The gal who cuts my hair is losing weight, the last time I saw her she was down 30 lbs. She told me when she was told borderline diabetic, she took control. She is eliminating all WHITE foods....flours etc....greens, proteins and water.

I will be seeing her tomorrow and I'm thinking she'll be down more. She is committed to what she is doing.

Pushing away from the table is the best exercise. Changing one's habits are so rewarding.

Caroline, sorry if I have misinterpreted what you wrote but I am concerned about your hairdresser.

Eliminating proteins and greens (vegetables) from her diet is a really bad plan.

As far as eliminating water is concerned, the "rule of three" applies:

Three minutes without oxygen is usually lethal, three days without water is usually lethal and three weeks without food is usually lethal.

I really hope that she has not stopped drinking water.

yes I wondered the same...bad advice.
bizi

glad that you cleared that up!

No, she is concentrating on greens, protein and water. Sorry I was typing too fast.

Eliminating Whites...

yes I try to eliminate whites but I will eat quinoa and sweet potato.
For dinner we usually have meat 2 servings of veggies and then some berries. I ate some quinoa salad today for dinner and baked teriyaki/ginger salmon and roasted corn and raspberries. I don't eat corn very often.
It is working for me.
bizi

Hi,

The diet in western countries is entirely different from India.

Let me tell you about my background. I am a Hindu by religion. I am a pure vegetarian. Majority of the Hindus do eat meat(other than beef) but my caste/sect does not allow it. In my caste,it is prohibited to eat any type of meat or even egg. It is considered a serious sin because you are killing the animal.

Killing any animal (even a small ant) is considered a sin. It is permitted however for self defence.eg say a tiger attacks you ,then you are permitted to kill the tiger.

Cow is regarded as equivalent to God in India. Cow slaughter is considered a serious crime by ALL Hindus.In fact ,in my state in Mumbai, beef has been banned officially around 7-8 months back. If somebody is caught killing or slaughtering a cow,buffalo (particularly a cow) or even in possession of beef , the person is liable for five years or more imprisonment and/or fine. Cow milk is considered good and recommended
because you are not killing the cow by deriving her milk.

I have never eaten ANY TYPE OF MEAT(any animal food other than cow milk) in my entire life,be it beef,chicken,pork,lamb or fish. I am deficient in proteins because of this and hence carnitine. Also I was low in B12 once but I am taking tablets to rectify it.

The only protein sources I can think of are plant sources - chickpeas,soyabean,soy milk, pulses,legumes,whole grain and lentils.

Bizi, I like your dinner .

I agree with you about avoiding "whites" (= highly processed carbohydrate products).

However, unprocessed carbohydrate foods (for example, brown rice or bread products made from unprocessed grains) can be part of healthy eating.

Amitsa, people who have chosen, for religious and/or ethical reasons, to adopt a vegan diet are at risk of being nutrient-deficient.

I suggest that you talk with what is called here an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) - I don't know what the Indian equivalent is.

APDs are evidence-based health professionals who specialise in nutrition. An APD will be able to review what you eat with you and suggest ways in what you eat could be changed in a way which meets both your nutritional needs and your religious beliefs.

Forgot one thing about me. I haven't brought a loaf of bread into my house for over 5 yrs and even stopped picking up a personal size pizza now and then....don't miss it.

I'd hate to think what I'd be like if I was a breadaholic...not being able to walk well, I'd really be in trouble. So working on eliminating white stuff is important.

I have always been a breadaholic.... I used unbleached flour....and antioxidant water when I baked.....so for me not having pizza was hard the first three days....but it does get easier.....