On Aug 23, 3:57 pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> >news
>
> > >> I rinse greens that I will eat uncooked, and do my vinegar spray routine
> > >> with them;
>
> > >> but for a huge bag of Costco spinach, I guess I throw caution to the wind
> > >> and don't rinse them; just put one-after-another batch in a pot of
> > >> boiling
> > >> water for 2 minutes, put in a colander, drain, cool and freeze in
> > >> portions.
> > >> Dee Dee
>
> > > If you are cooking it, it's generally not an issue.
> > > I like to serve baby spinach in salads.
>
> > > Raw.
> > > --
> > > Peace, Om
>
> > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two years I have
> > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not digest
> > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for at least
> > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing better
> > than a fine bed of spinach.
> > Envious,
> > Dee Dee
>
> Hoo. Not good.
> You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
> suggestions.
> --
> Peace, Om


Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
joke?
Dee Dee

"Dee Dee" > wrote

> On Aug 23, 3:57 pm, Omelet > wrote:

>> "Dee Dee" > wrote:

>> > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two years I
>> > have
>> > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not
>> > digest
>> > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for at
>> > least
>> > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing
>> > better
>> > than a fine bed of spinach.

>> Hoo. Not good.
>> You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
>> suggestions.

> Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
> joke?

Look at the bright side, at least she didn't just prescribe some pill
that winds up causing a whole different set of problems. I'd rather
modify my behavior than start with that.

nancy

In article . com>,
Dee Dee > wrote:

> > > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two years I
> > > have
> > > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not
> > > digest
> > > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for at
> > > least
> > > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing
> > > better
> > > than a fine bed of spinach.
> > > Envious,
> > > Dee Dee
> >
> > Hoo. Not good.
> > You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
> > suggestions.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
>
> Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
> joke?
> Dee Dee

I understand having a Cellulose sensitivity, but with me, at least I can
eat a small amount of raw veggies. If I pig out on them I will get ill.
Raw broccoli especially.

But pigging out is bad anyway so I can live with it. ;-)

Have you tried digestive enzyme supplements and not drinking a lot of
liquids with meals?

I knew a body builder that had digestion problems that he tracked to low
stomach acid levels so he had trouble keeping weight on. HIS problem
tho' was that he drank in excess of 3 gallons of water per day. ;-) He
drank so much with meals, his digestive enzymes were too diluted out to
digest his food.
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In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "Dee Dee" > wrote
>
> > On Aug 23, 3:57 pm, Omelet > wrote:
>
> >> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> >> > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two years I
> >> > have
> >> > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not
> >> > digest
> >> > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for at
> >> > least
> >> > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing
> >> > better
> >> > than a fine bed of spinach.
>
> >> Hoo. Not good.
> >> You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
> >> suggestions.
>
> > Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
> > joke?
>
> Look at the bright side, at least she didn't just prescribe some pill
> that winds up causing a whole different set of problems. I'd rather
> modify my behavior than start with that.
>
> nancy

Same here.
And my Doc knows it.

I try to take as few pills as possible...
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article . com>,
> Dee Dee > wrote:
>
>> > > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two years
>> > > I
>> > > have
>> > > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not
>> > > digest
>> > > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for
>> > > at
>> > > least
>> > > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing
>> > > better
>> > > than a fine bed of spinach.
>> > > Envious,
>> > > Dee Dee
>> >
>> > Hoo. Not good.
>> > You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
>> > suggestions.
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>>
>>
>> Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
>> joke?
>> Dee Dee
>
> I understand having a Cellulose sensitivity, but with me, at least I can
> eat a small amount of raw veggies. If I pig out on them I will get ill.
> Raw broccoli especially.

>
> Have you tried digestive enzyme supplements and not drinking a lot of
> liquids with meals?
>

Yes, I have tried all the enzymes for a number of years. In the last year I
used a regime of Life Extension's d-limonene for a couple of weeks
every-other-day, then off for a couple of months. It didn't work for me,
but helped DH. He doesn't take anything, but does get GERD sometimes.

"D-limonene, has been shown to provide fast-acting, long-lasting relief from
gastric distress. D-limonene is thought to coat the esophagus and guard
against caustic stomach acid, while helping to reduce the amount of gastric
juices regurgitated into the esophagus." It's from LifeExtension.

