I clicked an ad link on a webpage for a program called EODD - Every other day diet and linstened to a detail free informercail. Does anyone know if this is...
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andy030144
Feb 4, 2011 2:38 pm
I bought that when it came out and it's stupid. It's not "stupid" stupid but it's something that should be a chapter in an already good diet book and not a...
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tamaratornado
Feb 5, 2011 4:06 am
My friend is doing an intermitent fasting every other day. I don't know whether it's EODD or not. Apparently he thinks it's OK to take in liquid calories when...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 5, 2011 5:15 am
Lends a whole new meaning to the term "liquid diet!". Actually once when I had mouth surgery and my jaw was wired shut I recovered on a diet of nothing but...
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garnetsmile36
Feb 5, 2011 1:46 pm
Hi all, I am new to the site and have dabbled with fast5 and IF. I have a very long history of dieting, and have found when I do IF, I am calmer, the food does...
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The Chicago Dog Whisp...
free2bmekeywest
Feb 6, 2011 4:03 pm
don't worry, "normal" today means that you are fat, sick and sad. "normal" is not something to strive for. AM in Chicago, IL...
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aussiepomgirl
Feb 7, 2011 12:08 pm
I changed my diet around 18 months ago to lose weight (to a very low carb diet) and right from the start I took tape measurements of my bust (scross...
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taylorcollinsricks
taylorcollin...
Feb 7, 2011 12:30 pm
I lost 26 pounds last year and have not gained it back over the past 6 months. I eat normally now. I suggest you find other stress relievers: music,...
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Chantelle
tryin2shine
Feb 7, 2011 1:54 pm
that's funny! i'm kinda not surprised you lost weight as its probably kinda hard for most people to feel like drinking all of their calories no matter the form...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 7, 2011 4:35 pm
It's even harder to eat enough calories when your jaw is wired shut! The handout from the doctor had a list of recommended foods which were, like, take a...
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RickS
no3rdseat
Feb 7, 2011 4:55 pm
Hiya- Some of Barnaby's comments got me thinking so I read "Good Calories, Bad Calories", "Trick and Treat", and "Protein Power". I started a zero carb diet...
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chantelles
tryin2shine
Feb 7, 2011 5:21 pm
Yep definitely not fasting. That's one creative "fast " tho and at least he wouldn't gain from food. There are studies that show that women who drink regularly...
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chantelles
tryin2shine
Feb 7, 2011 5:32 pm
Love that Rick! Sounds a lot like my normal diet. I am not strict fast five tho. Thanks so much for sharing! I've never intentionally really tried to go zero...
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barnabywalker
Feb 7, 2011 6:23 pm
... Glad to hear you kept your mind open to including food Selection in addition to your use of Intermittent Fasting. I too, have added spices like Cayenne...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 7, 2011 9:12 pm
An interesting note is that ethanol, when metabolized, turns into acetate. Acetate, AKA acetic acid, is known to cause weight loss when taken regularly, as in,...
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Lovellsjl@...
lovellsjl
Feb 8, 2011 1:16 am
In EODD you don't really fast every other day. You are allowed 35% of your normal caloric intake. So a beer would have not been technically against the...
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tamaratornado
Feb 8, 2011 4:52 pm
Well, we were teasing him that he could come up with some BS story of why the "beer fast" was healthy, and make a lot of money off it. I am sure some people...
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andy030144
Feb 9, 2011 4:54 am
Rick, Thanks for the info! I've give NO thought to herbs lately but I think I'll get some. It just never crossed my mind and it's not something you hear alot...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 9, 2011 7:10 am
I have to say that it is difficult to be with a group that is "feasting"; and not eat ANYTHING. Some years ago, when I just started eating gluten-free, my MIL...
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RickS
no3rdseat
Feb 9, 2011 1:24 pm
... I've been mulling over the idea of growing some kind of garden this spring and I think I've hit on a moment of clarity and decided that an herb garden is...
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RickS
no3rdseat
Feb 9, 2011 1:35 pm
Glad I could help! It was one of those AHA! moments for me as well. Herbs and spices like turmeric, chili powder, oregano, basil, rosemary, mustard seeds,...
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RickS
no3rdseat
Feb 9, 2011 1:41 pm
Awesome! :) The whole herbs thing was interesting to me because I LOVE salt but I try to eat low amounts now since it supposedly does bad things to your...
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tamaratornado
Feb 9, 2011 5:20 pm
I agree with you. We were at a pizza place, and everyone was having pizza. I don't normally eat pizza, but I ate a couple slices to be part of the group. I...
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tamaratornado
Feb 9, 2011 5:22 pm
I like the zero carb idea, I think I will try it, after I eat up the veggies already in my fridge. I will probably eat that way most of the time, and "cheat"...
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chantelles
tryin2shine
Feb 9, 2011 7:41 pm
It works well for those like me that give priority to fat and meat and forget to buy any veggies I find it easy and natural to do.... Chantelle Sent from my...
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chantelles
tryin2shine
Feb 9, 2011 7:43 pm
Yeah. Due to being gluten free I welcome that regular pizza is now "off the menu". But I indulge in gluten free pizza every few months Sent from my iPhone...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 9, 2011 8:27 pm
I think this is where Fast-5 has it over the EOD fasting. You can move a window around, and not worry about it. Human socializing is SO MUCH about food. I...
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Chantelle
tryin2shine
Feb 9, 2011 9:17 pm
I understand. i expected to have to order salad in these situations but the Spaghetti Factory here has gluten free pasta and 4 or so of the pizzerias have...
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Heather Twist
heathertwist2
Feb 10, 2011 3:26 am
Yes! Life is getting easier! I've noticed that in the last 10 years or so, it's gotten massively easier to have gluten issues and still eat. So much has...
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Susie
susieq_az1
Feb 10, 2011 4:10 am
Hi all, I haven't posted in quite a while. I was fortunate to attend a lecture by Gary Taubes last night, and also got his new book "Why We Get Fat and What...
