Guest guest Report post Posted October 23, 2004 Gorp is the snack staple of hikers. Nuts, dried fruits, chocolate bits, spicy crackers, etc. all mixed together in any combo you like. Yum! , peter hurd <swpgh01@t...> wrote: > What the hell is a Gorp type thing? > The Valley Vegan.... > > Sara <gagrip5> wrote: > > > Yum! I am always looking for excuses to eat more of my favorite fruit! > Hadn't really thought about nuts. I mostly consider them as a gorp- > type thing for hiking. > sara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Young Coconut - becuase it helps the thyroid to function properly. Check out " Eating for Beauty " by David Wolfe. Paula " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: A few threads have metioned weight changes from the raw diet. I have gained about 5 lbs in a month of being on the diet. I have a really slow metabolism. I didn't think I was eating too much. Any chance the weight gain is a temporary adjustment? Can anyone think of some metabolism boosting foods? Thanks! Di Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 I had the same experience with raw eating and gaining weight I did seem to put on 7lbs (alot for my frame) and then stabalize but I really do not like the added pounds so far I can't seem to shed withou withholding calories Thanks Angel Paula Wood <wolfmother1 rawfood Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:24:16 -0800 (PST) Re: [Raw Food] Weight gain Young Coconut - becuase it helps the thyroid to function properly. Check out " Eating for Beauty " by David Wolfe. Paula " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: A few threads have metioned weight changes from the raw diet. I have gained about 5 lbs in a month of being on the diet. I have a really slow metabolism. I didn't think I was eating too much. Any chance the weight gain is a temporary adjustment? Can anyone think of some metabolism boosting foods? Thanks! Di Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 How much fat are you eating? Avocados, nuts and seeds are all high fat fats - granted good fat, but anything not in moderation is bad for you. How much exercise are you getting? I've been dealing with a slow thyroid as well - it needs iodine AND exercise. How do you feel about seaweed? My doc has had me on liquid-kelp and digestive bitters as a supplement - when I first started seeing him, I couldn't do raw foods - everything kept shutting down. But now I am thriving on it and no longer need the supplements! As for exercise - get a pedometer - walking (especially outside) is GREAT for you - try to do 10,000 steps per day. I was doing that from March to June and lost 50 lbs with great ease! Since then I've been going through massage school, so I have only maintained my weight, not lost any. That's all about to change now:-) I graduated last weekend!!! Debra Lee Thompson First Horizon Home Loan Corp Audit Analyst 214.441.5416 debrathompson rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Diana P. Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:20 PM rawfood [Raw Food] Weight gain A few threads have metioned weight changes from the raw diet. I have gained about 5 lbs in a month of being on the diet. I have a really slow metabolism. I didn't think I was eating too much. Any chance the weight gain is a temporary adjustment? Can anyone think of some metabolism boosting foods? Thanks! Di Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Well, I am definitely not getting enough exercise due to chronic disabilities. It started 2 years ago and I gained 70lbs. I used to be really super skinny and very extremely active. I got a bad migraine at the end of November and lost 20lbs in 2 weeks....strange. Five have come back on since going raw (but still not 100% raw). Fats are limited. I just bought some nori, but other than that I haven't tried any sea vegetables yet. I do have a dulse extract supplement in my cupboard. Maybe I should start taking that again. Congratulations on graduating! Peace, Di rawfood , " Thompson, Debra " <Debrathompson wrote: > > How much fat are you eating? Avocados, nuts and seeds are all high fat > fats - granted good fat, but anything not in moderation is bad for you. > How much exercise are you getting? > (clipped) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Are you able to walk? Even short periods of time throughout the day are beneficial. Do you think you can do 5 - 15 minutes at a time? Debra Lee Thompson First Horizon Home Loan Corp Audit Analyst 214.441.5416 debrathompson rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Diana P. Friday, February 24, 2006 10:08 AM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] Weight gain Well, I am definitely not getting enough exercise due to chronic disabilities. It started 2 years ago and I gained 70lbs. I used to be really super skinny and very extremely active. I got a bad migraine at the end of November and lost 20lbs in 2 weeks....strange. Five have come back on since going raw (but still not 100% raw). Fats are limited. I just bought some nori, but other than that I haven't tried any sea vegetables yet. I do have a dulse extract supplement in my cupboard. Maybe I should start taking that again. Congratulations on graduating! Peace, Di rawfood , " Thompson, Debra " <Debrathompson wrote: > > How much fat are you eating? Avocados, nuts and seeds are all high fat > fats - granted good fat, but anything not in moderation is bad for you. > How much exercise are you getting? > (clipped) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Hi Di, How much nuts, avocadoes, bananas and high calorie foods are you eating daily? Many people eat too many nuts, raw crackers, etc. on a raw diet. Also I have heard coconut oil helps people lose weight. I don't know if the young raw coconut is better or not, but coconut oil is certainly easier to buy, open, and eat. :-) If you choose coconut oil, consume about 3 1/2 tablespoons each day. Also buy virgin organic coconut oil. I buy it from: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm While I was getting the link for you I saw they're having a sale. This is the best time to buy! Whoohoo! Minnie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Walking is actually a tough one for me because I have a lot of pain in my hips. When I am up and about I try to make sure I am doing something useful like a bit of housework. I was managing to get in 3-4 yoga sessions/week, but lately not even that. I would love to get out of the house more when the weather warms up a bit!! (I live in Buffalo) Peace, Di rawfood , " Thompson, Debra " <Debrathompson wrote: > > Are you able to walk? Even short periods of time throughout the day are > beneficial. Do you think you can do 5 - 15 minutes at a time? