Summary
Jerry Christensen, Julie Marie, Judi, and Dianna shared updates on their health, fitness, and dietary journeys, with Julie Marie discussing her “Spiced Up Chow Down Chowder” and “Busy Day Chili” recipes, and Judi sharing her progress after returning home. The participants shared their experiences with the Protective Diet, discussing its benefits for physical and mental health, managing menopausal symptoms, and combating challenges like loose skin and emotional eating, while also exchanging tips on exercise and navigating medical advice.
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- Beverages and Pets Julie Marie shared that she and Jerry were drinking blue chai with mint and mineral water, which turned super purple. Michelle was drinking unsweet black tea, and Vicky had World’s heathiest cream soda (as per the PD recipe). Dianna mentioned her dog, Cota, was trying to get on her lap, and Julie Marie introduced their dog, Cooper, who was drinking water. Michelle also introduced her dog, Duchess.
- No-Bake Cheesecakes and Bread Julie Marie discussed her work on a no-bake fruit cheesecake with a new graham crust, noting that a test batch turned into a cookies and cream version. She also mentioned making banana cream pie and chocolate cream pie. Julie Marie introduced a new dough method for bread that does not require a bread maker, contrasting it with the convenience of a bread maker.
- “Chow Down Chowder” Recipe Julie Marie detailed her new recipe, “Spiced Up Chow Down Chowder,” a variation of a loaded potato soup. She described it as smoky, spiced with chipotle, and containing potato, corn, celery, and onion. Julie Marie noted that the soup makes 14 cups, freezes well, and incorporates the “broiled trinity” method.
- Blender Milling vs. Grain Milling Julie Marie compared blender milling and grain milling for whole wheat, emphasizing the importance of consuming whole grains for the germ’s health benefits, including cellular recycling and autophagy. She stated that blender milling is easier as it evenly combines the ingredients, leading to an easier loaf because of the shortcut compared to grain milling.
- Fitness Routine and Goals Jerry Christensen shared his fitness journey, including starting a “Couch to Half Marathon.” Julie Marie, and they are both consistently performing a 15-minute daily “Fitness First” routine. This routine includes two sets of 10 push-ups, three sets of 14 lat pull-downs on a Bowflex, and a 10-minute health bounce on a rebounder to improve strength, reduce back tightness, and aid detoxification.
- Judi’s Progress and Return Home Judi shared that she had returned home to the central time zone and was thrilled to be able to cook again. She noted that she had to replace clothes due to positive body changes and was feeling good, with a follow-up cardiologist appointment scheduled for January.
- Avoiding Temptation and Goal Setting Judi discussed the challenges of avoiding tempting pastries at her workplace. Julie Marie related this to her own experience working in five-star hotels, emphasizing that the reward of fitting into smaller clothing sizes was more significant than consuming indulgent foods. Julie Marie and Judi agreed on the importance of setting exciting and meaningful goals to stay motivated.
- Menopause and Lifestyle Adjustments Julie Marie discussed her personal experience with menopause, noting that her activity level plummeted and she ate more comfort food during this period. She explained that tightening up her day fasting and eliminating “chef’s treats” helped her return to her extra small goal size. Julie Marie highlighted the benefits of day fasting for high energy and avoiding the “after lunch slump.”
- Mental Health and Protective Diet Dianna emphasized that adhering to a Protective Diet is crucial for her mental health, as veering off plan leads to feeling “out of sorts” and experiencing depression. She stated that even slight deviations in the past six months were not worth the negative mental impact.
- Combating Middle-Aged Spread Julie Marie suggested that as people age and become more sedentary, they need to work harder to maintain their physique. She recommended “butt push-ups” and Russian twists to tighten up the abdomen and encouraged more physical activity to maintain muscle and a youthful appearance.
- Benefits of Protective Diet for Exercise Jerry Christensen and Julie Marie explained that a protective diet makes physical activity much easier and amplifies the rewards when combined with day fasting. They noted that day fasting promotes human growth hormone production, which aids in building muscle quickly. They also emphasized that a low-fat, whole food plant-based diet improves blood flow, making cardiovascular exercise more effective.
- Tracking Progress and Hot Flashes Julie Marie recommended tracking achievements in a calendar to visualize progress and build strength and skin tightness through consistent muscle building. She also shared that incorporating a daily “mini yogi bowl” with soy yogurt and blueberries effectively eliminated her hot flashes within three days.
