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I know this post is old, but I travel a few times a year for my job. I look for a hotel that can at the very least provide me with a small fridge in the room (some charge extra). Ideally, if I can afford it, I'll try to get a room with a partial/full kitchen. Then I do a search on the internet for the nearest health food store (I like Whole Foods because they have some healthy prepared foods). Then I bag lunch it to work.
I hope this helps!
Tammy
Thank you! (I should have taken more time to comb through the lessons :D)
I am very excited to see results from these supplements!
Smiles,
Dawn
^^^^Colorado
Dawn,
I believe the general dosing information for both was included within the lessons. Following the recommended dosing on the bottle is advisable. But here are more specifics regarding the general dosing of both products:
5-HTP can have relaxing effects, so it's best not to take it in the early morning. Typical dosages are 50-100mg, up to two to three times a day such as afternoon or before bedtime. I generally suggest that one starts with a lower dosage initially, and then increase if needed. Note - 5-HTP tends to be very safe, but speak with your primary care before taking 5-HTP if you are taking SSRI or MAO meds.
The Adrenal Rescue suggested dosing is 2 caps in the morning, preferably with a meal.
Hope you find that these help you!
Dr. Marci Scott
I have received the Adrenal Rescue and the 5-HTP. Do I take them as written on the bottle? It seems somewhere I read some more specific directions pertaining to dosage and time of day, but I cannot find it on the site now.
Can you direct me, please?
Thanks,
Dawn
Dawn,
It's not too much info. I want to learn all this stuff. Especially if a bean is more digestible--the family is definitely happier :wink:
I haven't gotten to the cleansing yet, so it's good to have a head's up on all this stuff.
Tammy
Tammy,
I've never had the opportunity to personally use Neova cookware, but the theory behind their cookware of using lower temperatures and less water is appealing. Also, stainless steel surfaces are one of the safest to cook with compared to other materials.
Has anyone cooked with this brand that would like to share their experience?
Dr. Marci Scott
Thanks Tammy :D
The dried mungs (like the one at VC) are what I use to grow beans sprouts. Sometimes I cook with them, but rarely. I like them best as sprouts!
Now, the split yellow mungs are really from the same dried green mung bean, except the outer green shell is removed. When it is husked and split, the Green Mung Bean is then referred to as a Split Yellow Mung Bean. Which makes sense as they are yellowish on the inside :).
The yellow split mung is supposed to be the easiest to digest of all the beans, which is why I think it was suggested for use during the cleansing phase of Enlita.
There is an Indian Grocery next to Back to the Basics that I am trying next.
I am sure that's more than you ever wanted to know about yellow mungs!!
Thanks for listening!
Dawn
Hi Dawn,
You're right. I was referring to sprouts. I saw dried mung beans when I was in the bulk section at Vitamin Cottage Saturday (the one on Woodman next to Sam's). I don't remember what color they were (I think they were green, not yellow), but figured I'd pass the info along.
Tammy
So right you are!
With the shortages as well, maybe it will be a blessing in disguise that many will be forced (led??) to follow this way of nourishing your body.
I purchase all my organic grains in bulk through a local food co-op, so I'll have plenty to tide me over once I can tolerate them again. My family misses my sourdough bread.
Dawn
Thanks Marci-I will substitute with either yellow split peas or mungs for now, and then I'll keep searching for the split yellow mung beans.
I appreciate your input, Tammy! I think the mungs that you are speaking of are sprouts? The ones called for in this recipe are actually a dried bean and they cook up sort of like split pea soup.
I have the other ingredients, so I am going to try this in the next few days.
Smiles,
Dawn
I don't know what type they are, but Whole Foods (in Colo Sprgs on Academy) has mung beans in the produce area in bags next to the sprouts. I've just used them whenever mung beans are required in a recipe.
I hope this helps!
Tammy
Split yellow mung beans are the traditional legume used in the ayurvedic diet and are easy to digest. However, other legumes can be substituted if you are having difficulty finding this particular one. I've seen other kitcharee recipes that utilize regular mung beans or lentils. Yellow split peas can also be used.
