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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098  Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | fechter03 - 2007-09-20 12:21 AM Neel, why do you suggest not eating until lunch time?? Sounds totally opposite from what the nutrition experts say huh Fechter?? Actually, I can't stand to eat big amounts of food first thing in the morning. When you first wake up your body is so energized from sleep. Neel's right, your body (I should say a healthy person, but then again that would be incorrect, because an unhealthy person should not be eating lots of food) does not need food first thing in the morning. Contrary to popular nutritionist beliefs. I'm excluding persons that do heavy labor and working on the farm. That's a totally different matter. Most of us don't do that kind of labor. That's the perfect time to meditate and do yoga asanas. Everything is clear...specially after that first bowel movement of the day. If you eat a bunch of food, might was well forget it. If you can't make it till lunch, eat toast or light oatmeal. If you have a job and are a working person, probably should fuel your body so you can be a workerbee. Although...even when I'm working, I eat light, because I get more work done that way. I also get more work done with a cup of chai as well. I also work from home mostly, so it's not like I need a lot of fuel either. Honestly, HONEY is suffiencient for me in the morning...with a banana. Then on days when I'm doing yoga in the afternoon, I eat regular lunch, and wait 3 hours. I think everyone should adjust to their body's needs. It really depends on how much activity you do and how much you don't do. Eat when your hungry, making sure you are eating balanced meals. Usually over time when you establish these habits and routines, your body also adjusts and settles in. My TCMD always used to say, "only eat till your 1/2 to 3/4 full". It's a good rule of thumb. Over eating is such a bad wasteful habit. In order to balance yourself, you have to TRAIN and DISCIPLINE yourself first. My problem right now is this. I'm planning a trip to Italy in early January for 3 weeks. My diet and routine is going to be blown to hell. I adore Italian food and wine. The good news is that my family is Nepali and they cook in Italy with their culture mindset, using a blend of Itali/Nepali flare. So, this should be quite interesting. I'm going to try my darndest to be good, because I don't want to have any health issues while I'm there. Also, I have cured many health ailments from simply NOT eating and fasting. You'd be so surprised how much the human body has to over-work itself to digest food. Most of the food eaten in the common western diet is very difficult to digest. I've been to Neelbhai's home and believe me, his diet routine is very healthy. It's similar to mine, except I probably tend to eat more sweets (I'm also not an every day vegetarian...I'm part time vegetarian) than Neel...because I am Cyndibee and need more energy than he does,  Edited by Cyndi 2007-09-20 7:44 AM | ||
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| my main thing is listening to my body. i can't eat for at least an hour after getting up, sometimes two. then, it's a small breakfast (yogurt, nuts, berries, tea). if i'm having 'big breakfast' of eggs, veggies, juice, water, and tea, then i have to wait 3-4 hours after getting up and not have a little breakfast before hand. but, after the first meal, i typically have to eat every 3-4 hours to keep blood sugar levels even. they don't have to be big meals (usually aren't), but they do have to be regular.  and the other aspects of my routine: wake, eliminate; wash face, hands, and mouth; do asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and contemplation; shower, dress, eat. the whole process (if i include time eating) takes 2 hours. Edited by zoebird 2007-09-20 8:55 AM | |||
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  Location: London, England | The last fast I did, about fifteen years ago, was twenty one days-that's enough to last me a lifetime!  Nick | ||
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 475 Location: canada | Cyndi - 2007-09-20 7:35 AM Sounds totally opposite from what the nutrition experts say huh Fechter?? that's exactly why i asked.. these are also the same "nutrition experts" that live and die with their ridiculous BMI index..and dont get me started on that!!! i think different things work for different people..that's why we're all different. if i don't eat early before going to work i'll easily get a headache well before lunchtime. i do however, believe that we (westerners) eat way more than we need to. | ||
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| I bow down to you for this. Nick - 2007-09-20 2:43 PM The last fast I did, about fifteen years ago, was twenty one days-that's enough to last me a lifetime! Nick | |||
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Location: London, England | Hi Neel, Never again! It's always the first three days of the fast that is difficult for me, then my head clears up, then after seven days or so it gets difficult again for a couple of days. I think there's a number of reasons for this, but the last seven days are a breeze, in comparison. Nick | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | God I hate those "white knuckle" several day fasts, YUCK!!! In Hindu culture, and I'm mostly referring to the Nepali/Hindu culture...there are so many ways to fast. Alot of women do fasting until you see the moon on selective festivals and special days. There are some fasts that are done for the family, husbands, etc. There was a recent Nepali one called Teej. This was for the husband and is celebrated by women. Fasting is not only about food, you can still fast by drinking chai and eating certain fruit. Like, I can still have honey when I am fasting, Edited by Cyndi 2007-09-21 9:01 AM | ||
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Expert Yogi Posts: 5098 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains of Western NC | fechter03 - 2007-09-20 8:51 PM Cyndi - 2007-09-20 7:35 AM Sounds totally opposite from what the nutrition experts say huh Fechter?? that's exactly why i asked.. these are also the same "nutrition experts" that live and die with their ridiculous BMI index..and dont get me started on that!!! Yea, I don't want to get started on that one either,  i think different things work for different people..that's why we're all different. if i don't eat early before going to work i'll easily get a headache well before lunchtime. i do however, believe that we (westerners) eat way more than we need to. The working class need fuel for their body's...see my post. It's a totally different matter. OTOH, I work at home and can eat very little. Sometimes, I forget to eat. Having my daughter around to remind me is a good thing. Although...last night, she cooked dinner. We had Kraft Organic Macaroni & Cheese, the White Cheese Shells variety. That's was it, just the mac & cheese. Made with Soy Milk. The day before, we had steamed millet with sweet potatoes and Subzi. Subzi is the famous Nepali dish, Cauliflower & Potatoes. This is my favorite. I like it when my husband uses Methi (fenugreek). That was the only food I ate that day. | ||
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