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is doing this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of nuts/seeds per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any of the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for it. I guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and the body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? rawfood , " minnie9090 " <minnie9090 wrote: > > Hi Di, > > How much nuts, avocadoes, bananas and high calorie foods are you eating > daily? (clipped) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Hi! I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty consistently below 10% fat. One formula that I'm familiar with that will give you an idea of how many calories you need is to take your ideal weight and multiply by 10. This will tell you your " baseline " requirement. That's how many you need if you are flat of your back 24 hours a day and just breathing. You add calories according to your activities. An account on www.fitday.com is an interesting thing to do. I have one that's public but you don't have to let anyone see it but you if you want. I started out at, probably, 182 pounds (from a high of 187.5) when I started eating raw back in June. I'm at 135 now and still losing. I'm losing slowly but that's okay as long as I'm not gaining. As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic something it isn't. This is one time in my life that I have been able to eat all I want to, be satisfied, and not gain weight and I'm loving it! Good luck! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: > > I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is doing > this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of nuts/seeds > per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any of > the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for it. I > guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and the > body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 even if you cant get to yoga class....do the bridge pose at least once a day for a few min. In time, you will eliminate that pain in your hip! " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: Walking is actually a tough one for me because I have a lot of pain in my hips. When I am up and about I try to make sure I am doing something useful like a bit of housework. I was managing to get in 3-4 yoga sessions/week, but lately not even that. I would love to get out of the house more when the weather warms up a bit!! (I live in Buffalo) Peace, Di rawfood , " Thompson, Debra " <Debrathompson wrote: > > Are you able to walk? Even short periods of time throughout the day are > beneficial. Do you think you can do 5 - 15 minutes at a time? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 24, 2006 There a lot of yoga positions you can do sitting and lying on the floor. My suggestion is do any of the Yoga positions your remember from the class in sitting and lying on floor. If you don't remember the positions, there are a lot of website with information about it. Also, there are plenty of books on the them. Some of them are very easy. Also, eat more frequently through out the day. This fires up the metabolism through out the day. This is useful for all the people who have low metabolism and want to lose some weight ! Cheers, - Hemant. Sherry <dobeythehouseelf wrote: even if you cant get to yoga class....do the bridge pose at least once a day for a few min. In time, you will eliminate that pain in your hip! " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: Walking is actually a tough one for me because I have a lot of pain in my hips. When I am up and about I try to make sure I am doing something useful like a bit of housework. I was managing to get in 3-4 yoga sessions/week, but lately not even that. I would love to get out of the house more when the weather warms up a bit!! (I live in Buffalo) Peace, Di rawfood , " Thompson, Debra " <Debrathompson wrote: > > Are you able to walk? Even short periods of time throughout the day are > beneficial. Do you think you can do 5 - 15 minutes at a time? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Jesushy, Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. Because of the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... Cheer ~ Jen jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: Hi! I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty consistently below 10% fat. One formula that I'm familiar with that will give you an idea of how many calories you need is to take your ideal weight and multiply by 10. This will tell you your " baseline " requirement. That's how many you need if you are flat of your back 24 hours a day and just breathing. You add calories according to your activities. An account on www.fitday.com is an interesting thing to do. I have one that's public but you don't have to let anyone see it but you if you want. I started out at, probably, 182 pounds (from a high of 187.5) when I started eating raw back in June. I'm at 135 now and still losing. I'm losing slowly but that's okay as long as I'm not gaining. As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic something it isn't. This is one time in my life that I have been able to eat all I want to, be satisfied, and not gain weight and I'm loving it! Good luck! