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Old 09-21-2014, 01:46 PM
 
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I started on the blood type diet about as soon as it came out. It made a huge difference for me. I needed meat and could not be healthy as a vegan. I further refined it with the specific genotype diet for me, which again helped. No gluten or sugar since 2008. I always was, and still am, thin, but not emaciated like when I tried to be vegan.
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:05 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles area
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Default Yes, we are all so different from one another!

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I started on the blood type diet about as soon as it came out. It made a huge difference for me. I needed meat and could not be healthy as a vegan. I further refined it with the specific genotype diet for me, which again helped. No gluten or sugar since 2008. I always was, and still am, thin, but not emaciated like when I tried to be vegan.
Although I have no knowledge of, or personal experience with, the blood type diet, it makes perfect good sense to me that different people will thrive best on different types of diet. After all we are different in all kinds of ways - different in our allergies (or lack of them), different in our eyesight, different in our reactions to various medications, and on and on.

I am always somewhat irritated by the people who post that they have done X, Y, or Z with their diets, and that it has helped them, therefore they conclude that everyone will derive the same benefits. This thread is full of such rigid and dogmatic postings.

The truth is much more elusive. Let's just take the example of caffeine. I am so glad for the people who have experienced benefits from giving up caffeine, because it is great to experience improvements in our health and well-being. Nor do I question that they have benefitted. What I do strongly question is whether such a benefit is anywhere near universal. Some studies have documented health benefits from regular coffee consumption. Now I admit that coffee is much more complex than just caffeine - it contains various flavonoids and other compounds as well. But if caffeine were universally bad for us, it makes no sense that coffee would show up as being beneficial for many of us.

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Old 09-21-2014, 08:31 PM
 
Location: State of Being
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I didn't read all the posts.

I would have a FULL PANEL THYROID test.

I would also rule in menopause related issues if applicable and see a specialist.

I'm a dog walker in hot Florida.

There is a NOTICEABLE difference in my energy and how I feel when I skip my green smoothie breakfasts and PM serving.

I use (in order of adding sequentially):

couple TBS nuts, TBS chia, hemp seeds etc
Coconut water or coconut milk or almond milk or regular water
at least 4 cups of dark leafy greens that I rotate and vary to avoid too much Oxalic acid or many of the same that affect your thyroid etc
2 servings of liquid pasteurized eggwhite (two to four eggs) OR/AND (depending...)
Cabot Greek Yogurt FULL FAT NOT LOW FAT CRAP
Some type of fruit. A whole small apple, or a cup of blueberry/strawberry/pineapple/dark cherry etc
Half banana which makes it creamy
quarter or half avocado without FAIL.

Yes people may say that's fatty. HEALTHY FATS ARE HEALTHY.

That's my basic. I frequently add other vegs like a carrot or tomato. It all depends on the flavor combinations and what I can hide LOL. Sometimes I do cacao with cherry. It all depends on my moods.

ONE or two bite sized squares of pineapple or the apple cover up anything haha.

You don't taste the greens if you start low and work up but I happen to love it anyway. LOTS of greens.

Fruits can be frozen, like the banana or bought in bags if you hate the constant shopping.

I freeze in 8 or 16 oz Ball Canning jar or Bell Canning plastic container and always have them on hand. Defrost in the fridge the night before so if I'm not able to make fresh I still have them.

I knew about rotating greens since I've had two parrots living with me for many years and they require the same thing!

Why (And How) You Should Rotate Your Leafy Greens - Incredible Smoothies

SOME people actually put oats in their smoothies and call it "thick" smoothies but it's not my thing. I'm not so big on the grain type of carbs. Obviously if sugar is an issue with some people watch the fruit and make sure you balance with the protein/fat and THE GREENS are to be reviewed with DOCTORS if you are on blood thinners or something IMO.

And don't go crazy and eat 3 bunches of greens every day. hypothyroidism for one reason.
Yes, I need more thyroid testing.

I agree with you about healthy fats!

I am just not into smoothies. I have tried. It isn't my thing.

I have been reading about greens as I eat a lot of them and grew up eating a lot of them. I read about the connection with hypothyroidism in the last few years and was so so very surprised. I love collards, spinach, kale, rape, mustard greens and so forth . . . plus broccoli, asparagus . . . and I enjoy beets, too.

I have von willebrands . . . and my body does not respond to vitamin K. . . at least in the sense of increasing platelets. I do have to be careful about consuming too much Vit E, though.

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Old 09-21-2014, 08:37 PM
 
Location: State of Being
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Some of us are stress addicts, and we over do things at times, what with so many things happening in our lives. We push ourselves, eat the wrong diet, deprive ourselves of sleep and then we loose control of our lives, become overloaded with cortisol and develop chronic health problems which result in anxiety, depression, obesity,chronic fatigue, arthritis, diabetes and so many more problems. To change my life, I started with a mild form of "Simply Raw Foods" which I found on Youtube.co, then I cut down on carbs especially raw sugar, baked foods and sweetened beverages. I feel much better now, my midsection is not as large, I can breathe better, and I can bend and touch my toes, fatigue, headache and body pain have decreased. Try changing your diet, add more fruits and raw vegetables, it may just work for you.
A lot of truth in this! I have pushed myself for decades and then heightened it all with caretaking. Sleep deprivation and not getting good solid sleep has plagued me for a very long time.

Raw sugar and pastries are my downfall but I just don't buy them so they aren't here for me to eat. However, I crave pastries 24/7!!! And artisan bread! I fight a battle with sugar in beverages. It is just best for me to drink water as I will not use artificial sweeteners. Good thing I like ice cold water.

