hootie47- Журнал, 19 июл 15

IMHO fasting is really really effective for refocusing and jump starting. Will be doing that tomorrow myself! Join me if you like! 

Hootie I would try the fasting first and see what happens. 

Dear Hootie..just try my diet for 30 days ..you will lose 20 to 30 lbs...I promise...look at my food plan and approximate it.look at what Dr. Esselstyn says you can eat...below..stay under 1200 to 1400 calories a day...fat free vegan and walk at least 3 miles a day...aspects of the food plan are below.... Foods to Avoid The following foods cannot be eaten if a heart healthy diet is to be effective. Anything with a face or a mother. This includes meat, poultry, fish and eggs. Dairy products that include butter, cheese, cream, ice cream, yogurt, milk and skimmed milk. Oils: All oils including olive oil and canola oil. Refined grains: White rice, "enriched" flour products that are found in pastas, breads, bagels and baked goods. Nuts: Individuals with heart disease should avoid all nuts. Those without the disease can consume some walnuts which provide considerable omega-3 fatty acids. Foods That Are Allowed The following are foods needed to promote heart health by a cholesterol lowering diet. Vegetables - Just about all vegetables are permitted on this plan with the exception of avocados. If you are a cardiac patient avocados have a very high fat content. Those that do not have heart disease may eat avocados as long as blood lipids are not elevated. Legumes - Beans, peas, and lentils of all kinds. Whole Grains - Just about any grain as long as it is "whole" grain. "Whole" means that it has not been polished or processed to eliminate much of the nutritional value. You should eat breakfast cereals that do not contain added oil and sugar. Breads should be whole grain without added oil. Whole grain pastas are allowed. You should be careful of restaurant pastas that almost always contain eggs, white flour and some oil. Fruit - Fruit of all kinds are permitted. It's best to limit fruit consumption to three servings a day. Also, avoid consuming pure fruit juices since you get excessive amounts of sugar that will elevate your triglycerides. Be careful of all desserts for the same reason. Beverages - The heart healthy diet allows the following beverages. Water, seltzer water, oat milk, no-fat soy milk, coffee, and tea. Alcohol is okay in moderation. Supplements For those who have heart disease, a heart healthy diet includes supplements and Dr. Esselstyn recommends the following: Multivitamin - One a day that covers all the basic requirements. Vitamin B12 - 1000 mcg (micrograms) daily. Calcium - People over 50 should take 1000 milligrams daily...over 60 take 1200 mg daily. Vitamin D - Those over 50 should take 1000 IU daily. Omega Fatty Acids - Consume one tablespoon of flaxseed meal each day. Perhaps sprinkling on your cereal. Keep flaxseed meal refrigerated. Cholesterol - lowering drugs (if necessary). These must be taken under supervision of a physician. Drugs may be needed if you cannot get your total cholesterol below 150mg/dL. Monitor your progress for the first two months with the help of your doctor. Have three to four tests. The first and third test should be a full cholesterol profile. The second and fourth can be total cholesterol only. After that, have the test done every two to three months. As your heart healthy diet progresses and your numbers get better, your doctor may reduce your medication and possibly eliminate it completely. Your total cholesterol target is below 150mg/dL. Laboratory Test - Maximum Readings for Long Term Health The following is the goal set by Dr. Esselstyn and the end result of following his program for a heart healthy diet. Total blood cholesterol should be 150mg/dL or less. LDL levels 80mg/dL or lower. This should be achieved by using strict plant based nutrition, and when necessary, doses of cholesterol lowering drugs. "EAT FOOD, NOT TOO MUCH, MOSTLY PLANTS" Michael Pollan Dr. Esselstyn's website contains additional articles/studies relating to the arrest and reversal of coronary heart disease. Dr. Esselstyn's Heart Attack Proof Site - opens new window Legal Disclaimer: The health and nutritional information in this website is for educational purposes only. You should contact a healthcare professional before starting any changes of diet or eliminating any medication. The Hallelujah Diet The McDougall Diet Return from the Esselstyn Heart Healthy Diet to Healthy Diet Plans Return from the Esselstyn Heart Healthy Diet to Eating Healthy Home 861 Sign Up to Get Our FREE Healthy Eating Tips! You will also get our monthly newsletter and periodic email updates! Name: Email: By typing in your name and email you are giving us permission to email you. Your information is never sold or shared. You can unsubscribe at any time.  

Been doing this for 5 years.....am a hard core serious food addict...this is the easiest most effective food plan I have ever been on..my husband is a PhD and did post doc work at Harvard Medical School and he went on it too with me in 2010...he has struggled all his life with weight issues..not any more for either of us...he runs 10 to 15 miles DAILY ...he is almost 64...I am almost 68...its what we are putting in our mouths that is killing us and keeping us fat..I walked 10 miles yesterday and the day before that and I walked 6.8 this morning...and I work out 3 times a week..I figured if this diet was good enough for Bill Clinton with all his money and access to the best doctors ...it was good enough for me..its simple, you will lose the weight and we get to save the lives of animals caught in horrible corporate farming practices...pretty good deal I think...you asked for feedback...so wanted to tell you what has worked for me