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: > > I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is doing > this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of nuts/seeds > per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any of > the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for it. I > guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and the > body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Super, way to go. Best Regards, Robert & Chloey Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic something it isn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Hi, Jen, Actually, since I've been eating raw, I have only had one cooked meal and I ended up feeling sick. So...I haven't been " out of " raw so I can't get " back into " eating raw. That being said--I know I'm getting technical -- you sound like someone who has been eating raw for a long time. I'm always concerned about if I'm doing it right so I would appreciate your insight on what a day's intake should be. Could you give me a sample menu? But don't include apples because I'm not a great apple lover. Sorry. I love applesauce but it's the kind that has to be cooked. I've tried several different raw applesauce recipes and they all eventually leave me cold. I'll appreciate any information you can give me about what would be the best for me to eat. I was under the impression that bananas were the perfect food and ideal to be the main staple of the raw food diet. I realize this <http://www.turbana.com/produ_recipes/benefits.htm> is a banana producer's web site but it says to eat five to ten bananas a day. There are a couple of articles there by Dr. Doug Graham, too. With so many different theories out there, how do you choose what to eat? Thanks for your help, Tommie Transitioning to Raw Food <http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com/> <http://rawburchard.blogspot.com/> rawfood <rawfood > , Jen Lynn <jenfly777 wrote: > > Jesushy, > > Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. Because of the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... > > Cheer ~ Jen > > jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: > Hi! > I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid > and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and > am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, > in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh > squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a > large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large > orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas > and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than > a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something > like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad > with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up > with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty > consistently below 10% fat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I don't think there's a raw cracker out there that is to-die-for good. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Robert Ratliff " <bratliff wrote: > > Super, way to go. > > Best Regards, Robert & Chloey Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama > > As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months > ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in > awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic > something it isn't. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Do you think that if someone ate 2 bananas and one avocado every day (among other things) that it would inhibit losing weight? Is it too much to have an avocado every day? >Jen Lynn <jenfly777 >rawfood >rawfood >Re: [Raw Food] Re: Weight gain >Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:02:34 -0800 (PST) > >Jesushy, > > Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. Because of >the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is >really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great >fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love >bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... > > Cheer ~ Jen > >jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: > Hi! >I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid >and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and >am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, >in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh >squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a >large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large >orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas >and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than >a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something >like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad >with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up >with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty >consistently below 10% fat. One formula that I'm familiar with that >will give you an idea of how many calories you need is to take your >ideal weight and multiply by 10. This will tell you your " baseline " >requirement. That's how many you need if you are flat of your back 24 >hours a day and just breathing. You add calories according to your >activities. An account on www.fitday.com is an interesting thing to >do. I have one that's public but you don't have to let anyone see it >but you if you want. > >I started out at, probably, 182 pounds (from a high of 187.5) when I >started eating raw back in June. I'm at 135 now and still losing. I'm >losing slowly but that's okay as long as I'm not gaining. > >As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months >ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in >awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic >something it isn't. > >This is one time in my life that I have been able to eat all I want >to, be satisfied, and not gain weight and I'm loving it! > >Good luck! >Tommie >http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > >rawfood , " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: > > > > I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is >doing > > this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of >nuts/seeds > > per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any >of > > the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for >it. >I > > guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and >the > > body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 26, 2006 Jennifer, It may inhibit losing weight. I'm no expert, but I think that It depends on what else is eaten through out the day and how active one is. If you are getting an adequate amount of exercise, and eating lots of different fruits and vegetables, 2 bananas and an avocado may be fine. I personally think that you should try to switch things around, and not have a banana or avocado EVERY DAY. See how you do...and take it from there. Maybe you can handle more, or should have less, depending on how your body responds. Young Coconuts and nuts are also good for fat/energy, but too many will increase the weight gain (this is my experience at least). If you want to lose weight, you probably need to try to have more veggies, and then second, fruit. I'm in the same boat as you...I'm trying to lose weight. I think i need to cut back on fruit and nuts. I'm still trying to figure it out...lol! Hope that helps....... Jen Jennifer Corris <jencorris wrote: Do you think that if someone ate 2 bananas and one avocado every day (among other things) that it would inhibit losing weight? Is it too much to have an avocado every day? >Jen Lynn <jenfly777 >rawfood >rawfood >Re: [Raw Food] Re: Weight gain >Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:02:34 -0800 (PST) > >Jesushy, > > Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. Because of >the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is >really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great >fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love >bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... > > Cheer ~ Jen > >jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: > Hi! >I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid >and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and >am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, >in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh >squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a >large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large >orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas >and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than >a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something >like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad >with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up >with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty >consistently below 10% fat. One formula that I'm familiar with that >will give you an idea of how many calories you need is to take your >ideal weight and multiply by 10. This will tell you your " baseline " >requirement. That's how many you need if you are flat of your back 24 >hours a day and just breathing. You add calories according to your >activities. An account on www.fitday.com is an interesting thing to >do. I have one that's public but you don't have to let anyone see it >but you if you want. > >I started out at, probably, 182 pounds (from a high of 187.5) when I >started eating raw back in June. I'm at 135 now and still losing. I'm >losing slowly but that's okay as long as I'm not gaining. > >As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months >ago and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in >awhile but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic >something it isn't. > >This is one time in my life that I have been able to eat all I want >to, be satisfied, and not gain weight and I'm loving it! > >Good luck! >Tommie >http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > >rawfood , " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: > > > > I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is >doing > > this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of >nuts/seeds > > per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any >of > > the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for >it. >I > > guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and >the > > body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 26, 2006 Tommie, Sorry I called you Jerushy (good guess huh..lol). I don't mind you being " technical " ...I'm glad you explained where you're coming from. I had to laugh at your comment, " you sound like someone who has been eating raw for a long time " and at the same time - I feel humbled. While been around " health " for a long time, thanks to my dad, I haven't been eating raw long. And I haven't been eating 100% raw, but as close as I can. Bananas are healthy, and perfect for smoothies, but not more than one or two a day (and maybe less, like every other day). The guys that advocate 5 or 6 bananas a day are sorely mistaken! Too much at one time will cause your blood sugar levels to spike. And if you have any problems (like me) with an overgrowth of Candida (too much bad bacteria in body), they should be avoided all together (I just try to only have a few in smoothies per week). Since you asked, a day may look like this: Morning: 2 tall glasses of water upon arising A Tall glass of grapefruit/green drink( freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice, stevia to taste, and 1T super green formula) Smoothie (bunny spice: 1C of carrot juice, I C of raw almond milk, fresh ginger juice to taste, and 2 C of bananas. This is enough for 2 servings, so don't drink all at once ;-)) or almond milk/fruit smoothie Big salad ( maybe some of the following: Spring mix greens, cilantro, small handful of fresh mint leaves, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, nuts, etc) Mid-Afternoon / Evening A piece of fruit for snack Raw crackers Salad (if I didn't have one in earlier) Something non-raw such as cooked Salmon. Raw ice cream or some other snack I drink probably 10 tall glasses of water in a day. Ask if you need me to clarify anything I said that may have not made sense. Try not to worry about doing everything " right. " ( Food is only a part of health...my relationship with God and others is very important part too). I'm still learning too and i don't always know what " theories " are right. All I know is " balance " is important...not eating too much of anything or eating too extreme. Good job for trying to learn as much as you can. Hope i gave you a few helpful tips........ Jen jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: Hi, Jen, Actually, since I've been eating raw, I have only had one cooked meal and I ended up feeling sick. So...I haven't been " out of " raw so I can't get " back into " eating raw. That being said--I know I'm getting technical -- you sound like someone who has been eating raw for a long time. I'm always concerned about if I'm doing it right so I would appreciate your insight on what a day's intake should be. Could you give me a sample menu? But don't include apples because I'm not a great apple lover. Sorry. I love applesauce but it's the kind that has to be cooked. I've tried several different raw applesauce recipes and they all eventually leave me cold. I'll appreciate any information you can give me about what would be the best for me to eat. I was under the impression that bananas were the perfect food and ideal to be the main staple of the raw food diet. I realize this <http://www.turbana.com/produ_recipes/benefits.htm> is a banana producer's web site but it says to eat five to ten bananas a day. There are a couple of articles there by Dr. Doug Graham, too. With so many different theories out there, how do you choose what to eat? Thanks for your help, Tommie Transitioning to Raw Food <http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com/> <http://rawburchard.blogspot.com/> rawfood <rawfood > , Jen Lynn <jenfly777 wrote: > > Jesushy, > > Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. Because of the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... > > Cheer ~ Jen > > jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: > Hi! > I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid > and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and > am losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, > in " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh > squeezed OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a > large handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large > orange and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas > and a small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than > a half hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something > like the rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad > with either some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up > with around 1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty > consistently below 10% fat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Sex is too much everyday, avocado's not. Best Regards, Robert & Chloey Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of Jennifer Corris Saturday, February 25, 2006 5:51 PM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] Re: Weight gain Do you think that if someone ate 2 bananas and one avocado every day (among other things) that it would inhibit losing weight? Is it too much to have an avocado every day? >Jen Lynn <jenfly777 >rawfood >rawfood >Re: [Raw Food] Re: Weight gain >Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:02:34 -0800 (PST) > >Jesushy, > > Just as a heads up, you are probably eating too many bananas. >Because of >the high sugar content (although its " natural " , 4 or 8 bananas a day is >really too much. how about having an apple instead (it will give you great >fiber!!) Try to cut back/ go easy an the bananas ( I know its hard..i love >bananas myself...). Good job on getting back into eating raw....... > > Cheer ~ Jen > >jerushy1944 <jerushy wrote: > Hi! >I've been reading your posts with some interest since I'm hypothyroid >and have, normally, a very slow metabolism. However, I eat a LOT and am >losing weight so it may be that you are, as you suggested, in > " starvation " mode. My breakfast this morning was 2.5 C fresh squeezed >OJ, four small bananas blended with 1/3 C blueberries and a large >handful of spinach, and half a good-sized mango. I had a large orange >and a few kumquats mid-morning. Lunch was four small bananas and a >small pear (I can't have anything at work that takes more than a half >hour to eat). When I get home, I'll probably have something like the >rest of the mango and then some tomatoes and a large salad with either >some nuts or a half avocado for supper. I usually end up with around >1500-1700 calories a day but I'm staying pretty consistently below 10% >fat. One formula that I'm familiar with that will give you an idea of >how many calories you need is to take your ideal weight and multiply by >10. This will tell you your " baseline " requirement. That's how many you >need if you are flat of your back 24 hours a day and just breathing. >You add calories according to your activities. An account on >www.fitday.com is an interesting thing to do. I have one that's public >but you don't have to let anyone see it but you if you want. > >I started out at, probably, 182 pounds (from a high of 187.5) when I >started eating raw back in June. I'm at 135 now and still losing. I'm >losing slowly but that's okay as long as I'm not gaining. > >As for the raw crackers, I have made several different kinds months ago >and most of them are still in the freezer. I eat a few once in awhile >but I prefer juicy " real " food that isn't trying to mimic something it >isn't. > >This is one time in my life that I have been able to eat all I want to, >be satisfied, and