Newbie

[Guest guest]

>I wouldn't follow anything but because you can eat

pretty much anything on his program you just have to moderate your

portions.

I love , but I could never lose weight on his program.

His chart says I should be eating 2000 calories for my weight, but

experience has proven to me time and time again that I gain weight if I

eat more than 1400 and don't lose unless I go 1200 or lower.

>You can check him out at www.richardsimmons.com

Or my old web site at:

http://members.tripod.com/sue_in_nj/rich.htm

>if you'd like, his current program is the Food Mover which is a little

plastic box that you close a window for each portion of a food group you

eat and when you've closed all your windows you're done for the day.

And for recipes with the Foodmover exchanges already figured out for

you, see our sister list, Deal A Meal/Foodmover Recipes

at:

rsdeal

>I really use mine more as a guide than anything to show me how to

portion food,

I use the 1400 cal card in the Foodmover along with the McDougall food

plan. Much easier than writing everything down.

>I have asthma myself, it's hard for me to do aerobics or cardio if I

don't use my inhaler first.

How as the fall allergy season been over in California? Here in the

NY/NJ area it never really hit this year because of all the rain we had

last month. But the rain on wet leaves means a lot of mold and my

asthma's been acting up because of that. I try not to use my rescue

inhaler (MaxAir) any more than absolutely necessary because it raises my

blood pressure, and the docs don't like that. When I was in the hospital

in September I was so grateful that my primary care doc called in a

pulmonary consult. He was satisfied with the meds I was on and he had to

fight with the cardiologist when he wanted to take away some of my

asthma meds, like the Advair, because he thought the Serevent portion of

it might be raising my BP. The pulmonary doc told him that without it I

won't be breathing at all, so which did he prefer? It took years to get

me on the perfect drug combo so nobody better change it now!

>Sometimes I get so tired of it all. But I'm going to do this. I'm

taking my time and doing it slowly.

I've been plugging along for 56 years now. It just never ends. But at

least I'm eating healthy and getting tons of exercise, so my bloodwork

is beautiful, and as long as I can do all that and reduce the stress in

my life I can keep my blood pressure down in the normal range.

Sue in NJ

[Guest guest]

Hi Lyn! My name is and I've lost over 150lbs. The first thing I did was to change my eating habits. I didn't add in exercise right away because I couldn't....I was recovering from a c-section and I was not allowed to do certain things. So, I guess my advice would be to start small....make small changes and build on them. I found that I could live with a few small changes at a time...I would not have been able to make a 180 change and stick with it. Start with small changes in your diet...and then start with small exercises. One video I started with was Sansone's "Walk Away The Pounds" Her 1 mile video takes less than 20 minutes and is pretty low impact. You just pop in the DVD and basically walk in place in front of the TV. Hope this helps! My blog link is in my signature and my whole weight loss story is on there :-)

DeMenthttp://theophilusacademy.wordpress.com/

On Nov 8, 2009, at 10:41 AM, Lyn May wrote:

I'm Lyn, 54, no children, divorced for many years. Frustrated that I'm still overweight and mad at the doctors who say "just exercise, but only with oxygen" and see losing weight as a problem with willpower. I'm not in great health, but I do have a full time job with insurance, which I think in today's economy is rare.. I'm sick (again) and the doctors say it's because of the weight. I'm about 275. I really have no clue how to shop, cook. Money is scarce. It seems that I've been on a million diets (most that made me sicker). I've had dieticians, therapists & doctors give up on me. I'm on medication that I have to take 2 hours before a meal.

I'm looking for ideas on where to start.

Thanks.

From: "ABriteaol" <ABriteaol>100-plus Sent: Sun, November 8, 2009 11:15:35 AMSubject: Re: Newbie

Hello-

Welcome to the group. No rules, really... just do what you did, post what you want about yourself. Where you are on your journey, anything you want to share.

I'm , 42 single mom of 3 boys and been doing this 5 years. I'm around 50 lbs lost in that amount of time. Live in WA state (we should rename it the windy city right now - it's been so windy the past few days). And, I am working like a crazy woman (just got a seasonal position at walmart in addition to my day job) through the end of the year.

Newbie

Hi! I'm a newbie to the list. Are there instructions for introductions and such?

