SoWell on Sowal

[Jdarg]

I think I will just use a cup saucer from now on.

The book is a direct assault on our "supersize it" lifestyles!!! But it made some very good points. And it was actually fun to read. I had French envy.

 

[kathydwells]

The book is a direct assault on our "supersize it" lifestyles!!! But it made some very good points. And it was actually fun to read. I had French envy.

Actually, I have heard about the book and about some of the ideas in it. And you are right, it is the portion control I think, that is the key. I really have tried eating off the saucer and to tell you the truth if you do this and you eat slowly like we are supposed to, you really do get satisfied. You realize that you do not have to eat those huge portions of food. I think it is a mental thing that we have to pile that plate up and eat all of it. So, I think from now on it is the saucer idea for me. ;-)

 

[Mango]

I read it- and what I got out of it was portion control. I don't remember anything about pro-biotics. The main theme is French women eat what they want and stay slim because they don't eat like pigs. One suggestion was not filling your plate to the outer edge with food- just enough food to fill the inner circle.

I had no idea what it was about. Weird why they would post on it on a site selling pro-biotics sure it was an interesting read though.
Considering that french food is so rich too, even more so interesting. Did it mention anything about wine consumption too?

Since this is the SoWell on Sowal thread, I highly recommend people take pro-biotics. The yogurt they sell in the store is so processed, and the probiotics they hail in their advertising is not nearly as good as buying it capsules or freeze dried. It helps in may ways, warding off viruses, cold, bacterial infections, and help strengthen the immune system. Especially on a diet, it aides in better digestion of necessary nutrients.
My B-12 level was so severly low due to my condition, but having a better gut flora also aides in better asorbption.

 

[Teresa]

The book is a direct assault on our "supersize it" lifestyles!!! But it made some very good points. And it was actually fun to read. I had French envy.

I know about this book but never read it. it may be worth a peek. anyway, it's true that the american way of eating is just the pits. not only supersizing but also really bad processed foods that we have developed a taste for, and also fast food. Jdarg - we don't really have much in the way of fast food in sowal!!! gotta drive to destin for that, or PC.

 

[Cheering472]

I know about this book but never read it. it may be worth a peek. anyway, it's true that the american way of eating is just the pits. not only supersizing but also really bad processed foods that we have developed a taste for, and also fast food. Jdarg - we don't really have much in the way of fast food in sowal!!! gotta drive to destin for that, or PC.

In response to the processed packaged foods, I've heard the healthiest way to shop at a grocery store is to only buy what is along the walls of the store. That's the fresh food; veges, fruit, meat, milk, cheese, eggs. Most things on the shelves in the middle of the store are processed packaged "frankenfood", so I try to run around the sides of the store and avoid all the packaged stuff.

Let me say that many times I fail at this as I am naturally drawn to the ice cream section and the bright colors on the Cheeto bags...dang it!

 

[DD]

I'm so proud of you girls for thinking about me in my absence! Way to go Darlene! Toots, thanks for keeping things on track ;-) ! I have been a very bad girl this week, and I think this old bod is rebelling! I felt much better when I was eating healthy! So, it's back to the straight and narrow for me, as soon as I have crab cakes tonight!!

 

[DD]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........
No more fried shrimp, no more Cheetos, no more honey buns. But, I did manage to get in SOME exercise, toting stuff to the beach every day and back. Next time, I'm renting ON the beach.....end of story.

 

[Jdarg]

I know about this book but never read it. it may be worth a peek. anyway, it's true that the american way of eating is just the pits. not only supersizing but also really bad processed foods that we have developed a taste for, and also fast food. Jdarg - we don't really have much in the way of fast food in sowal!!! gotta drive to destin for that, or PC.

Oh dammit.:roll: (kidding)

But what a special treat McDonald's FF will become! They were such a treat when we were little because we had to drive across town to get them!

 

[Miss Kitty]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........
No more fried shrimp, no more Cheetos, no more honey buns. But, I did manage to get in SOME exercise, toting stuff to the beach every day and back. Next time, I'm renting ON the beach.....end of story.

Beware...once you rent, you'll never go back.

 

[DD]

Beware...once you rent, you'll never go back.