Comments on: Loosing Weight, and other Questions http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/ Homemaking Helps for Busy Moms Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:30:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Melissa http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 Melissa Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:20:36 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1706 Shanna- Go to the library and get the book Eat to Live! It is nothing short of AMAZING! When nothing, and I mean nothing else worked for me, this did. It is just plain simple eating healthy food. Yes, your mama was right---eat those fruit and veggies! And whole grains... Good luck to you--I lost 35lbs in one month! Hopefully you will get similar results! The McDougall plan is similar and works well, too. You can also use it to get more recipes. Have fun with it, and take care in your quest for better health. These plans are known to increase health naturally, help you get off of medicines like high blood pressure and diabetic ones, and make you feel positively GREAT!! Shanna-
Go to the library and get the book Eat to Live! It is nothing short of AMAZING! When nothing, and I mean nothing else worked for me, this did. It is just plain simple eating healthy food. Yes, your mama was right—eat those fruit and veggies! And whole grains…

Good luck to you–I lost 35lbs in one month! Hopefully you will get similar results!

The McDougall plan is similar and works well, too. You can also use it to get more recipes. Have fun with it, and take care in your quest for better health.

These plans are known to increase health naturally, help you get off of medicines like high blood pressure and diabetic ones, and make you feel positively GREAT!!

]]> By: Heidi Reynolds http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Heidi Reynolds Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:56:13 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1686 Shanna, You will love T-Tapp!!! I have been tapping for 13 months, and by my 1 year anniversary, I had lost 17 pounds, all without dieting!!! Learn to love Hoe Downs!! I do them 3 times a day, especially after a higher carb meal, or eating sweets! It really helps counteract the rise in blood sugar. Many children I know also t-tapp and do Hoe Downs. It is fun!! I incorporate it into my teaching as a tutor for 4 & 5 year olds with Classical Conversations. We memorize a lot of facts, and I will alot of times use a t-tapp move to help provide movement with the memorization! I don't tell them it's exercise, of course! :-) All the healthy eating suggestions given are wonderful, and I was thinking about telling you about t-tapp, so I was so happy to see you mention that you are trying it already! You really will love the way it changes your body from the inside out! God Bless you on your "journey" Heidi Shanna,

You will love T-Tapp!!! I have been tapping for 13 months, and by my 1 year anniversary, I had lost 17 pounds, all without dieting!!! Learn to love Hoe Downs!! I do them 3 times a day, especially after a higher carb meal, or eating sweets! It really helps counteract the rise in blood sugar. Many children I know also t-tapp and do Hoe Downs. It is fun!! I incorporate it into my teaching as a tutor for 4 & 5 year olds with Classical Conversations. We memorize a lot of facts, and I will alot of times use a t-tapp move to help provide movement with the memorization! I don’t tell them it’s exercise, of course! :-) All the healthy eating suggestions given are wonderful, and I was thinking about telling you about t-tapp, so I was so happy to see you mention that you are trying it already! You really will love the way it changes your body from the inside out!

God Bless you on your “journey”

Heidi

]]> By: Shanna http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1683 Shanna Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:43:16 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1683 Thank you to everyone for your comments. We are working on changing over to a natural food plan. We do not want to strictly limit any specific food group as we know each is important. But, that we have to make better choices from those groups. I have started soaking our grains and flour. I am making sure that we have a better balance of carbs and protein. I am also using raw milk, butter and cream when needed. We are also giving up all the whites. I am using SUCANAT when we need a sweetener and we already use brown rice. But, now I need to learn how to make tortillas and sprouted grain breads. I think even if we do not get to the weight we would like at least we are making better choices. I have also bought T-Tapp and plan on starting that for exercise. Again, thank you all for your time and knowledge. Thank you to everyone for your comments. We are working on changing over to a natural food plan. We do not want to strictly limit any specific food group as we know each is important. But, that we have to make better choices from those groups. I have started soaking our grains and flour. I am making sure that we have a better balance of carbs and protein. I am also using raw milk, butter and cream when needed. We are also giving up all the whites. I am using SUCANAT when we need a sweetener and we already use brown rice. But, now I need to learn how to make tortillas and sprouted grain breads. I think even if we do not get to the weight we would like at least we are making better choices. I have also bought T-Tapp and plan on starting that for exercise.

Again, thank you all for your time and knowledge.

