Note to readers: these comments, and all posts to this blog, reflect our understanding of the program and are not official statements from the Key Hypnosis Program.
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Sore Throat
Linda: What in the world can I take for a sore throat?
VF: I remember Julie mentioning Fisherman's Friend lozenges (the original flavor)
Kristen: My last session with Julie I had an awful cold and the assistants told me that Fisherman's Friend is the only cough drop Julie recommends.
Taco Seasoning Mix, Flour, and Gravy
Jen: I am very intrigued by this (Taco Dip) recipe, but I am a little confused about the taco seasoning mix-Doesn't it have flour in it as a thickener? I have stayed away from it b/c of my "flour concern"-Does anyone remember Julie saying it was ok? (I don't)
Linda: I called Julie's office and asked about the taco seasoning mix. She said we can have it. I also asked about canned or jarred gravy and that we can not have. I am so glad I called. I don't make the taco dip to often but after you asked about the flour I got worried. So yes, we can have taco seasoning mix. For me, this isn't something I eat to often, just when I really need something different.
Reading Labels
April: Is it cheating to ask my husband to read the labels and check for me? I don't want to buy something with any chemicals in it, but how do you know. I've been eating "plain" for quite sometime because I avoid anything with a label. Would sure appreciate if anyone has a solution to how they deal with this issue.
These posts weren't necessarily in direct response to the above question, but they are related to labels...
Theresa: When we avoid reading labels, our conscious mind isn't taking note of the sugar in things like ketchup, which we are allowed. If a product is called "honey-glazed xyz" then we should stay away from it.
Linda: I
figure she only really has a few, that is what makes this so easy to
follow: Don't eat anything diet, don't weigh yourself, eat when you are
hungry, don't read labels, and don't eat anything sweet!
Julie: I have figured out (sort of) that
Julie doesn't want us reading labels because she wants us eating meat
and veggies! If you "perimeter shop", you bypass most everything that
would have a label-She allows condiments b/c it would be too boring
otherwise. I spend very little time having anything that has a label on
it-And I thoroughly enjoy the foods she has said we can have-for
instance, meatballs and meatloaf, and beef jerky. They may be high in
sodium, so you should use very sparingly. And use organic meat, they
don't add sodium to "plump them up". Perimeter shopping = very little
sodium, because these things are "less processed". BTW, I too had high
blood pressure when I started, was on Diovan for a long time, and 5
months after I started this program, I was off of it. Just sayin!!!!!!
Constipation
Anonymous: Is anyone else out there constipated on this program? I hope this is not TMI...
Karen: She told some people in our class
that for 3 days before they go to bed to drink either 1/2 Cup or 3/4 Cup
prune juice. That was to fix the constipation. You could call the
office to ask the exact measurement but i remember her specifically
telling us this.
Jennifer: Constipation has come up every
refresher I have had. Julie has never seemed too concerned about it. She
has always said to talk to your doctor about it. Also, in my last
refresher class (was there 2/21), she recommended before bed to eat 3
prunes, you should feel better the next day. If not, then eat 6 prunes
the next night. That should take care of it! I do use a stool softener,
and I drink a TON of water. Watch out for too much cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That'll do it every time-Stay away from the cheese, and you will do
better too I bet-
gum, breath mints
ReplyDeleteI called once to see what I could cheew on for bad breath. There is NO candy at all you can have!!!!! There is NO gum you can have!!! The only thing you CAN have is those breath strips. Like Listerine breath strips. They come in a little plastic container and you open one end and pull out a paper like strip that melts in your mouth. It is mouthwash in paper. Took some getting used to, but they work!!
This may be too much info also, but that's what we're here for so here goes. I have never had constipation, but what I do get is that about an hour after eating I have to make a mad dash to the bathroom. I find that meat makes me very gassy and that gas is not always just gas which makes for a rather embarassing ordeal. Don't mean to offend, just wonder if I'm alone in this. I follow the program to the letter and stick with very little veggies and meat, meat, meat. I have nothing medically wrong with me and never experienced this until this way of eating. Anyone else with me??? Thanks so much - Alice
ReplyDeleteThis could also be a food allergy, which can take a long time to figure out which food is causing this. I know people who have issues with corn. Julie has suggested they stop the corn and use small amounts of quinoa instead. You can do a Google search to find suggestions.
DeleteYou may want to stop the corn for a few weeks and see if anything changes, then add it in slowly and see if it's the corn. I understand there are lots of things that could cause this, so it may not be as simple as eliminating corn. You might make an appointment to see your doctor about this and meanwhile stop the corn.
I'm no doctor, it's just my thoughts....
That mad dash happens to me too. I had it occasionally before the program, and still have it a few times a week now. My dr. doesnt think anything is wrong.
DeleteHi April here - Alice, I was so happy to read your post (not that I want anyone to have that problem). I've had that same problem from the start. I, too, am medically sound. This problem sounds like the same type of thing that people who have had gastric bypass have if they eat things that they are not supposed to have or overeat. But, in my case I also stick to the program and eat only meat and veggies with an occasional condiment. I tried to ask the people who were in my class about this symptom and they looked at me like I had three heads - so I guess our problem is not common - but it is a real problem for me as well. I don't leave the house after I eat (which is really hard and I sometimes have to wait to eat at odd hours when I khow I will be home for quite some time after eating). I don't want to have to take an immodium chaser with my meals as we are supposed to be getting healthy and away from meds, however, it is quite a problem. I thought that it would regulate itself after a few months, but it never did. Don't even bother calling the office for this problem because I asked originally and was told to check with my doctor who just wants to put you on meds for this. Hang in there and know that you are not alone. Perhaps others have this problem as well but just don't wish to discuss it. I am, because I know how miserable it is and just wanted you to know that you are not alone. Thank you Alice for letting me know that I am not alone also.
ReplyDeleteHi April and Alice! I don't have your problem, I am totally at the other end of the spectrum, where I am just MISERABLE!!!!!! UGH!!
ReplyDeleteBut I am wondering, did you both or either of you have your gallbladder out? I know someone who did and since then, they can't tolerate red meat and have that problem that you are speaking of.
I can't relate, but maybe someone here has the answer. and I agree, it is so nice to know we are not alone with different parts of this journey and the different struggles we all have.
April here - Linda, I did have my gallbladder out years ago. But the only time I've ever had this problem since them was if I ate Chinese food with MSG. But that's an interesting concept. I wish there was a solution. I feel for your problem as well and have obviously been there at other times before this program, however, this is really bad and you're afraid to even breath for fear of a "problem". Thank you so much for your concern and comment. Now if only someone has an idea for a soloution - I'm all ears...
ReplyDeleteI read an article today about Ketosis. Some of the side effects to Ketosis are constipation or very loose stools. The article suggested adding carb, which for us would have to be through veggies. I think I would try more of the high glycemic(sp) veggies such as butternut squash, spagetti squash... just a thought. You may want to google side effects of Ketosis and see if that might be what is causing some of the unpleasant side effects. On the positive side, it does increase weight loss.
DeleteI have not had my gall bladder out. I do find that if I have salad (roughage, I guess), I am more likely to have this occur. I too have to wait after I eat, but not every time. I can usually tell after a meal if I will need to hang around before going anywhere.
ReplyDeletehere is another item I just remembered calling the office about:
ReplyDelete100% stone ground cornmeal
NO!