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

My son, Luke is 4....he is such a treasure!! We knew he has Ds before he was

born too and that he would need open heart surgery.

He's doing great....adorable, smart and a bit ornery!

Visit my website for lots of positive info and adorable pix. www

alifeworthliving.us

Dayna

<><

[Guest guest]

thanks and your little boy is so cute! With the heart burn that I have been

having lately I tell she better have lots of hair! lol Never had this

with the other four! lol People say looking at her sono gram that they can see

the hair on her now? I just go with the flow. I will be happy when I can sleep

other then on my right side all the time! lol She is a night person that is for

sure! lol It seems as soon as I lay down she decides it is time to get up and

roll all over. I am up so much during the night the hubby started sleeping in

the living room because he has to get up and go to work and wasn't getting any

sleep. He isn't complaining though, he has been my rock during this whole thing.

was a surprise baby, our youngest at this time is 13years! So we know

she is a blessing in more then one way.

From: Dayna Chandler <praisejesusforever@...>

Subject: Re: newbie

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 4:37 PM

Congratulations!!  If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

My son, Luke is 4....he is such a treasure!! We knew he has Ds before he was

born too and that he would need open heart surgery. 

He's doing great....adorable, smart and a bit ornery!

Visit my website for lots of positive info and adorable pix.   www

alifeworthliving.us

Dayna

<><

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cheryl!

We could see the hair on Luke's head on the ultrasounds too.

I'm happy is being born into such a loving family--I know she will

bring such joy!

Dayna

<><

[Guest guest]

I don't know any in Orange County but there is an excellent espophageal center

at Cedars-Sinai in LA. that was where I went. I saw Dr. Conklin but there are a

few others there as well. I'd be happy to provide you more info if needed.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

I went to Dr. Ippoliti@ Cedars.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much.  I'll research about Dr.Conklin on the internet.

 

________________________________

From: penorwood <paul@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 8:50:29 AM

Subject: Re: newbie

 

I don't know any in Orange County but there is an excellent espophageal center

at Cedars-Sinai in LA. that was where I went. I saw Dr. Conklin but there are a

few others there as well. I'd be happy to provide you more info if needed.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

>gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you.  I'll try to find about Dr.Ippoliti on the web.

________________________________

From: C <sandycarroll@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 9:46:02 AM

Subject: Re: newbie

 

I went to Dr. Ippoliti@ Cedars.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

>gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

HI

I live on OC Mission Viejo, but do not recommend any one , I hate all three I

went too, took 3 years before I was diagonosed with Achalasia by a fourth one,

who was a UCI doctor in Irvine.Holding my own last 2 years, have found out how

to manage it!

After being diagnosed was recommended to USC Dr Demeester,Father or Son

http://www.doctorsofusc.com/doctor/bio/view/72355

Or for a dialation Dr Klien

http://www.doctorsofusc.com/doctor/bio/view/72258

rayme CA OC Mission Viejo 79.9

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you very much for the information.  I also managed for about 4 years

after

I have been diagnosed, but I think it got worse now.  I think I need to undergo

surgery.  I also developed shortness of breath which is my main problem now. 

I

will let you know if I find a good doctor.  Thanks again. 

________________________________

From: mer <ray_me_99@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thu, July 22, 2010 12:06:32 PM

Subject: Re: newbie

 

HI

I live on OC Mission Viejo, but do not recommend any one , I hate all three I

went too, took 3 years before I was diagonosed with Achalasia by a fourth one,

who was a UCI doctor in Irvine.Holding my own last 2 years, have found out how

to manage it!

After being diagnosed was recommended to USC Dr Demeester,Father or Son

http://www.doctorsofusc.com/doctor/bio/view/72355

Or for a dialation Dr Klien

http://www.doctorsofusc.com/doctor/bio/view/72258

rayme CA OC Mission Viejo 79.9

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Do any of you live in Orange county, CA area. I just want to know a good

>gastroenterologist. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi h,

Inulin is a type of soluble fiber. More specifically, it is a carbohydrate

extracted from root vegetables in the class of fructans. It may be added

to commercial kefir to prevent separation and produce a smoother product. In

your gut, inulin acts as a prebiotic, making conditions favorable for the

growth of microorganisms within the gut. It also has potential to cause

harm, which you may read about here:

http://www.naturalnews.com/022356.html

--------------------------------------------------

> Hi everyone,

>

> As a newbie, I'm grateful for all this new information.