]]> By: Christine http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1682 Christine Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:33:21 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1682 Sudden weight gain by children, and / or UTI symptoms - are very common 'side' effects (ie: effects) of high fructose syrup. I know one child who had gained about 40 lbs during several months, and his brother had UTI symptoms. Both went through extensive testing to finially discover the culprit was HFS. Removing it immediately and permanently solved those issues, within weeks the weight went back to normal. My own 10 yo, at the same time, had been going through everything trying to solve UTI symptoms. When we heard this, we immediately removed HFS, and it was also obviously the problem. One easy tip is to buy organic processed food items, such as cereal, ketchup and dressings, and crackers, etc. Organic items may not have HFS (but this may change.) HTH Christine : ) Sudden weight gain by children, and / or UTI symptoms – are very common ’side’ effects (ie: effects) of high fructose syrup.

I know one child who had gained about 40 lbs during several months, and his brother had UTI symptoms. Both went through extensive testing to finially discover the culprit was HFS. Removing it immediately and permanently solved those issues, within weeks the weight went back to normal.

My own 10 yo, at the same time, had been going through everything trying to solve UTI symptoms. When we heard this, we immediately removed HFS, and it was also obviously the problem.

One easy tip is to buy organic processed food items, such as cereal, ketchup and dressings, and crackers, etc. Organic items may not have HFS (but this may change.)

HTH
Christine : )

]]> By: Carol Pomeroy http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1681 Carol Pomeroy Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:33:13 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1681 Many people are gluten intolerant which means you can't eat barley, rye, oats (unless certified gluten free - all others are contaminated with gluten) and wheat (including spelt and kamut). My mother (80 years old) lost 25# going gluten free. My daughter and I have been gluten free for over a year. We have not lost the weight yet but we also have thyroid issues and other hormonal imbalances that we are in the process of working with. The gluten intolerance is not simply limited to those who have classic celiac. Many do not have diarrhea and are overweight. Gluten intolerance often causes a host of autoimmune problems which can show up as thyroid disorders, rhuematoid arthritis, ataxia, etc. and allergy problems can increase. And of course, I agree with the previous writters about eating unprocessed foods and increasing fruits and vegetables, eating grassfed beef, free range chicken and eggs etc. Many gluten intolerant people also do not tolerate dairy. You can be tested for both. Allergies to certain foods that you regularly consume can cause you to be unable to lose weight as well. While coconut oil may be a good food, it could keep you overweight if you are allergic to it. My son (who doesn't happen to be overweight) has a severe allergy to it via blood tests (check for antibodies) even though he didn't get sick (any obvious signs). Allergies and gluten intolerance are hereditary. Hope this gives you more ideas and help, Carol Pomeroy Many people are gluten intolerant which means you can’t eat barley, rye, oats (unless certified gluten free – all others are contaminated with gluten) and wheat (including spelt and kamut). My mother (80 years old) lost 25# going gluten free. My daughter and I have been gluten free for over a year. We have not lost the weight yet but we also have thyroid issues and other hormonal imbalances that we are in the process of working with. The gluten intolerance is not simply limited to those who have classic celiac. Many do not have diarrhea and are overweight. Gluten intolerance often causes a host of autoimmune problems which can show up as thyroid disorders, rhuematoid arthritis, ataxia, etc. and allergy problems can increase. And of course, I agree with the previous writters about eating unprocessed foods and increasing fruits and vegetables, eating grassfed beef, free range chicken and eggs etc. Many gluten intolerant people also do not tolerate dairy. You can be tested for both. Allergies to certain foods that you regularly consume can cause you to be unable to lose weight as well. While coconut oil may be a good food, it could keep you overweight if you are allergic to it. My son (who doesn’t happen to be overweight) has a severe allergy to it via blood tests (check for antibodies) even though he didn’t get sick (any obvious signs). Allergies and gluten intolerance are hereditary.

Hope this gives you more ideas and help,
Carol Pomeroy

]]> By: Amy Knowles http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1678 Amy Knowles Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:28:00 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1678 For weight loss, I highly recommend Sally Fallon's book Eat Fat, Lose Fat and also recommend The Metabolic Typing Diet by William Wolcott. While whole grain, fresh homemade bread is absolutely wonderful, we cannot eat it all day long, every day. We've got to mix in a large amount of vegetables, and also healthy animal foods. We *really* have to limit fruits and fruit juices, and eliminate white sugar. And we need to get moving. Just my two cents. Wish I could add more, but I hope this was helpful. I'm sure you'll get lots and lots of responses! Many Blessings, Amy Knowles For weight loss, I highly recommend Sally Fallon’s book Eat Fat, Lose Fat and also recommend The Metabolic Typing Diet by William Wolcott. While whole grain, fresh homemade bread is absolutely wonderful, we cannot eat it all day long, every day. We’ve got to mix in a large amount of vegetables, and also healthy animal foods. We *really* have to limit fruits and fruit juices, and eliminate white sugar. And we need to get moving.

Just my two cents. Wish I could add more, but I hope this was helpful. I’m sure you’ll get lots and lots of responses!