I'm BACK on Prilosec since April. Not that I like to be, but Dr. says it is
more harmful to upchuck acid, than take Prilosec. That's debatable AFAIC,
but for the time being, my life is bearable as far as that goes.

Dee Dee

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>> "Dee Dee" > wrote
>>
>> > On Aug 23, 3:57 pm, Omelet > wrote:
>>
>> >> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>>
>> >> > Something happened to my system? I know not what. The last two
>> >> > years I
>> >> > have
>> >> > not been able to eat any raw greens, very sad to say. They will not
>> >> > digest
>> >> > and my head will be hovering over a wastebasket or toilet bowls for
>> >> > at
>> >> > least
>> >> > 2 hours. Not a pretty site. I've given up -- yes, there is nothing
>> >> > better
>> >> > than a fine bed of spinach.
>>
>> >> Hoo. Not good.
>> >> You checked with a gastroenterologist about this? They might have some
>> >> suggestions.
>>
>> > Yes, she said if it bothers me to stop eating it -- isn't this the old
>> > joke?
>>
>> Look at the bright side, at least she didn't just prescribe some pill
>> that winds up causing a whole different set of problems. I'd rather
>> modify my behavior than start with that.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Same here.
> And my Doc knows it.
>
> I try to take as few pills as possible...
> --
> Peace, Om
>

My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that she has
WARNED me ;-))
Dee Dee

In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> > Have you tried digestive enzyme supplements and not drinking a lot of
> > liquids with meals?
> >
>
> Yes, I have tried all the enzymes for a number of years. In the last year I
> used a regime of Life Extension's d-limonene for a couple of weeks
> every-other-day, then off for a couple of months. It didn't work for me,
> but helped DH. He doesn't take anything, but does get GERD sometimes.

Hm. The supplements I was talking about are taken with meals.

>
> "D-limonene, has been shown to provide fast-acting, long-lasting relief from
> gastric distress. D-limonene is thought to coat the esophagus and guard
> against caustic stomach acid, while helping to reduce the amount of gastric
> juices regurgitated into the esophagus." It's from LifeExtension.
>
> I'm BACK on Prilosec since April. Not that I like to be, but Dr. says it is
> more harmful to upchuck acid, than take Prilosec. That's debatable AFAIC,
> but for the time being, my life is bearable as far as that goes.
>
> Dee Dee

I just switched back from Pepsid to Zantac and just increased the dose.
I keep Rolaids on hand to put out the "fire" as needed too.

I feel your pain. Literally. ;-)

I have a hiatal hernia which is probably not helping but surgery is OUT
unless it gets really bad!

Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
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In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> >> Look at the bright side, at least she didn't just prescribe some pill
> >> that winds up causing a whole different set of problems. I'd rather
> >> modify my behavior than start with that.
> >>
> >> nancy
> >
> > Same here.
> > And my Doc knows it.
> >
> > I try to take as few pills as possible...
> > --
> > Peace, Om
> >
>
> My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that she has
> WARNED me ;-))
> Dee Dee

Liability... ;-D
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> I have a hiatal hernia which is probably not helping but surgery is OUT
> unless it gets really bad!
>
> Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> --
> Peace, Om

Surgery is always out for me -- When I was getting a blood test Friday, the
desk clerk asked this woman probably in her 80's when she was going in for
surgery -- she actually smiled when she gave her the date. Unless it would
be a life or death situation, I couldn't smile, then I'd have to force it.

Losing weight? Well, this little stint with the counter-tops/eating out has
left me no doubt a few pounds over -- I 'will not' get on the scales for at
least a week of eating decently. DH has admitted a gain.

Today it's been fruit and tea -- by choice. I'd be dead in a month if I had
to eat out every day.
Dee Dee

In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > I have a hiatal hernia which is probably not helping but surgery is OUT
> > unless it gets really bad!
> >
> > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> Surgery is always out for me -- When I was getting a blood test Friday, the
> desk clerk asked this woman probably in her 80's when she was going in for
> surgery -- she actually smiled when she gave her the date. Unless it would
> be a life or death situation, I couldn't smile, then I'd have to force it.
>
> Losing weight? Well, this little stint with the counter-tops/eating out has
> left me no doubt a few pounds over -- I 'will not' get on the scales for at
> least a week of eating decently. DH has admitted a gain.
>
> Today it's been fruit and tea -- by choice. I'd be dead in a month if I had
> to eat out every day.
> Dee Dee

No kidding...

