Posts by mommidwife

Hmmm. I know this thread is really old, but I had to chime in and say that fast5 is not, in any way, a "fad" diet. It is not a weight loss plan at all. It is a way of eating that you can do with a weight loss plan- i.e. calorie counting and exercise. I have been eating this way for over 2 years, and it is wonderful. I recently fell off the wagon (due to extreme life stress) and I am pulling myself back up by my bootstraps and hopping back on. Of course it is not for everyone, but I HATE when people dismiss it out of hand because of the "fasting" aspect. I would encourage everyone to read the free e-book before commenting.

http://www.fast-5.com/

okay, i know i will get flamed for this, but i was a chronic binger/overeater for years. what worked for me was http://www.fast-5.com/F5Summary.html you can also google fast-5 

seriously, i used to think that kind of eating was really unhealthy, but after reading, researching and thinking about it, it makes a ton of sense. i still sometimes struggle to make healthy choices, and i believe a whole foods diet is healthiest.

but this has made a huge difference in my life, so i wanted to share!

please don't flame me before researching it a little bit. it really does make sense. of course it is not for everyone, though.

 sprouts, green olives, and goat cheese. this is SO good!

i really dont think that is an excessive amount. . . i don't think she would have any problems with a beer belly with what you are describing.

has anyone ever checked out http://www.fast-5.com/? i have been doing that (along with CC) for 4 months or so, and i love it. it is a radically different way of eating but it really clicked with me, and it is super easy to follow.

i am just now trying to lose weight again, so i guess i will see how it goes. i have been maintaining since april, and i am ready to shed those last 10 lbs!

anyway i guess my point is that I personally eat all my calories generally between 6-11pm. i have 30c of coffee in the morning, and generally eat during the day once a week, or if there is a family brunch or a holiday or whatever.

lentils and split peas are easy to prepare, very healthy, and cheap. you can make a great soup with either of them. in fact, all dried beans fit your criteria, but they can take a long time to cook (they are still easy to prepare, though) lentils, if seasoned well, can do a great ground beef stand in.

maybe you should try to learn to like rice- that would really open up your options. also, keeping a good variety of spices on hand can make your recipes seem more varied, even if your core ingredients are similar.

do you eat tofu or tempeh? tofu is usually pretty cheap and can be prepared a million ways.

How about veggie sushi? if you have an asian market nearby, nori sheets are reallllly cheap. they are super expensive at my local health food store, but dirt cheap at the asian market. ditto sushi rice. sushi may seem daunting but it is really easy to prepare, and very healthy. i actually make it with brown rice, but it holds its shape much better with real sushi rice. almost any veggie tastes good in a sushi roll.

yea, calorie counting has really changed my priorities WRT eating out. it rarely seems worth it anymore!

do they make the burrito with rice? if so, ask them to leave the rice out- it makes a HUGE difference in calories with little change in the taste.

i have baby fever- actually it is a lot better now that i have two kids of my own!! but, i still get that overwhelming, irrational NEED to have a baby.

what helps me is to remember that this feeling is an instinct- it is not a logical thought process. it is my body's instinctual drive to reproduce.

i do recommend that you and your partner set a timetable, or make a list of what you need to accomplish before you are ready to take the plunge. that will make the wait easier.

and remember- you will NEVER be truly ready to have kids, so IMNSHO you should just go ahead and have one! :)