I will check out Simply Raw Foods. Thank you for the suggestions!
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:46 PM
 
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Get lots of sleep and start exercising on a regular basis. Do just enough of a workout to make you feel good, no more than that. In time you will need more and more exercise to get you that effect. Which means you are building both energy and stamina.
This used to work when I was younger. Now, any exercise (on machines, or using weights) results in tendonitis and exacerbation of arthritis. I was born with scoliosis and and that has gotten worse the last 15 years, as well -- along with deteriorating disks, etc. Yoga and Tai Chi seem to be the only thing I can do which doesn't cause other problems. Can't do a lot of the yoga positions any longer b/c of shoulder problems. Very very frustrating.

Walking is a double-edged sword because of fascitis. But I try to just get through the pain and keep moving. I am sure you are right - it takes activity to build up stamina.
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:50 PM
 
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cut out caffeine, sugar, and eat VERY low carbs and you'll see your energy come back once your body starts to heal.

A great supplement is Adreset but you must get it from a Naturopath.
I am trying to find a Naturopath . . . thank you for the info on Adreset!
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:54 PM
 
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Augidogie is right. I've read through some of the posts and I realize that it is difficult to find the time for anything. I am in a situation where I commute 2.5 hours a day and work for eight hours. The main stress in my life is that I could get laid off before I get my ten years in. If I make the ten years I will have medical coverage for myself and my wife for life. This is so important to me that it wakes me up at night and sometimes I don't get back to sleep. But there are good days too. I have found that bicycling is the most relaxing form of exercise that I can do. After a few hours of biking, boy can I sleep.
When I am able to get in a good long walk, I have noticed it typically helps me sleep. I think there are psychological benefits to walking as well as cardiovascular.

The way the mind seizes on the concerns with such things as our jobs . . . it really is like being in a vise - the grip it has on our psyche. Financial worries do this to me, also. I have to remind myself to just stop and do some deep breathing.
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:58 PM
 
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I hear you but it does play havoc with the adrenals.
I know you are right. I have cut back dramatically. Typically have no more than 2 cups of coffee a day now. I have tried decaf and yes, I can taste the difference. But maybe I will do half-and-half mixture of decaf and regular coffee, b/c I am sure it does affect my adrenal system. Thank you for reminding me again how important it is to do more with my caffeine intake.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:25 PM
 
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Although I have no knowledge of, or personal experience with, the blood type diet, it makes perfect good sense to me that different people will thrive best on different types of diet. After all we are different in all kinds of ways - different in our allergies (or lack of them), different in our eyesight, different in our reactions to various medications, and on and on.

I am always somewhat irritated by the people who post that they have done X, Y, or Z with their diets, and that it has helped them, therefore they conclude that everyone will derive the same benefits. This thread is full of such rigid and dogmatic postings.

The truth is much more elusive. Let's just take the example of caffeine. I am so glad for the people who have experienced benefits from giving up caffeine, because it is great to experience improvements in our health and well-being. Nor do I question that they have benefitted. What I do strongly question is whether such a benefit is anywhere near universal. Some studies have documented health benefits from regular coffee consumption. Now I admit that coffee is much more complex than just caffeine - it contains various flavonoids and other compounds as well. But if caffeine were universally bad for us, it makes no sense that coffee would show up as being beneficial for many of us.
There are definitely benefits to drinking coffee!

I have read studies over the last ten years or so that suggest all sorts of possible benefits, from increased mental clarity to reduced risk of colon cancer and diabetes.

I just quickly found this article highlighting some of the benefits of drinking coffee:

11 Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee Every Day

I agree that the way the chemistry works in our bodies is very individual. Not all things work for all people. My son gets very frustrated with my weight gain b/c to him (and he has studied nutrition in college) -- all I need to do is cut back on calories and go to the gym. He said I had to be cheating and not being honest about my calorie intake.

But then I started keeping a food diary (using an App that TUBORG introduced me to) and it became apparent that I was not overconsuming calories - most days I was not even taking in 800 calories! And my hubby was fully aware of everything I was consuming and he kept telling son - trust me - mom is not fudging - she DOES NOT EAT.

So cutting back calories wasn't the answer to my weight gain/reduction.

I won't get into the litany of other things I have done trying to figure out what the heck is going on and how following conventional advice just hasn't worked. Even from my docs.

I used to be a very active outdoors person - hiked and walked a lot. I still take long walks, especially when in the mountains, but they are leisurely and more likely to release stress than to challenge my muscles, lol. However, stress reduction is a GOOD THING . . . just need to do several different types of walks every week.

I have always contended that the body is a big lab experiment and chemical processes go on 24/7 - so what we eat is essential to how our body performs, what diseases we may contract, whether or not we will develop tumors, for example. I keep up with my sugar levels and stay in the normal range. What I eat is decent food (protein and veggies daily) . . . but something isn't working . . . I do keep my calorie intake closer to 1200 calories these days but today, for example, I just haven't been hungry and have not consumed 800 calories. I guess I should force myself to eat more throughout the day. But here is the crazy thing . . . I don't lose weight! I lost a few pounds when hubby was in the hospital (and I was eating only 1 meal a day and drinking nothing but water -- and was hobbling all over the hospital and back and forth to hotel) . . . but every week a pound or two crept back up and now it is back again.

I was so very tired today that I could not keep my eyes open by lunch and took a long nap. Got up and still felt exhausted. Went outside to water the lawn, walk the dog, take garbage out and thought I would fall asleep while walking. It makes no sense. I feel totally wiped. SO I will go to bed here in a bit and wake up tomorrow, probably feeling exhausted again. And I won't feel hungry, either.

It is all very puzzling.
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:49 PM
 
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Ernest Borgnine explains it all to you.





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