>

> I purchased my milk grains from a woman in Utah - very generous and they

> started to culture right away. Shipped very quickly.

>

> Does anyone know why commercial Kefir has added inulin in it? What does

> it do, exactly?

>

> h

[Guest guest]

Here is a site with info on inulin. After reading the information there I have

to say that it seems a bit superfluous to add it to kefir since kefir does a

lot, if not all, of the same benefits. then again, when doesn't the food

industry add too much? lol

Here's the site

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1048-INULIN.aspx?active\

IngredientId=1048 & activeIngredientName=INULIN

¸.·´* .·´*¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.·´* -:¦:-

((¸¸.·´*~.·´*¨¨ ))

-:¦:- ·· ((¸¸.·´* .·´*((¸¸.·.·´ *-:¦:- ...

________________________________

From: h <happyheartmom@...>

Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:57:21 PM

Subject: Newbie

Hi everyone,

As a newbie, I'm grateful for all this new information.

I purchased my milk grains from a woman in Utah - very generous and they started

to culture right away. Shipped very quickly.

Does anyone know why commercial Kefir has added inulin in it? What does it do,

exactly?

h

[Guest guest]

Thank you, ,

Quite a coincidence, I had just signed up for the " Health Ranger " digest a few

days ago. I love that site!

....h

>

> Hi h,

>

> Inulin is a type of soluble fiber. More specifically, it is a carbohydrate

> extracted from root vegetables in the class of fructans. It may be added

> to commercial kefir to prevent separation and produce a smoother product. In

> your gut, inulin acts as a prebiotic, making conditions favorable for the

> growth of microorganisms within the gut. It also has potential to cause

> harm, which you may read about here:

> http://www.naturalnews.com/022356.html

>

>

>

>

> --------------------------------------------------

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > As a newbie, I'm grateful for all this new information.

> >

> > I purchased my milk grains from a woman in Utah - very generous and they

> > started to culture right away. Shipped very quickly.

> >

> > Does anyone know why commercial Kefir has added inulin in it? What does

> > it do, exactly?

> >

> > h

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

The information you and sent me on inulin is very valuable.

I drank my first full batch (2 cups) of milk K. last night. This was after it

starts to separate after sitting X amount of hours after the first straining. I

wanted to try it this way as supposedly it has more pro-biotic activity, more

vitamins, less sugars and is the more traditional way.

But it left a lot to be desired. Have to get used to it, I guess, or maybe start

drinking it right after straining the grains out until taste buds adjust.

Or maybe just drink what floats and leave the whey for the time being instead of

mixing it together.

Kitchen chemistry is fun.

....h.

>

> Here is a site with info on inulin. After reading the information there I

have

> to say that it seems a bit superfluous to add it to kefir since kefir does a

> lot, if not all, of the same benefits. then again, when doesn't the food

> industry add too much? lol

>

> Here's the site

>

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1048-INULIN.aspx?active\

IngredientId=1048 & activeIngredientName=INULIN

>

>

> ¸.·´* .·´*¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.·´* -:¦:-

> ((¸¸.·´*~.·´*¨¨ ))

> -:¦:- ·· ((¸¸.·´* .·´*((¸¸.·.·´ *-:¦:- ...

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: h <happyheartmom@...>

>

> Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:57:21 PM

> Subject: Newbie

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> As a newbie, I'm grateful for all this new information.

>

> I purchased my milk grains from a woman in Utah - very generous and they

started

> to culture right away. Shipped very quickly.

>

>

> Does anyone know why commercial Kefir has added inulin in it? What does it

do,

> exactly?

>

> h

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with you that it isn't necessary to add fiber to kefir. They

are probably doing it to prevent separation more than anything else. These

fibers are different from the probiotics in that they make conditions in the

digestive system more favorable for the growth and colonization of the

probiotics. Thus the fibers are called " pre " biotics. If a person doesn't

get much fiber in the diet, the beneficial organisms don't have as good an

environment. Eating enough fiber makes a nice cozy bed for your kefir

bacteria and yeasts to live happy and help your body fight the good fight.

