Diaper Swappers

Crunchy Eco Girl · 05-04-2012, 12:27 AM

about 6 months ago I was on track eating about 80% raw food, making green smoothies, and detoxing on the lemonade diet (I never stuck to the diet but sometimes I would replace a meal or two with the lemonade, maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix).

THen I went and stayed with my mother for thanksgiving and went off my diet. I was stranded at her house with no car and she didn't have time to go to the store and buy my healthy food so the only thing available for the week I was there was, well, crap.

ever since I came back, I've been unable to get back on the great healthy diet I was on before. Every time I make a green smoothie or a lemonade, I throw it up so now i'm back to eating junk and feeling like crap. I've tried easing into it - making a not-as-green smoothie, making some of my raw food, but everything makes me sick to my stomach. I can stand kale chips at the moment but thats it.

WHY??? How do I fix it?

mom2LBJ · 05-04-2012, 07:22 PM

Lemonade diet?! Are you seriously drinking THAT??!!! Yeah, I'd imagine you'd be vomiting! Try skipping the "fads" and go with the old and true, veggis, lean meats, whole grains, berries and exercise.

maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix. maple syrup? maple syrup for dieting?? maple syrup???!!! ok. yeah. NO. wow. Thats a first.

keen1981 · 05-04-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mom2LBJ

Lemonade diet?! Are you seriously drinking THAT??!!! Yeah, I'd imagine you'd be vomiting! Try skipping the "fads" and go with the old and true, veggis, lean meats, whole grains, berries and exercise.

maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix. maple syrup? maple syrup for dieting?? maple syrup???!!! ok. yeah. NO. wow. Thats a first.

Lemonade diet is not 'healthy' icky! I agree! I think I'd puke too!

tokidokikashikoi · 05-05-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mom2LBJ

Lemonade diet?! Are you seriously drinking THAT??!!! Yeah, I'd imagine you'd be vomiting! Try skipping the "fads" and go with the old and true, veggis, lean meats, whole grains, berries and exercise.

maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix. maple syrup? maple syrup for dieting?? maple syrup???!!! ok. yeah. NO. wow. Thats a first.

She isn't drinking maple syrup

it's lemon water sweetened w a bit of maple syrup and made a little spicy w the cayenne.

I don't think the lemonade is that bad as a supplement to a healthy diet, but I also think you are stuck in an all or nothing way of thinking. From what you are saying you feel like you either need to be eating green smoothies or you might as well eat pop tarts. There is a happy medium in there that I'm sure you can achieve.

mom2LBJ · 05-05-2012, 02:39 AM

It still isn't a healthy drink to have daily as a meal replacement. Lemonade, maple syrup and cayenne pepper, what is that going to do for you? Nothing. And no, I wouldn't ever drink a green smoothie. Its not an all or nothing way of thinking, its a "why is she vomiting?" way of thinking and when you're drinking a mixture like that vs eating a meal, yeah I'd puke too. A healthy medium is called a balanced diet as I mentioned above.

MaBacon · 06-06-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mom2LBJ

It still isn't a healthy drink to have daily as a meal replacement. Lemonade, maple syrup and cayenne pepper, what is that going to do for you? Nothing. And no, I wouldn't ever drink a green smoothie. Its not an all or nothing way of thinking, its a "why is she vomiting?" way of thinking and when you're drinking a mixture like that vs eating a meal, yeah I'd puke too. A healthy medium is called a balanced diet as I mentioned above.

Sorry I would have to stick with this advice too. Why would you fast or use it as a meal replacement? you are losing out on SO many healthy nutrients your body needs. If raw is harming you, try them cooked. Veggies are just as healthy steamed you can even use your cayanne on them if you want. Fruit is too hard on you try a smoothie. That way it's already broken up. Sounds like your stomach is having a hard time breaking down the healthy foods. In all honestly it doesn't sound like a food problem, it's a stomach problem and you might want to have it checked out by a dr.

A healthy balanced diet is all you need. I feel amazing since switching my diet around.

tokidokikashikoi · 05-05-2012, 08:55 AM

I was talking to the OP when I said it was an all or nothing way of thinking because she is thinking she either has to eat things that make her puke or eat unhealthy. I wasn't talking to you in the second paragraph at all, sorry I wasn't more clear!

megenic · 05-05-2012, 11:11 AM

It is very possible to eat healthy food that you enjoy! I think you need to forget about the green smoothies and lemonade thing and try finding healthful things that you're happy to eat. Think about foods you enjoy and make healthy substitutions. Love rice? Try quinoa. Love pizza? Try making a whole wheat one with veggies and either no cheese or minimal cheese. Just do this for foods that don't make you throw up...substitute healthier options then you can still enjoy your faves.

