Hello from Santa Fe, New Mexico (that’s still the U.S. 🤣) — we are on a mid-winter bit of ski/culture holiday — my mom and dad left a house here when they passed away and it is a good break when we want to escape the endless California “energy”.
Luckily it’s a warm January, so at 7000 feet elevation (aaagh, what is that in meters?) we are not freezing and outdoors is cold but “do-able”. Skiing is good 3000 feet further up the mountain (Santa Fe sits at the southern terminus of the Colorado Rockies).
I am interested in the “macros” discussion as I struggled for years to figure that all out before just realizing that if you are eating well and healthfully, you WILL hit the right macros. I think it is sort of a headache to worry about them. I encourage you NOT to worry about them.
Dr Bikman (still my favorite) says “prioritize the protein” and if you do that, and fill in behind with the “good” veggies, the rest sorts itself!
Don’t work too hard!!! There is no perfect diet here. Prioritize protein, eat veggies, avoid “industrialized” carbohydrate — its easier than we think. Fiber will also sort itself.
Dr Bikman is recommending 1 – 1.5 grams protein per kilogram ideal body weight. That’s a lot of protein but research is supporting that!! Especially for older folk — it is a good starting point. I know it’s harder if you are vegetarian (don’t know if vegan can get there) so look carefully as you choose foods — maybe add in fish, extra eggs, etc.
Sounds like everyone is doing well! Sunshine girl I’m so glad you decided to stay in France! Anyone struggling, just keep trying — this is something we have to LEARN to do!! It takes some time and your gut flora/fauna needs to catch up (as JGwen says— hope you feel better soon JGwen)
Stay calm. Avoid the scales if they de-rail you (they do me!) Don’t sabotage yourself by expecting a miracle!
Bundle up, go outside! 😀😀 I personally am feeling happier as Covid recedes and Omicron is proving “mild”. I would like my full life back! Keeping my fingers crossed.
Julia
