— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Upon rising: Water (8 oz) Breakfast: 1 cup of Arrowhead Mills Organic Spelt Flakes, banana, 12 almonds, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 cup Wildberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Water (wasn’t hungry for snack) Lunch: Out-of-Lettuce Salad (1/2 avocado, 1/2 large tomato, 1 small carrot, 1 stalk celery, 1/2 green bell pepper, […]
Here’s a quick way to find out how many calories you burn in a day: 1) Calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR) by multiplying your body weight x 10. For me, that’s currently 120 x 10 = 1200. 2) Add your Physical Activity Calories by multiplying your BMR x your Activity Level (Sedentary = x […]
On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37-38) Persevering in the face of hardship is […]
Breakfast: Boiled egg, handful of almonds, Greens Shake with Biochlor, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Apple Lunch: Veggie salad with tuna (tuna and canola mayonnaise), carrots, celery, organic baby greens, and cucumbers; fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and apple; water Supper: Chicken and mushroom gravy, diced potatoes sauteed in olive oil, […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: 2 stalks of celery with almond butter, carrot, raisins Snack: Banana Supper: Lean hamburger, tomato slice, romaine lettuce, millet burger buns, Almond Mashed Potatoes, frozen yogurt with almonds, water Bedtime: Water, supplements
Now that the battle against osteoporosis has been won physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, my main thrust is to continue to keep my bones strong by keeping my body healthy and vibrant. Good health habits must be maintained, or the victory won will have to be fought all over again. Perish the thought! Instead, these […]
Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip, I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet: 80% alkaline / 20% acid Fruits and vegetables Seeds and nuts, including almond milk Eggs Small amounts of meat and fish No fried foods No dairy No […]
Valentine’s Day coincided with my three-month checkup with Dr. Steven D’Antonio. Here’s where I stand now: 1) Osteoporosis is no longer an issue! I am no longer taking massive doses of calcium or other bone building supplements. I do, however, take a calcium supplement as part of the Twice-Daily Essentials multivitamin pack. 2) Candida is […]
Answer: Yes. Calcium supplements help to heal broken bones. My doctor recommended a liquid calcium-magnesium combination supplement, along with 20 minutes of daily sunlight, to aid the healing process. Also recommended were foods high in calcium, such as collard greens, broccoli, almonds, navy beans, and spinach, as part of a well balanced diet.
Seven months ago I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bike accident. Following the instructions of my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. White, I initially kept the injury immobilized with a sling and swath, and eventually I started physical therapy. Using a combination of therapies, including chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, the pain resulting from […]
Quick Question: What supplements do you take? Answer: Currently, the supplements that I’m currently taking include Niacin (100 mg tablets) Ultra Flora Plus DF Capsules (from Metagenics) Chromium Synergy (from Designs for Health) Q Avail 30 mg (from Designs for Health) Twice Daily Essential Packets (from Designs for Health) Adrenal Essence (from Xymogen) MedCaps IS […]
Day #12 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.8, down almost a pound from yesterday even though I enjoyed a healthy dessert last night! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Scrambled egg, slice of bacon, tomato, 2 […]