Everyday Systems

The article mentioned a low-calorie, high protein diet. One thing I've found is that fat is essential for satisfaction. I'm not saying go crazy with it, but some at each meal seems to aid in satisfaction and keeps the need for eating between meals at a minimum. One thing I've noticed is that people...

Graham, I'll admit I misunderstood regarding the time when you thought the diet advice should be given. However, I think that giving diet advice in a writing class is inappropriate, no matter when you give it. Health and physical education classes are the perfect time for that, in my opinion. As I o...

Why is it inappropriate to steer someone towards a ideas about healthier eating? I just don't know where you are coming from. Having a passion for something isn't sufficient reason to blindly endorse it - what if it was a passion for collecting wild bird's eggs or smoking marijuana? Our passions oc...

No, it's not private but that's why I use nicknames online instead of my real name. Maybe try that? Also, if you delete something on a message board, people will no longer be able to see it, unless they're spying on you and saving everything you've said. In which case, I'd really worry about what th...

Oolala53, thanks for the welcome! Yes, I'm technically only about 5 lbs overweight for my height and my doc is fine with my weight, but considering my chronic illnesses that cause a lot of fatigue, the less I have to drag around, the better! :wink: I also find that when I eat less often I have more ...

Thanks Dave!

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New here but decided to jump right in. I added up your calories for a typical day and they aren't even 1100! A woman needs at least 1200 calories and a man needs at least 1500 and that's the minimum rec for losing weight, not maintaining! I ditto the suggestion to add more fat to your meals to up ca...