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Sugar and meat are the main things which make your blood go acidic. Vegetables will help to get the ph levels balanced. Veg is best steamed otherwise they lose a lot of their vitamins and minerals. I know my homepathic doctor adviced the book the detox diet by Paula Baillie-Hamilton. hope that helps

Interesting presupposition.

Thanks Kate.

I do eat a lot of meat...but I feel better with it.

I took the Metabolic Typing Advisor course and we need to test ourselves. I am an extreme protein type! Although I have more fat, I am still very muscular. If I don't have sufficient protein I get very tired and lack energy.

Because of my heritage and genetics my body needs protein. To give you an idea of my genetics both my uncle and cousin were Mr. Canada naturally!
I do my best to balance it with sufficient fruits & veggies. Maybe it hasn't been enough.

But I did realize that my lack of sleep and stress are probably the culprits.

I should get the test results in a couple of weeks and then I'll have a clearer idea.

Thanks again for your suggestions. I will increase the veggies and see what happens.

Take care,
Isabelle

Isabelle,

Can I make some observations, I am not a nutritionist so please bear that in mind!

Curves are very attractive- now chill out!

You are ruling out any bigger physiological problems that maybe lurking in the background and it sounds as though you are close to knowing all about that- good for you.

While you are waiting for the results, what positive steps can you take? Standing on scales in front of a mirror beating yourself up is not the way forward.

If you are not training as much as you did before then are you filling your time with an alternative mind and body stimulation? Sure kids this.. and work that.... but we all know where that path leads, you need something to replace the mind and body stimulation your body has taken for granted for a majority of your life.

If you cannot do what you used to do then you need a new project that will stimulate you and your bodily energy systems.

Thanks

Matt

Hey Matt! Love Moka dawg's new profile pic!

*smile* I seriously do not have a lot of this thing call FREE TIME!
I do try to meditate and take a few minutes to practice a few energy things on a daily basis. However I'm not consistent.

Summer is better for me as I teach less. But I'm now embarking on a new adventure as Sport Agent for my equestrian girlfriend and now an Olympic runner as well! Not to mention the Ron & Edie Perry thing here next fall.

I'm always developping new things and that takes lots of time. I love it mind you! But I drop some balls along the way.

I will think about what you said though. Obviously there is something amiss.

If you cannot do what you used to do then you need a new project that will stimulate you and your bodily energy systems.

Hmmmmmmm...I can say a lot to this! LOL!

Ciao!
Isabelle

Hi Isabelle,

In a previous post you mention that you love Coffee. Cutting out the caffiene would help to reduce the stimulating effect it has on the adrenaline system, thus naturally helping to balance your 'nervous system'.

I have heard of some athletes purposely taking caffiene shots to boost post exercise calorie expenditure (EPOC is the term if I remember rightly). So is coffee something your using to boost your performance? And would you be able to use NLP to help you boost it other ways?

So if you are busy, busy busy, then reducing nutritional forms of stimulants would be a good way to go too. Have a cup of good ol camomile tea , you really can learn to love the taste of it - give it 3 weeks max Watch out for Greeen tea though, it is good but has caffiene, so waking is a good time for that.

If you wanna build an empire, the foundations have to be strong, so if you are literally running yourself into the ground, then perhaps its time to take a look at how daily meditation and relaxation will give you the energy you need to run it in the long run.


Nina

Very good Nina! Thank you!

I had recently come to the same conclusion about coffee and have almost completely quit! I may have a cup if I am working late with evening clients. I purposefully switched to having green tea mixed with mint tea in the morning. Eventually I will quit that too.

Funny I was just speaking with Dr. Perry on the phone and told him how speaking with him makes me realize just how hyper I am! LOL! He is so calm and zen that whenever we speak I make myself sloooooow down!

I have always been that way with a mind that processes things very quickly.

OK...I will get more chamomile tea! No need to worry about me not liking it! If you tasted some of the Native Medicines you would understand that I could drink/eat almost anything!

Actually, I am due to make cedar tea. It's a woman's medicine along with dandelion greens.

I feel like I'm actually getting somewhere now!

Thanks again!

Coooll Isabelle,

So glad I was on the right track ehehe

Take care
Nina

*smile* I read this as I am sipping on decaf coffee! LOL!

I know it still has caffeine in it but it is better!

I had a tight deadline to put together an information package so I 'allowed' myself a little cheat!

Now back to Andrew's life changing techniques!

Apologies for taking up some of your spotlight Bud!
Isabelle

[quote=Isabelle_Aubé;41586]Hey Andrew,
I went to your website and saw that you tried Hoodia. I'm glad you stopped because these supplements can sometimes cause more harm than good. I think more for women than for men as our hormonal system is a little more complex.

I do have an open question... can NLP and hypnosis have an affect on our operating systems?