Happy Eating!
Dr. Marci Scott
I hope the following will help. It's part of the Dietary Guidelines of the program and may clear up some of your questions:
About Serving Sizes and Recommended Portions
We provide recommended serving sizes for our recipes, but we also believe serving sizes should be determined on an individual basis taking many variables into account, including:
• Whether you are a man or a woman—men have more muscle mass and should eat more than women
• Your height—taller people can eat more than shorter
• Your current body mass—a 200 pound person should eat more than a 100 pound person
• Your activity level—the more active you are, the more you can eat
• Your metabolism
• Your hunger at a particular moment— try not to let yourself ever get ravenous, because you will overeat. Be sure and eat every time you feel hunger—if only a snack.
In time, determining how much you need to eat at any given meal will become an instinctive and natural process. As you are starting the program, though, consider the following guidelines:
• Vegetables, particularly those low in starch, for snacks and salads (generally unlimited): eat as much as you like (at least 4 cups per day)
• Fruits: no more than 2-3 servings per day (pay attention to how you feel with this level of fruit, as some individuals will need to limit fruits at the beginning due to higher sugar content)
• Protein: eat about 10-15 grams of protein at each meal or 4-6 ounces (½-3/4 cup); you can also try to use the palm of your hand as a reference, and eat a portion this size with each meal.
• Grains: eat between 0 and ½ cup of non-gluten grains with your meals (some people may find that grains slow down their weight loss).
• Healthy oils: at least 4 Tb. (used in cooking and as salad dressing) per day is recommended
Try not to focus on specific amounts of calories, carbs, fats, and other things you may have been concerned about before you started this program.
We encourage you to simply eat the balanced and nourishing meals we suggest in amounts that make you feel comfortable and satisfied — definitely not stuffed or even “full.”
We want you to graze by eating small meals that are enough to keep you satisfied for 2-3 hours, and then eat again, as this is one of the most important keys to natural permanent weight loss.
You may find that you have plenty of food left over after making a recipe. This is intentional. We want you to have leftovers that you can reheat for quick meals later in the week or that you can freeze for later. The key to quick and efficient meal prep is to make a lot of food at one time so that you can keep your cooking to a minimum.
The hypoglycemia quiz included in Day 3 Week 7 of the lessons can also be used as an indicator of possible adrenal issues. Also, common adrenal fatigue symptoms are listed under Day 6. Congrats on exploring this issue!
-Dr. Marci Scott
Me, too, Mamacabbage :wink: I suffer from the starving children in China syndrome . . . however, I can now leave food on my plate and THROW IT AWAY.
Don't you think it would be valuable to have a portion size listed to reference while you are transitioning? For example, my cousin, who hasn't come on board with Enlita yet (unfortunately) is a great example. She believes having a "portion" means "dishing it up on your plate". It can be piled high and actually equate to SEVERAL portions. I cannot understand how she can eat that much or where she puts it all, but the point is, her perception of a "portion" is broken! She NEEDS reference points and even then I am not sure she'll get it.
Right there with ya! What I am trying to focus on is getting enough veggies in and an adequate level of protein/fat. Through understanding portion sizes and good point of reference, I realized I was not eating enough protein. I still weigh it out with how hungry I am and how I feel while eating, but I at least know how much of what gives me a healthy portion. I want to be careful and deliberate in what I eat, because even though I have been a healthy eater food choice-wise (by Enlita standards) for over 20 years, I have still continued to gain weight.
I suspected that I also was a protein type, but keep coming up with "mixed type" results to quizzes and such, so I don't know. It usually takes me all morning to eat one salmon roll up (they are great, aren't they?) and yes! I, too, am hungry after a veggie plate! I have noticed that the amount of protein I eat before my body tells me I am FULL, really tells me how hungry I am. Sometimes I can only eat ONE BITE of protein, sometimes I want a half a cup or more. I don't seem to get the same indications from veggies, so I start with my protein :).
