Guest guest Posted November 26, 2001 Report Share Posted November 26, 2001 Hi Jt, see comments below. Regards, Mike Colella ----- Original Message ----- From: <jtjohnson@...> < > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 9:17 AM Subject: [ ] Taking the plunge > Hi all, > > I'm beginning CR and would appreciate your advice/guidance, > particularly on the practical implementation of CR (see below)/ > > About me: > I'm 36 YO (soon to be 37), 5'5 " , currently weigh 128-130, set point > most likely 125-127. I am guessing I need to end up between 100-110 > lbs. BP on the low end (110/68), all other stats normal so far as I > know (don't really have a GP, haven't needed to see a doc in around > 10 years). Have horrible eating habits at present, know I need to > improve. > > Background & information: read Maximum Life Span when it came out, > have both 120-yr diet and Beyond 120-year diet. Have started CR in > past, but the lack of practical 'how-tos " made it difficult to > continue. (Among many things, I hate to cook and have virtually zero > time during most weekdays, so, for example, salads that require hours > of chopping and slicing are OUT). " your off to a good start! " > Reason I've started again: Simply put, you guys. I've been lurking > for the past 6 months and have been very impressed by your practical > knowledge, helfpulness, and scientific expertise. I'm confident that > with the right help from you, I will be able to solve my pratical > issues. > > I'm planning a 3-phase program: > > 1. Change diet, eat freely. Switch from my current > cheeseburgers-and-fries diet to a vegetable-centric, low-fat, > moderate-protein plan following roughly the outlines in the book. Eat > ad lib from that diet until I'm accustomed to it (probably 4-6 weeks). > I expect to lose some weight during that period (especially as I have > stepped up my exercise program) but while I will be monitoring the > scale, weight loss is not the goal (yet). " excellent! " > > 2. Low to moderate caloric restriction. When I am confident I have > adapted to the new foods, begin slowly restricting calories to average > 1 lb/week weight loss. From previous experience, I expect this will > not be too difficult until I get in the 117-120 range (about 3 > months). " keep going! " > > 3. Begin CR in earnest. Aim for very slow weight loss over next 12-18 > months, using more focused version of above. " Suggest DWIDDIP software or very close attention to all nutrient levels. A multi vitamin if unsure. Protein, Vita D, and calcium most critical due to already low weight and possible proneness to osteo (see archives). " > > Areas where I need help: > 1. So far, does this approach sound reasonable? Is there anything else > I should be doing? See above > 2. I live in NYC, where eating out is a civic duty, and pretty much > every meal but breakfast is eaten out. I'm willing to modify this > somewhat, particularly during weekdays, but any plan I undertake > realistically has to accomodate restraunt food. Any advice for doing > this sanely and well? salad Bars are great with a fish or chicken entree! > 3. As noted, I have virtually zero time for cooking. I can do stews > and soups, but my main plan of attack is to have a " base " for each > meal consisting of fruit or steamed vegetables (frozen or prechopped > from the supermarket) augmented by lowfat protein (cottage cheese, egg > white, salmon) and carbs as needed. Muffins, smoothies, elaborate > casseroles all take too much time. Any advice on solving this > particular problem? " what I do is once a week I make up a vegetable mix that includes legumes, spices, and tomato suauce, I then containerize it all in individual serving size containers that are airtight. I have a quart size for lunches and a two quart size for dinners and store at 30 degrees. It easily stays fresh for a week. To these I add fat, sauces, and protein and have fruit for dessert. That takes care of my weeks lunch and dinner. Breakfeast I vary alot like eggs, cereal, friut, nuts and yogurt etc.. Mind you I am a big guy original weight was 270, currently 168 at 6' 2 " so the two quart size may be a bit much for you. Just be sure to use a lot of different vege's and add some raw and some cooked. > 4. Finally, I should note that my husband is not currently into CR, > but is very health-conscious and could be convinced. Since I would > like him around for the next 70-80 years or so, any guidance as to how > to " make the case " ? I'm assuming I should wait until after I've been > CRing for a while. The case is part faith, part science. There is no full proof that cr is a good idea, but the evidence is building in favor of it in humans. > > Thanks in advance, > > JTJ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Congratulations, Caroline! I'm really happy you decided to take the plunge. You'll love the school of natural healing courses. They are really excellent. Actually, our plans are very similar. I finished the family herbalist course about a month ago, and have just started the aromatherapy program. I also intend to complete the master herbalist program when I'm finished with aromatherapy. If you want to talk about the programs anytime, feel free to email me privately. Also, good job on your water fast! Love, RoniCaroline <ladyguinevere@...