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Still have lots to learn
Hi all, sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've had a busy past 2 weeks, and I'm slightly sleep deprived at the moment. I'm still having a hard time making this transition. Partly, it's because of my schedule (no time to exercise or cook even if I wanted to). But I'm also still confused about what and how much I'm supposed to eat each day. Do I only eat 1 cup of whole grains? I've been eating a lot of oatmeal and brown rice, but I usually eat more than a cup at a time. I've also been eating a lot of miso soup (the packaged kind) and adding dulse flakes, wakame, and tofu. Occasionally, I steam a few vegetables as well. Okay, so now the bad part. I've still had a few bagels, vending machine crackers, diet coke and coffee during the week (at the hospital). I feel like I'm eating too many calories/day (about 1800-2000) for my current level of activity. I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either. I truly want to adopt the macrobiotic lifestyle, not just the diet part, and I feel like I'm failing. I wish there were more macrobiotic resources in this area (Chicago suburbs). I'm thinking about going somewhere else for elective rotations/residency. Sorry for rambling...probably need some sleep. Thanks Mike and Roy for your support and suggestions. I will not give up. Goodnight everyone.
Lisa
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