Prevention Millennium Diet*

Daily servings
veg and fruits, 9 servings ( 5 veg/4 fruit)
whole grains, 3-6 servings
high-calcium, 2-3 servings

Weekly servings:
Beans - 5+
Nuts - 5
Fish - 2

Serving Sizes

veg. & fruit
1 serving = 1/2 c. chopped fruit
1/2 c. cooked or raw veg.
1 c. raw green leaves
3/4 c. veg or fruit juice

Whole Grains
1 serving = 1 slice whole wheat bread
1/2 rice or bulgar
1/2 c whole wheat pasta

Calcium 1 serving = 1 c ff or 1% milk
1 c ff yogurt
1 c calcium fortified O.J.
1 oz. reduced ff cheese

Supplements
100% DV multivitamin/mineral
500 (under 50) to 1000 (over 50) mg. calcium
100-400 IU Vit. E
100-500 mg Vit. C

Keep calories to 1500 a day - 250 cal. per meal. Eat 6 small meals a day. Do not exceed
42 fat grams per day.

Drink 8 glasses water and 1+ cup of tea daily.

* Copied from the Jan. 2000 issue of Prevention Magazine.

I am having computer troubles and have been fooling around on the computer trying to fix things. sigh, I'm not sure if I have or not. I don't think I have been getting my e-mail, I have not been receiving notifications when you guys post and e-mail has been non-existent the last few days. We'll see.

Anyway, have fun with your friend today Alice. I think what your dr. says makes sense. I tend to get in eating ruts, having the same thing over and over. It gets boring too.

So far my journaling has gone well, of course it is only 10 in the morning, but I did get it started.

Hope you all have a good day.

Had a nice lunch yesterday, I did really..really well. I had a buffalo burger, took it out of the bun, and had a garden salad on the side. But then I blew it when I came home. I got home rather late, I was tired, so had takeout for supper. But, today is another day!

ledom~After digesting what the Dr. told me, I got to thinking of what I was eating everyday when I did lose weight, then came to a standstill. I was eating the same breakfast and lunch everyday. HMMM, maybe she did have a point there. I'm going to do things differently this time and see what happens.
Have you gotten your computer in working order yet? I hate it when things go wrong. Our's is doing a lot of "hiccupping" lately.


Hi judi, lana, & shebacat.

Have a great day.

Hi Alice and the rest of the gang,

Yesterday turned out to be my best diet day in a long time. I am out to make this one equally as good. I bought a new diet tool that I am excited about. At WalMart, I found a digital food scale. It is so easy to use and I am planning to put it to good use. It cost about $30, not cheap so I am motivated not to let it sit in the cabinet.

I used it when I made a new recipe last night, I made a great chicken salad from this months issue of Cooking Light. It called for 1 lb. of chicken and I was able to make the recipe exactly with one lb. of chicken and eat the portion size knowing that I was having the amount of cals. the recipe said.

I haven't done any exercise this week, that is coming for sure, but if I can just get my eating regulated I 'll be a happy camper.

Next Tues,Wed,Thurs, I am planning a 3 day kayak camping trip. I will be taking everything I need for 3 days in my boat. The menu for that will be interesting.

Much going on around my house this week, I have repairmen doing minor home repairs, we are having both cars serviced. You know how that kind of thing wreaks havoc on ones personal schedule, but it'll be nice to have these things done.

That's great having a good diet day. It makes you feel as though you really accomplished something. I also had a good diet day. DH & I went out to lunch and I had this awesome salad with grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, & pineapple. I couldn't eat it all, so DH ate his lunch and some of mine, which happens each time we go out to eat. He says that he really likes going out to eat with me...and he doesn't put on weight GRRRRRR!!!!

How is your new scale working out for you? I have a digital scale that I bought at Linens & Things. I dust it off occasionally and use it

Your kayaking trip sounds like a lot of fun. Will you be going alone, or will a friend be going with you, and will you be taking a lot of photos?

