the calcium conundrum - CONTROVERSIAL

[wishing on a star]

I have been consuming a high dairy diet since starting the whole swaying process, on an average day i have 2/3 glasses of milk, small amount of cottage chesse on crackerbread, a yougurt drink, normal yougurt and maybe some icecream! NOt sure how but have managed to loose 18 lb in 10 weeks doing this! Just wandered if someone could tell me wether this is way too much dairy or as im loosing weight is it ok?
Apart from the dairy im sticking to chicken twice a week, cucmber and noodles and rice with the odd bit of chocolate here and there. This has been such a radical change to my diet as im a big meat eater normally and hated milk and yougurt and always ate three meals a day with my ds's.
Is there anything anyone things i should/shouldnt be doing different?
xxx

[atomic sagebrush]

I am started to think that we (DH too) will be diabetic vegans for about a month That should help me to loose the extra weight I need to sway girl.


Acid/Akaline info that I have found very useful is from the livingstrong website. They actually say that foods that are acidic turn akaline in the body..... having some fun I tested the ph in my meals/drinks for 4 days, urine, and cm (right before, during, and after Ov) Eating Grapefruit and Lemon Aid raised my ph so high that I thought the meter was wrong.

With my next Ov cycle I am going to eat acidifying foods from the list and see what happens... I will update in a few weeks with the results.

That is interesting about the alkalinity! Thanks for sharing!

If I was going to sway pink again, I would totally be a diabetic vegan!

[atomic sagebrush]

I have been consuming a high dairy diet since starting the whole swaying process, on an average day i have 2/3 glasses of milk, small amount of cottage chesse on crackerbread, a yougurt drink, normal yougurt and maybe some icecream! NOt sure how but have managed to loose 18 lb in 10 weeks doing this! Just wandered if someone could tell me wether this is way too much dairy or as im loosing weight is it ok?
Apart from the dairy im sticking to chicken twice a week, cucmber and noodles and rice with the odd bit of chocolate here and there. This has been such a radical change to my diet as im a big meat eater normally and hated milk and yougurt and always ate three meals a day with my ds's.
Is there anything anyone things i should/shouldnt be doing different?
xxx

No, as long as your protein, fat, and sodium are still on the low side (dairy is LOADED with those things). ARe you doing skim milk? I think skim is best.

It seems to me that it's the CHANGE that is most important for people, and your diet is def. different! Congrats on the weight loss!

[wishing on a star]

Thanks atonic, im drinking semi skimmed at the moment is that ok or should change to skimmed?
xx

[atomic sagebrush]

I would do skim milk only. Fat free on all dairy.

[zanacal]

You don't want to believe everything (if anything!) you read in this newspaper but this is interesting all the same:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...lass-milk.html

[atomic sagebrush]

Hey guys, for anyone interested, I wrote a third part to this essay: http://genderdreaming.com/forum/show...ucting-the-FGD

[mariposa]

HI atomic, just wanted to share an interesting article I found (maybe it´s already by here, but if not , here it is!):

Calcium

Calcium is a supplement most often noted for its ability to promote strong bones and teeth. However, this nutrient can have a number of other benefits, including promoting hormone production. According to a study from the December 2008 edition of "Biological Trace Element Research," four weeks of calcium supplementation can support increased testosterone levels.

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that aids in producing energy, activates enzymes and helps regulate the amount of certain other nutrients in your body. In addition, research published in the April 2011 edition of "Biological Trace Element Research" indicates that supplementation with magnesium can promote increased testosterone levels.



I found it here: Vitamin Supplements To Increase Testosterone | LIVESTRONG.COM

[atomic sagebrush]

Thank you!!!

[rainbowflower]

Tamara on the other forums just posted a new calcium study not done in retrospect ... http://www.ijpcbs.com/files/03-36.pdf
my question is, why do so many studies (admittedly on rodents) find such a strong link?

I do believe calcium/potassium/sodium affect hormones in some way, perhaps blood levels of something as I've seen that suggested in a few places. Just not quite sure what/how!