_____________________

>>>>>>>>>>>

> it seems a bit superfluous to add it to kefir since kefir does a

> lot, if not all, of the same benefits. then again, when doesn't the food

> industry add too much? lol

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the link. I read Nat.News sporadically and had not seen that

one. I was interested to see that kefir was among the replacement foods

for the yogurts with inulin!!

Thanks for sharing. Joyce Simmerman

[Guest guest]

Hello again,

I have yet to drink my kefir plain. I always have a smoothie in the morning so

I just use kefir instead of yogurt. My favorite so far is the one with frozen

orange juice, kefir, vanilla extract, and a little honey if you want it sweeter.

In addition to that I add herbs that I buy for health instead of a pill for

vitamins. Try drinking your kefir in a smoothie and see if it works out better

for you.

Have a wonderful day!!

¸.·´* .·´*¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.·´* -:¦:-

((¸¸.·´*~.·´*¨¨ ))

-:¦:- ·· ((¸¸.·´* .·´*((¸¸.·.·´ *-:¦:- ...

________________________________

From: h <happyheartmom@...>

Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 5:16:00 PM

Subject: Re: Newbie

Thanks ,

The information you and sent me on inulin is very valuable.

I drank my first full batch (2 cups) of milk K. last night. This was after it

starts to separate after sitting X amount of hours after the first straining. I

wanted to try it this way as supposedly it has more pro-biotic activity, more

vitamins, less sugars and is the more traditional way.

But it left a lot to be desired. Have to get used to it, I guess, or maybe start

drinking it right after straining the grains out until taste buds adjust.

Or maybe just drink what floats and leave the whey for the time being instead of

mixing it together.

Kitchen chemistry is fun.

....h.

>

> Here is a site with info on inulin. After reading the information there I

have

>

> to say that it seems a bit superfluous to add it to kefir since kefir does a

> lot, if not all, of the same benefits. then again, when doesn't the food

> industry add too much? lol

>

> Here's the site

>http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1048-INULIN.aspx?activ\

eIngredientId=1048 & activeIngredientName=INULIN

>N

>

>

> ¸.·´* .·´*¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.·´* -:¦:-

> ((¸¸.·´*~.·´*¨¨ ))

> -:¦:- ·· ((¸¸.·´* .·´*((¸¸.·.·´

*-:¦:- ...

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: h <happyheartmom@...>

>

> Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:57:21 PM

> Subject: Newbie

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> As a newbie, I'm grateful for all this new information.

>

> I purchased my milk grains from a woman in Utah - very generous and they

>started

>

> to culture right away. Shipped very quickly.

>

>

> Does anyone know why commercial Kefir has added inulin in it? What does it

do,

>

> exactly?

>

> h

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Billie Jo! Many of us here also vaccinated our oldest out of blind faith, so know how you feel. You definitely need more than Dr. Sears's book. He is open, but still believes in vaccines.

I would get Neil 's books. He has a new one, Vaccine Safety Manual, but any of his older ones are great, too. Easy reading, packed full of info and graphs to show that vaccines were not the reason for the decline of disease.

I know most people look into vaccines because they are concerned about safety risks. But when (if) you come to understand that they don't work, you will look at them completely differently. Definitely hold off until you do your research because you can't take the vaccines back out.

Winnie

NewbieVaccinations > Good Evening!!!> > Hi my name is Billie Jo and I am still fairly new to the whole > vaccine debate. I have 3 beautiful daughters. The older 2 have > been vaccinated on schedule until I really started to do > research while pregnant with my youngest. I just assumed that > the docs knew best and wouldn't be doing anything questionable > with my children's health. Also within the first 6 weeks of > pregnancy for each of them I received an Anthrax vaccine. I > wonder what I have done to them at times. > > My youngest daughter has not had any vaccines and I am not > sure if she will anytime soon. I own a copy of Dr Sears The > Vaccine Book but I am looking for more. Right now my daughter is > 20mos and I have our docs ok with not doing anything until at > the earliest age 2 (they wanted a timeframe for discussion) so I > have a few more months. So far my hubby is ok with the decision > but I need to get my research done so I can discuss with him and > we can be on the same page.> > Thank you for any help. > >

[Guest guest]

We'll have you making good eats soon, never you fear! And I envy you your cookbook and DVD!

