Comments on: Not so deep thoughts on Lent.

By: Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble

Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:51:11 +0000

It’s amazing how much money you save when you eat beans and tofu instead of meat! I love high fats too! Especially avocados. Avocados are like BFF, for real! I’ve never met an avocado dish I didn’t like. Mmmmm….

By: Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42

Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:17:14 +0000

Thanks for posting what you observed about your body and the way it reacted during Lent. I found it very helpful and could relate. I had a little ah-ha moment. The comments were informative, too.

By: Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:26:32 +0000

Hey Jenn, thanks for the tea, it rocks! And our meetup was awesome. The best part of the ‘sphere for me has been connecting with people, (not their food!) both in real life in the blogger meetups that Ive done and also the online friendships. It was great to have met you

Your observations…very interesting. I just posted about protein today. For me, I need carbs first, protein 2nd. That’s me though. I know this. Everyone is diff! I know Heabs can eat tons of fat. That much fat would cause GI distress for me. WE are all so diff and must honor that, for sure!

xoxo

By: Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:28:26 +0000

Ah! Interesting. I would NOT do well without protein. Somehow I feel like I’d wither away like the wicked witch of the west (north, east??) if I don’t have protein with every.meal.and.snack. When I was pescatarian (it’s a real word despite spell-check’s protest), I did get REALLY tired of eggs. I don’t think I could ever get tired of greek yogurt however.:-D

Thanks for the mention- it was super fun to meet you too-= twice!

You look beautiful in the photos. And I must say that I’ve never seen Averie in a photo where she is not smiling, and she looks very lovely that way too. Random comment, right?

Have a wonderful time in AZ. PS. I do not like Whole foods- overpriced, over-rated. I’d rather go to a small co-op. Or TJs or Vons. Or buy fruit on a street corner.

By: april

april — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:06:45 +0000

We are so similiar! I feel my body does much better with a higher ratio of protein and fats than carbs. Carbs make me more hungry, more cravings, and they make me sleepy!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:31:42 +0000

A pet peeve of mine is when people only care about fat content. They actually think that putting fat into your body is what makes you fat or a nicer way to say it “bigger”.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:18:28 +0000

I’ve been having a food epiphany of sorts lately. Protein and carbs used to be the angel and devil on my shoulders, respectively. And as a long term vegetarian, I’d stress about where I’d get my protein. And like you, eating all carbs all the time – even if they’re whole – makes me hungrier. Again like you, I think I’ve discovered the key is FAT. I recently read on her site that HEAB (heather eats almond butter) that she averages about 50% fat. I think I’m going to give that a try.

Excited to see your recipes!

By: Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)

Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:25:57 +0000

Interesting observations! I find my body does better with a good amount of protein, as well, but I do love plant based proteins and dairy/eggs over meat- but that is only me! I do notice the more I eat carbs, the more I crave them.

And only 3 times at Whole Foods? I couldn’t do it! I looooove WF!! Of course, it can be very intimidating, I must admit!!

xo
K

By: janetha

janetha — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:32:27 +0000

i would not do well without meat. i would eat every carb in sight! loved your reflections. your dress is SUPER cute, i just read about the meetup on averie’s blog and came here to tell you how gorgeous you are!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:53:32 +0000

I do a meatless day once a week and I find the same things you do–it’s not hard, just annoying! And I like my protein as well.