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Hi-

So I began talking with a nutritionist who works with the integrative nutrition approach…a bio-individuality approach to nutrition and overall health and well-being. I was feeling like I needed to eat different, as per my previous post. But, I was also experiencing a lot of acne that I thought was caused by my Bikram practice. Anyway, she asked me to give up Wheat for 2 weeks to see what happens. I am on week 1 right now, and I have seen a slight improvement in my face. I have also given up most dairy products. I know I have a dairy allergy, but I still would have cheese or a little ice cream now and again. I’ve cut most all of that out (beyond cheese on a salad). Anyway, I’ll see if that works with some of my acne issues, as well as fuels me differently in practice and throughout my day.

Thanks!

Hi and Thanks for your posts! I read over the forum that Gabrielle suggested and saw a lot of interesting things. Here’s what I am currently doing and looking for in eating:

I live alone, so I’m only cooking for myself – which usually translates into heating a frozen dish from Trader Joes or making some sort of stir fry. Or, if I do an afternoon Bikram class, I snack on some carrots and perhaps some cheese and crackers later in the evening because I don’t feel like a huge meal. I will make a big salad for lunch or dinner as well with some goat cheese, sliced almonds, and a bit of fat free raspberry dressing (my favorite salad). But, I’m a bit tired of these mere three selections. I recently bought a little grill so that I can mix things up a bit (grilled veggies, boca burger, grilled quesadilla), but I wish I had more ideas for foods that will be more nutritional but also delicious.

I read about some of the raw food diets and the cleanses, but that doesn’t seem right for me. I like salads and veggies, but all raw foods i’m not sure about. Perhaps I’m just not exactly sure what those entail.

So, maybe I’m in need of a suggested cook book or something along those lines. As I said earlier, I go to Bikram about 6 days a week, so I also need some protein/substance to help me get through it. I have changed my shape, but I know I have a way to go and I feel my body has plateaued and acclimated to my Bikram. I think now I need to really change my eating habits for life – not just for a quick fix diet.

Thanks again for any other suggestions!

Namaste!