Posted by donna on April 13, 2002 at 08:38:37:
In Reply to: Sammi & Diet posted by Patty on April 08, 2002 at 11:21:29:
: Sammi,
: I know that it sounds tough, but YOU CAN DO IT! My husband has to have his red meat, doesn't like fish, etc. It has not been easy, but I have been on diet for 7 years. I still do not do the red meat thing. I decided that it was easier for me to give it up completely. (I'm the farmer's daughter and thought I would just give up on it rather than tempt myself.) I eat a LOT of chicken and am STILL learning how to get enough protein in my diet easily. Like you I do not like to cook and have worked full time for most of the last 7 years. When I get home the last thing I feel like doing is standing up to cook. Try to find SIMPLE ways to eatright. Recently I have used more soy--easy ways, like just having soy nuts, soy "cheeses", etc. to get the protein in my diet. This can be a problem, too though, as my family doctor says I need to avoid soy foods since my hormones are estrogen dominant and soy encourages estrogen production! (Sometimes it seems we just can't win!) But do not give up!
: Is your husband supportive? For the first few years my husband really wasn't, but now I think that he sees that the diet has worked for me. Stick to your guns--remind yourself and him that you ARE doing this diet, not just for yourself, but for your FAMILY. I also have browned meat to the side for spaghetti, taco salads, etc. while I have meatless or chicken.
: YOU CAN DO IT! YOU HAVE TO DO IT FOR YOUR HEALTH!
: Others out there who have found EASY ways to add protein--we would appreciate the help!