- Judi Exercise Challenges Judi Paul shared her experience of increased energy from day fasting and protective eating, which led her to lift weights and start a Couch to 5K program. However, she experienced pain in her hip and foot due to increasing weights too quickly and favoring one foot, which caused fear about returning to exercise. Julie Marie advised her to ease into weights, focus on Protective eating to reduce inflammation, and consider zero-impact exercises like walking.
- Reasons for Adhering to a Protective Diet Judi articulated that a medical diagnosis and scare served as her powerful “why” for staying focused on her Protective Diet, aiming to extend her time with family. Julie Marie reinforced this, stating that such reasons are highly motivating and that her own “why” is to live incredibly well, without pain or fear, by consistently adhering to her diet.
- Triumph Over Pain and Lifestyle Benefits Julie Marie asserted that her Protective Diet practice has eliminated chronic pain she experienced throughout her body. She celebrated the lifestyle for the energy and well-being it provides, emphasizing that she would not trade it for anything.
- New “Busy Day Chili” Recipe Julie Marie announced the new “Busy Day Chili” recipe made with dried beans, which was well-received by Vicky and Judi, who had already tried and enjoyed it. Julie Marie mentioned that she had refined the recipe to be easily reproducible for everyone.
- Giving Up Oil and Personal Milestones Julie Marie recounted giving up oil with Jerry Christensen on July 4th weekend of 2012, highlighting how much their body changed after eliminating oil. They shared a personal anecdote about Jerry Christensen’s marriage proposal with an engagement ring in a bag of Chipotle burritos, emphasizing the significance of food in their relationship history. Jerry Christensen and Julie Marie married one month before launching Protective Diet Education.
- Emotional Eating and Choices Jerry Christensen discussed dealing with emotional issues that trigger desires to eat off-plan. They stated that food cannot resolve bad feelings and encouraged making protective diet choices even when overeating for comfort, reinforcing that “poison does not nourish.”
- Statins and Cholesterol Management Julie Marie and Judi discussed Judi decision to stop taking statins for high cholesterol, which her doctor had prescribed. Julie Marie explained that the liver naturally produces cholesterol as an anti-inflammatory fat and that a low-fat, whole food plant-based diet, combined with day fasting and reduced body fat, significantly lowers cholesterol and inflammation.
- Doctor-Patient Relationship and Health Empowerment Julie Marie advised Judi that she is the “boss” in the doctor’s office, and that doctors serve as advisors. She asserted that prescriptions do not sustain life and that a low-fat, whole food plant-based diet is the true safeguard against cardiac events, cancer, and inflammatory diseases by improving blood flow and supporting a healthy microbiome.
- Lower Arm Exercise Dianna asked for advice on exercises for the lower arms. Jerry Christensen and Julie Marie recommended tricep raises, keeping elbows tight and pinching ears, or performing “skull crushers” by lying on the floor and lifting weights from behind the head.
- Addressing Loose Skin Julie Marie explained that loose skin, particularly after weight loss, can naturally tighten up due to the body’s ability to digest excess skin proteins through cellular recycling. She advised against early surgical intervention, emphasizing that achieving a very lean body weight first is crucial, and shared stories of others who saw natural tightening. Michelle expressed concern about loose skin, especially in the abdominal area due to a C-section, but Julie Marie strongly recommended exhausting natural methods before considering surgery, citing potential complications.
- Natural Healing and Recovery Julie Marie highlighted that following a Protective Diet full-time and incorporating day fasting can promote natural healing and recovery, potentially leading to skin retraction without surgery. She shared her own experience of rapid recovery from brain surgery while adhering to a Protective Diet and day fasting, showcasing the benefits of reduced inflammation and enhanced healing. Julie Marie encouraged giving these practices a significant trial period, suggesting that many individuals might see the desired results naturally, making surgical intervention a last resort with potentially faster recovery if the skin is already very thin.
- Meal Sharing and Recipes Julie Marie shared a meal she prepared, consisting of long grain basmati rice and a wilted cabbage salad. She described the salad as Asian-inspired with carrots, cabbage, and a dressing made with rice vinegar, salt, and crushed red pepper. The discussion concluded with positive feedback on the meal from Vicky, Judi, Michelle, and Dianna, and Jerry Christensen and Julie Marie expressed gratitude for their support in creating recipes.
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