Bad News Betty..erhm..Eric
I went to see Dr. Eric Gunther today. I have added another irrational fear to my list: Snakes, Quicksand, and surgery. I don’t like the idea of living my life without an organ. The doctor told me he wants to take it out Tuesday,July 19th. I wish it was one of those things that there is no choice, you have to get it out. But no, this is an important decision I have to make. Mum is rooting for no surgery and I’ve started alternative research while everyone else is pushing me onto the operating table. I feel like everything I do lately has to be carefully planned and thought out, which is extremely pressuring. The stress buildup inside of me is overwhelming and I don’t know what to do to deal. I think I’m going to get the surgery. Has anyone here gotten their gallbladder out at a young age? Or even just at any time? I’m really looking for some guidance.
I’m on a low/non fat diet. Today I’ve eaten Cinnamon Simple Living w/ Rice milk for breakfast, an egg and reduced fat cheddar cheese on croissant and small iced coffee with sugar and skim milk from Dunkin Donuts, fresh cherries, Penne noodles with red sauce and Boca crumbles, and a strawberry salad. I’m feeling the Dunkin Donuts tonight and regret it. Vegetarian food suggestions anyone?
I started packing my boxes for Denmark this afteroon. 3 big boxes to be shipped over the ocean as well as saw how much I could fit in my suitcase. I am allowed one checked suit case and one carry on. Not much for a girl with a never ending closet. I gave away some clothing to an old friend and am collecting more to support a citizen with Cancer. I’ve been focusing on ME and MY problems lately, but it feels good to not be so selfish.
Well, thats my shpeal. Peace.
Under 1200 calorie plan (low carbs; low fat)
Meal One:
scrambled eggs:
3 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 tbsp skim milk
1/2 tbsp butter spread
1 serving fat free cottage cheese
Fat: 7.67g
Carbs: 8.02g
Protein: 28.59
Calories: 230
Meal Two:
Toast and cottage cheese:
1 piece Light 35 wheat bread
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
Fat: .05g
Carbs: 14.5g
Prot: 13g
Calories: 105
Meal Three:
tuna fish (sandwich):
1 can chunk light tuna in water (drained)
2 servings dill relish
1 serving Miracle Whip Light (kraft)
1 whole can of green beans
salt and pepper to taste
(can add bread if desired..)
Fat: 2.5g
Carbs: 16g
Prot: 29.5
Calories: 190
Meal Four:
protein bar:
I like Premier brand bars:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar (premier)
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 23g
Prot: 30
Calories: 280
((This “meal” can be moved to after your workout))
Meal Five:
fish and veggies:
4 cups chopped broccoli
2 servings baked fish (I prefer salmon)
Fat: 6.35g
Carbs: 24.17g
Prot: 48.23g
Calories: 324
Totals* (about):
Fat: 24.02g
Carbs: 85.69g
Prot: 149.35g
Calories: 1,129
Condiments can be added as long as you pay attention to the calories!
My Diet Secret
richardshealthmusings.comFor all you vegetarians out there that want to not only loose weight, but also gain muscle here is a great little trick for tweaking your diet. Craig has some great information as well as exercise routines that are built on interval training. Check out his website for more on his training system. My Diet Secret By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com I’m not a “low-carb guy” by any means, but I have found something that works wonders for fat loss. And it does involve cutting back on whole-grains. …
Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread Machine Bread recipe – 173 calories
I love this bread. It is simple to put together with a bread machine, and tastes wonderful. I love the fact that it doesn’t have a lot of sugar and nodairy, yet it still turns out soft and chewy. I just ate two slices with butter and it was excellent!
Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread recipe – 173 calories
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water
1?3 cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast (or one packet)
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups white bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Preparation:
1. Place the ingredients into the bread pan in the order suggested by your machine’s manufacturer.
2. Set the machine for the regular white bread cycle.
2. If you want a softer crust that’s easier to slice for sandwiches, then as soon as you take the bread out of the pan, put it right into a large plastic bag and close tightly. The hot bread will steam the crust and make it very soft.
Servings: 12
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 173
Total fat: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 196.1 mg
Total carbs: 35.1 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 4.6 g
Weight Watchers points: 3
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BalancePointBlog.comA recent 8-year, $415 million health study demonstrated that a low fat diet does not reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer. You may have read something about this study in February or March this year. What you probably didn’t read was the fact that this extensive study not only found the low-fat diet to be useless, but in some cases it actually made heart problems worse. In fact, there is growing evidence that inflammatory responses in the body are far more likely to create serious chronic, life-threatening diseases such as heart disease…
How To Achieve A Positive Nitrogen Balance And Why You Should Care
pmxfit.primalmuscle.comProper nutrition, training hard and getting plenty of rest are the three essential keys to achieving and maintaining a positive nitrogen balance and getting big.
“An updated review finds that a “modified-fat” diet, that replaces saturated fats with unsaturated fats, is more effective than a low-fat diet at reducing heart disease risk. A modified-fat diet, which incorporates unsaturated fats from foods like liquid vegetable oils, fish and nuts, may be easier to follow than a traditional low-fat diet. While reducing saturated fat consumption lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease, a Cochrane review found no proof that it reduced risk of death by cardiovascular causes.”
—Modified Fat Diet Key to Lowering Heart Disease Risk
Health Behavior News Service - Modified Fat Diet Key to Lowering Heart Disease Risk
The Truth About Saturated Fats
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Low-Fat Diet to Lose Weight and Build Muscle
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Getting Fat on a Low-Fat Diet
If energy intake is greater than energy expenditure, an individual can become obese on a low-fat diet because all of their carbohydrate intake is being oxidized. This is due to dietary fat being stored as the body rapidly adjusts to oxidizing carbs and proteins for energy needs at the expense of fat oxidation.
Oxidative Hierarchy:
- Alcohol
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