I'm considering periodic fasting.
One of my favorite Docs that advises me on nutrition does that.

It's not a bad practice.
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On Aug 22, 1:43 pm, Omelet > wrote:

> I need a salad spinner.
> --
> Peace, Om

I love the Oxo spinner - worth the money, and the outer bowl can
double as a giant mixing bowl.

I wash chicken thoroughly, then pat dry with old dish towels.

I cut up some cheap dish rags too for washing fruits, etc.

I try to wash or peel all produce. I store most produce in those green
bags. I came home from a two week trip and some romaine was still in
good shape, and I'd bought it a week before I left.

What do you use to remove wax from, say, peppers?

In article >,
says...
> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> > > Have you tried digestive enzyme supplements and not drinking a lot of
> > > liquids with meals?
> > >
> >
> > Yes, I have tried all the enzymes for a number of years. In the last year I
> > used a regime of Life Extension's d-limonene for a couple of weeks
> > every-other-day, then off for a couple of months. It didn't work for me,
> > but helped DH. He doesn't take anything, but does get GERD sometimes.
>
> Hm. The supplements I was talking about are taken with meals.
>
> >
> > "D-limonene, has been shown to provide fast-acting, long-lasting relief from
> > gastric distress. D-limonene is thought to coat the esophagus and guard
> > against caustic stomach acid, while helping to reduce the amount of gastric
> > juices regurgitated into the esophagus." It's from LifeExtension.
> >
> > I'm BACK on Prilosec since April. Not that I like to be, but Dr. says it is
> > more harmful to upchuck acid, than take Prilosec. That's debatable AFAIC,
> > but for the time being, my life is bearable as far as that goes.
> >
> > Dee Dee
>
> I just switched back from Pepsid to Zantac and just increased the dose.
> I keep Rolaids on hand to put out the "fire" as needed too.
>
> I feel your pain. Literally. ;-)
>
> I have a hiatal hernia which is probably not helping but surgery is OUT
> unless it gets really bad!
>
> Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
>

Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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>> > I try to take as few pills as possible...
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>> >
>>
>> My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that she
>> has
>> WARNED me ;-))
>> Dee Dee
>
> Liability... ;-D
> --
> Peace, Om

Yes, at first thought one would think that there is real concern for the
patient, but the cynical self takes over.

The best doctor I ever had in my life, said to me " First do not harm" when
she was explaining a procedure. With her, I felt the sincerity. What a
moment!
Dee Dee

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > I have a hiatal hernia which is probably not helping but surgery is OUT
>> > unless it gets really bad!
>> >
>> > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>>
>> Surgery is always out for me -- When I was getting a blood test Friday,
>> the
>> desk clerk asked this woman probably in her 80's when she was going in
>> for
>> surgery -- she actually smiled when she gave her the date. Unless it
>> would
>> be a life or death situation, I couldn't smile, then I'd have to force
>> it.
>>
>> Losing weight? Well, this little stint with the counter-tops/eating out
>> has
>> left me no doubt a few pounds over -- I 'will not' get on the scales for
>> at
>> least a week of eating decently. DH has admitted a gain.
>>
>> Today it's been fruit and tea -- by choice. I'd be dead in a month if I
>> had
>> to eat out every day.
>> Dee Dee
>
> No kidding...
>
> I'm considering periodic fasting.
> One of my favorite Docs that advises me on nutrition does that.
>
> It's not a bad practice.
> --
> Peace, Om

Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick; all
fresh foods, of course.
Dee Dee

"val189" > wrote in message
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> On Aug 22, 1:43 pm, Omelet > wrote:
>
>> I need a salad spinner.
>> --
>> Peace, Om
>
> I love the Oxo spinner - worth the money, and the outer bowl can
> double as a giant mixing bowl.
>
Not to be a spoil sport, but I have that Oxo and couldn't wait to get it.
The problem being is immersing the top in water. I think they say to 'wipe
it clean.'
Whut?
Correct me always if I am mistaken.
Dee Dee

"val189" > wrote in message
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>I wash chicken thoroughly, then pat dry with old dish towels.
>
> I cut up some cheap dish rags too for washing fruits, etc.
>
> I try to wash or peel all produce. I store most produce in those green
> bags. I came home from a two week trip and some romaine was still in
> good shape, and I'd bought it a week before I left.
>
> What do you use to remove wax from, say, peppers?
>
>
I've seen Jacques Pepin say on one of his shows that peeling them reduces
the bitterness in the green pepper, but is is this bitterness that probably
so many people like.

