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Originally Posted by wiseone2  I have been a Vegetarian for many years. I'm in pretty good shape for an older guy........"Now eat your veggies".......... 
Wilmer |
Wilmer, you are starting to sound like my mother, which I had finally listened to this last year and took up eating veggies. The organic veggies taste good to me. I have food allergies, so I have to be careful, even with some veggies.
Liad, I'd try the Wheat Grass Juice, except that I'm allergic to wheat as well as all dairy products. It does sound like it has done some wonders for you.
Trent, that is great! Nothing like feeling great! You sound committed! Does you mom tell you to eat your vegetables, too?
I've been focusing on nutrition for about the last 1 1/2 years since my health has been going downhill. It is sad that some people have to have an illness to wake them up to start changing their eating habits and lifestyle, but sometimes that is what it takes.
I've tried to eliminate all food allergens from my diet. I mainly eat grains (oatmeal, oat bran, brown rice, rice bread), vegetables (organic, if possible), fruit (Granny Smith apples are less sweet and sugary than other fruits and berries assist with immunity), light, lean meats (turkey and chicken, but not fried) and lean beef in rare instances. I usually drink herbal tea and water. Rice or soy milk goes on my cereal. I try to avoid sugar, except if it is natural.
I've lost over 30 pounds in about a year, except that I've gained backed about 5 pounds. More important than the weight loss is how I feel. Sure I look better, but feeling and being healthier is more important to me.
In addition to what I eat, I take Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, garlic, acidophilus, Omega-3 Complex (Omega-3, Flax, and Borage), L-Lysine (for those sores in my mouth), Lecithin, Magnesium Malate, and Calcium. Sometimes, I take other immune boosters, too. I should really add a multi-vitamin.
For exercise, I walk my dog three times a day or is it that she walks me. Walking around in New York City is good exercise.
Your health is very important. More than I ever thought that it would be. Stay healthy, trumpet players!
Janell