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[Sapphire Sebright]

I eat less calories than I should, but I'm fine. My weight is stable. LOL

It's stable, yes, but it is less than is healthy. You need to eat more calories so as to reach a normal weight, and you need the nutrition that comes with eating healthy food.
Seriously, I am not going to stop badgering you on this. We'll continue this later, via PMs, mark my words.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Maybe for Carp vitamins would be good since he eats so horribly? For me, I should probably stop them.

 

[ShrekDawg]

The weight maybe but there’s more to it than that!! Poor diet effects energy, sleep, mood, etc. too.

I should take my own advice.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yes, there are tests. They require a bit of your blood. Can you start with an email?

That’s a good idea! Or maybe I’ll call them. Idk. I still need to select a plan I think. I think it should cover whichever one I want to go to but idk for sure.

 

[FortCluck]

Yes. Ask a doctor. Better yet, ask a couple. Just like every other profession out there, there are good ones, bad ones, and a whole lot in between.

My dr suggested plant based once I started going that way. Best decision ever. I don’t think I would’ve lived this long if I didn’t eat the way I do. If I eat something I usually wouldn’t I have a hard time breathing.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

LECTURE TIME!! GATHER 'ROUND!
Okay, first off, while one can obtain nutrition from pills, it is best to get it from real food. This is because the stomach should be breaking down food, as the stomach not only extracts nutrients, but energy as well.
Another reason is fiber. Fiber is required to aerate stools and helps to move things through the intestines faster. Fiber also helps to reduce constipation.
Yet another reason is the fact that there are probably several undiscovered nutrients in whole foods that we require to properly function, and taking pills -- or nutrition shakes, Carp! -- will not necessarily provide those nutrients.
And yet another reason is that it is harder to overdose on nutrients. Overdosing can be, as Nabiki said earlier in the thread, just as bad as not enough. By controlling what and how much we eat, we can much better control how much of each nutrient we take in.
And, one last reason, pills are expensive! You can get enough nutrition by eating a balanced diet -- there is no need to use pills unless your doctor says so.
So, there you have it. It might take some time to shift from pills to a regular diet, and quitting cold turkey is probably not a good idea.
I would recommend creating a list of easy, healthy dishes to prepare, and improving shopping habits. There should always be vegetables in the house -- fresh or canned, though fresh is definitely best. Buy fruit, too, and dairy products such as milk or yogurt -- or both!
You don't need to swear off desserts or snacks, but should reduce their intake if they make up a large part of your daily food intake. Buy less of them -- that way, you won't be tempted as much.
And, finally, stick with it! It takes time for improvement after changing to a healthier diet, so give it time.
Oh, and talk with your doctor and/or a nutritionist -- they'll be able to give you some more specific pointers on where to go with this.
Okay, lecture over. Dismissed.
Apologies if I offended or upset anyone with this. I am really, truly only trying to help.

 

[ShrekDawg]

LECTURE TIME!! GATHER 'ROUND!
Okay, first off, while one can obtain nutrition from pills, it is best to get it from real food. This is because the stomach should be breaking down food, as the stomach not only extracts nutrients, but energy as well.
Another reason is fiber. Fiber is required to aerate stools and helps to move things through the intestines faster. Fiber also helps to reduce constipation.
Yet another reason is the fact that there are probably several undiscovered nutrients in whole foods that we require to properly function, and taking pills -- or nutrition shakes, Carp! -- will not necessarily provide those nutrients.
And yet another reason is that it is harder to overdose on nutrients. Overdosing can be, as Nabiki said earlier in the thread, just as bad as not enough. By controlling what and how much we eat, we can much better control how much of each nutrient we take in.
And, one last reason, pills are expensive! You can get enough nutrition by eating a balanced diet -- there is no need to use pills unless your doctor says so.
So, there you have it. It might take some time to shift from pills to a regular diet, and quitting cold turkey is probably not a good idea.
I would recommend creating a list of easy, healthy dishes to prepare, and improving shopping habits. There should always be vegetables in the house -- fresh or canned, though fresh is definitely best. Buy fruit, too, and dairy products such as milk or yogurt -- or both!
You don't need to swear off desserts or snacks, but should reduce their intake if they make up a large part of your daily food intake. Buy less of them -- that way, you won't be tempted as much.
And, finally, stick with it! It takes time for improvement after changing to a healthier diet, so give it time.
Oh, and talk with your doctor and/or a nutritionist -- they'll be able to give you some more specific pointers on where to go with this.
Okay, lecture over. Dismissed.
Apologies if I offended or upset anyone with this. I am really, truly only trying to help.

I love this!!!

I think my main problem though is I always start off super into it and then only last a few days or maybe a couple weeks at most before falling back to old ways.

 

[Nabiki]

I love this!!!

I think my main problem though is I always start off super into it and then only last a few days or maybe a couple weeks at most before falling back to old ways.

That's because it's a lifestyle change. Commit to three months. After that, it will be habit and you will be able to keep it up.

 

[featherhead007]

I love this!!!

I think my main problem though is I always start off super into it and then only last a few days or maybe a couple weeks at most before falling back to old ways.

health spas count on people just not going back. to them its about $$$ they save

 

[ShrekDawg]

health spas count on people just not going back. to them its about $$$ they save

True!!!