I had stopped using green peppers which I used to love so much. Recently I
started using them again and peeling them. You don't have to peel down into
every little crease, but there is a slight difference in taste.

If peppers have wax on them, I don't buy them.
Dee Dee

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T > wrote:

> > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> >
>
> Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.

My weight has been stable for quite some time... unfortunately.
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In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> >> > I try to take as few pills as possible...
> >> > --
> >> > Peace, Om
> >> >
> >>
> >> My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that she
> >> has
> >> WARNED me ;-))
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > Liability... ;-D
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> Yes, at first thought one would think that there is real concern for the
> patient, but the cynical self takes over.
>
> The best doctor I ever had in my life, said to me " First do not harm" when
> she was explaining a procedure. With her, I felt the sincerity. What a
> moment!
> Dee Dee

It can get pretty scary sometimes.
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In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> >> Today it's been fruit and tea -- by choice. I'd be dead in a month if I
> >> had
> >> to eat out every day.
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > No kidding...
> >
> > I'm considering periodic fasting.
> > One of my favorite Docs that advises me on nutrition does that.
> >
> > It's not a bad practice.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick; all
> fresh foods, of course.
> Dee Dee

Juice fasts are popular.
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>> > It's not a bad practice.
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>>
>> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick; all
>> fresh foods, of course.
>> Dee Dee
>
> Juice fasts are popular.
> --
> Peace, Om

For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
Dee Dee

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> T > wrote:
>
>> > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
>> >
>>
>> Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
>> I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
>> at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.
>
> My weight has been stable for quite some time... unfortunately.
> --
> Peace, Om
>

I shouldn't laugh, but that 'was' funny- I didn't expect that response.
:-)))
Dee Dee

T wrote:

> Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.

Same here. What I would like to do, is lose 20 pounds without diet or
exercise. So far, that has not been successful. <g>

Becca

In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> >> > It's not a bad practice.
> >> > --
> >> > Peace, Om
> >>
> >> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick; all
> >> fresh foods, of course.
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > Juice fasts are popular.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
> Dee Dee

If I'm fasting, I don't care. ;-)
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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > T > wrote:
> >
> >> > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> >> I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> >> at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.
> >
> > My weight has been stable for quite some time... unfortunately.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
> >
>
> I shouldn't laugh, but that 'was' funny- I didn't expect that response.
> :-)))
> Dee Dee

;-D

I was actually pleasantly surprised when I stepped on the bathroom scale
last night for the first time in a month after posting this.

I was down by 6 lbs.

But I've been making a real effort to behave lately.

I lost 50 lbs. 2 years ago but gained 30 of it back.
I'd been maintaining there ever since.
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Becca > wrote:

> T wrote:
>
> > Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> > I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> > at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.
>
> Same here. What I would like to do, is lose 20 pounds without diet or
> exercise. So far, that has not been successful. <g>
>
> Becca

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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
>> >> > It's not a bad practice.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Peace, Om
>> >>
>> >> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick;
>> >> all
>> >> fresh foods, of course.
>> >> Dee Dee
>> >
>> > Juice fasts are popular.
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>>
>> For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
>> Dee Dee
>
> If I'm fasting, I don't care. ;-)
> --
> Peace, Om

You're lucky. I can't handle just having liquids. It's really a mental
thing.
Bring in the straight-jacket again ;-)
Dee Dee

In article >,
says...
>
> >> > It's not a bad practice.
> >> > --
> >> > Peace, Om
> >>
> >> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick; all
> >> fresh foods, of course.
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > Juice fasts are popular.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
> Dee Dee
>
>
>

Fruit is good for that. I forget where I read it but it actually takes
more energy to eat an apple than the apple provides you.

