Hi welcome
All you feeling is pretty much how most of us felt. Doing the food and program changed all that for me.
Really breakfast is the best place to start.
I love a shake with oats and within an half hour works best for me. It doesn’t always hold me 5 hrs. But no big deal I just have a snack.
Good luck
Chloe healing is grand

: Well, I tried adding ground flax to
: the shake. That seems to help hold
: me. I may still have to up the
: oatmeal, or maybe double the
: amount of flax.

: Almonds and pumpkin seeds are the
: only thing that really work, so
: far, as an acceptable snack. And
: pumpkin seeds are a good source of
: tryptophan, so maybe that would
: help in the serotonin factory.

: I have an problem that may have to do
: with sugar issues. I am having a
: problem with constipation. I
: assumed at first that it had to do
: with the amount of meat I was
: consuming in an effort to get the
: protein I need.

: I have been working on getting more
: leafy greens, vegetable, salad and
: of course, water.(At least in my
: mind). Only beginning to get what
: I need without making sure to keep
: strict track of my consumption of
: each. Seems I can't rely on
: instinct, or feelings of hunger or
: thirst, It seems I must rely on
: the clock and disciplined
: commitment, which apparently,I'm
: brand new at.

: Still the problem persists. My
: dilemma is beet juice seems to
: keep me regular, but it is high in
: carbs. Years ago, everyday I drank
: fresh juice made of carrots,
: beets, a combo of parsley, kale
: and sometimes beets greens and
: apple. I never had a problem with
: regularity. I have cut out the
: carrots, but still my system is
: tight. I have also (in recent
: weeks)periodically experienced
: bloating after a meal. I have had
: to use laxatives, but do not want
: to become dependent.However, this
: issue seems different than I have
: experienced before.I am going to
: go to the doctor to get things
: checked out.

: In the meantime, in an effort to
: manage this issue, I have consumed
: more carbohydrates (the beet
: juice, inc. greens, decreased
: meat.). My food is WAY OFF,
: timing, everything. So much so
: that I have been having anxiety
: attacks and can't seem to calm
: down. I am feeling very out of
: control. My thoughts are very
: paranoid, trusting myself and my
: decisions is non-existent and I
: know I am too isolated. Needless
: to say, I'm having trouble getting
: a grip.
: I feel so silly, childish and needy,
: like I should be able to get
: myself together.

: I am so grateful for this community
: where i can get support.

: Thanks for your input and
: encouragement.
: Rachel