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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Sat May 07, 2011 7:28 pm

Let us know how your run goes today. I'm with you on the gluten-free and soy-free (add in corn-free and a few other frees too for me too ).

Jamie, what does corn do to you? Do you have skin allergies?? Just wondering. I think that some people cannot metabolize grains; I might also have that problem or maybe they make my insulin go crazy.

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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Sun May 08, 2011 6:28 pm

Okay, it is Mother's Day and I wanted to have a good time and not stress myself out, so I wasn't so good; but then again, I wasn't so bad either. Here is my confession (I'm sure the Pope has heard a lot worse!) :o

B-fast - oatmeal/apple/rice milk

Snack - tall, non-fat mocha - no whip cream :oops:

Lunch - salad with some nuts and fruit and dressing with some olive oil (I was out, okay?)

Black tea w/ milk & sugar

Dinner - black bean/rice & chipolte burger with plain salad mix & herbs

I still feel like I am in ketosis though. I won't weigh myself because it's Mother's Day, right??? It is a day to be kind to yourself. (Still had to clean up and do laundry & dishes!!)

I'll be really good tomorrow!!
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Mon May 09, 2011 7:58 pm

Today, I should win another award for being good. My husband had some chips and an oatmeal cookie. I had none. I think 20 lbs should come off just based on that. :roll: Anyway, here's the menu:

Bfast - apple, banana and mango

Lunch - salad mix, with peppers, red onions & small yam

Dinner - stir-steamed chard & collards with onion, garlic peppers & a little bit of butternut squash (leftovers) with black beans & salsa (it was really good!)

Snack - apple

I still feel like I am in ketosis. I haven't weighed myself and thought I'd save it until this coming weekend. I usually lose weight pretty slowly though and find it discouraging.

I will be happy when I can fit into my jeans that have a regular waistband. I've found it "dangerous" to wear the kind that have stretch in them, as I don't notice when I'm gaining weight.

Not walking tonight, but will take a 2 hour one tomorrow!
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Tue May 10, 2011 9:35 pm

Unfortunately, I am catching a cold. I've been out in the garden though. Planted collards, kale, chard, sugar snap peas & kohlrabi. Am excited to see it grow. Never grown kohlrabi before.

B-fast: Black beans/salsa/salad mix

Lunch: Salad mix & part of a yam/peppers

Dinner: Same as breakfast

Snack: Small popcorn with yeast
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Wed May 11, 2011 1:25 pm

Thanks, Debbie. I am feeling a little "down" right now because I want to exercise but really feel like I am fighting this cold. My daughter has it too and it is the second cold we've both had in 2 months!!! However, working in the school system is hard on one's immune system. I thought mine would get stronger, but I think these colds are pretty strong in themselves.

I hope you are still losing. I am a slow loser, so I am a little scared to check the scales right now as it could be discouraging. I am instead just plugging along and sticking with it.

Fortunately, I really love eating this way - never liked meats and really didn't like preparing them. So, I've got to count my blessings.

Today's Menu:

B - Oatmeal with cinnamon & a few raisins

L - Chili Beans with salad & a little yam

S - banana

D - Oil free humus & salad mix with apple
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Sun May 15, 2011 6:02 pm

The last couple of days I've been fighting a cold!! I finally won. I slept a lot and took vitamin C and garlic and didn't get the cough. yeah!! I haven't been very active, so I think I'd be disappointed if I looked at the scale. My pants are loser though, so I'll keep plugging along.

Today's Menu:

B-fast: oatmeal, apples, prunes, flax seeds, rice milk

Lunch: smoothie with mango, frozen cherries mixed berries and 2 collard leaves

Dinner: Raisin cole-slaw/beans/salsa
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby LindaBC » Sun May 15, 2011 10:03 pm

Hi Simoncat,

I am so glad to find this post. I have been looking for someone who had hair loss the way explain it because it is exactly like mine. I have tried every weird thing I have come across and nothing has worked. Even Mcdougle didn't work, although I am doing it and it has helped other things. I also don't remember my older relatives having thinning hair like so many women do today. I have been gluten free for about four weeks but I am afraid that I have not been very motivated and not very compliant but your testimony is just what I needed to spur me on. I also used to have thick hair and I am very upset with my now thin hair that I can see my scalp through. I am so glad that I can really have hope. Thank you so much!