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says...
>
> "val189" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
> >I wash chicken thoroughly, then pat dry with old dish towels.
> >
> > I cut up some cheap dish rags too for washing fruits, etc.
> >
> > I try to wash or peel all produce. I store most produce in those green
> > bags. I came home from a two week trip and some romaine was still in
> > good shape, and I'd bought it a week before I left.
> >
> > What do you use to remove wax from, say, peppers?
> >
> >
> I've seen Jacques Pepin say on one of his shows that peeling them reduces
> the bitterness in the green pepper, but is is this bitterness that probably
> so many people like.
>
> I had stopped using green peppers which I used to love so much. Recently I
> started using them again and peeling them. You don't have to peel down into
> every little crease, but there is a slight difference in taste.
>
> If peppers have wax on them, I don't buy them.
> Dee Dee
>
>
>

I like peeled peppers since the skin can be a bit tough to chew. I'll
generally char them over an open flame and do the paper bag trick for a
few minutes. The skins just slip right off after that.

Of course I would have an affinity for pickled peppers.

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says...
> In article >,
> T > wrote:
>
> > > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> > >
> >
> > Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> > I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> > at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.
>
> My weight has been stable for quite some time... unfortunately.
>

I asked my doctor about it. He says that stable is actually better than
rapid gain or loss.

In article >,
says...
> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>
> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> > news
> > >> > I try to take as few pills as possible...
> > >> > --
> > >> > Peace, Om
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that she
> > >> has
> > >> WARNED me ;-))
> > >> Dee Dee
> > >
> > > Liability... ;-D
> > > --
> > > Peace, Om
> >
> > Yes, at first thought one would think that there is real concern for the
> > patient, but the cynical self takes over.
> >
> > The best doctor I ever had in my life, said to me " First do not harm" when
> > she was explaining a procedure. With her, I felt the sincerity. What a
> > moment!
> > Dee Dee
>
> It can get pretty scary sometimes.
>

The most invasive thing I've ever had done was my wisdom teeth. The oral
surgeon actually had the nerve to ask if I wanted to do it with or
without anesthesia. I asked if he prefered getting socked in the face or
not. Needless to say I was knocked out for the procedure.


I'm glad I was out for it, it turns out all four were severely impacted.

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> >
> >> >> > It's not a bad practice.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Peace, Om
> >> >>
> >> >> Probably eating light a couple of days in a row would do the trick;
> >> >> all
> >> >> fresh foods, of course.
> >> >> Dee Dee
> >> >
> >> > Juice fasts are popular.
> >>
> >> For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > If I'm fasting, I don't care. ;-)
>
> You're lucky. I can't handle just having liquids. It's really a mental
> thing.
> Bring in the straight-jacket again ;-)
> Dee Dee

<smiles>

Believe it or not, sometimes fasting is easier than making food choices.

It's almost seductive.
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> says...
> > In article >,
> > T > wrote:
> >
> > > > Losing weight would not hurt me either. :-( Easier said than done.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Oh tell me about that. My MD says I should drop about twenty pounds.
> > > I've decreased the junk food and increased the exercise yet I'm stable
> > > at my current weight, I haven't gained or lost.
> >
> > My weight has been stable for quite some time... unfortunately.
> >
>
> I asked my doctor about it. He says that stable is actually better than
> rapid gain or loss.

Perhaps... but I need to LOSE!

;-)
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"T" > wrote in message
. ..
>> > Juice fasts are popular.
>> > --
>> > Peace, Om
>>
>> For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
>> Dee Dee
>>

> Fruit is good for that. I forget where I read it but it actually takes
> more energy to eat an apple than the apple provides you.
\
I have a peck of apples here. I didn't know that about apples. I thought it
was just celery.
Wonder if I get started now, how much I'll weigh in the morning :-))
Dee Dee

