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Added note…….I took a chance this morning and weighed myself with a minimum amount of clothes on……that is a scary thought in itself. I have lost 10 pounds since I first became aware of TDC. Don’t know from where though….LOL. Still have those unused “love handles” around my middle. I think just a more sensible approach to eating and staying away from my beloved two vodka martini evenings has made the difference.

Hi Lulabelle, so sorry to hear of your loss. You really should allow yourself not to worry about diet at such a time. When you are ready again you will get back on it. I’m sure many of us have times when we have to drop it for a while, for much less of a reason, but the group is supportive and will help to get you back on track.

slimasharon:

Hope you feel better soon. If I were a vegetarian I would find recipes with mixed beans (black, red, white). You need high protein and iron content. Ask Ossie for her suggestions in this respect. In the meantime you could look at this site:

http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/foodsthatheal.html

Hi, Slimasharon. I see folks are looking out for you here, and you’re getting some good input. My 2 cents: if your GP is puzzled and you like alternative routes, I would suggest to consider a licensed alternative practitioner, specifially a Chinese medicine type professional approved by your HMO.
In the meantime, take advantage of herbs and spices, i.e. fresh garlic, and foods that are popular for similar uses, i.e. shiitake mushrooms (these even have some good quality protein). Other good protein sources at these times include nuts (especially almonds), and be sure to get plenty of good fats i.e. chia, flax, extra-virgin olive oil. Since vitamins A and D may be critical here, and you are not taking a multivitamin/mineral, be sure to get in plenty of brightly colored (yellow, orange) fruits and vegetables, as well as dark green leafy vegetables; and if you use vegetarian milk, ones that are fortified with vitamin D.

Yeah Katie, I love Spring, not sure about the summer heat but summer fruit is yum yum. Spring is my favorite, as all the different veg appear on the market, had articokes tonight with fava beans but will try adding some garlic next time to spruce it up a bit as it was a bit bland. I still can’t find SWG bread here but love the whole grain bread and cereal rolls and with all the different tomatoes. Oh I love my meals just now, oh and the cherry trees are so near ready to burst,mmm mmm, wil have to remember portion sizes with all this tasty fruit and veg about 🙂

Hi, jij3808, and welcome! This program does provide more food that diet programs. However, if you are noticing a daily increase in food, that may be something worth checking.
Can you post a sample day with the maximum food amount, along with your gender, height, and weight? I’ll check it out for you.

Hi Ossie
thanks for advice. I am due for a bone-marrow test soon and after I get results I’ll discuss with my GP alternative routes – she seems pretty open minded.

Meantime I’ll tuck into my newly grown herbs, I’m intolerant to garlic but seem OK with chives – not quite the same but I think they are quite healthy.

I’ve never tried shiitake mushrooms but will try them. Also, I’d never heard of chia but will see if local health shops stocks it. I do use quite a bit of olive oil (I don’t use any other oil. I try and eat a range of different coloured fruit and veg, but sometimes feel too tired to cook and a bit too inclined not to make an effort – will try and do better!

I am slowly increasing my protein intake as I do think over the years I haven’t kept this in focus – especially as I cut out cheese a year or so ago because I have high cholestrol. I do have milk substitute, mainly Alpro soya milk. I’d prefer almond milk but can’t find it locally.

Once again, thanks to you and others for help.
Sharon

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