sugars, HFCS, flours, potatoes as I can. I let myself have 2 slices of Eziekiel Bread every day ( sprouted whole grain ). I force myself to have a high protein breakfast, and try real hard not to eat after 6;00 pm. I eat often, every 2 hours; i.e. a hand full of raw nuts . This is a diet for life. Under this plan you are forbidden to eat less than 2000 calories per day. I also take a broad range vitamin every day with herbs (GNC), and cod liver oil (high in Vitamin A and D, plus all the good fish oil stuff). I will be adding coconut oil soon. I work on my anger because I eat when I am angry. Here are the sources I recommend in order of importance:

East Fat Lose Fat by Dr. May Enig

http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Fat-Lose-Healthy-Alternative/dp/B000OFOIZ4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?i.e.=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1199041725 & sr=8-1

I am not diabetic but this guy has an excellent understanding of the overweight connection to diabetes. Once of the reasons I like this guys site and newsletter is that the more I read about the complications of diabetes, the more I am motivated to stick with my food plan.

http://diabetescure101.com/

Overeaters anonymous is a great program. I have used other 12 step programs to deal with my anger, heal addictions and deal with the underlying emotions that compel me to over eat.

http://www.oa.org/index.htm

THE BEAUTY OF THIS IS "PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION". Be kind to yourself. Take baby steps. Do a little at a time, and do not beat yourself up.

Let me know what you think. Please ask questions ( I am a truck driver and a farmer. I will be driving for the next 10 days so will not be able to get back to you right away}.

Grace and Peace

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