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>>
>> "val189" > wrote in message
>> ups.com...
>> >I wash chicken thoroughly, then pat dry with old dish towels.
>> >
>> > I cut up some cheap dish rags too for washing fruits, etc.
>> >
>> > I try to wash or peel all produce. I store most produce in those green
>> > bags. I came home from a two week trip and some romaine was still in
>> > good shape, and I'd bought it a week before I left.
>> >
>> > What do you use to remove wax from, say, peppers?
>> >
>> >
>> I've seen Jacques Pepin say on one of his shows that peeling them reduces
>> the bitterness in the green pepper, but is is this bitterness that
>> probably
>> so many people like.
>>
>> I had stopped using green peppers which I used to love so much. Recently
>> I
>> started using them again and peeling them. You don't have to peel down
>> into
>> every little crease, but there is a slight difference in taste.
>>
>> If peppers have wax on them, I don't buy them.
>> Dee Dee
>>
>>
>>
>
> I like peeled peppers since the skin can be a bit tough to chew. I'll
> generally char them over an open flame and do the paper bag trick for a
> few minutes. The skins just slip right off after that.
>
> Of course I would have an affinity for pickled peppers.
>
>
How does one flame the skins off on a modern-day cooktop (not induction.)
Dee Dee

"T" > wrote in message
. ..
> In article >,
> says...
>> In article >,
>> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>>
>> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> > news >> > >> > I try to take as few pills as possible...
>> > >> > --
>> > >> > Peace, Om
>> > >> >
>> > >>
>> > >> My Doctor knows it, too, but she WARNS me - for her record -- that
>> > >> she
>> > >> has
>> > >> WARNED me ;-))
>> > >> Dee Dee
>> > >
>> > > Liability... ;-D
>> > > --
>> > > Peace, Om
>> >
>> > Yes, at first thought one would think that there is real concern for
>> > the
>> > patient, but the cynical self takes over.
>> >
>> > The best doctor I ever had in my life, said to me " First do not harm"
>> > when
>> > she was explaining a procedure. With her, I felt the sincerity. What
>> > a
>> > moment!
>> > Dee Dee
>>
>> It can get pretty scary sometimes.
>>
>
> The most invasive thing I've ever had done was my wisdom teeth. The oral
> surgeon actually had the nerve to ask if I wanted to do it with or
> without anesthesia. I asked if he prefered getting socked in the face or
> not. Needless to say I was knocked out for the procedure.
>
>
> I'm glad I was out for it, it turns out all four were severely impacted.

OMG, after reading that, I just have to say it -- in answer to your last
sentence -- are you sure?
Forgive me.
Dee Dee

"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
>
> Believe it or not, sometimes fasting is easier than making food choices.
>
> It's almost seductive.
> --
> Peace, Om

Yes, I agree. You can say "NO" each time you start to open the refrigerator
door, but it only counts the last time when you finally do.
Now that is true seduction. (Or is it foreplay?) I forget.
Dee Dee

Dee Dee wrote:

>
> "T" > wrote in message
> . .. >>> Juice fasts
> are popular. >>> -- > Peace, Om
> > >
> > > For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
> > > Dee Dee
> > >
>
> > Fruit is good for that. I forget where I read it but it actually
> > takes more energy to eat an apple than the apple provides you.
> \
> I have a peck of apples here. I didn't know that about apples.

Good, because it's false. Apples are pretty loaded with calories. There
are a few things that might fall into that category, but these lists
chock full of tasty fruits are BS.




Brian

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In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> >
> > Believe it or not, sometimes fasting is easier than making food choices.
> >
> > It's almost seductive.
> > --
> > Peace, Om
>
> Yes, I agree. You can say "NO" each time you start to open the refrigerator
> door, but it only counts the last time when you finally do.
> Now that is true seduction. (Or is it foreplay?) I forget.
> Dee Dee

Depends on how deep you are in ketosis. <G>
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"Default User" > wrote:

> Dee Dee wrote:
>
> >
> > "T" > wrote in message
> > . .. >>> Juice fasts
> > are popular. >>> -- > Peace, Om
> > > >
> > > > For some, but I need the 'chaw.'
> > > > Dee Dee
> > > >
> >
> > > Fruit is good for that. I forget where I read it but it actually
> > > takes more energy to eat an apple than the apple provides you.
> > \
> > I have a peck of apples here. I didn't know that about apples.
>
> Good, because it's false. Apples are pretty loaded with calories. There
> are a few things that might fall into that category, but these lists
> chock full of tasty fruits are BS.
>
>
>
>
> Brian

True.

Fructose is not the same as Cellulose.
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