Newbie

Hi all, Fibber here. I'm a 64 yo single man with zero kitchen skills but, after all these years I havn't starved either Thanks to microwaves and the trusty Bar-B-Q. My hobby is cycling (the pedal kind).

I've been reading...ALOT Started at the very first post and if it peeked my interest I read through the comments (it took a few days). You folks are amazing...I can't boil water...but, I'll be able to make hot soup now

Regretfully, I did not purchase through Lea Ann...found her site after the fact..darn! But she'll get all my referrals - for sure!

My VM is a CIA professional - arrived last night - (cool cookbook), but all I needed was the standard 5200..Oh well!

CIA:

http://www.vitamix.com/professionalseries/home/default.asp

Site tip..."Dates"

http://www.shieldsdategarden.com/p-37-shields-date-crystals.aspx

Thanks again Lea Ann, and thanks to all who offer so much helpful info.

OK, here goes everything - I'm off to the kitchen - using my VM for the first time (HONEST)....wish me luck!

[Guest guest]

No fear. where have I heard that before

Breakfast drink: (my first)

splash of milk, one large banana, one scoop - dried sweet potato, one scoop -

protein powder, two cups - baby spinach, 16 0z cup crushed ice.

Excellent!!

note - several hours afterwards could still feel the effects of the niacin. Now

that's cool.

>

> We'll have you making good eats soon, never you fear! And I envy you your

cookbook and DVD!

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Newbie

>

> ? Hi all, Fibber here. I'm a 64 yo

single man with zero kitchen skills but, after all these years I havn't starved

either Thanks to microwaves and the trusty Bar-B-Q. My hobby is cycling (the

pedal kind).

>

> I've been reading...ALOT Started at the very first post and if it peeked

my interest I read through the comments (it took a few days). You folks are

amazing...I can't boil water...but, I'll be able to make hot soup now

>

> Regretfully, I did not purchase through Lea Ann...found her site after the

fact..darn! But she'll get all my referrals - for sure!

>

> My VM is a CIA professional - arrived last night - (cool cookbook), but all I

needed was the standard 5200..Oh well!

>

> CIA:

> http://www.vitamix.com/professionalseries/home/default.asp

>

> Site tip... " Dates "

>

> http://www.shieldsdategarden.com/p-37-shields-date-crystals.aspx

>

> Thanks again Lea Ann, and thanks to all who offer so much helpful info.

>

> OK, here goes everything - I'm off to the kitchen - using my VM for the first

time (HONEST)....wish me luck!

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Fibber! Sounds like you will be teaching US tricks in no time! Glad you joined us.

[Guest guest]

Fibber do you make your own dried sweet potato ?

You mentioned niacin ? Where did that come in? I have a feeling you are

saying it is a nutrient in something there, but I am not getting it.

Welcome to the VME group. This is the best group for learning and

playing with things VM and good health related.

Velda

On 5/21/2011 3:06 PM, fibber_ismyalias wrote:

> No fear. where have I heard that before

>

> Breakfast drink: (my first)

>

> splash of milk, one large banana, one scoop - dried sweet potato, one scoop -

protein powder, two cups - baby spinach, 16 0z cup crushed ice.

>

> Excellent!!

>

> note - several hours afterwards could still feel the effects of the niacin.

Now that's cool.

>

>

>> We'll have you making good eats soon, never you fear! And I envy you your

cookbook and DVD!

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Newbie

>>

>> ? Hi all, Fibber here. I'm a 64

yo single man with zero kitchen skills but, after all these years I havn't

starved either Thanks to microwaves and the trusty Bar-B-Q. My hobby is

cycling (the pedal kind).

>>

>> I've been reading...ALOT Started at the very first post and if it peeked

my interest I read through the comments (it took a few days). You folks are

amazing...I can't boil water...but, I'll be able to make hot soup now

>>

>> Regretfully, I did not purchase through Lea Ann...found her site after the

fact..darn! But she'll get all my referrals - for sure!

