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Most of you who emailed me, talked about bolus treatments or dosing at

2000-4000 IU's. Just passing along. This is much higher than most nutrition

texts, even fairly progressive ones from 1990's which only used 400-800

IU's. I use 3000/4000 alternating, but size matters and other conditions.

Schaller, MD

www.personalconsult.com

No health claims are made above and nothing is approved above by the FDA.

Re: weight gain

> Hi Pat:

>

> I, too, have had issues with weight gain. I also have joint issues (need

> double knee joint replacements) so I can sympathize with your

> frustrations. Trying to lose weight with our issues (CFIDS & orthopaedic)

> can be complex. I've done better with making small adjustments to my

> eating habits. A small weight loss at first can equal BIG confidence.

> Also, I had to lower expectations of what my body physically is able to

> do at this point. Before I got sick with CFIDs and my knees became

> destroyed, I would just starve myself and hop on my treadmill for intense

> workouts when I needed to drop some weight. Managing my weight as I've

> done in the past is no longer an option and I have had to investigate

> other means. I would highly recommend a book called " THIN WITHIN " by Judy

> Wardell if it is still in print. I found her ideas for getting back in

> touch with your true physical hunger very beneficial. Last but not least,

> I would encourage you to be gentle with yourself.

>

> Best Regards,

> Teena

>

> On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:50:38 -0700 " patricia " <pcmattes@...>

> writes:

>>

>> I think I am beginning to feel better, after a diagnosis of lupus

>> and fibro for about 15 years. My problem now is that I have gained

>> over 100 pounds and am having a difficult time getting it off. Has

>> anyone been successful in losing weight? I am still recovering from

>> a broken ankle and damaged joint going on 9 months so walking is

>> difficult. But my appetite is still over of control. I need to eat

>> less.

>>

>> Pat

>>

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