Is it healthy to do this and can it help loose weight. I can live with out meats and cheese (i am lactose intorlerant). I love veggies and fruits. But is it good for you?
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Not necessarily.  Nor is it necessary to go totally vegitarian - i.e. vegan - in order to lose weight.  You don't have to cut out milk and cheese entirely, either.  There are cheeses with a very low level of lactose and there is lactose-free milk.  However, eliminating those, too, is perfectly okay if you wish to do that. \n\nYou'd probably do yourself a great deal of good by cutting way, way down on the amount of red meat you eat.  At least five servings of fruits and veggies a day is recommended by us health professionals, and if you want to cut back on the meat in favor of more veggies and fruit, that's probably okay too.  Just don't forget that its total calories that count in weight loss, not the source of the calories.  Yes, what I'm saying is, you can get fat on a vegitarian diet!  \n\nYour best bet is to talk to your doctor and get a referral to a registered dietician who can help you plan healthy meals that will help you in a weight loss effort.  And get a referral to a physical therapist too, who can help you with the other essential to weight loss - a good exercise program.  \n\nHey - it's good that you care enough about yourself to want to achieve a healthy weight.  Be patient and stick with it.  \nGood luck.
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yes it is healthy for you as long as you don't go overboard on the days you don't eat vegetarian.  That is when the problems actually occur.  Your body adjusts to what you have eaten adn not to what you are eating.  It would probably be better if you eat vegetarian 3 or 4 time a week and rotate vegetarian one and normal the next.
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Check it out with your doctor.\n\nI believe that if you suddenly stop eating, you don't loose weight. Your body thinks that there is something wrong - so it doesn't burn the normal fat. You have to substitute your normal food with other kinds like fruit veg etc but it has to be a complete diet of protein, carbs and fat (but you have to check out the amounts). You have to increase your cardio activity - run, jog, bike etc. \n\nBest thing is to check it out with you dietitian or doctor. This is just friendly advice! Good luck.
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Yes, sweetie as a former dancer we often had to drop weight quick. This isn't pleasant but it works. The things is not to stop eatting,because you will relaspe. #1 forget meat, it is high in fat and protein. Eat only and I mean only spinach, collard greens, celery, cereal( raisan bran) without the milk( just dry outta the box). All these foods will make you poop like crazy. No snacks! these foods are all avalible in the can, the best is MORNING GLORY they have great flavor. You also can have beans and once a week chicken breast prepared in olive oil. Don't believe that myth, about water. It's a huge myth. Drink only when you are thirsty. If you get really crazy for some real food, soups are great.(Never white soups) the are low fat and very satisfying. Flavor Tuna in the pack is also really good. So G'luck
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I'm a vegetarian and I still have indigestion. I used to weigh 230 lbs. Now I weigh 130 lbs. It did not eliminate indigestion. Orange juice tears me up. So does cabbage.
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It is great that you want to eat a salad instead of pizza, but you need to put some lean protein on it and don't use a fattening salad dressing. Also, for dinner try eating another type of lean protein, instead of a chicken patty (which is not even close to chicken), eat a grilled chicken breast...there are many ways to season it so that you have variety. For dessert try eating fruit and if you have to have cake try a small slice of Angel Food cake with the fresh fruit. Drink water...no more sodas unless they are diet and try to limit those. As far as exercise, make sure you do some walking or running if you feel that you can at least 5 times a week...you can build up to how far you want to walk/run...start with a mile and build up from there. Just remember that it takes time to lose weight and it is not going to be easy, but the benefits are GREAT!! Good luck to you and DON'T GIVE UP, you will add years to your life!
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Snacking is habitual, you like the act of munching.  I have the same addiction!  I try to stick to stuff that I can pop in one at a time but that's lo-cal, like grapes, almonds (nuts are good, almonds are best), blueberries (all small berries that you can munch), and cereal in a bag, like Cheerios.  Takes you back to your childhood days :)  All are low calories and really good for you, and give you the satisfaction of eating lots without getting all the fat.
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I think that we all have different needs biochemically.  Some people do great as vegetarians; others, though, do need animal products.  If you want to lose weight and also open your heart to the plight of animals, I suggest first trying a good vegetarian diet that incorporates a good balance of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and proteins.  Many vegetarians don't know the proper way to combine their foods into a healthful diet, so do some good research. Brown rice, lentils, veggies, etc.  If you feel low energy after trying this, then you may need animal products.  Do not at all feel guilty for this!  But do seek out only wild-caught fish, free range chicken, and other naturally raised animals.  They have, hopefully, lived a better life than other animals raised for our food. Your dad hunts and fishes...if he is good at it (swift and accurate), and also uses the whole animal respectfully (using all parts, and eating the flesh), than he is in accordance with a humane approach to our balance. Native Americans know how to hunt and respect the animal.  It's a wonderful spiritual balance. Maybe you can discuss this with your parents. Good Luck!