I had to have my car serviced last week. It was due for its 10,000 mile checkup. It was an inconvenience to have to sit there, but it's done. I have to renew my drivers license this year, I find that also a "chore" to do.

Take care and enjoy your day.

Congrats on your good diet day Alice. I racked up another good day too - I already feel better and can tell my hands aren't as swollen.

Yes I will have company on my kayak trip. The very best company, my friend who live in the south part of the state and is an interpreter at a state park. Part of her job is to introduce people to kayaking and she leads kayaking tours. She paddles down in the delta swamps with the alligators (says they don't bother her). She is a strong paddler and knows tons about animals, plants and flowers so I always learn from her. I will be taking camera and lots of film. Packing for a kayaking trip is a challenge because there is so little room. This will be the longest one I have done so I am excited about it.

D's car was in the shop yesterday, mine is in the shop today. The workmen come tomorrow. D's new graduation computer came this morning and is in the box and will need some attention. It seems like all at once everything is swarming on me.

Well girls, here is to another good day. Oh and yes I like the scale. I have only used it once so far, but part of journaling is reading labels, measuring, etc. I plan to take all that seriously for now. I have been following the diet strictly in the sense that I have 250 cals., 6 times a day. I have more servings of carbs and less of veggies than recommended (still working on that), but the diet satisfies me and it reminds me that this is the best diet of all and if you just do it you won't be hungry. Not to say you won't want to eat something else, but it won't be because you are starving.

I guess I'm talking to myself this a.m. I am up early to take advantage of cooler temps. and a low humidity day. D and I are going to hike this morning.

I had my third good PMD day in a row yesterday. I am on a roll! When it is going good I wonder how I could let myself slip so. I am hopeful that I will be able to maintain my good eating habits for a long time.

I am going into the big city today to see a couple of art exhibits and maybe even do a little shopping. Hope you have a great day.

ledom, that's wonderful having 3 good PMD days I know you can keep it up!!! How was the hiking this morning? I got on the scale this morning and I'm down another lb. I've lost 3 altogether. It's been awfully slow, but so far so good.

Hope you have fun in the big city today.

good job with the downward trend. I am not brave enough to weigh these days.

Lana, you have been quiet lately, how are you doing? And judi, what kind of adventures are you having.

Today was a long and tiring day but it was fun. I did get some shopping in and found some great bargains. I bought 2 pair of slacks, a long sweater, and three tops. All except two tops were 60 % off. They will be great for fall, they are from the spring line, but in navy and actually in a more temperate climate could be worn year round I think. Anyway, I like the stuff.

Food went well. It is harder when you are eating out but I managed quite well. Had a grilled chicken salad for lunch and went to an Italian restaurant for supper. I ate exactly 1/2 of what was on my plate. Ravioli with tomato sauce. I am pleased with the days diet.

I'm up late tonight and am just winding down. The handyman comes tomorrow to begin some repair work around the house so I'll be tied up with that tomorrow.

Take care.

It sounds as though your shopping spree was quite productive. Don't you just love it when you get a good bargain? Your eating went well too..that's fantastic!

It's rather chilly and raw this morning, in the low 50's. The weather is getting very depressing. DH & I are planning on going for our walk in a few minutes, so we'll have to bundle up. I can't believe I'll be wearing mittens in June!!

My cousin, who I spend 2 weeks with in the summer, and also travel with, had some handymen come in to clean out her cellar. She said that it was money well spent.

Hello judi and lana I hope you are both doing well.

Enjoy the day girls!

Goodmorning Ledom, Alice and Lana!

Ledom and Alice you girls sound inspiring!

We came home yesterday. Two weeks with the D. I didn't know that 23 year olds could be so opinionated (and/or rude). ItThe experience of traveling together alternated between heaven and hellish at times. I am glad though we took her along. Even though she is offically a young lady I could still see the child in her. D was thrilled to bits with the San Diego zoo and it made me so happy.