>>

>> My VM is a CIA professional - arrived last night - (cool cookbook), but all

I needed was the standard 5200..Oh well!

>>

>> CIA:

>> http://www.vitamix.com/professionalseries/home/default.asp

>>

>> Site tip... " Dates "

>>

>> http://www.shieldsdategarden.com/p-37-shields-date-crystals.aspx

>>

>> Thanks again Lea Ann, and thanks to all who offer so much helpful info.

>>

>> OK, here goes everything - I'm off to the kitchen - using my VM for the

first time (HONEST)....wish me luck!

>>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

, Thanks, I'll do that.

, thanks for the kind welcome. Don't hold your breath waiting to learn

anything from me

Velda, No, I don't dry my own sweet potato. Buy it from Jay Robb. It appears

he's currently out of stock? The link below will get you to his site. (tho it's

a link to his granulated stevia) Niacin? it's in the spinach. I'm hyper

sensitive to it

http://www.jayrobb.com/supplements/stevia.asp

> >> We'll have you making good eats soon, never you fear! And I envy you your

cookbook and DVD!

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Newbie

> >>

> >> ? Hi all, Fibber here. I'm a 64

yo single man with zero kitchen skills but, after all these years I havn't

starved either Thanks to microwaves and the trusty Bar-B-Q. My hobby is

cycling (the pedal kind).

> >>

> >> I've been reading...ALOT Started at the very first post and if it

peeked my interest I read through the comments (it took a few days). You folks

are amazing...I can't boil water...but, I'll be able to make hot soup now

> >>

> >> Regretfully, I did not purchase through Lea Ann...found her site after

the fact..darn! But she'll get all my referrals - for sure!

> >>

> >> My VM is a CIA professional - arrived last night - (cool cookbook), but

all I needed was the standard 5200..Oh well!

> >>

> >> CIA:

> >> http://www.vitamix.com/professionalseries/home/default.asp

> >>

> >> Site tip... " Dates "

> >>

> >> http://www.shieldsdategarden.com/p-37-shields-date-crystals.aspx

> >>

> >> Thanks again Lea Ann, and thanks to all who offer so much helpful info.

> >>

> >> OK, here goes everything - I'm off to the kitchen - using my VM for the

first time (HONEST)....wish me luck!

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the links. Very interesting.

Velda

On 5/22/2011 6:14 AM, fibber_ismyalias wrote:

> , Thanks, I'll do that.

>

> , thanks for the kind welcome. Don't hold your breath waiting to learn

anything from me

>

> Velda, No, I don't dry my own sweet potato. Buy it from Jay Robb. It appears

he's currently out of stock? The link below will get you to his site. (tho it's

a link to his granulated stevia) Niacin? it's in the spinach. I'm hyper

sensitive to it

>

> http://www.jayrobb.com/supplements/stevia.asp

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>>>> We'll have you making good eats soon, never you fear! And I envy you

your cookbook and DVD!

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>>>> Newbie

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>>>> ? Hi all, Fibber here. I'm a

64 yo single man with zero kitchen skills but, after all these years I havn't

starved either Thanks to microwaves and the trusty Bar-B-Q. My hobby is

cycling (the pedal kind).

>>>>

>>>> I've been reading...ALOT Started at the very first post and if it

peeked my interest I read through the comments (it took a few days). You folks

are amazing...I can't boil water...but, I'll be able to make hot soup now

>>>>

>>>> Regretfully, I did not purchase through Lea Ann...found her site after

the fact..darn! But she'll get all my referrals - for sure!

>>>>

>>>> My VM is a CIA professional - arrived last night - (cool cookbook), but

all I needed was the standard 5200..Oh well!

>>>>

>>>> CIA:

>>>> http://www.vitamix.com/professionalseries/home/default.asp

>>>>

>>>> Site tip... " Dates "

>>>>

>>>> http://www.shieldsdategarden.com/p-37-shields-date-crystals.aspx

>>>>

>>>> Thanks again Lea Ann, and thanks to all who offer so much helpful info.

>>>>

>>>> OK, here goes everything - I'm off to the kitchen - using my VM for the

first time (HONEST)....wish me luck!

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