tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post338396505233223132..comments2023-09-04T07:53:33.363-05:00Comments on My Mad-Eye Moody Diet: Channa Saag (sort of), and some blatheringkneecaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03974416387290525978noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-18008113851644045412011-07-21T10:24:48.600-05:002011-07-21T10:24:48.600-05:00Yes, I am still eating well!! Thanks for checking...Yes, I am still eating well!! Thanks for checking up on me. It is coming up on a month now of no sugar, minimal to no oil or salt, no gluten, or animal products (totally vegan). I've been in many situations (eating out particularly) where I could have caved, but didn't. I'm pretty proud of myself! I've found routine and meal planning to be my friends. Green smoothies for breakfast (this has been habitual for me for many years), lunch is one of your awesome Grand Canyon salads, and dinner is a stir-fry with greens, mushrooms, onion, veggies, and maybe some brown rice or quinoa added.<br /><br />Thanks to you and your blog - it has been so helpful to me to see nutritarianism in action. Very inspiring!Nikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-52399229697718553392011-07-05T15:25:43.830-05:002011-07-05T15:25:43.830-05:00HI Niki, thanks for your comments. I hope you are...HI Niki, thanks for your comments. I hope you are still eating well. and if you aren't, you can start right back! I think for most people, we just keep getting better over time and it's not useful to fret about the stumbles, just learn from them. today is a new day, and you are going to feel great eating this way!kneecaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974416387290525978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-54588604524196315012011-06-29T07:17:31.442-05:002011-06-29T07:17:31.442-05:00That's a good point, Barb. I need to get into...That's a good point, Barb. I need to get into the mindset of wanting to be healthy more than wanting to please. For me, eating healthy isn't about weight-loss. I'm 5'9 and about 130 lbs, pretty reasonable. It is strictly about health so you would think it would be easy to just go forward with 100% commitment. There is an emotional side to food though, at least for me. It was easier to quit smoking and coffee for me 11-years-ago, by far.<br /><br />I started this weekend avoiding gluten, dairy, sugar etc - eating strictly Dr. F's way. Honestly, I've woken up every day since feeling sooo much better. I think this feeling needs to be my driving force to continue. Energy, clear head, stable mood!<br /><br />I'd love to see your website and give you feedback! What a lovely and generous idea to share this information. I really believe in the message that Food = Health!Nikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-6726988112724449642011-06-26T08:35:32.421-05:002011-06-26T08:35:32.421-05:00Hi Niki,
I understand perfectly what you are deal...Hi Niki,<br /><br />I understand perfectly what you are dealing with. I used to be the same way! I felt very self-conscious for wanting to eat different food, very afraid to offend, and left out of the 'fun'. But over time I realized that people don't care nearly as much as I thought they would; you can make some white lies up so as not to offend your grandma for example (it gives me a stomach ache, grandmas identify with stomach aches :) ); and I just started wanting to eat healthy more than wanting to please. I'm working in my spare time on a new project: a nutritional counseling website! free. (my part-time community service project). If I can make the time for it, I hope to get a version up and running in a month or 2. I hope you check it out. You can give me feedback!<br /><br />and, yes, you are right. if you can stick to it for a month, it will be so much easier, and you will feel great. I have tried this and it works!!!<br /><br />Please to share your salad recipes with us!<br /><br />-barbkneecaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974416387290525978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-21682293714248348382011-06-26T08:27:02.369-05:002011-06-26T08:27:02.369-05:00Thank-you for your kind words of encouragement.
...Thank-you for your kind words of encouragement. <br /><br />One of my issues is dealing with the notion that family/friends have that eating in this way is "extreme". I sometimes feel guilt (yes, guilt!) adhering strictly to healthy eating. I feel guilt when saying no to celebratory foods with my young children and husband, or bringing my own foods to gatherings with friends and family because I know it will trigger me for several days following. Plus, I honestly feel that other people are questioning my sanity! However, I should try to remember that not one of them is without either a weight problem, food addiction, or medical issue that would be improved with better nutrition. :) <br /><br />Food is such an emotional thing - I'm sure you've heard this same issue a million times. I feel sure that if I could just stick to it for a month I could overcome my desire for bread (big addiction), sugars, chocolate... etc. I really do eat rather well the rest of the time - I'm a long time ethical vegetarian, so that part is easy. Eating cheese, eggs, or milk products is a rarity - so becoming fully vegan wouldn't be much (though I would miss my occasional pizza and ice-cream). Plus, as I was a raw foodist for a while, I know how to make a darn good salad! LOL <br /><br />Anyway, I'm blathering on... Keep spreading the good word! I really appreciate reading about how you make healthy eating a permanent part of your life!Nikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-45850655173456504252011-06-26T06:41:20.289-05:002011-06-26T06:41:20.289-05:00Good luck to you Niki. We have an instinct to des...Good luck to you Niki. We have an instinct to desire high fat and sweet food, so it takes work to resist the unhealthy foods available all around us. You're not alone finding this difficult, but please keep trying!kneecaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974416387290525978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1029964109647399617.post-62751832177644772072011-06-25T10:34:37.659-05:002011-06-25T10:34:37.659-05:00Yum! That sounds delish. I will try your recipe s...Yum! That sounds delish. I will try your recipe sometime. BTW - love your blog. It is very inspiring and gives me lots of helpful tips from someone who successfully lives the nutritarian lifestyle. Personally, I struggle. My brain knows it is the best thing (and has known for years) but I'm always finding excuses not to fully commit.Nikinoreply@blogger.com