Losing muscle and strength

[misslinda]

misslinda,
please explain this new procedure:


My cardio's have reduced as well - I've also lost muscle size, but I'm working on that as well. But what is the tail bone business?

Geeeeeeeeeeeesh, have you nothing to add to this thread shorty???????? oh wait, that's me yes PATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I will using it for FAsting. There are so many neglected and "touch deprived" aread around the tailbone. WE sit on it daily, bend improperly and it gets all bunched up wehn stoamch doesn't feel good...........just watch --the people with bloating or bm's issues, watch the way their tailbone ( all the way to coccyx area) area moves........it's like their FOS seriously. A good massage stimulates that area---at least in my world :)

[wanja]

Hi Veganman,
Please note that my "advise" is based on a narrowed understanding of what your diet consists of. I am not sure what your typical eating day looks like but if it usually consists of as many bananas as you indicated then that might be the issue. I have cut back on my banana intake and my constant bloated feeling has significantly reduced! Try cutting back to at least 2 or less a day and see if you have any changes.
As far as the muscle loss (I won't address the weight loss since that is common with rawisim and I don't see fault in that) goes, try engaging in a physical activity that has/requires strength or involves resistance.
Hope this helps and best wishes to you! Keep up the great work!

cheers
wanja

[Linda1970]

I think 1 bowel movement is not bad and quite good for a lot of people. I had severe constipation for about 2 years. I tried a lot of herbal laxative, enema, magnesium, bowel cleanse, flaxseeds, you name one and I have probably have tried it.

I started seeing great improvement when I drank smoothies. Fruits or veggie without blending didn't help me because my digestive system was weak & I wasn't digesting them well. Smoothies every morning solved this problem.

Also, I drink about 2 glasses of water with a tsp of ACV the first thing in the morning. That seems to help a little too, but not as much as the smoothies.

Nowadays, if I drink my smoothies, I usually have 2-3 very good bowel movements. However, if I skip my smoothies, I will only have 1 bowel movement & the stool doesn't look as good. Sorry about the description.

[veganman]

I'm sorry too if I offended you Veganman, I didn't know you were anorexic either and already recovered, just had a feeling because you were losing muscle and the diet didn't seem sufficient, this is usually not a good thing.
hope this helps!

Judy - no offense taken at all. It was a keen observation. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions.

[veganman]

I think 1 bowel movement is not bad and quite good for a lot of people. I had severe constipation for about 2 years. I tried a lot of herbal laxative, enema, magnesium, bowel cleanse, flaxseeds, you name one and I have probably have tried it.

I started seeing great improvement when I drank smoothies. Fruits or veggie without blending didn't help me because my digestive system was weak & I wasn't digesting them well. Smoothies every morning solved this problem.

Also, I drink about 2 glasses of water with a tsp of ACV the first thing in the morning. That seems to help a little too, but not as much as the smoothies.

Nowadays, if I drink my smoothies, I usually have 2-3 very good bowel movements. However, if I skip my smoothies, I will only have 1 bowel movement & the stool doesn't look as good. Sorry about the description.

Thanks Linda - I do smoothies on most days, but find they make my stool very loose and don't seem to clean me out as much as more substantial food. It isn't stopping me from doing it, just doesn't seem to be helping in the digestion area. I do one bunch of greens and one or two pieces of fruit.

[PATH301]

hey veganman,
Here's the protein that I use some times. I've run out and need to pick some up myself. Manitoba Harvest Hemp protein powder at www.manitobaharvest.com

[veganman]

Thanks Path301 -

when I add Hemp Protein, I personally use Living Harvest, which is organic, raw, and good quality.

I don't use it much anymore (used to use it every morning) because of the common theme that we get plenty of protein from fruits, veggies, and nuts. I usually get between 50 and 70 grams per day without the hemp.

[debbyd]

Have you considered consulting with a naturopath, and would you consider taking any supplements? I went to a naturopath, who tested way more than just standard blood tests do, and she told me that everything looked great except my B12 and Vitamin D levels were in the toilet. B12 can cause muscle weakness and even neurological signs when very low as mine was. I began shots which helped, just to normalize them, can now keep them up with just some oral suppplements. Some of us may have been a bit out of balance to start with our nutrient levels and not even have known it. Just a thought, as this has helped me, and just brought me back to balance. If there is even just one nutrient you are very low in, your body may be trying to "catch up" at the expense of muscles and energy.
:) Deb

[veganman]

Hi DebbyD -

I consulted with a ND a few months ago, have been taking B complex and vitamin D, had various blood tests, used other supplements (trying various things over the last year), with no real change. The standard message I get is to eat more, but I don't want to pack in food that I am not absorbing.

I had an adjustment at a chiropractor a couple of days ago and that seemed to help to some degree.

I will look into the B12 shots. I have been supplementing lately with B12, but I may need the shots to get things moving.

Thanks for the feedback!

[misslinda]

Hey Veganman,

I hear you say repeatedly "absorption" issue. Why not tackle your stomach lining with some healing properties which is the most basic principle in apsorbtion?????? then go from there. no matter what viatmin,herb etc it's pointless if your lining is not functioning properly.

[veganman]

Hey Veganman,

I hear you say repeatedly "absorption" issue. Why not tackle your stomach lining with some healing properties which is the most basic principle in apsorbtion?????? then go from there. no matter what viatmin,herb etc it's pointless if your lining is not functioning properly.

Hi MissLinda-

I believe that is my next course of action and I am wanting assistance from a doctor to work with me on it. Part of me wants to do a cleanse and colonics but I know that could become addictive really quick anytime I am feeling "clogged" .

I feel I have tried different herbs and supplements and eating strategies to no real avail, however I am open to hearing more suggestions. Is there something you recommend?

[veganman]

Okay - I saw the GI doc today. She said I need more soluble fiber to help with the loose stools. She also said that it will help with "complete evacuation of the bowel." That is exactly what I am looking for! Additionally, she said that if I complete bowel movements, my hunger will increase and things will move along better.

Now, soluble fiber sources.....psyillium husks, oat bran, (plus Metamucil )..I am thinking I will try more soaked flax for now.

Any thoughts on this?

[luvnraw]

Found this sheet for cooked but I am guessing it would be similar with raw sources. Click here. Here is another one, click here. THis last one, click here, looks similar but adds a few new ones. Hope this helps! ;)

[rawnora]

Veganman,
Being raw can and will work as you want it to, if you don't allow the fears to derail you. Fear is the #1 cause of raw fooders not staying the course, and fear is a natural consequence of interacting with health professionals of all stripes, even seemingly harmless ones like physical therapists and personal trainers, who are used to seeing "athletes" with an inch or more of fat covering their musculature. They think this is normal since everyone has it, even those who are regarded as 'optimally' healthy in our culture.

Imo, it would be very helpful for you to get some guidance so you can learn to trust your body and allow it the time it needs. To that end, I'd like to offer you some free coaching if you're interested. If so, please email me privately through my website.

Kind regards,
Nora
www.RawSchool.com

[jiujitsugirl]

yea Raw POwers a good one i always lift too but going raw does make it hard my bench was up to 90lbs and well i hate to think how much its gone down but im dextoxing im sure anyways i think its best to stick to a high reps while i detox and more bodyweight exercises and of course cardio it helps detox the body, good luck veganman