Hi Soror,
Thanks for the words of wisdom. You are absolutely correct with regard to the issues that you mentioned. There are lots of holes in my plan say, for someone who was trying to do it as well. From what I described, some could perceive that my diet would be lacking in both caloric intake and variety. However, I was just trying to give a rough outline of my broad goals and the steps I will take to get there in hopes that other Sorors and sisterfriends would join me on my quest to improved health.
About the vegetarian lifestyle and the way it affected me, it had much more to do with a blood disorder that makes me extremely prone to anemia than it did with not eating meat. At the time when I was a vegetarian, I was unaware of this disorder and I was not compensating for it. I know many vegans/vegetarians who have no problem getting adequate minerals/protein into their diet, but it was not so easy for me years ago. I have not ruled out that WOE, particularly with the great advances food producers have made in meatless products since then. I'm sure you've read the Boca thread on this board!
I can see how my diet could be boring to some, but it has helped me maintain/lose weight for a long time. I do the smoothie in the morning whether I'm trying to shed pounds or not. I am not a breakfast person, but I know how important it is to make time for it. With the smoothie, I get my fruit in for the day, lots of fiber and soy. I use fuit (pre-mixed/frozen that I buy from Sam's), soy milk and sometimes I add a little unsweetened pineapple juice.
I know that I do not eat enough protein (nor could I) to maintain rigorous weight training schedule. What protein supplements have you tried and what were your results with them? Thanks so much!
