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Posted by beardedlady on March 28, 2003, at 6:55:19
On Tuesday, I started the Zone diet at the advice of my physician. I have gobs of energy! It's really weird!
I have a question about metabolism, and I was hoping that smarty pants, Larry Hoover, could answer it! Larry?
(It's also about poop. Sorry.)
I used to go potty just once every morning and considered myself irregular. Now I go three times a day. My hubby, who has a great metabolism, says he goes about four. My daughter goes about two or three.
So was one abnormal? Does three mean metabolism has increased? That's what I REALLY want to know. Has this diet boosted my metabolism already, and that's how I see the evidence of it--in poop and in energy?
beardy : )>
Posted by beardedlady on March 28, 2003, at 6:58:00
In reply to food as medicine--for Larry Hoover and others, posted by beardedlady on March 28, 2003, at 6:55:19
> I used to go potty just once every morning and considered myself REGULAR (not irregular).
(Sorry to have had to repeat that. Is this TMI?)
beardy : )>
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 29, 2003, at 8:43:03
In reply to food as medicine--for Larry Hoover and others, posted by beardedlady on March 28, 2003, at 6:55:19
> On Tuesday, I started the Zone diet at the advice of my physician. I have gobs of energy! It's really weird!
>
> I have a question about metabolism, and I was hoping that smarty pants, Larry Hoover, could answer it! Larry?
>
> (It's also about poop. Sorry.)Poop is normal. Everybody poops.
>
> I used to go potty just once every morning and considered myself irregular. Now I go three times a day. My hubby, who has a great metabolism, says he goes about four. My daughter goes about two or three.
>
> So was one abnormal?Frequency of bowel movements varies immensely from person to person. The normal range is from four per day to twice per week. What is important is the normal frequency for an individual, based on past experience. Sudden changes in frequency without changes in diet may be indicative of some sort of pathology. Here, you have changed your diet, so a change in frequency would be anticipated.
>Does three mean metabolism has increased?
I don't know what you're getting at here. You've changed the supply of food for the various bacteria in your gut, and it will take a few weeks for the critters to adapt to the change. Some will do better, some worse, on the new food supply. 80% of the fecal bulk is bacterial debris.
> That's what I REALLY want to know. Has this diet boosted my metabolism already, and that's how I see the evidence of it--in poop and in energy?
Poop changes are likely to be coincidence....literally the observation of two things occurring at the same time. The change in energy is likely to be due to the reduction in complex carbs (which also tends to coincidentally reduce the amount of grain products, something you may unwittingly be sensitive to).
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 29, 2003, at 8:43:56
In reply to ooops! correction! » beardedlady, posted by beardedlady on March 28, 2003, at 6:58:00
> > I used to go potty just once every morning and considered myself REGULAR (not irregular).
>
> (Sorry to have had to repeat that. Is this TMI?)
>
> beardy : )>What is TMI?
Posted by beardedlady on March 29, 2003, at 10:34:48
In reply to Re: ooops! correction!, posted by Larry Hoover on March 29, 2003, at 8:43:56
> What is TMI?
This is what my sister and I say to each other when one brings up discussion of bowel habits.
Thanks for your response! Makes sense. I was just hoping to no longer be metabolically challenged.
beardy : )>
Posted by PamJeanBrunot on March 31, 2003, at 0:52:26
In reply to Re: food as medicine--for Larry Hoover and others, posted by Larry Hoover on March 29, 2003, at 8:43:03
Hi, can anyone tell me a little more about their experiences on the Zone diet?
I am interested in hearing.
Thank you,
Pam> > On Tuesday, I started the Zone diet at the advice of my physician. I have gobs of energy! It's really weird!
> >
> > I have a question about metabolism, and I was hoping that smarty pants, Larry Hoover, could answer it! Larry?
> >
> > (It's also about poop. Sorry.)
>
> Poop is normal. Everybody poops.
>
> >
> > I used to go potty just once every morning and considered myself irregular. Now I go three times a day. My hubby, who has a great metabolism, says he goes about four. My daughter goes about two or three.
> >
> > So was one abnormal?
>
> Frequency of bowel movements varies immensely from person to person. The normal range is from four per day to twice per week. What is important is the normal frequency for an individual, based on past experience. Sudden changes in frequency without changes in diet may be indicative of some sort of pathology. Here, you have changed your diet, so a change in frequency would be anticipated.
>
> >Does three mean metabolism has increased?
>
> I don't know what you're getting at here. You've changed the supply of food for the various bacteria in your gut, and it will take a few weeks for the critters to adapt to the change. Some will do better, some worse, on the new food supply. 80% of the fecal bulk is bacterial debris.
>
> > That's what I REALLY want to know. Has this diet boosted my metabolism already, and that's how I see the evidence of it--in poop and in energy?
>
> Poop changes are likely to be coincidence....literally the observation of two things occurring at the same time. The change in energy is likely to be due to the reduction in complex carbs (which also tends to coincidentally reduce the amount of grain products, something you may unwittingly be sensitive to).
>
> Lar
>
Posted by beardedlady on March 31, 2003, at 12:25:51
In reply to Re: food as medicine--for Larry Hoover and others, posted by PamJeanBrunot on March 31, 2003, at 0:52:26
I think there's a diet thread below you could look at. I'm on the Zone now--second week. It's okay, but I'm sick of veggies! And I'm a little bored with it. I'd rather have more protein and fewer carbs. I feel overwhelmed with veggies sometimes. But I do feel good. I'll let you know how much I lost on the first full week (with some modifications) on Wednesday. I'm not sure I'll have much of one, if any, as I've already been on Weight Watchers for a long time.
beardy : )>
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