When I came home I saw the yard has been growing maniacally (sp?) along without me. So I have some potential exercise there.

MY DH might have a wheat allergy. So I am going to try for a couple of weeks not to give him anything with wheat in it. So keeping that in mind, the PMD and vegetarianism I will be

Have a great day all. It was so nice to come home and find you still faithfully here

Glad you are home.

Reading back over my last post - I had such high hopes for that handyman. Little did I anticipate handyman ****, he didn't show and hasn't returned my phone call. THIS is why I put these things off so long! Ah well, if he doesn't show it is fine by me, I have another recommendation.

Today I'm taking my D to freshman orientation. She will be registering for the fall semester. Then when we get home I'll be preparing for my 3 day camping trip. My paddling partner will be spending the night here so we can get an early start tomorrow.

The weekend diet did not live up to last week. I am ready to be good again today though. I had an impromptu cookout trying out my new Al Roker Big Bad Book of Barbeque. I grilled pulled pork and made all the fixings that go along with that. It was so good and really seemed only better as leftovers yesterday, but D will have to finish them up while I'm gone - enough is enough.

Alice and Lana - I hope you had a good weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to check in until the end of the week. You guys have a good week.

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We are now officially into motorcycle week. So far it hasn't been too..too bad here. Unfortunately my Aunt & Uncle live in the thick of things. I don't envy them a bit

My eating went pretty well the weekend, I did eat things I shouldn't have, but I did so in moderation.

DH & I just got back from our walk and I'm cooling down before I give Miz Lacee her Good Girl Cookie and head for the shower.

judi~It's great to have you back! We missed your posts. I'm glad your trip was a success. Did you bring back a lot of food from Trader Joe's? I'm sure Marley, the seasoned traveler, & Bentley must be happy to be home. How did Bentley do? Was this his first really long trip?

ledom~Sorry you had such a bad experience with your nonexistant handyman. Did you ask him if he was originally from NH? That's the norm for up here. For the life of us we don't know how they stay in business. At least you have someone else to call. Have a great time on your kayak adventure. I'm still waiting for decent weather to go out in the canoe!!!

Hi lana & shebacat I hope everything is going well for you both.

Take care and enjoy your Monday!

How is everyone?? Long time no see....I've been lurking, but by the time I finish lurking I'm running late to go somewhere and don't have time to post... But at the moment it's 7AM and I'm waiting for the wash room to take my bath so I thought I would post a little something...

Aleka, moderation on the weekend I think is a key word, I think as long as we do everything in moderation, we have it licked....Our weather here has been terrible too. It was gorgeous Sunday and Monday, but today my new workout partner and I made it back just in time from out walk before the rain started, even my son's end-of-year school trip to a water park has been cancelled... he's disappointed, and with good reason....

Welcome back Judi, it's always great to be back home...You mean to say that at 23 I will stil be arguing with my D... darn I was hoping it would end.... but I guess "I" still argue with my mom and I'm 45....go figure....LOL

Ledom, I count my blessings that my husband is the ultimate handiman... As I can see you are doing well food wise, as everyone else seems to be too...

I've lost 6 lbs in the last 3 weeks so I am really encouraged by this....

Well I have to run... the bath that is....hope to see you all again soon.....have a good week all!

Lana....

Had a great day food wise yesterday. I did get on the scale this morning and I didn't put any weight on over the weekend! I usually gain and lose the same 1 or 2 lbs.!

Lana~Congratulations on the 6 lb. loss!!!! It was nice hearing from you. We are having the same type of weather you are. Only it's a day later. Our weather is coming from Canada. Can you keep it, PLEASE???!! We're supposed to have rain today, then showers for the rest of the week. Enough is enough!!! I just hope our weather pattern breaks for the summer.

ledom~Hope you are having a good time on your outing. Can't wait to hear about what you saw.

judi~Are you recouperating from your trip? It's nice to go away, but it's nicer to be home. Have you gotten your yard situation under control?

Take care everyone and enjoy your day!