not gain weight and I'm loving it! > >Good luck! >Tommie >http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > >rawfood , " Diana P. " <laurelai3 wrote: > > > > I have been trying to figure that out....what am I eating that is >doing > > this. Usually one banana a day, maybe a small handful of >nuts/seeds > > per day(like 6 almonds), one avacado a week. I haven't tried any >of > > the raw crackers. Well, I did make a batch, but didn't care for >it. >I > > guess there's the possibility I am actually not eating enough and >the > > body is going into a " starvation " mode. Maybe? > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 2, 2006 I know this is a late response, been a busy weekend and I'm just catching up on Wednesday *lol* anyway I have an avocado almost every day and most days 1.5 bananas in a smoothie for breakfast. I've been raw for only 21 days but I've lost 10lbs. One thing I do want to say is that I have 70lbs to loose, just from experience it seems that the more you have to loose the easier it is. Hope that helps! Taevia On Feb 25, 2006, at 5:50 PM, Jennifer Corris wrote: > Do you think that if someone ate 2 bananas and one avocado every day > (among > other things) that it would inhibit losing weight? Is it too much to > have > an avocado every day? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 26, 2008 I weighed myself this morning and have put on a kilo since changing my diet. But my energy levels feel much better, and I spend much less time feeling hungry. I am having a really solid breakfast, but it is far more food than I am used to eating in the morning. However, I am finding I need less food for lunch and dinner...I have to be careful not to leave them too late as I am often not really hungry. I guess I need to move onto step 2 to see whats going on. I am not eating much sugar at all, but I am having tea with a small tsp of honey. I am not stopping myself from eating sugar if I crave it, I am just not feeling like it as much. But, I don't want my weight to keep creeping up either, so any suggestions?I am not overweight, but don't want to put on any more. It is probably because as a vegetarian, to get enough protein, many sources are also high in fat...cheese and nuts... It is the middle of a very hot summer here, so my normal exercise of walking is inhibited by only being able to go out early morning or dusk....I am sounding like a whinger ! thanks peela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Peela My personal experience is that I go by what my body says and don't get too worked up by the fluctuations in the scale. I have found that my weight ebbs and flows a little bit as I do RR and i am OK with that because I feel steadier and more energetic than ever before in my life, not to mention happy, anxiety and depression-free, craving-free, etc! It worked well for me to get steady on step 7 and then deal with the weight stuff. If you feel good about breakfast then I think going on to step 2 is a great idea! Tina peela Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:20:54 +0800 weight gain I weighed myself this morning and have put on a kilo since changing my diet. But my energy levels feel much better, and I spend much less time feeling hungry. I am having a really solid breakfast, but it is far more food than I am used to eating in the morning. However, I am finding I need less food for lunch and dinner...I have to be careful not to leave them too late as I am often not really hungry. I guess I need to move onto step 2 to see whats going on. I am not eating much sugar at all, but I am having tea with a small tsp of honey. I am not stopping myself from eating sugar if I crave it, I am just not feeling like it as much. But, I don't want my weight to keep creeping up either, so any suggestions?I am not overweight, but don't want to put on any more. It is probably because as a vegetarian, to get enough protein, many sources are also high in fat...cheese and nuts... It is the middle of a very hot summer here, so my normal exercise of walking is inhibited by only being able to go out early morning or dusk....I am sounding like a whinger ! thanks peela _______________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your " fix " . http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 28, 2008 hi Peela the best thing you can do is do what I did and hide the scales somewhere. Not being flippant, its just that it distracted me nicely from my step and I got all worried. I did gain a bit ( I was adding food, from a big diet mentality of mine) but as I healed and steadied, everything else did and I evened out. you sound really insightful listening to your body and its great news about your energy levels. if you think you are getting lots of cheese etc, do you like lentils, tofu. seitan , other nice dense proteins? Variety being the spice of life mosaic , peela <peela wrote: > > I weighed myself this morning and have put on a kilo since changing my > diet. But my energy levels feel much better, and I spend much less time > feeling hungry. I am having a really solid breakfast, but it is far more > food than I am used to eating in the morning. However, I am finding I > need less food for lunch and dinner...I have to be careful not to leave > them too late as I am often not really hungry. > I guess I need to move onto step 2 to see whats going on. I am not > eating much sugar at all, but I am having tea with a small tsp of honey. > I am not stopping myself from eating sugar if I crave it, I am just not > feeling like it as much. > But, I don't want my weight to keep creeping up either, so any > suggestions?I am not overweight, but don't want to put on any more. It > is probably because as a vegetarian, to get enough protein, many sources > are also high in fat...cheese and nuts... It is the middle of a very hot > summer here, so my normal exercise of walking is inhibited by only being > able to go out early morning or dusk....I am sounding like a whinger ! > thanks > peela > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