> wrote: Me again!! I know...you guys just love how I disappear for weeks and then just post my little heart out! lolAnyway...just wanted to share this with you. I have decided to take the plunge and start taking courses through the School of Natural Healing. I batted it out back and forth which way to go. They have finally started some wonderful payment plans to make the schooling so much more affordable. I went back and forth on whether to simply sign up for the Master Herbalist program and commit to that...but I also knew that Aromatherapy has always been a passion of mine and my desire to make my own lotions and soaps and shampoos...etc...has been tied to this. I made the decision that I want to start with the Aromatherapy instead of end with it as I would have if I had gone with the Master Herbalist program as a whole. SO...I am going to do the Aromatherapy along with the Family Herbalist to start with. Then I will move on to the rest of the Master Herbalist program after that...doing the Nutritional Herbalist...Herbalist...and Advanced Herbalist courses individually after I am done. I figure I have a 3 or 4 year plan here. A friend that I have known for many many years is presently in cosmetology school ( a HUGE change for her in her life) and plans on starting a salon in the next few years. As we have discussed together that our paths will actually work well together in that if I start making some of my lotions and such...she can use and sell them in her salon...and we could actually have the herbs and such in there as well in its own little area. SO...this is our plan and by that point I should be done with my Master Herbalist program and ready to jump in head first!I have my paperwork here in front of me and ready to send in so it will go out in the mail tomorrow! I am very excited as this is what I should have been doing MANY years ago...but I guess the timing was wrong. Now it is all coming together and I am ecstatic!!Just wanted to share this with you guys...and thank you for helping and encouraging me through all of the craziness I've been through...even though many of you had NO Idea you were doing so!! lolCaroline-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/3/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Caroline wrote: > Me again!! I know...you guys just love how I disappear for weeks and > then > just post my little heart out! lol > > Anyway...just wanted to share this with you. I have decided to take the > plunge and start taking courses through the School of Natural Healing. I > batted it out back and forth which way to go. They have finally started > some wonderful payment plans to make the schooling so much more > affordable. I went back and forth on whether to simply sign up for the > Master Herbalist program and commit to that...but I also knew that > Aromatherapy has always been a passion of mine and my desire to make > my own > lotions and soaps and shampoos...etc...has been tied to this. I made the > decision that I want to start with the Aromatherapy instead of end > with it > as I would have if I had gone with the Master Herbalist program as a > whole. SO...I am going to do the Aromatherapy along with the Family > Herbalist to start with. Then I will move on to the rest of the Master > Herbalist program after that...doing the Nutritional > Herbalist...Herbalist...and Advanced Herbalist courses individually > after I > am done. I figure I have a 3 or 4 year plan here. A friend that I have > known for many many years is presently in cosmetology school ( a HUGE > change for her in her life) and plans on starting a salon in the next few > years. As we have discussed together that our paths will actually work > well together in that if I start making some of my lotions and such...she > can use and sell them in her salon...and we could actually have the herbs > and such in there as well in its own little area. SO...this is our plan > and by that point I should be done with my Master Herbalist program and > ready to jump in head first! > > I have my paperwork here in front of me and ready to send in so it > will go > out in the mail tomorrow! I am very excited as this is what I should > have > been doing MANY years ago...but I guess the timing was wrong. Now it is > all coming together and I am ecstatic!! > > Just wanted to share this with you guys...and thank you for helping and > encouraging me through all of the craziness I've been through...even > though > many of you had NO Idea you were doing so!! lol > > Caroline ============================== Infinitely well done girl. Go for it and never look back. You won't be disappointed in the least. Most excellent courses. The School of Natural Healing is one of, if not, the best out there for learning herbology and herbalism. Take your time and enjoy every moment of it. You will benefit greatly from the wisdom and knowledge gained. Peace be with you Caroline and best wishes on your success, I know you will succeed. :-) -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.290 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/3/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Hi Janelle, I have heard of australasian, but did not look into it very far. I had a lot of excellent recommendations for the school of natural healing and was impressed by the people who I will be learning from Schulze, Dr. , Hobbs etc.. I also like the fact that all the materials are included with the course tuition. So far my experience with the school of natural healing has been very positive. Love, Roni Janelle Witter <janellewitter@...> wrote: so what do you two think about Australasian? Dideither of you consider that? I am actually tornbetween the two... Janelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Janelle Witter wrote: > so what do you two think about Australasian? Did > either of you consider that? I am actually torn > between the two... > > Janelle =============================== Hi Janelle, I went through Australasian and though they are good I don't believe that they are as thorough as The School of Natural Healing. I would strongly suggest The School of Natural Healing over Australasian any day. However, I do know others who would suggest Australasian over any other school. It is just a matter of choice. Anywhere you go to learn you will learn the basics. No matter how you look at it or which way you go, once you receive your MH certification your schooling really just begins. Now you have to fill those shoes. You can't do that from a course. It takes years of clinical practice and experience to truly be a Master Herbalist. I have no doubt that any true Master Herbalist out there will agree with me on this. -- Peace, love and light, Don Quai " Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal and wakes in man. " -- In compliance with the highest standards of Universal Law, this email has been thoroughly disinfected and purified in the solar flares of the sun. Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.290 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/3/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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