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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Mon May 16, 2011 10:01 pm

Hi, Linda. Don't lose hope. It took about 9 months for all my scalp symptoms to go away; but it is totally worth it. I might be too optimistic but I believe I am getting hair growing back because I have a lot of short new hairs. You really should check out the book by Dr. Peter Green about Celiac Disease. Look it up on Amazon. There is actually an epidemic and a lot of people don't know they have it as it can have many different symptoms. Also, I know a lot of people probably don't think about it, but wheat is like glue when it is mixed with liquids . . . that is like glue going through your intestines, which if you think about it can't be good for anyone - even whole wheat Potatoes are way better for you and other more natural foods that aren't processed. Go gluten free and stick with this; I think things will get better for you!!! Let me know how you are doing, :nod:
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Tue May 17, 2011 7:54 pm

Today was a hard day for me as I feel like I am still fighting this cold. Several people where I work were out with it; so, it seems to be going around here. Anyway, I feel really tired but here's what I had today:

B-fast: Small yam

Snack: orange

Lunch: black bean /salsa on collards

Snack: banana

Dinner: quinoa pasta/tomatoes/ tomato sauce garlic and a few olives

A cup of black tea (which I know is bad, but I needed something warm. It's been cold here.
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Sat May 21, 2011 8:37 pm

Finally getting over a cold. Wow, has it been rough. I wake up in the morning with it and then it's better later on.

I haven't been good lately. I've had sugar a couple of times, but I haven't had any gluten or anything. I need to exercise and will do so tomorrow. I have been gardening a lot today, so am kind of tired.

I am now taking "New Chapter" vitamins. I know Dr. McDougal is not for vitamins, but I feel like I need them - probably because I am a celiac and don't seem to absorb enough vitamins from my food. I feel better since taking them though.

Today's Menu:

Bfast: oatmeal/applesauce/cinnamon/raisins/rice milk
Lunch: rice with rice milk
Snack: apple
Dinner: black beans/salsa/salad/small yam
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Sun May 22, 2011 9:20 pm

Went on a 3 mile run today. Felt great!!! I even sprinted about 4 times. I've lost 5 lbs!!! Yeah! 15 more to go!! I gardened today as well and cleaned my chicken & duck pen, which is 20' x 15' and then some. (In the meantime, they were out in the yard having a good time).

I am thinking of using my mini-trampoline on those days I can't seem to get to run - because of work. It's not the same type of workout but is pretty good. I love being outside though. I might try 6 miles next Saturday. I'll have to see how it goes. It's great to feel good.

Todays Menu:

B - oatmeal/applesauce/flax/rice milk
S - orange
L- salad mix with apples/peppers/a few raisins/a few walnuts
D- split pea soup - 2 bowls
S - apple
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Re: An Apple A Day But No Gluten/Soy

Postby simoncat » Mon May 30, 2011 5:46 pm

Been bad and haven't posted here. I have now decided to give up rice milk (as it has oils in it and sugar). However, I might just put sugar on my oatmeal and see what happens weight wise. I have now lost 6 lbs. I went for a run this weekend and have been doing 3 2 hour walks a week. I am experimenting to see what works and am tempted to do the MWL rapid loss 1/2 green and yellow veggies and 1/2 starch. Has anyone here done this, I wonder? I have also decided to weigh myself every day now, after reading Parsley Patches's success story. Today my weight was 154.5 lbs and I realized that when I was at 138 lb awhile back, I felt really good. So, I guess that is my goal. Thus, I have more to lose than I first thought :o I'll just keep trying. I have to go to the doctor soon because I had high cholesterol; I am hoping that it has gone down. :roll:

Today's menu:
B-fast: oatmeal w/ 3 prunes
snack: orange

Lunch: large salad/1 cup black beans with salsa

Dinner: 1/2 salad and 1/2 yam
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