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Originally Posted by teri88 Hey Villette, I am just learning all of this along with everyone else, but it seems to me if this is all you are eating then you are not getting ENOUGH calories. I've been reading about this thing that happens if you drastically cut your calories. Your body goes into "starvation" mode. It means that it feels like you are starving yourself so your body slows down your metabolism and holds on to the fat to keep you alive. This part is just my opinion, but Lean Cusines are ok once in a while, but all of the preservatives they must put in those things can't be healthy as a regular staple of your diet. Like I said, that is just my feeling, I know I feel better when I eat fresh...be it veggies, fruit, or meat or whatever. Just some "food" for thought. Now, I'll turn it back over to the people who know what they are talking about! Love from Teri |
Villette, I have been thinking for a while now that you probably should be preparing yourself some healthy meals instead of the Lean Cuisines, and I guess I was waiting for Pat to tell you, lol. I know that you don't want to do that because you already have to cook differently for your hubby, but maybe give it a try! Here's a fat free recipe archive I use all the time.
http://cgi.fatfree.com/cgi-bin/fatfree/recipes.cgi You can always make a batch of something and freeze portions in those cool Glad plastic containers for later meals!
If you are going to increase calories, make sure it's with healthy foods; fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Good job, Teri!!
