I'm a Catholic and lent is close, so I plan to try to give up animal products, chocolate, caffine, and sugar. I will get protien through beans and nuts. How else can I get protien. I don't know if I can give up caffine and sugar entirely but I will try. Let's say I did make it all the way to Easter without eating sugar, Would I become diabetic? Would my blood sugar be too low? What are some healthy meals I can make while following these guidlines. Also, I'm 15 and I plan on fasting every Tuesday and Friday. Is this too dangerous? Thanks in advance!
2016-01-23T08:18:05Z
Also, what are some other ways I can lose weight? What exercises are recommended? They need to be at home.
Anonymous2016-01-23T13:41:29Z
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First off, I'm an RN, I'm passionately Catholic, I have experience with being vegetarian and rapid weight loss. I also work with the dying, and I would really rather not work with you yet.
What you are describing is EXTREMELY dangerous, especially given that you are 15. Talk to your Doctor. A real Doctor. Preferably a Catholic one, and you can get help by contacting your diocese and finding a parish nurse.
Here's what's wrong with what you propose:
Simply getting protein is useless and potentially harmful. There are several different kinds of protein. If you don't get the required balance of them, your body doesn't use them correctly. All that "protein" you're ingesting might as well be chocolate cake, only not as gratifying. Vegetarians who know what they're doing Can get a proper balance. Quinoa, for example, is a great complete protein source. But it's not an efficient source. Asking a dietician can be risky; they tend to be people not smart enough to pass their nursing boards.
Making this worse is the fact that you're 15. That's a vulnerable time.
Having said that, giving up refined sugar is a marvelous idea. You don't need it at all, ever. You will not become diabetic from it. You may experience hypoglycemia, which is a whole other deal, and it's easily controllable.
Your heart's in the right place, and you are greatly to be admired for what you're trying to do. But Catholics are encouraged to use the scientific approach as well, and the Bible - our full version - encourages us to check with our physicians.
I reversed my severe insulin resistance (stepping stone to diabetes) getting rid of all the added sugar. I lost 14 kg with ease once I got my insulin down. I needed to take magnesium supplements to stop the sugar cravings btw. I also do intermittent fasting - I like the leangains method. Intermittent fasting has a long list of health benefits too. My diet staples are butter, full fat cheese, bacon and eggs. Delicious. :)
"Studies have already shown that added sugars can be a major contributor to the prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes, but researchers are challenging current food guidelines, proposing that less than the recommended is ideal for optimum health.
According to James DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular researcher for Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and lead author for a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, current consumption of added sugars, most especially those containing fructose, is worsening the type 2 diabetes epidemic. In fact, about 40 percent of adults are already harboring some level of insulin resistance and it is estimated that the same number will eventually go on to develop diabetes."
Blame Added Fructose for Rise in Type 2 Diabetes Cases: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/30263/20150203/blame-added-fructose-for-rise-in-type-2-diabetes-cases.htm
Insulin Resistance The #1 Surprising Reason You Can't Lose Weight: https://www.caring.com/articles/most-surprising-reason-why-you-cant-lose-weight
How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Live Healthier, Longer: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/14/intermittent-fasting-longevity.aspx
New York Times Best Seller: THE BIG FAT SURPRISE Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet: https://thebigfatsurprise.com/
All of this in imitation of a mythological figure doing a super human feat? Clearly, you would be undertaking a unnecessary burden in regard self-denial. Why the heroics? Give up meat OR sugar OR caffeine. Your health will not be in jeopardy by omitting crap from your diet.
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