Comments on: Macrobiotic Summary, week 1

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Menu Plan Monday (vegetarian/vegan/macrobiotic) « 51SoMusic — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:56 +0000

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By: Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)

Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:40:08 +0000

Wow – sounds like you are really seeing some benefits already. I think that is great Maggie. I’ve been doing a little research, and I’m really interested in learning more about macrobiotics. Thanks for posting this info.

I would have a hard time with the ketchup thing as well…and I have a horrible gum addiction…chewing on some Extra Spearmint as I type this.

By: Graze With Me

Graze With Me — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:10:07 +0000

I had bad skin problems too about 5-6 years ago. Have you heard of Proactiv? Give it a try if you can because it works WONDERS!! I will never try another product again! The only bad thing is that it bleaches whatever towel/washcloth you wash your face with so use a white one. Also, it can dry out your skin too so a light moisturizer is key. That felt like a commercial
I also have a huge gum addiction, I never thought of it that way but I guess I’m pretty dependent on it…

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:36:18 +0000

Very interesting! I didn’t know that seitan was considered a grain.
I think you have done a great job of incorporating the main principles without freaking your body out with an extreme overhaul of your diet. If you continue on with this (haven’t read your new posts yet), I’m sure the things you are struggling with will become easier. And, if not, you are still reaping the benefits of the main pratices At least that’s how I see it!

By: HangryPants

HangryPants — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:19:10 +0000

Interesting one week update. I am sure they make calcium supplements that don’t have dairy in them.

As for the gum, I would love to quit that too. I go through stages with it. Have you ever heard of or tried Glee Gum? It doesn’t have fake sugar in it. I’ve bought it at Whole Foods. It doesn’t taste as good and therefore, you kind of don’t want to eat the whole pack at once.

http://www.gleegum.com/peppermint-gum-ingredients.htm

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Say Yes to Salad » Menu Plan Monday (vegetarian/vegan/macrobiotic) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:06:00 +0000

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By: Gina

Gina — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:52:06 +0000

“Can” (in quotes, because I hate when people ask me what I can eat…I CAN eat everything, it is what I CHOSE to eat that is important, but….for the sake of this comment) you eat soy? Tofu, tempeh, etc?

Just curious! I’m glad it is going so well for you! My skin cleared up majorly when I cut out gluten…food is so interesting

By: Pearl

Pearl — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:22:50 +0000

good luck with week 2, it sounds like you’ve had great progress during week 1!

By: Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)

Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:04:55 +0000

I like this! It reminds me of ayurveda and a yogic diet. Tons of similairities!

I have a hard time with gum too. It’s the one artificial sweetener left in my diet! I think I’m going to quit cold turkey. GAHH!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:25:13 +0000

good luck w/ week 2 ~ it definitely seems like there are positives to this challenge for you so i hope it goes well!

i used to have a huge addiction to gum and now i just drink water (TONS!!!!) and hot tea instead, but for some reason today i really wanted gum and i definitely cant have it on my crap-free week b/c of hte artificial sweeteners!