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That is great news, Carol! Glad to hear it. Here is Dr. McDougall's general article, under Common Health Problems, discussing fatigue; it may be of interest, given what you describe experiencing. Also, wildgoose responded here, in case you missed it. The experiment you propose seems like a reasonable thing to try out, and just see how it goes.carwex wrote:My covid experience was quite mild and I returned to normal in less than a week.
Taking the time to figure out a likely chain of causation seems like an excellent approach to take in the wake of a lapse; it sounds like you revealed some important and valuable information about what tools seem essential for your own personal practice. Ever onward, always learning!carwex wrote:I managed to get right back on track the next day by analyzing what went wrong-mainly I had gotten too involved in the challenges of life and less concerned with my own preservation. I have a morning routine which includes writing, meditation, and food planning. For lack of time I neglected to use this tool for a few days. Bad idea. I need to get my head screwed on straight in the morning lest the day’s activities send me into a tizzy.
The thoughtful and intentional forward progress is what is most important, keep that up and you'll reach the end you seek by and by. Eating the recommended foods first, when faced with temptation and the positive, adaptive self-talk and framing of the experience seem like important achievements.VegSeekingFit wrote: I do believe that I have slow incremental forward progress, but am not quite there yet.
I would encourage you to make this a series of questions, (Why am I feeling a desire to eat these specific foods at this particular moment? What am I feeling in my body? What will happen if I do or don't eat them? If I eat something else instead? How would I describe my current context?) that you pose to yourself. What does your intuition reveal to you about this? I think you are doing an exemplary job of working through these challenges in a considered, informed fashion. Keep at it!VegSeekingFit wrote:Still not sure why I am so attracted to dry, salty, calorie dense foods
Thank you for sharing that, it seems like a valuable realization to have made. What you describe is very much in accordance with what my own experience has been, as well.Gimmelean wrote:Eating flour based products tends to be the biggest driver of weight gain for me, so eliminating them by following MWL has made the difference. Has also been a challenge that has gotten easier after a lifetime of bread. There’s a lot to be said about our time and adherence approach. It took time and commitment to change habits I took for granted and often with a lot of frustration.
This seems like salient point, too; those figurative costs, in particular, can be pretty hard to bear, right? In health!Gimmelean wrote:eating this way, even splurging on the finest stuff, is nowhere near the figurative and literal cost of consuming animal products and oils.
Self-efficacy is the extent or strength of one's belief, perception and convictions in one's ability to complete tasks and reach goals.
I think that may be *the* individual characteristic/trait that makes all the others possible, at least in the current environment, because while the program itself is easy, doing it in this world is very difficult. Without a "greater degree of self-efficacy," it becomes even more difficult if not impossible due to the lack of social and environmental support for this way of life.
CindyD wrote:*Amy's Brown Rice Black Eyed Peas and Veggie Bowl, 290 Cal
https://www.amys.com/our-foods/brown-rice-black-eyed-peas-veggies-bowl
I think this is a good option for emergencies. But, not compliant - includes some oil and soy.
JeffN wrote:*Amy's Brown Rice Black Eyed Peas and Veggie Bowl, 290 Cal
I would not recommend this at all. Little indulges turns into big set back over time. That is how it starts.
Jeff
Gimmelean wrote:Stephanie-Thank you for the Cornell Merlin Bird app idea. I put it on my phone and love it. I have 2 cockatiels and a yellow nape Amazon which qualifies me as a crazy bird person, but love to see the birds outside my kitchen window. We put suet cakes and seed in feeders year round and it’s always interesting and fun to see new ones. My kitty is an avid bird watcher too
JeffN wrote:
Our program is simple, very simple. So simple it becomes difficult. Just eat commodity simple staple foods as close to their natural state as possible (rice, beans, corn, oats, fruits, and vegetables) and get a pair of sneakers and move. That’s it. Adjust to your personal health situation if necessary.
Mark Cooper wrote:I would encourage you to make this a series of questions, (Why am I feeling a desire to eat these specific foods at this particular moment? What am I feeling in my body? What will happen if I do or don't eat them? If I eat something else instead? How would I describe my current context?) that you pose to yourself. What does your intuition reveal to you about this? I think you are doing an exemplary job of working through these challenges in a considered, informed fashion. Keep at it!VegSeekingFit wrote:Still not sure why I am so attracted to dry, salty, calorie dense foods
JeffN wrote:
Remember, little indulges turns into big set back over time. That is how it starts.
We can do better!
Jeff
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