Digest Number 825-Congrats Sherri:)

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Congratulations on your weight loss success Sherri:) I only hope I can be as

successful as you have been. Keep up the great work:)

 

Noel

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mon, 3 May 2004 09:35:16 -0700 (PDT)

sherrie mills <sherriesvintiques

Re: Digest Number 825

 

Hello to every one!

 

I have not eaten any flesh for more than 2 years now. I have had

conversations more than once with people who ask about being vegetarian for

weight loss. The first year, I continued to eat junk foods, and would

laughingly tell inquirers that " Potato chips are vegetarian- don't

become vegetarian to loose weight. "

 

This last year I have realized that being vegetarian is not denying

your self meat. It is pro-actively eating vegetables. All vegetables-

preferably in their raw or lightly cooked form. This change of heart and

mentality has helped me to loose 70 pounds in the last year.

 

Choose fruits and vegetables by color. Each color offers a variety of

nutrients and often anti-oxidant properties. Limit the starchy whites

(including bread). Use seasoning packets- (most or meat free) as a

marinade for egg plant, squash, etc. Read labels for ingredients and get

creative, most meat sauces or flavorings are meatless. Eat all the

fresh, raw or barley cooked (limit oil) brightly colored veggies that you

want, get plenty of exercise. Exercise every time you think about it,

even if you are trapped in an office environment all day. Remember to

tighten up your stomach muscles and glutenous maximus, frequently

throughout the day. Walk when you get the chance. Everytime you exercise

enough to make your self warmer- you are raising your motabolism.

 

I'm no one special. I don't have a PHD. And I certainly do not want to

sound pompous. I am just trying to clearly share with you what worked

for me. I was about to pop out of my skin at a size 24, now I am a

size 10-12, and very comfortable in my skin. This has been achieved with

out drugs, but simply by changing my lifestyle.

 

Thank you for allowing me to share this one little bit of success in my

life.

 

Sherrie

 

 

 

 

 

 

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