I am presently having a problem with any kind of carbs. We need them to function but my body seems to go straight to fat storage. I'm undergoing all kinds of tests right now --- the latest theory ---after the thyroid one was eliminiated--- is that my adrenals are messed so are not helping my hypothalamus regulate my cortisol levels.

I am not working out as I used to which was almost 2hrs a day -- but do walk / run a minimum of three times a week. I shouldn't be packing on the pounds.

Hi Isabelle,
We only really need a tiny amount of carbs to maintain proper brain function.
If you've noticed a recent problem in this area it would be worthwhile finding out how well your insulin system is functioning,as there may be something causing insulin resistance if you are suddenly putting on weight from carbs.

Hi Andrew,
Thanks.

That's exactly the test I very happily did Monday AM.

A 12hr fast followed by blood tests and a two hour glucose test, with a 24hr follow-up blood test. I have one last test to do which, schedule permitting, I should do next week.

There is definitely something going on as I eat much better than the average mortal and I have gone to see some very respected colleagues of mine for help and even they aren't quite sure what to make of it.

I did have to take a couple of years off of training because of physical exhaustion--but even with that, I should have only put on 5-10lbs as my diet never changed. Which I would have lost when I started training again.

If I had a few hours to relate my history there would be a few A-HA moments. I think it's a cumulation of many factors. Working on it!
All I can do at this point in time!

Funny because I'm not a 'hair and make-up' vain type of girl...but I am body proud so this is hell for me! :P

Off for a quick run!

Ciao!

It's likely that stress and lack of sleep are contributing to the problem,since they would cause an increase in cortisol,which would,in turn,cause insulin resistance.
Some relaxation techniques would probably help.

Hi Andrew,
I agree and I will work at being more consistent with my meditation.

I do make sure to take a hot bath with sea salt / epsom salts & baking soda by candlelight every night. That has helped me quite a bit.

It's perfect to then slip into bed and drift off.

I didn't have time to do that last test so I don't imagine I will get the results until I have done all of the tests.

Be well
Isabelle

Whilst we're on the subject of weight loss, what can you actually do to help someone else to loose weight, to encourage them to take consistent action ans stay motivated? My mum is overweight and it's putting her at risk for diabetes and I would love to help her change this and am finding it somewhat frustrating. It seems asthough there's nothing I can do to help. She just likes the taste of a cappucino and a cake.
Any suggestions

Andy Austin once told me not to bother trying to change my mother because you can't influence the person who is in the frame of mind that they know best. i.e. they bought you up not the other way around. Does your mother have friends who you could approach to ask for their support in making a change?

Let her have the cappucino & cake, it's not crack cocaine.

May as well be if she's at risk for diabetes.

One approach that I thought was interesting would be to send your Mother an invitation to your wedding, first child's baptism or whatever....when these things are not yet in your life scope and then tell them that you would love for them to take better care of themselves in order to be able to RSVP to all of the important events in your life.

It's the people that are closest to us that can sometimes be the hardest to influence.

Be well,
Isabelle

Thanks for the ideas. Jack I don't mind her having her a cake and cappucino, I love a cappucino & cake too, I do mind her getting diabetes and putting her health at risk. Secondly she aks me to help her aswell, so I'm just thinking how can I do such a thing.
I know a fair deal about health and homepathy and such so it may be a "piece of cake" if she'd really follow up on my suggestions on food and excercise and such (this may sound a bit arrogant but i've helped others with succesfull results) but she'll just go for it for 4 weeks and then stop.

I could throw a party though Isabelle, that seems like a very positive approach!

Be well
Kate

Hi Kate,
I have personally found that people are already feeling bad and guilty knowing they are not optimizing their health on a daily basis...

What we focus our energy on grows...to encourage positive change, it's important to focus on the positive.

I like to ask people to describe the circumstances of the moment they fell off the wagon and then walk them through different ways they could have dealt with it. Also show them that having one off day doesn't have to annihilate their 4 week investment. Comparing health to a bank account or something similar helps them come to grips with it. if they spend a bit more one day, they're not going to blow their whole savings right? No, they start over and replenish the funds.

So then we make a realistic contingency plan to deal with what happens to all of us...distraction, stress, lack of planning-- and then overcome it. That means starting over the next day.

Last but not least, setting up lifelines with supportive people is crucial! Make a prior agreement to what the person needs to hear to help them feel better. Whether it be jokes or positive affirmations. Then when they have strayed from their journey they can call their lifelines and say 'It's time' and then they can put their plan into action!

What if she didn't completely give up the cake and cappuccino but modified it to non-fat cappucino with a diabeties friendly cake once a week / two weeks / whatever!

Health is dynamic. It's like the weather! We need to prepare for the storms. Invest in good strong shelter, proper clothing and it just doesn't seem so bad.

I hope this helps!
I truly find it's a privilege to do what I do!

Isabelle