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I was doing some reading on the health and weight loss benefits of ginger. There was a study done at Columbia University that followed men who drank a ginger tea with breakfast; results suggest it helped suppress appetite, aids in digestion and may boost the metabolism. I'm going to start drinking it each morning, started today. The study used 2 grams of powdered ginger, about 1 teaspoon, to make a strong tea. It's really potent so I'll do it over 2 or 3 cups combined with herbal or green tea. Time will tell, we'll see how it goes. I sure don't feel hungry at the moment.
My wife has decided not to continue outpatient physical therapy for her knee, I'm not sure that's the best idea but it's her decision. We're going to get a recumbent bike for her to use, it would be something I'd use too for exercise - especially in the winter or if weather is bad. Hopefully this evening I can spend some time checking out what's available and figure out our best choice.
I'm almost back down to where I was Friday with weight after over-eating on carbs/calories over the weekend, I feel like I'm more back on track today. Every day the production facility is cooking food for testing so that has been a food distraction I've given in to some. Today I've got my food planned and that stuff isn't on the list, just got to stick to it.
Diet Calendar Entries for 05 August 2014:
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1723 kcal
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Fat: 59.30g | Prot: 146.71g | Carb: 141.61g.
Breakfast: Avocados, Open Nature Greek Nonfat Strained Yogurt - Plain, Spinach (Chopped or Leaf, Frozen), Hershey's Natural Unsweetened Cocoa, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Packets, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Top Care 100% Whey Protein - Vanilla, Bananas, Top Care Whey and Soy Protein, Coffee (Dry, Powder with Whitener, Reduced Calorie). Lunch: Chicken Curry, Kroger Chopped Onions, Pinto Beans (Mature Seeds, Canned), White Sweet Corn (Whole Kernel, Drained Solids, Canned). Dinner: Cheddar or American Cheese (Reduced Fat, Pasteurized), Fresh Express Garden Salad, Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, Giant Food Lavash Bread (Giant), Beef Top Loin (Trimmed to 1/8" Fat). Snacks/Other: Samuel Adams Summer Ale Beer, Dannon Light & Fit Greek Blends - Strawberry Cheesecake, Frigo Light String Cheese. more...
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3667 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Yard Work (gardening) - 1 hour, Driving - 2 hours, Standing - 1 hour, Desk Work - 6 hours, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 45 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 5 hours and 15 minutes. more...
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Sounds like your in control Jim. Thats what's important!
05 Aug 14 by member: bigbassbrent
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You got this buddy! I've heard ginger has many benefits, not just weight loss, so great idea!
05 Aug 14 by member: Socolova
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It sounds like a recumbent exercise bike would be great for both of you.
05 Aug 14 by member: notlivingonramen
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You might try adding a 1/2 tsp of ginger into a small portion of low carb vanilla yogurt. I find that its a nice desert with a very pleasant taste and gets a good dose of ginger into you right before your overnight fast.
05 Aug 14 by member: TXSnowman
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Please tell your wife to rethink it before she cancels as the insurance company can say she did not f/u on treatje Mt should it not heal correctly.
05 Aug 14 by member: toppy24564
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Ginger is a different idea. There is a lot of information about ginger, but this is the first time I've seen anything that it might help to lose weight. Worth a try, especially in yogurt.
05 Aug 14 by member: kattay
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Please tell your wife to keep up with the physical therapy. I stopped way to soon and now, almost a year later for the left and two years for the right knee, I am back to physical therapy. I do have to add that I had severe vascular problems which are ongoing. In between the knee surgeries I had a rotator cuff surgery, not successful, also tore my right rotator cuff, having physical therapy for that as well. Not complaining though lol. Like you I have played music all my life, several bands, led worship and still on a worship teem playing keys. All the best to you on your weight-loss and to your wife for healing. That will take a while, don't let her overdo.
05 Aug 14 by member: Gigi39
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I have a NordicTrack recumbent bike, use it almost every day, very good exercise for the knees.
05 Aug 14 by member: Gigi39
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Thanks everyone for your comments and support. I think my wife will be ok, she's way ahead of the norm with her range of motion, the nurses and therapists all said she's done the best of anyone they've seen. My opinion is that she should continue therapy but anyone married knows how that that stuff goes. I've said what I think but it's up to her and she's made the decision. She's over 120 degrees at this point, I will keep some pressure on to continue with the exercise bike once we get it...looking for a used one on Craigs list if possible.
That's a great idea putting ginger in with yogurt, going to give that a try. It might be more palatable than the tea, that's pretty strong.
06 Aug 14 by member: jmb3450
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