I crave carbs! Does anyone have any other suggestions for substitions other than the rice cakes? They are OK, but after a while they are so-so. I'd like to mix 'em up, ya know? I have fruit and pretzels to snack on now, but does anyone have anything else exciting???

Thanks!
Jan

Attention Carb Addicts!
I have found that eating one omega three egg in the morning has greatly reduced my carb addiction.
I also have a small amount of "healthy" protein, most commonly chicken or wild salmon, at lunch and dinner, with my veggies. I still eat a little bit of carbs. For example, I might have on occasion, small amounts of rice or potato. However, that egg in the morning seems to have reduced the cravings enough that I have control. In addition, I try to eat one or two fruits a day (no more than two). Now that I'm at goal weight, I also have a small portion sweet treat several days a week. (Those 100 calorie snacks, etc.)

One egg for breakfast, huh? Hey thanks VL, it's worth a shot! I have a dumb question though, (please don't let it be cuz I'm blonde she sweats.....) what does the "omega three" mean?

I mean, I take the supplement "Omega 3 Fish Oil". I'm really showing my ignorance here since I've only been diagnosed for 2 years. Before that I was footloose and fancy free. Well, I was in pain for a couple of years, but thought I was just getting old. Anyway, my point is that before 2 years ago I wasn't taking any meds or supplements, (other than migraine meds) so I'm still learning...be gentle.

Also, any ideas for snacks that might satisfy my carbaholic soul? Anyone?

Hugs,
LS

Don't exactly know the science. I think the chickens are feed flax seed. The eggs are said to contain omega three. They are said to be better quality and you get the omega three benefit. I eat one egg a day; usually half the yolk. I also add a very small portion of carb...1/2 slice of whole wheat toast for example or a little oatmeal.

The mantra for all who wish to lose weight, or feel better in some other way.

Some friends clued me into a book, which also has a website, run by a
doctor (female) who has instituted a process to lose weight that works, in her practice.

It is called Obesity's Answer, by Dr. Rima Jensen-Kittley MD.
her website is www.obesitysanswer.com

I cannot recommend it enough. I found inositol information there that changed my husband and son's life....but that is another story.

Dr. Kittley maintains that her obese patients have food intolerances to the very things they crave. There is a huge explanation for this in the book.
It sounds simple and unbelieveable, but it is TRUE.

IT is too complex for this thread, and somewhat medical, but if you are really interested buy her book or find it at your library. I got mine at Amazon.

What did I crave? Orange Juice... my husband would go to the refrigerator and say "Did the orange juice thief strike in the night?" And what did it do to me ...? It was contributing to the horrible arthritis I had in my knees! I have been orange juice free now since JUNE! and my knee pain is gone!

Dr. Kittley has discovered that the very things we crave can be actually harming us. Craving bread?....look to Gluten intolerance... she has a chapter on that!

There is PCOS, food intolerances, and insulin resistance all discussed and elimination diets given, and then recipes, for substantial meals.

So check it out... you might find an answer there for you!

BTW Dr. Kittley's style is so compassionate, I was totally struck by the tone of her book. It is amazing!

BTW--- I hear groans....oh, NO not another diet book! This one is totally different. Check out her website, and you will see!
Good luck!

While it remains controversial about "high protein" and what exactly IS
high protein.... many people find protein cuts appetite considerably...

Here is a new article on why:
from http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20060909/note13.asp
I have found that about 30% of daily calories from protein works for me.
Really high levels, should be supervised by your doctor, and you should
have kidney functions and liver enzymes run periodically, as the kidneys and liver work harder as you increase protein levels.

thank you for the articles mrsd.

eating more protien..more meat...has been such a no-no for woman trying to lose weight. eat carrots..celery...starve that wieght off. yep. that is what we heard for years. i forgot lettuce.

what does your body use for endergy then? yes, some srored fat at first..then it uses your muscle.

feed your body. feed those muscles good protien. they burn the calories!

i'm not hip on those high high protien eat whatever you want meat and fat diets. i have seen serious health problems from those.

even eating a few nuts like almonds for a snack does wonders.

I also use certain health bars. I find Zone Perfect ones good, and also
Detour bars. Sometimes I only need 1/2 of one depending on my food intake
that day.

Of course, protein doesn't have to be meat... but some animal products
like eggs/dairy have nutrients that veggie protein sources don't have.
Methionine for one, and choline. Dairy provides sphingolipids which have recently been looked at:
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/129/7/1239
And of course, fish are really important too..if you can bypass the
contamination issues today.

Choline is very important today...it is a precursor to acetylcholine in the
brain. Liver and eggs are the main source of this. Eggs have gotten a bad rep and should be used moderately for health today. The tide on them is turning..and the increasing availability of Omega-3 varieties is becoming common. Kroger's has a generic now, more affordable.

I really believe this--my mother-in-law told me about 30 years ago to eat a teaspoon of peanut butter about a half hour before dinner to curb my appetite. I don't make big meals here any more, but I remember it did help some. I'm not sure if it was psychological or whatever, but I figured whatever worked.....
Hugs,
LS

Here's the thread that Gaye was referring to. It also has some good info in and deserves another read, and hopefully some more replies.
Hugs,
LS