<p>Trying to get motivated to go our for a short walk while we still have some sunshine. Down almost 7 lbs. It is definitely a motivation to really think about what I am eating as I begin to get an appetite back.</p>
<p>Went out for the short walk. Walked 20 minutes. The encouraging bit is the hill that took me 15 minutes to get up two days ago only took 5 minutes today. And today I was not huffing and puffing.</p>
<p>mom60, that’s excellent progress!</p>
<p>Anyone else have suggestions of good food to bring along on bike rides? I bonked horribly yesterday on what was going to be a forty mile flattish ride, but ended up a sixty mile hilly ride. There are a lot of energy bars and energy drinks on the market, but I generally prefer to bring food.</p>
<p>(Bonking is when you get low on blood sugar. It’s quite unpleasant. Cyclists have to eat during bike rides.)</p>
<p>I know I’m weird food wise, but I love cabbage wraps. Wrap a big cabbage leave around some lean meat, add salsa, and it makes a really tasty lunch. Cabbage is also really good for the system and liver cleansing if you have fatty liver which many who are overweight do.</p>
<p>Fatty liver? How would one know if one has that? And what are the implications?</p>
<p>Cardinal Fang, when going on strenuous hikes, we make a trail mix with dried cranberries (very full of sugar), nuts (almonds, walnuts, and peanuts for the salt), raisins, and cheerios. We add M&Ms if cold enough but the chocolate will melt if it’s hot. You can use other cereal, like chex mix, if on hand. For his runs, he just takes goo, which I think is a horrible way to eat sugar, but space is an issue.</p>
<p>Mom60 - Congrats on the 7 lb weight loss and for the success on walking the hill! Way to go!</p>
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<p>Good suggestion, the analyst. I’m not a fan of dried cranberries, but salted nuts plus dried apricots (and M&M’s, which will almost always survive in a pannier) sound excellent.</p>
<p>veryhappy - that’s what H was diagnosed with last August, that led him to pursue a healthier lifestyle. That was when our doctor told him that the South Beach diet guidelines were the best for addressing this issue. H has dropped his cholesterol dramatically, has lost almost 30 pounds (is under 200 now at 5’11") and his blood pressure is normal. His fatty liver disease is all but a thing of the past. He also had a symptom that the link didn’t mention, Hemochromatosis. H began the new lifestyle immediately after the doctor told him so, and when he finally got in to see the gastroenterologist (which is who you see for follow up after being diagnosed with fatty liver disease and Hemochromatosis) about three weeks later, many of his numbers had already begun to drop, including the iron.</p>
<p>I have my annual gyne appt. tomorrow and am tempted to ask her to draw some blood (but I will have to remember to fast) to see how much my cholesterol has dropped, as I’ve been doing this for four weeks now. I’m not due to see my regular physician for a couple of more months, so I’d like to see how the numbers drop between now and then. My dream would be able to get off the Lipitor, but I’d be happy if I could even half my daily dose.</p>
<p>Teri - that’s fantastic news about your husband! If your insurance pays for it, ask your doctor to run Vit D level test and check your iron level as well, if you have not had them checked lately.</p>
<p>teriwtt, I tried the chermoule fish recipe tonight and it was delicious! I love that stuff. It might get addictive. I broiled the fish with it and put it on top of lentil/root veg stew, on top of some sauteed kale. I feel very virtuous (and full) tonight, and H is happy too. Thanks!</p>
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<p>Isn’t it great? I love cilantro! Got an Aerogarden for Christmas and still need to get my cilantro going.</p>
<p>Haven’t given it too much thought yet, but I’ll bet that condiment could be used in so many different ways. They say you can use it on chicken or beef, but if fish is what I’m trying to eat more of, then I’ll probably stick with it. If anyone else tries it on anything else, let me know.</p>
<p>BB - since I’m on thyroid medication (had half of my thyroid removed many years ago), I have to have bloodwork done every year before my doc will write a new prescription. </p>
<p>My test results are available online, so I just looked at the ones I had done last May, and there wasn’t anything for Vit D, so I’ll ask about it tomorrow. My glucose had been a 94, so it’ll be interesting to see if it comes down, too. But every year he does these tests: CBC with differential, complete metabolic panel, lipid panel, assay thryoid stim hormone, assay - free thyroxine, and a complete urinalysis. You’d think they could test for Vit D with all the blood they take anyway!</p>
<p>I am interested in buying a healthy granola. Any ideas?</p>
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I tried this at Costco. Good. Didn’t get it again though cause I’m limiting my carbs. Expensive too. You can order a free sample I think.</p>
<p>^^Bear Naked ‘Fit’ Granola. The vanilla almond crunch variety has 2.5g total fat (4% DV), 0g saturated and trans fat (0% DV), 0mg cholesterol (0% DV), 10mg sodium (0% DV), 22g total carbohydrate (7% DV), 4g sugar, 2g fiber (10% DV), 4g protein, and 120 calories per 1/4 cup serving. </p>
<p>Be sure to get the ‘Fit’ variety.</p>
<p>CF - I bring peanut butter sandwiches (organic crushed peanuts from WF on whole wheat bread - yum) and bananas on our rides. The bananas are high in potassium and can help stave off leg cramping on long rides. I’ve also taken to wearing one of those water back paks to keep hydrated. </p>
<p>Made eggplant on our pannini grill yesterday based on friends rec. Yum. Sliced it, coated with a little olive oil, salt, garlic powder, basil and a spray of balsamic. Came out great with those neat brown grill stripes. Served with roasted peppers. </p>
<p>We went to a warm place for a few days and I came back a few pounds heavier. Drat. Back to square one. I watched what I ate but it’s hard to stick to a routine when you’re away.</p>
<p>teriwtt–hemochromatosis is a inherited genetic disease. Your body produces too much iron. The treatment for it is phlebotomies. It often does not have symptions and is therefore called a silent killer. People die of hemochromotosis w/o knowing they have it. Hey, it has been featured as “the” disease on House twice. My D told her friends at school that her mom (me) has one of the diseases featured on House and they all thought that was so “cool” because they didn’t know anyone with one of those exotic diseases. Ha Ha</p>
<p>I also had some blood work done (actually I have blood work done often) recently. I was found to have low levels of Vit D and put on supplements. You should have it checked out.</p>
<p>Oh, and I forgot to mention teriwtt, although your doctor probably did, that your children should be tested for hemochromotosis and your H’s siblings.</p>