Posts by Megan Morales5

Kenneth Price8 said:I see you guys are having a blast 😉

Has anyone actually tried oatmeal? It’s always coming up in the context of nutrition in zone discussions—but honestly, the thought of standing over a stove cooking oats feels like a total chore... I mean, what are horses eating? 😕 😁 I'm kidding... though I suppose I should give it a shot. nimbledriver81 mentioned it's decent, especially if you toss in some cheese and fruit.

She does, and I assume she likes it if she's eating it. 😁 She eats just like nimbledriver81. As for me, I’ve just been sticking to quick oats—just stirring them into my protein shakes in the morning.

Kenneth Price8 said:Aha, I figured as much (that it could be swapped out).

dodo, do you happen to know what your lady—assuming she’s the one doing the cooking😁—uses as a sweetener? Is it stevia or Splenda? Apparently, you can't find Splenda here in the States, and while I wait for my dad to get back from London, it's going to be a long wait... 😢

btw, thanks, dodo, you've really cheered me up—can't wait!

My "lady" doesn't cook—she just eats, I'm the one in the kitchen. I asked on the forum about stevia and found out it's available at Whole Foods for maybe ten bucks or so. Instead of stevia, I just used honey, which isn't exactly great for the Zone, but hey, I didn't know what else to grab. My girlfriend sticks to her breakfast and lunch within the Zone—she actually finds the whole thing entertaining—but we eat dinner fresh, and while it's occasionally within the Zone, more often than not it isn't. Either she stays on track and I end up grabbing a double portion of croquettes and messing everything up... 😁

Honestly, that pudding is actually great. I was fully prepared to bet money that it would be total garbage, but... yeah, it was actually pretty good. Especially once the heat starts hitting—it’ll be the perfect snack. 🙂 I used gelatin sheets this time. You can find protein powder in all those fancy organic grocery stores, but if you just grab it at the gym, it's way cheaper.

Kyle Martinez11 said:So, you're one of us after all...😬
Magicna, maybe you're that long-lost sibling we've been looking for?

Actually, it was Kenneth Hernandez67 who gave me the idea to eat a pancake that way. And honestly—God help me—I actually liked it...😬 (even if my wife suggested I just take some PTO since work stress is clearly taking its toll on me 😁 )...

(hm, I know it might be a bit hard for you all to wrap your heads around right now).

It isn't 😳 😁

Actually, I’ve whipped up a few "desserts" following the Zone and was honestly surprised by how good they were—things like those various puddings or the oatmeal bread, etc...

I'm not sure how everyone else is handling this issue (it feels like the real people employed in Zone who cook anything more complex than scrambled eggs aren't really weighing in :-)

I've tried a few meals, like Slavonian cevapi and some other heavier stuff, but I don't exactly count myself among the die-hard Zone followers. I'll grab a meal at a Zone spot occasionally, but I don't live on it all day... though I do have someone at home who follows the Zone much more strictly.

The thickness of a pencil? Good grief...

Do you even realize how many thick pencils 😉

I didn't even bother buying the original book by Barry Sears because it felt way too Americanized. I assume they have their own branded Zone products anyway.

His book is fine, in the sense that it explains the principles clearly—it's quite readable despite the heavy subject matter (readable-Americanized)...

What kind of hellish psychotherapy is that when the BODY rejects any kind of food?

Wrong. It's the PSYCHE that rejects the food; the body is just the transformer of that desire. You're just torturing yourself... and all of us.

I'm curious, where does exercise fit into all this?

In the morning. Get up half an hour early, clean up after your workout, and you'll actually have more energy than if you had just slept through those thirty minutes. Okay, maybe not for the first couple of days, but definitely after that...

And that link you shared about how Vera beat anorexia using Herbalife... please. No one recovers from an eating disorder by swallowing those kinds of gimmicks—it takes actual psychological therapy, not some supplement scheme.

mistybear4 said:thanks for saying that—hopefully people are finally starting to get what I'm getting at... 🙂

I'm with you there. That’s why blending "zone feeding" with "cellular nutrition" works so well. I was just trying to point out how similar they are—though the real value of cellular nutrition is using it as a supplement to a standard diet, like those quick meal replacements when you're running behind schedule... 🙂

Honestly, man, you are exhausting. Can you please just let one single topic—one that you don't immediately hijack with your little theories the second you show up—just exist? Let people share their own stories without you constantly pushing your products on them. You went to one MLM seminar and now you think you've unlocked the secrets of the universe regarding nutrition.🙄

Rachel Walker56 said:We’re all different—we don't all react the same way. I read the article and decided to give it a shot... personal experience is really the only thing that matters here. It worked for me, though it might not work for everyone—this isn't some absolute truth, just my take. I'm posting this because I think it might help someone dealing with the same kind of stress I am—that restless, unsettled feeling in my stomach, and sometimes the hunger pangs hit so hard I feel like I'll pass out if I don't devour every box of cookies and chocolate in sight, regardless of what I know about nutrition...😢
I'm learning how to handle things at work and home a bit more intelligently, and honestly, it’s helping. I don't get those crazy hunger spikes anymore, I'm not obsessing over carbs, and I feel great after a workout—just full of energy. As far as I'm concerned, it's all in the head... so once I fix the mental side, the physical side follows, right? 😉

Even when you get that hungry feeling, there are other ways to fill the void—maybe a good workout session, a massage, or just thirty minutes of quiet time and a nice glass of wine. I hope you get what I mean.

