J_B wrote:I had a great weekend, was down to 174 and then we went to the party on Monday. I considered having one drink with vodka, but had a glass of red wine instead. 178 yesterday, so there you go!
I met with the nutritionist at my dr's office yesterday and she explained that people who eat lots of dairy (guilty), drink alcohol even moderately (guilty), and get lots of exercise (guilty) can devolop a sluggish liver and lymph system causing them to retain water and see an overall slowdown in metabolism (bingo!).
She recommended a two week 'flush' where I take lots of flax oil, cranberry juice, green leafy veggies, fruits and colored veggies, eggs, and lean proteins. No dairy, grains, artificial sweeteners, or alcohol during the next two weeks. I'm also to cut back on exercise to a 30 minute brisk (not fast) walk and simple toning exercises so I don't atrophy muscle, but nothing strenuous. After two weeks, I add whole grains back in, one at a time. Once I reach my goal weight (165 - 168) I can add dairy, limited alcohol and begin my normal workout routine.
She said it's possible/probable that I'll need to do the two week Phase I a couple times/year to keep my system flushed. I went shopping for all the 'stuff' yesterday and started today. 176.5 this morning...
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i would like more info.
Basically that is my diet , minus the flax seed. I eat tons of greens. In fact, my breakfast 'drink' before I eat something is broccoli, spinach, strawberries, bananna and 1/2 apple in the blender with a sweet soy milk.
( if that gives you an idea of how I eat ;-) )
Any meat I have is fish. Maybe some chicken , but if it is , it is organic chicken.
I am walking everyother day for about 2 miles.
I dont drink though.. and I dont touch milk... >shudder<
I will spare the soap box of milk contents..