PCOS Messages for July, 2001: Re: No more protein, Please!

Re: No more protein, Please!

From: Hillary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:38:25 -0500 (CDT)

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Anonymous, Please don't give up on being veg! I'm vegan, and I wanted to let you know that weight loss and health can be achieved on a veg diet. I'm doing fine eating a primarily whole foods diet with a moderate amount of complex carbs (whole wheat pasta, brown rice, whole wheat/multigrain bread, veggies, fruits, beans) and more protein than I would normally crave (tofu, soy pasta, veg slices, high-protein soy drinks, protein bars, etc.). I also eat some fat--particularly olive oil, peanut butter, or trans-fat free margarine. I've lost 7 pounds in the last month--though I haven't been able to lose that weight in years. I'm convinced that ultra low-carbing really isn't a very healthy way for anyone to eat, even if it does make you lose weight--especially if it means you're eating a lot of meat and dairy, which is full of cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics, and has no fiber (Sorry to all of you reading this who disagree with me).

I've never been a veggie person, but since my father (age 54) recently had a recurrence of colon cancer, I've decided I need to make myself eat more of the foods that protect the body against cancer. I force myself to eat a big salad of organic veggies every night, in addition to some fruit during the day. If I crave something sweet, I have some orange juice for dessert. I shouldn't be surprised, but it's amazing how immediately it's affected my energy level. And I also realized that, even though it's healthy food, it's really not all that unpleasant :) I got so used to thinking "if it's good for me, it shouldn't want to eat it", that I never really gave fruits and veggies a chance.

It's been a gradual process for me, but eating more plant-based whole foods has become increasingly easier. I've had to get over craving "bad" foods, and instead concentrated on being concerned with what will give my body the most nourishment. It's a lot less stressful that way. I've experienced 'dieting' the regular way, and it's been horrible. When I thought only about what foods will make me lose or gain weight, it made me crave 'bad' foods that much more.

Statistically, people on a vegetarian diet are thinner and healthier than people on the standard american diet. This always bothered me, because I was one of the few strict vegetarians who managed to stay obese. Now I'm starting to wonder if maybe it's true that anyone can lose weight on a balanced veg. diet. Eating more fresh fruits, veggies, and other whole foods, and less processed stuff seems to be the answer for me. The other nice thing about the veg diet is you can eat a lot of food, and still have consumed fewer calories and more nutrients than if you eat a smaller amount of meat or dairy.

Hang in there! If you ever want to talk privately, feel free to e-mail me.

-- Hillary

At Thu, 12 Jul 2001, anonymous wrote: > >I'm a vegetarian and am having real trouble with this whole low carb >thing. I think I'll run screaming from the room if I have to look >another nut in the face. I've even started eating chicken, but it has >the same result. I don't feel good physically -- my tummy is roiling -- >and I don't feel good mentally -- I've become rather depressed and tired >all the time. Help! I live by myself and am on a limited budget and a >MUCH more limited schedule. I guess I keep wanting to pretend that I >won't "give in" to this disease and that I can still eat what makes me >feel good...sighhh... > >Sorry for the rant, but it's been a loooooooong week. Does anybody have >any ideas about how to mix the dietary balance so that I don't feel so >unhappy and ill? > >Thanks!

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