Peter Morris58 said:Yeah, prices are definitely higher than at your average grocery store. But honestly, that chocolate was incredible. 👍

There’s a reason those prices are spiked—the production process isn't some mass-produced, automated factory line, which makes everything more expensive. For instance, they aren't just spraying on flavorings; they're actually gathering the ingredients properly. And when it comes to the chocolate, you really ought to look at the labels. Compare a fifty-cent candy bar to what you picked up there... specifically, look at where the sugar sits on the ingredient list. 🙂

Peter Morris58 said:It isn't available in the US 🙂

So what's the verdict... is there actually any point in shopping at a place like that, or is it all just one big marketing gimmick?

If you can afford it, why not? Personally, I think organic fruit—assuming you actually trust their sourcing—is a better bet than the chemically treated stuff.

The same goes for hormone-free meat. As for the chocolate, it basically means they aren't exploiting kids on cocoa plantations; it's supposedly "fair trade" and hasn't been messed with by chemicals. I've had some of that high-end stuff before and it's top-tier 🙂 It's not filled with cheap fillers or corn syrup—the Hershey's type stuff is way too sugary for my taste—it's just pure flavor 🙂 It definitely wasn't budget chocolate.

And like someone else mentioned earlier, you can usually get the real scoop directly from the staff in those types of stores. Most of the time, the people working there are actual experts who don't need to flip a package over just to answer a simple question.🙂

Oh, and regarding the meat—to me, it tastes better, more tender, more flavorful... BUT I know for a fact that the person who invited me over for dinner paid $50 for a couple pounds of veal. (I mean, even then, a meal like that would have been cheaper at a mid-range steakhouse, but still...)

I don't really follow the Zone—it tries its best to stick, but I usually manage for maybe two days before sliding right back into my old habits... it's a cycle. Anyway, the last thing I whipped up using the cookbook from the program was some Slavonian-style sliders, and honestly? They were killer. The problem is, she stays strictly within the Zone while I go ahead and demolish a massive side of roasted potatoes on top of it. Then she just looks at me and says I totally blew the Zone 😁

Rachel Brooks63 said:Alright, let's call it what it is—an obsession. You just need to be mindful of everything you consume. Calories don't just show up when you're sitting down at the table with a fork and knife. If it were that simple, we'd all be supermodels, since most of those extra calories sneak in through the side channels...

I wouldn't go as far as calling it an obsession, especially if it's just a temporary thing. Honestly, this is exactly what I’d suggest to people who can't figure out why they aren't losing weight despite claiming they barely eat anything. It isn't an obsession—it's just realizing HOW much you're actually eating on the fly without noticing. I don't need a list, and you probably don't either, but for some people, it might actually help.

It’s easy to say "just be mindful," but some people intentionally stay oblivious to that part. Not everyone is sneaking calories in from the sidelines. Personally, I'm not big on mindless snacking or junk food, but when it comes to a real meal, one serving is never enough. I can eat a lot of actual food. My partner is the same way. The point is, you eat it, and then you have to burn it off... all five servings of it...

Come on, try to remember what Albert said...

If only he had actually bothered to read Einstein 😁

on the topic - indigo, those girls are right—if you’re working out but still eating too much, those calories are sneaking up on you somewhere. Maybe it's the juices. Or that pastry you grabbed on the way home and completely forgot about because by the time you walked through the door, you were starving again, as if you hadn't eaten a thing 😉 It might actually help if you spent a month tracking EVERYTHING you swallow—liquid or solid—and kept a little notebook in your bag so you could log things on the go...

mistybear4 said:Exactly. Why bother? .. 🙂

I’m saying it’s possible—if anyone wants to tear my theory apart or disagrees, fine, go ahead and prove me wrong. Be my guest. Just be prepared to fund the entire investigation yourselves... 😁

You might want to give up just because it's better for your mental health, but until you realize that... the people who don't buy into your theory (which, let's face it, is most of us) don't actually have to disprove anything. At the end of the day, you're the one trying to sell the shake. They aren't buying it. End of story. I'll just spend my money on a high-end jogging stroller for my kid so we can hit the park for some running or skating... you go ahead and buy your shake. 😉

rustymoose54 said:Whatever, everyone’s just looking out for themselves... money talks.

But what about sacrificing oneself for the sake of science? 😁

😁 👍

mistybear4, you really never know when to quit, do you? And look, science requires experimentation—a theory isn't worth much unless it's been proven empirically. Why on earth would I support your theory for free (or maybe even pay for that protein shake of yours?😁 ) ...

Rachel Brooks63 said:I haven't a clue. 😬 If anything’s going to be the death of me, it’ll be my right shoe—not some bar of chocolate...

😁

Regarding Michelle Patel78—there’s no such thing as cheap, high-quality chocolate, unless you happen to work in a Hershey's warehouse.😉

Unfortunately, it’s not enough. Honestly, less than I’d like... just a lack of time, I guess. You’re right, though—you really do feel incredible after knocking out a few laps in the pool. I used to go all year round once, but lately, it's been strictly a summer thing. It'll get better 😁

nimbleskipper13 said:I
I almost never try to squeeze in an hour nap after work—it honestly does more harm than good for me. I usually wake up feeling bloated, my heart's racing, and just generally miserable... it pretty much ruins my entire day. Apparently, my circadian rhythm isn't built for short bursts like that.

That’s basically my life story, too.

You can't just pull five all-nighters in a row and expect to fix everything with one long sleep on day six. The body has this... persistent memory, I guess. You might be able to white-knuckle it for a little while, but eventually, the toll starts to show...
The people who wake up naturally without an alarm haven't even hit forty yet—and they aren't even irritable. To me, the truly cranky ones are the ones who slam their phone alarm five times, only to stumble toward the kitchen on the sixth attempt, fumbling through the dark and groaning while they hunt for coffee. 😁

Good God, you get all kinds of people in those positions—it’s not like God personally tapped them on the shoulder and whispered that they were decent, cultured, or polite enough to deserve a medical degree... they just chose that path for their own reasons, for better or worse.

😁