F course, it begs asking...you're not pregnant are you, if foods are making you nauseous??

qsefthuko · 05-05-2012, 11:28 AM

I don't know why you are puking but I know why the lemonade drink as a meal replacement would make me puke. I have a problem with low blood sugar. The sugar from the maple syrup with nothing healthy to balance it out would wreak havoc with my blood sugar levels. I need both protein and fiber when eating anything sweet to slow the release of sugar into my body. It is possible you do too.

Crunchy Eco Girl · 05-06-2012, 01:49 AM

I never used to throw up with it before. no not pregnant.

No I wasn't drinking the lemonade diet for dieting - I don't need to lose weight. I was drinking it because I actually really like the way it tastes and I was treating it like meal-replacement juice fast. I noticed the addition of cayenne pepper to my diet is for whatever reason helping me with chronic pain issues so I try to pick foods that include it (like deviled eggs, salsa, etc. - which I have no problem eating).
I'm actually noticing that anything raw is wreaking havoc on my stomach - including salads. cooked has been okay. No I'm not eating foods with cayenne pepper constantly every day, it's just something I tend to revisit.

05-04-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
Crunchy Eco Girl Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52	Eating Healthy makes me throw up! Why? about 6 months ago I was on track eating about 80% raw food, making green smoothies, and detoxing on the lemonade diet (I never stuck to the diet but sometimes I would replace a meal or two with the lemonade, maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix). THen I went and stayed with my mother for thanksgiving and went off my diet. I was stranded at her house with no car and she didn't have time to go to the store and buy my healthy food so the only thing available for the week I was there was, well, crap. ever since I came back, I've been unable to get back on the great healthy diet I was on before. Every time I make a green smoothie or a lemonade, I throw it up so now i'm back to eating junk and feeling like crap. I've tried easing into it - making a not-as-green smoothie, making some of my raw food, but everything makes me sick to my stomach. I can stand kale chips at the moment but thats it. WHY??? How do I fix it?

05-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
mom2LBJ Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: on the mat Posts: 5,511 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Eating Healthy makes me throw up! Why? Lemonade diet?! Are you seriously drinking THAT??!!! Yeah, I'd imagine you'd be vomiting! Try skipping the "fads" and go with the old and true, veggis, lean meats, whole grains, berries and exercise. maple syrup and cayanne pepper mix. maple syrup? maple syrup for dieting?? maple syrup???!!! ok. yeah. NO. wow. Thats a first. __________________ A, wife to C, SAHM to LBJ1 and LBJ2 no wraps. no shakes. no drops. just hard work and devotion.

05-05-2012, 02:39 AM	#5
mom2LBJ Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: on the mat Posts: 5,511 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Eating Healthy makes me throw up! Why? It still isn't a healthy drink to have daily as a meal replacement. Lemonade, maple syrup and cayenne pepper, what is that going to do for you? Nothing. And no, I wouldn't ever drink a green smoothie. Its not an all or nothing way of thinking, its a "why is she vomiting?" way of thinking and when you're drinking a mixture like that vs eating a meal, yeah I'd puke too. A healthy medium is called a balanced diet as I mentioned above. __________________ A, wife to C, SAHM to LBJ1 and LBJ2 no wraps. no shakes. no drops. just hard work and devotion.

05-05-2012, 08:55 AM	#7
tokidokikashikoi Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 518 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	I was talking to the OP when I said it was an all or nothing way of thinking because she is thinking she either has to eat things that make her puke or eat unhealthy. I wasn't talking to you in the second paragraph at all, sorry I wasn't more clear! __________________ Mom to Ryann (07) Check out my blog: Real Life Montessori I make money on Swagbucks and InstantBucks

05-05-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
megenic Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,276 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100%	It is very possible to eat healthy food that you enjoy! I think you need to forget about the green smoothies and lemonade thing and try finding healthful things that you're happy to eat. Think about foods you enjoy and make healthy substitutions. Love rice? Try quinoa. Love pizza? Try making a whole wheat one with veggies and either no cheese or minimal cheese. Just do this for foods that don't make you throw up...substitute healthier options then you can still enjoy your faves. F course, it begs asking...you're not pregnant are you, if foods are making you nauseous?? __________________ Megan wife of my soldier Steve, mama to my beautiful girls Rowan (11/07) and Linden (03/10)!