"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:21 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
> > wrote:
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>> I told him about my high fat/high
>> vegetable way of eating, and he asked about the healthfulness of high
>> protein diets. I told him that I do not eat a more appreciable of
>> protein, probably less, but that I eat more fat and less carbs, and
>> *way* more fiber, mostly in the form of green vegetables.
>>
>> I am only exceptional in that I have been more disciplined in staying
>> on the program so intensely. I went from being a guy who looked 7
>> months pregnant to one who has muscle definition all over in 7
>> months. Now I'm going out to watch my son do skateboard tricks, but
>> on the way back in, I'm going to see if there are any sweet cherries
>> that the birds missed.
>
> My husband didn't need to lose any weight, but he did - so his problem
> has been how to maintain his weight on a low carb diet. The good news
> is that his numbers, including blood sugar, have improved - but the
> best part is he's sleeping well. I made a Flemish style beef stew
> with beer in it yesterday. I used a wheat beer and served it on a bed
> of whole wheat noodles. He didn't have very many noodles, but what he
> had plus the wheat beer... he woke up in the middle of the night last
> night and couldn't get back to sleep for a long time. So he's
> learning that he needs to keep the carbs low all day long and he can't
> eat anything remotely carby for dinner. Which means cooking is going
> to be really boring for me.

.... or more adventurous? Do share the new recipes that you find?
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