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I found this article quite informative:\n\nLink between dairy, weight loss unclear:\n    Few others endorse findings of National Dairy Council and its researchers\n\nGot milk? And high hopes it will help you shed a few pounds? The dairy industry is counting on it, thanks in part to a $200 million ad campaign that confidently touts studies suggesting a connection between consuming dairy products and losing weight. But dieters might want to delay sporting milk mustaches for the moment.\n\nThough the National Dairy Council and the researchers it pays stand by their claims, few others have endorsed the dairy-diet link. Even some scientists whose research supports that idea say its conclusions are premature.\n\n"The bulk of the studies suggest a possible role, but there are inconsistencies in the data," said Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity expert at Children's Hospital Boston. In a 2002 study, he found that dairy aided weight loss.\n\n"My concern is the advertising claims by the Dairy Council have well outstripped the available data," he said.\n\nThose claims have received wide attention since 2003, when a coalition of dairy groups launched what has become the "3-A-Day" campaign, which advises that three servings a day of dairy supports weight loss.\n\nThe federal government also recommends three dairy servings a day, but doesn't support the weight-loss claim.\n\nThe dairy campaign is based on research by Michael Zemel, a nutrition professor at the University of Tennessee who began studying the link between dairy and weight during the late 1980s. Since 2000, he has published several studies that found people who eat a lower-calorie diet and consume the recommended low- or non-fat dairy servings lose nearly twice the weight as those who only cut calories.\n\nBut his research often is misunderstood, Zemel says. It is not a case of drink milk, lose weight. It works only for people who eat a low-calorie diet and who are not already consuming three servings of dairy.\n\nThat's a bit more nuanced than the "Lose More Weight" and "Burn More Fat" emblazoned across the packaging of a growing array of dairy products, though Zemel says the industry's claims accurately represent his findings.\n\nNuanced or not, the claims seemed like good news to Pam Syms, a 50-year-old Concord, N.H., woman who loves dairy and wants to lose a little weight.\n\nSince seeing the industry's television ads a few weeks ago, Syms has brought yogurt to work every day. So far, no change in her weight, but she's happy for an excuse to eat dairy without guilt.\n\n"Since I do like dairy products so much, it was just an affirmation that, 'Yes, I can keep eating those things,'" said Syms, who admits that, nevertheless, she's skeptical of the claims.\n\nSo was Zemel. He said that in 1988 when he made the first surprising connection between dairy and weight loss, "I couldn't get behind it without more data. By 2005, I feel we have that data."\n\nSo does Greg Miller of the National Dairy Council. The industry waited years before launching its campaign, he said, wanting first to amass enough studies to ensure solid scientific footing.\n\nAmong those studies are a handful of randomized clinical trials, often considered the "gold standard" of science. All were funded by the Dairy Council, and most involved Zemel, who has received nearly $2.1 million from the group since 1998.\n\nZemel also has patented the claim that dairy boosts weight loss, meaning every company that uses a "Slim Down with Yogurt" or similar logo has to pay him and his university. Since 2000, the patent has generated about $500,000, half of which goes to Zemel and two other patent holders.\n\nBut it's not Zemel's science that has been criticized _ it's the dairy industry's conclusions from it.\n\n\n\nHope this helps! ;-)
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The Low Carb diet is not really good for you.  If you want to loose weight you got to start by having a balanced high water content diet.  That means more vegi and fruit, a lot less refined carb and high fat food.  Your health demand that you have balanced foot intake and moderate exercises.
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I know someone who has lost alot of weight going low carb, actually no carb.   This person refuses to eat things like fruits because they contain carbs.  She won't even eat carrots.  Personally, I don't think it's healthy. People get all crazy with these fad diets when maintaining a healthy weight is simple - don't overeat and exercise.
