tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post8854710569425046294..comments2014-11-23T07:12:35.706-06:00Comments on A Small Life: The Answer..Hickchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09569529847455539317noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-52807433148609925382010-11-29T17:25:27.400-06:002010-11-29T17:25:27.400-06:00Wow, your land is simply gorgeous! I love that you...Wow, your land is simply gorgeous! I love that you are taking that step, good luck to you!Anonymoushttp://www.thegentlehome.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-73696413981766726122010-11-26T22:43:08.810-06:002010-11-26T22:43:08.810-06:00HickChick, The rest of my family does not eat veg...HickChick, The rest of my family does not eat vegan during the day like I do. I also don't eat any special "vegan foods" like the fake meat products, just simple foods. I am trying to get my husband to do it as he was just put on cholesterol meds, but so far no go.<br />The other thing I forgot to mention is that this isn't really a diet, I see it as a permanent change. I am just trying to avoid having a stroke or heart attack and being disabled. I am 51, and fortunately have had pretty good health so far. I just don't want to lose it by being negligent.<br />Good luck to you. Lynne in MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-33522357964007505232010-11-25T02:34:51.854-06:002010-11-25T02:34:51.854-06:00Thanks Lynn-I will check it out. That would be th...Thanks Lynn-I will check it out. That would be the only way vegan would work, my family would revolt without animal products! <br />KrisHickchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569529847455539317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-22312608542607016022010-11-24T06:51:11.223-06:002010-11-24T06:51:11.223-06:00Hi, I don't know how I came across your blog ...Hi, I don't know how I came across your blog several months ago, possibly by looking at gardening blogs.<br />I have a suggestion for weight loss that is working for me. To get more information on it, google "Mark Bittman diet".<br />Mark Bittman is the food writer for the NY Times. He tells a story about how he had sleep apnea, so he went to his MD. He found out he also had a cholesterol level of something like 230 + high blood sugar plus being 35 pounts overweight.<br />His MD wanted to put him on meds. Bittman didn't want to go there, so he asked for an alternative. His MD suggested he switch to a vegan diet, which was impossible for Bittman as he is a food writer, eats dinner out often to write restaurant reviews and food trends, recipes, and so on.<br />Bittman decided to eat vegan until 6pm, then eat his regular dinner. He also increased his exercise to daily (which it sounds like you will get just from everyday farm work).<br />Bittman lost 35 pounds in 3 months, and his cholesterol dropped to the 180s, and his blood sugar levels returned to normal.<br />I have been doing this vegan until 6 thing for a couple of months, and I have lost 17 pounds without dieting. I am exercising more, too.<br />It is really easy. It is very cheap. It just takes the effort of making sure you buy food each week so you will have vegan foods to choose from during the day. I often have whole wheat toast dipped in olive oil in the morning, fruits, leftover vegetables from dinner, and a handful of nuts during day, or hummus, whole wheat pita bread, toast with peanut butter, soups I make ahead and freeze with veggies and beans/rice, etc.<br />My weight loss has been a lot slower than Bittman's, but who cares? <br />Also, I went in for a physical a few weeks ago. My cholesterol level was previously 201, triglycerides 98. They are now cholesterol 180, triglycerides 78. <br />Anyway, I hope this works for you, too, if you decide to try it. Give it 2 months and see if you don't lose 10 pounds without even trying.<br />Lynne in MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-4388744053944155582010-11-23T05:40:12.662-06:002010-11-23T05:40:12.662-06:00Judy -the work from home/freelance aspect to V'...Judy -the work from home/freelance aspect to V's job inspires me- you guys both work so hard!<br />Hi Becky -nice to meet you-I like your site. The 'colony' game is thought provoking to say the least.<br />Ruth-I was waiting for you to chime in :). Next trip to town I will pick up some Vit b6-thanks for the tip. Looking back over the past 8 yrs of professional life I am wondering how much stress has been contributing to my weight. I eat bad things when tired and anxious.<br />KrisHickchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569529847455539317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-45765026693175777992010-11-23T01:08:14.320-06:002010-11-23T01:08:14.320-06:00Congratulations!!!!!
It isn't out of your han...Congratulations!!!!!<br /><br />It isn't out of your hands now, on the contrary you are now more in control than ever before. Control of the food, of your time, to rest when needed, play when needed, love when needed. I have lived this way for 15 years now. Every year is better than the last. I used to worry about not doing what needed to be done in time, even on the farm. But time has shown me to just wake and face the day knowing you are available for the needs of the day is always enough. I can't express how happy I feel for you and your family. I think this as how all men and women should live, free to live lives with meaning. You will get healthy fast, because you can rest when you need too. Rest is the one thing we give up in the consumer world, and you know you can only really heal when you are able to rest. You will get exercise everyday, whether you want it or not. Don't spend you time worrying about what tomorrow will bring, you are already ahead of most others in protecting the security of your family. Bravo, Bravo, wish I was there to celebrate with you. Peace<br /><br />PS Here is a link for a cure for carpal tunnel, which I have personally seen work many times<br /><br />http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/43.cfm<br /><br />pps all the B12 is also very, very good for fighting what seems like unreasonable fatigue.Ruth Trowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504906924681540699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-46195655427954493152010-11-21T16:05:18.047-06:002010-11-21T16:05:18.047-06:00I think you did the right thing and I think your &...I think you did the right thing and I think your "grass" looks so do-able as a homestead. Good luck with your coop!becky3086https://www.blogger.com/profile/01026872543168452124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380351717894476168.post-62592909884339814922010-11-21T11:08:56.285-06:002010-11-21T11:08:56.285-06:00What a big, exciting, scary step for you. I wish ...What a big, exciting, scary step for you. I wish we were at a place where we could do that- although I guess we already are to some extent. Vernon has yet to find a "real" job since he lost his a few years ago. He is doing some freelance work but, really, it works for us since he is the one doing most of the renovation work on the house and farm and it makes sense for him to be home. He can juggle his freelance writing around construction projects. Now, if I could only get him into the garden.....<br />Glad you could borrow the quote. It's one I've always liked.<br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.com