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    Food cravings and what that means

    My DH sent me this cool link. It lists possible food cravings a person might have and what it is the person really needs and then it lists what foods the person should eat. Several I already knew, like when I crave ice to chew on, I know my iron is low. It's a very interesting list.

    Food Cravings
    Cynthia
    Female, 5'5", 36
    ReStart - Dec 11, 2008
    290/281/150?


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    Re: Food cravings and what that means

    I think the chocolate thing is true. For the last month or so, I've been wanting chocolate. A couple of weeks ago, I went on a hike. That night, both my legs cramped like you wouldn't believe! I knew my potassium, calcium and phosphorus was okay (had some routine labs done a week earlier). So I soaked my feet in Epsom salts every night for a week. Legs stopped cramping and I stopped craving chocolate!

    Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate. According to Dr. Atkins' book Dr. Atkins Vitanutrient Solution, you can safely supplement yourself with magnesium by soaking in an Epsom salt bath. Your body will absorb the amount of magnesium is needs, so you won't overdose yourself like you possibly could if you swallowed magnesium supplements.
    ~Megs~
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      Re: Food cravings and what that means

      Originally posted by not2late
      Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate. According to Dr. Atkins' book Dr. Atkins Vitanutrient Solution, you can safely supplement yourself with magnesium by soaking in an Epsom salt bath. Your body will absorb the amount of magnesium is needs, so you won't overdose yourself like you possibly could if you swallowed magnesium supplements.
      That is awesome! I'm going to get a copy of that book!
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        Re: Food cravings and what that means

        Cool link Cynthia! Interesting to note that there are very few sugary/carby things on the "healthy" list.
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          Re: Food cravings and what that means

          Thanks for the link.. I got it saved... When I am craving something I just try to find something legal that will fit it..
          Sandy
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          • #6
            Re: Food cravings and what that means

            Sally, I noticed that too. It was nice to see all the meat, nuts, and veggies on that list.
            Cynthia
            Female, 5'5", 36
            ReStart - Dec 11, 2008
            290/281/150?


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              Re: Food cravings and what that means

              Very cool
              ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

              Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

              Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
              Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

              so:
              Restart Progress:
              12/28/09 ~ 235.1
              01/04/10 ~ 229.0
              01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
              (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
              01/18/10 ~ 227.4
              01/5/10 ~ 226.8
              02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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                Re: Food cravings and what that means

                Great list, I am printing out right now!
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                • #9
                  Re: Food cravings and what that means

                  Originally posted by zencyn
                  Sally, I noticed that too. It was nice to see all the meat, nuts, and veggies on that list.
                  Wasn't it just? We can feel "legally" smug!
                  Before and after:






                  PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                  Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
                  SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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