Anyway, I appreciate your comments and friendship! You seem to be doing well and losing weight, and that is encouraging to me!
Dawn
Dr. Pearsall,
I appreciate your response! Thank you for your big heart and helping all of us. And for not giving up on me!
I am not finding a quiz under Adrenals Week 7. Can you please direct me to where that is located? Is it the quiz under Hypoglycemia?
Supplements:
I would like to supplement with amino acids, however I still am not sure which ones are right for me or which ones interfere or overlap with what I am already doing.
I have already been tested for this. I am a level 5.
Trying!
Thank you, I am learning to use EFT. I have no idea WHY this is so hard for me to get down. I will get it!!
I will contact Dr. Scott and get signed up on the coaching program. I think that's the best route for me.
Warm regards!
Dawn
^^^Colorado
Because so many people are having trouble with the portion size, I just had to say that I am not having any trouble. :D
I'll share this, in case it is helpful to anyone. I have been paying close attention to what I put on my plate, if I go back for seconds, etc. Then if I am not feeling hungry 3-4 hours later or less, I know that what I took at the last meal was too much. I then adjust accordingly. Similarly, if I eat something and I feel like I'm starving an hour and a half later, I eat more of that food the next time.
I am learning to listen to my body and recognize when I have had just enough to eat, when I am full, etc. Sometimes the portion sizes are too much for me, sometimes they are not enough. I think it depends on the individual food, but that also is a matter of listening to one's own body. By listening to my body, I have mostly been ignoring the portion/serving sizes if they are listed. Two salmon roll-ups (fairly large lettuce leaves full) is plenty for me for one meal and I am not hungry for about 3 hours, but a large dinner plate heaped with vegetables will leave me feeling hungry an hour later. I suspect I am a protein type based on my experiences of listening to my body.
Also, I'd like to point out that there have been some directions as to how much is a portion size, just not listed all in one place. A serving of protein is about the size of the palm of your hand, I recall reading somewhere on this site. I tend to eat a bit more than that at any given meal because I've found that it keeps me full longer and makes me feel more energetic. There are other tidbits like that around the site, but like I said, not all in one place.
Thank you again for your input, Dawn. I have forwarded your suggestions to the appropriate people. We will try to accomodate!
Dr. Marci Scott
I think it is very important that serving sizes are clearly defined in an easily accessible place on the site. (Reference?)
An important part of this program is to re-train our SAD programmed brains to exactly WHAT constitute an appropriate portion. Just as you are helping our bodies regain the ability to recognize when we are full and to stop eating at that point, I think we also need to know portion size. It should be a "whichever comes first" situation-either you reach satiety or your portion size. Please don't assume that everyone's understanding of a portion is going to be the same.
I also would like to see more portion sizes right on the first page of the "Protein in Enlita Approved Foods" page within the printed menus. I have been adapting this chart as a guideline for other foods. It is valuable, because it lists not only the AMOUNT of a portion, but also the grams of protein it gives. This is what I am looking for.
Dawn
^^^^Colorado
I asked her to call you about your comment that "the forums have become an unfriendly place."
I wanted to know why that was and what we can do to change it. Please let me know.
Thank you! I appreciate the info. I will look into that and hopefully my backwoods bandwidth can handle the download :D!!
Also-I (just today) was given a message that Dr. Winnie called me!! I am not sure when she called. I am sorry I didn't get the message immediately. Please try again!
Dawn
^^^^Colorado
YES, I have specific topics. Can we move this over to the Members Only forum or PM you with them?
Dawn
^^^^Colorado
Thanks for letting me know that I really need to do some more EFT videos. Are there specific topics using EFT you'd like to learn?
Louisa, we appreciate your input and participation. Great job on working so hard to support your health!
We really appreciate your input and apologize for the confusion! Your feedback helps us improve the program, so thank you! As to your question, let's see if I can help clarify. If you are eating 3 meals a day, then 1 serving is 1 serving. If you are breaking up your meals into 6 smaller meals (which is recommended), then eat half of the the serving at one "meal" and half at another. Hope this helps!