Posts: 959
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 04, 2005 04:21 AM         

---

I've been on a high fiber diet for a lower (think very low) gastrointestinal problem. It runs (no pun intended) in the family. At any rate, I've lost a considerable amount of weight, about 10 pounds, but I want to maintain the weight I was at. Does anyone have any suggestions for maintining my weight while still getting enough fiber? My weight continues to fall and I don't want it to anymore.

On a side note, people always side I was like an old man with hemmorhoids, now I suppose part of that is true.

IP: Logged

Posts: 167
From: piopolis, quebec canada
Registered: Jul 2005

posted August 04, 2005 04:38 AM         

---

BlueRoamer,
I hesitate to say, you are lacking, fruits and vegetables, which are your mainstay. You are beautiful.
Life is wonderful, nourish your body temple...

IP: Logged

Posts: 959
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 04, 2005 06:55 AM         

---

Thanks Lotus, I noticed you the second you started posting, your manner of speaking is very interesting. You're calm, collected, and full of insight. Care to post your birth date/time?

I suppose I do need more fruits and vegetables, although I feel that I've been eating them nonstop for the past 6 weeks.

IP: Logged

Posts: 3503
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003

posted August 04, 2005 08:41 AM         

---

Yup, I agree, the fruits and veggies are very important. I would suggest that you could increase your fat intake a bit--and by that, I mean use a little more extra-virgin cold-pressed olive oil, or some of the other more natural oils. Include some olives and avacados and natural nuts in your diet, too. Be careful not to over-do it, as you don't want the weight to creep back on.

Are you vegetarian or vegan, BR? This is my new favorite website:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/

I had the opportunity to hear him speak at the NAVS Vegetarian Summerfest and was quite impressed.

IP: Logged

Posts: 1621
From: ireland
Registered: Sep 2004

posted August 04, 2005 12:38 PM         

---

I noticed Lotus too the minute she started posting......I think a few people gave her a bit of a hard time at first, she was misunderstood, but she is very special!!!

Fruit and veggies Blueman, that is the key and loads of beer too, of course!!!! LOL!!

Love

Sue xx

IP: Logged

Posts: 4967
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004

posted August 04, 2005 12:45 PM         

---

... guess you're gonna have to eat that green stuff, BR.

All of these lovely ladies can't be wrong.

IP: Logged

Posts: 959
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 04, 2005 05:25 PM         

---

LOL thanks ladies. I guess its a resounding EAT YOUR VEGGIES.

I'm considering going vegetarian for while....any suggestions on maintaining enough protein?

PS Sue, everyone I know who's Irish/Irish decent LOVES beer.

IP: Logged

Posts: 2945
From: Here, there and everywhere.
Registered: Jun 2004

posted August 04, 2005 08:17 PM         

---

I've been using an herbal colon cleanse once a day. I've maintained my weight and go-once a day. Lots of fiber. And I eat the fruits and veggies. (they call it a colon cleanse, but it's for folks who lack fiber.)

IP: Logged

Posts: 3503
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003

posted August 05, 2005 09:43 AM         

---

BR, if you check out the website I posted above, it has lots of suggestions for being vegan, although you could easily apply those to being vegetarian. The most common distinction between the two is that vegans eat no animal by-products, including dairy.

I am not completely vegan, but eat very little dairy.

IP: Logged

Posts: 959
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 06, 2005 07:40 PM         

---

Thanks Trillian

IP: Logged