Many Blessings,
Amy Knowles

]]> By: Kassy Robenalt http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1677 Kassy Robenalt Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:24:51 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1677 Also, in regard to the reader asking about weight loss, I did have one thought about her 10 year old son. Some times boys, even those who were bean poles, will put on a little weight prior to puberty. I’m not saying he doesn’t need better eating, but he might not need a weight-loss plan. Thank you for sharing so much with so many. Your website really helped me when I started milling grain, making bread, and eating better. Thank you also for sharing the verses that are helping you during this time. I’m sure you are ministering to others going through a similar period in their lives. Kassy Robenalt Also, in regard to the reader asking about weight loss, I did have one thought about her 10 year old son. Some times boys, even those who were bean poles, will put on a little weight prior to puberty. I’m not saying he doesn’t need better eating, but he might not need a weight-loss plan.

Thank you for sharing so much with so many. Your website really helped me when I started milling grain, making bread, and eating better. Thank you also for sharing the verses that are helping you during this time. I’m sure you are ministering to others going through a similar period in their lives.

Kassy Robenalt

]]> By: Charlotte Williams http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1676 Charlotte Williams Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:38:44 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1676 There is a diet that not only loses weight but balances the body called the HCG diet. There is a book by Kevin Treadue on it. If you google HCG diet you would probably come up with something. I know people who have been faithful in it and had miracles of sucess. It does cost money, but just thought I would pass along what I know. Thanks for your time. Charlotte Williams There is a diet that not only loses weight but balances the body called the HCG diet. There is a book by Kevin Treadue on it. If you google HCG diet you would probably come up with something. I know people who have been faithful in it and had miracles of sucess. It does cost money, but just thought I would pass along what I know. Thanks for your time.

Charlotte Williams

]]> By: admin http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 admin Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:05:27 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1675 Dear Shanna, Don’t buy any drinks. Instead buy a water filter and drink half of your body weight in ounces every day. Eat real food. If you do these two things, I guarantee you will lose weight. Maybe not overnight, but it will happen eventually. I believe that most weight problems are a result of eating fake, processed food. Try to cook as much as you can from scratch and as often as you can at home. Replace processed carbs with whole grain carbs. White rice into brown rice; white pasta into brown rice pasta (we like the brand “Tinkyada” the best) white flour into whole grain flour; grind your own (we like kamut the best). Limit fruit intake because of the sugars. Avoid all white sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, etc. Use natural sweeteners instead. Limit those too. Eat vegetables every day. Try to eat at least one raw veg in some form every day. A wide variety is best. Learn how to make salads that your family will enjoy. Eat antibiotic free meats and eggs. This all takes time when you are not used to it, but if you do what I mentioned in the first paragraph for starters, you will do well. Avoid diets, just eat real food. Karen Thain Dear Shanna,

Don’t buy any drinks. Instead buy a water filter and drink half of your body weight in ounces every day. Eat real food. If you do these two things, I guarantee you will lose weight. Maybe not overnight, but it will happen eventually.

I believe that most weight problems are a result of eating fake, processed food. Try to cook as much as you can from scratch and as often as you can at home.

Replace processed carbs with whole grain carbs. White rice into brown rice; white pasta into brown rice pasta (we like the brand “Tinkyada” the best) white flour into whole grain flour; grind your own (we like kamut the best).

Limit fruit intake because of the sugars. Avoid all white sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, etc. Use natural sweeteners instead. Limit those too.

Eat vegetables every day. Try to eat at least one raw veg in some form every day. A wide variety is best. Learn how to make salads that your family will enjoy.

Eat antibiotic free meats and eggs. This all takes time when you are not used to it, but if you do what I mentioned in the first paragraph for starters, you will do well. Avoid diets, just eat real food. Karen Thain

]]> By: admin http://www.marilynmoll.com/2009/02/loosing-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 admin Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:42:44 +0000 http://www.marilynmoll.com/?p=105#comment-1674 Dear Marilyn, In response to Shanna, who seemed very desperate for some answers, I would urge her to read the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. It is probably in her local library. It will give her some solid answers about how to eat to lose weight. If she can't find it, perhaps reading online at the Weston A. Price Foundation website would help her. Regarding what oil to use for baking bread, I regularly use olive oil, but coconut oil would also be good. Be blessed Marilyn, Jenni Brotnov Dear Marilyn,

In response to Shanna, who seemed very desperate for some answers, I would urge her to read the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. It is probably in her local library. It will give her some solid answers about how to eat to lose weight. If she can’t find it, perhaps reading online at the Weston A. Price Foundation website would help her.

Regarding what oil to use for baking bread, I regularly use olive oil, but coconut oil would also be good.

Be blessed Marilyn,

Jenni Brotnov

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