LIVER FAT

[Rockerforlife]

Ive decided to postpone my tx date to just a month or two...i just dont feel comfortable stsrting now with ths extra weight...i do have mild fatty liver problem...so they say if i get to a   normal BMI body weight.the liver also returns to a "pinker" color...my question is wouldnt it be smarter to start tx with a better shaped liver.....im gonna lose the extra 20 to 25 lbs first...i just cant belive tho for my height my BMI should be 175 -185...im still sittn at 210 lbs

[gauf]

I dropped 20 lbs the first 3 weeks on Atkins. (low carb-high protein). After that it was much tougher.

[gauf]

Dude, I dropped a lot of weight before tox 3, but my BMI was still out of whack. I am 6'0" and started tox at 195 lbs. After 11 weeks I am up to 209! Not happy about it but a high fat diet on tox is the way to go. It helps ease the sx and I believe gives a better response to treatment (this is controversial though). If you can get the weight down prior to tox than you should, but I personally would not try too hard to maintain it after tox begins. Take the weight based Riba and then add 200 mg to that. (my opinion only) Titer up on the Riba 2-3 weeks prior to peg. Get the Alinia if possible. Kick it's a$$!!!

[Magnum]

Talking about Brazilian nuts, these two crazy Brazilian guys are walking down the street. One crazy Brazilian says to the other "Look at that dog with one eye". The other Brazilian nut covers one eye and says "Where?".

Magnum  (who else?)

[Rockerforlife]

Benefits of Brazil Nuts
One brazil nut a day is enough to raise the average New Zealander's selenium intake to internationally recommended levels and eating two could lead to added health benefits, new research shows.

However, Otago University researchers warn that too much of the micronutrient can be toxic and people should be careful to limit themselves to no more than a few nuts a day.


DONT EAT TOO MANY

[Rockerforlife]

Ironically the European Union has imposed strict regulations on the import from Brazil of Brazil nuts in their shells, as the shells have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxins, which can lead to liver cancer

Nutritionally, Brazil nuts are perhaps the richest source of selenium, containing as much as 1180% of the USRDV, although the amount of selenium varies greatly

[Rockerforlife]

The controversy is over certain health claims made by the cherry industry and those who sell products containing or made from cherries such as pills, capsules, and juice—and not the health benefits of cherries. While numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the health benefits of cherries, the FDA says that makers of products containing cherries cannot claim that their products prevent, treat, or cure a specific disease such as gout or cancer. The FDA says that these types of claims imply that cherries are “drugs” that cure a disease—without the backing of controlled double-blind clinical trials.
http://www.gardenandhearth.com/Nutrition/Cherries.htm

[Rockerforlife]

Well in ok then...70/2 =35in.....ill be 34 in this weekend...just pigged back a large bowl of organic cherries...im glad i stayed home...these things work better than prunes...LOL

cherries are excellent for you body.

[jmjm530]

As mentioned somewhere else, one measure being used to determine a good weight is the ratio between waist and height. So again, if you're 100 inches tall, your waist should be no more than 50 inches and that means when it's relaxed and not sucked in :). Some think this is better than BMI although probably not used in the HCV studies.

[Rockerforlife]

AS OF RIGHT NOW I WEIGH IN AT 2O7LBS.....I WAS 215.6 MONDAY MORNING

[Magnum]

I think you also said you ate a box of health bars? I don't know if that's healthy. But I'm not here to criticize anyone. God only knows there are no saints or angels on this board. We have all done our share of abuse.

My dad once told me "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes". I took his advice and after I got a mile away, I turned around and criticized him, but by then I had his shoes...

Magnum

[shupeg]

Thank you for the response.

I would like to help support you in your effort to lose weight.
Would you consider keeping a food journal on this forum? There appear to be so many incredibly informed, intelligent and caring folks in this forum keeping their eyes and hearts on each other that collectively we could help you realize yand impour goal.
Since it will be your second time around, let us help you try to make it your last.

Shupeg

[Rockerforlife]

I know one thing tho...if i did lose 40 lbs before i started tx....it would give me better chance of clearing...thats almost another person im carrying around

[Rockerforlife]

I just cant belive this...my BMI say i should weigh 170 pounds max for my height...i have to lose 45 lbs....something is wrong with this picture....is this BMI thing ok or what....im thinkn 180 -185 will be ok

[Rockerforlife]

You got it from the horses mouth right now...the best place to find info on peeps status is their profile ...i dont have much in mine ...gotta put up some info...Sparrow...i got one month to lose 20 -30 lbs of fat

[shupeg]

jmjm,

Thanks for the info regarding SVR and BMI. I am new to this support group and when I read rockers question I thought that perhaps he was afraid to start.I was trying to be supportive. Where would I have found the info that he had failed his last TX?  

[CockSparrow]

Dont loose too much weight too fast. It can lead to Gall Stones.
CS

[Rockerforlife]

My doc says the same...before i start she wants me to be ready....in frame of mind as well...BTW...be careful with those multivitams...i know it sounds crazy but these tx drugs are more sensitive than you think...like i said ...keep it simple.

[Marcia2202]

I think that is a great decision. And good luck with dropping the pounds!

Marcia

[Rockerforlife]

opps...i posted too fast....more than 20 -30 lbs to lose i meant to say...i feel better now ...i think this was a smart move....my doc says he gonna hit me full force with the riba too...i got one month to get ready to do battle....look out virus..you are in for a good beating.

[Rockerforlife]

Just got back from my doctor..i now will be starting tx Sept 1`-2008....more tan enuff time to drop \+837

[Marcia2202]

I just remember that you mentioned that you eat a lot of apples. I think that there is a problem with this, as by eating too much fruit, you would be consuming a lot of sugar.

Just on a thought, considering that you have a problem with the amount of foods you are eating, you should maybe look into eating foods which actually burn calories. The cabbage family is good at that.

Or eating large green salads with a simple lemon, garlic, olive oil dressing. I have an awesome recipe, if you want it. You can sprinkle your algae/kelp on the salad, too. Delicious, if you are into salads. And then you would need some good proteins. Lentils are a great source of proteins. I also have a good recipe for lentils, if you want it let me know.

I need to say that I am not an expert at weight loss, as I have never been in the situation. But that's just a few things I know about nutrition.

Wishing you all the best, my friend.

Marcia

[Rockerforlife]

FDA at work protecting us..fine bunch eh?

And although cosmetics are required by the Food and Drug Administration to list ingredients, no law requires products of any kind to list chemicals used in fragrances.

[Rockerforlife]

A bit of the fatty liver topic...but this is interesting

Nearly 100 volatile organic compounds were emitted from these six products, and none were listed on any product label. Plus, five of the six products emitted one or more carcinogenic 'hazardous air pollutants,' which are considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to have no safe exposure level," Steinemann said


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723134438.htm

[jmjm530]

You also might want to run this by your doctor and perhaps Dr. Dieterich...
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/news/2006/071106_a.html