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As a snack or addition to a meal, try low fat or fat free yogurt.  Studies found that it and other fat free dairy products actually help you lose weight, add calcium and protein to your diet, and come in many delicious flavors.  You can freeze it too, for a cool and refreshing treat as a substitute for ice cream.\n\nBananas are great snacks as are most fruits or veggies.  They have the most natural form of vitamins and nutrients and add valuable fiber to your diet.  Apples are excellent, and you could add a little reduced fat peanut butter for more flavor and protein.  I find that oranges are handy, refreshing, and delicious with a bonus of lots of vitamin C. \n\nThe fast-food cheeseburger isn't the best choice since normally the beef isn't lean and the cheese isn't really cheese, but a cheese "product".  It's good that you eat this only maybe twice a week, but if it isn't something you really desire, try a lean sandwich from Subway or a similar place.  One warning here.  Watch the salad dressings on anything.  They can absolutely ruin a healthful selection by adding lots of fat and salt. \n\nAdditional snack suggestions are: celery sticks and carrot midgies, low fat or nonfat cheese cubes, summer fruits (melons, peaches, berries, plums), fat-free pretzels or crackers, almonds and nuts, and sugar and fat-free jello and puddings made with fat free milk.  Yes, some of these have fats but also have lots of good nutritive value too.  Just watch the serving sizes. \n\nThe exercise is a huge factor in your success.  Keep it up and try to increase it to 4-5 times a week with even just 20 minute sessions (walks, varied mini-workouts) some of the times.  I'm assuming you are doing weight-training to increase your muscle mass which helps burn the calories throughout the day.\n\nBut WOW! You have done an excellent job so far with the regime you have been on.  Congratulations! I am confident you will achieve your goal.
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Regular exercise is good, you also should try to lose weight by reducing your caloric intake (smaller meals & portion size).  You should try to increase your fiber intake, adding oatmeal (not the overly sweetened kind, watch those calories!) whole grain breads and pastas.  Reduce or completely remove eggs, red meats (even Pork, the other white meat!) and certain fruits/veggies like coconut and avacado (although Avacado is not all bad...)\n\nAlso, if you are under a Doctor's care, there are some very effective medicines, but first try the diet/exercise routine to see if that will bring it back nito normal range - you want to avoid meds as long as possible!\n\nCheck these sites - American Heart Association is a good start, but there are also some natural paths sites to look at as well.  Make sure you tell your Doc what you are doing, even if you think they will think it's "Crazy" or "Fringe" medicine.  It's YOUR health, not theirs, so let them know you want alternatives and are taking charge of your health!\n\nGood luck, you can do it!  And be patient.  It takes time to clear out those levels, and determination to avoid those food you love, trust me!
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To start out.... the food you take in, is energy your body uses to produce ATP for your cells. When you take in way more energy( in the amount of food) then your body needs, the cell will shut down, and force that extra energy to go into storage. Now, if you exercise more, and consume less calories, your body will be forced to go to the storage area for more energy to produce ATP for your cells. This is what worked for me, I consumed only the healthy whole grains, more fruit and veggies, and to be truthful I didn't really exercise at first because my doctor wanted me to take it easy for health reasons, and in spite of all of that... I still lost weight. Make healthy choices in the food you eat. Not every diet plan is for everyone. If your forced to give up the food you really love for however long, theres always that chance when you do eat regular again you might over do it. By eating whole grains and more fruits and veggies, not only will you lose weight, but you ll be lowering your risk for heart disease, by improving your lipids, blood pressure, and even your blood sugar levels.
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that was my problem too until i found the answer to the same question.  i thrive only on rolled oats.  rolled oats are fibers.  i eat that as rice substitute.  i also eats meat, veggies, fruits and fish.  no fats.  i never eat rice from then on.  i shed 15 lbs for less than 2 months.
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This is a good way for anyone trying to get healthy. Look close at the food you eat, and I do not mean eating less. Read the ingredients on EVERYTHING you eat, and yes I do mean EVERYTHING. Avoid all hydrogenated oils, modified anything, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, and non-organic soy products; these things are all genetically altered and are seriously not healthy for you at all, even in moderation. Also, cut out pork, shellfish, any fish without fins and scales really, because those animals are not good for you at all. Try to eat along these guidelines. The more healthy foods may set you back a bit more than regular food in some areas (like organic stuff), but you can find healthy stuff in a ton of places, so just keep your eye out for it. And as far as exercise goes, try running, sit-ups, and push ups. The old fashioned way is the best way, trust me. I have lost 53 pounds in a year and a half following those food guidelines and exercise routine. (I lost 30 in the first three months) Hope this advice helps! Good luck!
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If you are looking to lose weight watch white foods. Seriously it works! White bread, white rice, sugar, pasta, milk, potato, and even cheese are all examples of foods that should be eaten in extreme moderation for a dieter. They are high in carbohydrates which are stored as fats in all but the real athletic bodies, heavy, and low in essential nutrients. So it is basically empty calories. Replace these white foods with a brown version. Like wheat bread, brown rice, wheat pasta, yams, and any other healthier options I didn'tt hink of. The brown version is full of whole grains, fiber (great for dieting!) and less calories. There is a ton more I could load you down with about dieting, but I though I would keep it simple for you. Feel free to e-mail me if you want more info.