[sistergoldenhair]

Woo hoo, the High Heat 2007 Comeback tour!<br><br>
We'll be here to push, er, <i>motivate</i> you every step of the way. Looking forward to following your progress, HighHeat.<br><br>
So when do you start?

 

[sistergoldenhair]

HH, sounds like a lovely active day. Where are you sore? Your back or just general fatigue-muscle stuff?<br><br>
The first few weeks of exercising will be hard. Take it too easy if you need to. Then you'll get your stamina and energy back.<br><br>
Feel free to tell us more about the dietician's recommendations, too. (maybe in meri's forum?)<br><br>
You have a smart return to exercise plan, a professional diet, and us to cheer you on. You're set!

 

[sistergoldenhair]

All right, Heavy, I mean, HighHeat. Best of luck to you on your eating plan. You know you can do it because you did it before, so it's not uncharted territory for you.<br><br>
I'm also interested in the plan you're following.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

Looks like a very do-able plan.<br><br>
Is the caffeinated green tea to speed weight loss, as some studies have shown? For an energy boost? Or the antioxidants?

 

[sistergoldenhair]

Coffee contains antioxidants as well. I don't know how the levels or types compared to green tea. I think it would vary based on freshness and type of coffee/tea. For whatever reason (maybe because that's what's been studied?) green tea intake has shown a slight association with weight loss.<br><br>
But Heavy -- sorry -- HighHeat, you are the stats person, not me. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[sistergoldenhair]

The dairy advice is interesting given that the dairy association has been promoting dairy foods as diet foods (the 3 a day for weight loss campaign). Those studies were funded by the dairy association and definitely weren't conclusive, just well marketed. Your RD is smart.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

Because she (he?) isn't buying the party line about dairy and weight loss. I've been to reputable nutrition workshops where it's dairy dairy dairy.<br><br>
If it's part of a calorie restricted diet, <i>any</i> food will lead to weight loss.

 

[sistergoldenhair]

HighHeat, how about an update? How's it going?