RE: intro and confession Ron

January 5, 2006

Doctor Ron wishing you a wonderful New Year! You have been missed these past

few weeks.

Lady MaDonna

Ronald Hess <ronhess0760 wrote:

Hello Lex,

Congratulations on the start of a healthier way of life.

I see that the usual presumption has fallen upon you. I call it, The

protein fear.

The majority of Americans eat too much protein.

Too much protein can cause osteoporosis, and other problems as well.

Please read these articles:

http://www.dietitian.com/protein.html

http://www.notmilk.com/forum/979.html

Ron

On Behalf Of it's me

Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:02 PM

intro and confession

Hi guys-

I joined about a week ago and have been resding digests and perusing

the

recipes in the files. I am 45 years old and overweight. I really do want

to

try and rid myself of this weight for good, as well as for health

reasons.

I have a 17 year old daughter. ok....here's the confession. I am not a

vegetarian, although I am not oppossed to it. I try not to judge others

and

I hope you all will do the same for me.

My plan for weight loss was lean chicken, fish, and veggies.......and

exercise. Also, recently my daughter has given up eating meat about 95%

of

the time. Maybe more. I want to be sure that she is eating healthily and

getting enough protein. We both eat beans and soy products. I read alot

so

I do know a little about the products out there and we have used these

things for months. My purpose here is to learn more, and who knows,

maybe

eventually give up meat all together.....which leads me to my main

question

for today.

I realize whole grains are healthy and part of a balanced diet. However,

if

I don't eat meat and instead add in whole grains on a daily basis, will

I

be able to lose weight? I know that all of our bodies are different, but

I'm afraid that if I add in whole grains to replace the meat it will

make

weight loss hard. I also know it's protein that replaces meat, not

grains,

but I hope someone understands what I am trying to say. It seems I'm

having

a hard time writing what I am thinking. : )

Except for meat, I cook fairly healthily, lots of beans, whole grains,

and

veggies. For example, right now I have chili in the crockpot made with

kale,white beans, zuccini and scallions, spices........and chicken

breast.

If anyone understands my rather ill posed question, I look forward to

hearing your comments. I also look forward to staying around and

learning

if that is ok with you guys.

Lex

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January 5, 2006

Hello Donna Lady,

My apologies for my dearth of communications over this past month. I

hope the post holiday time finds you well and happy.

I was off line for a little while as I relocated my computer, oh, and

myself and daughter as well, back into the main house, after finalizing

some protective legalities with my " wife. "

I have my fireplace back again Donna! :laughs:

I have a picture of my daughter and me that was taken over the holidays.

To whom do I send this picture for posting? I am not a ham, but of being

the proudest daddy I am guilty.

Well, off to pack a sandwich for tomorrow's lunch, probably a tomato or

cucumber sandwich. I am going to add the horseradish this time, as the

recipe files have enticed me to do so. Normally Emma would have cooked

dinner tonight, and normally I would have been taking the leftovers to

work tomorrow, but Emma is not feeling well tonight. She is usually full

of energy and perky and optimistic, but tonight she is complaining of a

headache and a touch of a nauseous feeling she says. She is in the

family room lying down. I guess I will have to make her some soup for a

change. :laughs:

Ron

On Behalf Of purplepassion

Thursday, January 05, 2006 7:26 PM