tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post994149522458497519..comments2024-02-18T15:43:14.717-05:00Comments on Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/Blog: Kooky, Crazy, Nutty...And Everything In Between: E-mails To My Low-Carb BlogJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-81860675833786298652008-08-03T20:48:00.000-04:002008-08-03T20:48:00.000-04:00About the vegan low-carber - I wouldn't consider s...About the vegan low-carber - I wouldn't consider soy a health food. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid problems (and the lovely slow metabolism that comes with it). I am supposed to cut out soy as it is not good for the thyroid gland, and I have manged to cut way back.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the vegan could look into lactose-free dairy options? I just don't believe that much soy is good.<BR/><BR/>She's "controlled-carb" at 100g a day. I eat 100g of carbs a day, NOT counting fiber.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390991269990163088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-73379533855952959972008-08-02T21:36:00.000-04:002008-08-02T21:36:00.000-04:00I would suggest to the nurse to look into Breyer's...I would suggest to the nurse to look into Breyer's line of low-carb ice creams, sweetened with Splenda and other non-caloric sweeteners.Vesna VKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064900795747489085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-621031504594013092008-08-02T14:50:00.000-04:002008-08-02T14:50:00.000-04:00Which is PRECISELY why I DIDN'T respond, Katie. H...Which is PRECISELY why I DIDN'T respond, Katie. Have no intentions of doing so whatsoever. :)Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-87114271272650444382008-08-02T12:56:00.000-04:002008-08-02T12:56:00.000-04:00Hi Jimmy,I say "do not respond to that cruel and s...Hi Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>I say "do not respond to that cruel and stupid e-mail" you will only be adding power to their words and stooping to their level. You are much better then that.<BR/><BR/>Katie SeltzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-19478462648758941572008-08-01T19:56:00.000-04:002008-08-01T19:56:00.000-04:00THANKS Susan! I didn't really give a comment, pos...THANKS Susan! I didn't really give a comment, post their name or URL or anything. So any "publicity" they might have wanted from it never materialized. I appreciate your response, though. :)Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-70714425828399971852008-08-01T19:50:00.000-04:002008-08-01T19:50:00.000-04:00Jimmy, the saying "don't feed the trolls" is a wis...Jimmy, the saying "don't feed the trolls" is a wise one. You are encouraging these people by giving them publicity. That is a bad idea. I know your posts on this issue can be amusing but it likely exacerbates the problem, especially since you are a highly-visible professional blogger.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080767128939690601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-70202064183004529752008-08-01T15:29:00.000-04:002008-08-01T15:29:00.000-04:00I would suggest that the ice-cream eater go back t...I would suggest that the ice-cream eater go back to her Dr. Bernstein books, or buy his latest versions. She's worrying about calories and fat; if she needs some carbs to exercise, it seems that the 15 carbs in the ice cream is not too far off from what Dr. Bernstein would allow, but I think she could find a healthier option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-82253869197004888172008-08-01T12:45:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:45:00.000-04:00Try standing in front of the marijuana addicts som...Try standing in front of the marijuana addicts sometime if you want to see what a real onslaught is like!Tom Bunnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840576840382147883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-66690880704195669062008-08-01T12:36:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:36:00.000-04:00Hybrid carbohydrate addicts are a vicious lot but ...Hybrid carbohydrate addicts are a vicious lot but we can't blame them. -- You take, lets say a Kingdome sized group of people, maybe 50,000, that are hybrid carbohydrate addicts or cigarette addicts or caffeine addicts or alcoholics, and that are thoroughly addicted and have no intention of quitting, and you be the one guy standing right there in there face that could and would 'actually' take there addictive drug away from them and you are going to be in deep, deep, poo poo. -- You are the evil reincarnation of the devil himself and are to be destroyed!Tom Bunnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840576840382147883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-79415503517805532142008-08-01T11:47:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:47:00.000-04:00Welcome out of Lurkville, Holly! I appreciate you...Welcome out of Lurkville, Holly! I appreciate your comments and personal story. We cannot underestimate stress as a role in cardiovascular health and I try hard to live as stress-free as possible to supplement what I am doing with my low-carb lifestyle. So far, so good. :)<BR/><BR/>THANKS for the info on Type 1 diabetics and exercise everyone. That's fascinating!Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-82618350593623801942008-08-01T11:36:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:36:00.000-04:00Hi Jimmy,You do get your share of interesting emai...Hi Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>You do get your share of interesting emails! That first one was definitely baiting you...glad you just ignored it and did not answer her. I always think of HD with those kinds of emails...but I could be wrong.<BR/><BR/>As to the poster who is a Type I diabetic...she needs to eat something to bring her blood sugars up before exercise! I have 3 adult kids who are Type I diabetics and must do the same...the low blood sugar episodes they have otherwise are frightening. I've actually seen 2 of them have seizures from a rapid drop in blood sugar with more exercise than they had sugar in their blood to sustain. Now they use glucose tabs (yes, pure sugar) or something like that before exercise.<BR/><BR/>NORMAL people do not need to carb up, but Type I diabetics do. I'm not sure ice cream is the best way to go, but she has to eat something to bring up her blood sugar. Personally, I would suggest to her to go back to her original type of full-fat ice cream if she enjoys it. What's the difference between eating ice cream before exercise or having to use glucose tabs?<BR/><BR/>Just my 2 cents,<BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-14323553853444025222008-08-01T11:31:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:31:00.000-04:00Hi, I'm commenting for the first time, although I ...Hi, I'm commenting for the first time, although I drop by your site regularly.<BR/><BR/>I'm a low-carb advocate myself, although I've never had weight or health problems. I'm a bit of a health nut, though--long-time tai chi student, for instance--so you might say I'm interested in keeping myself as healthful as possible, and a diet low in processed carbs seems the most sound and sensible to me.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like the guy/gal who had the low-carb vegan question is in the same boat; perhaps s/he is merely interested in being as healthy as s/he can and is always looking for the latest info and opinions. I do agree with Jimmy that eating animal fat is good for us, it's what we evolved on, but some folks have ethical objections to doing so, and I don't try to beat my head against that particular wall!<BR/><BR/>With regard to the guy who had the heart attack after lowering his weight and cholesterol on a lowcarb diet, I just want to add my story:<BR/><BR/>My dad had a heart attack last December. He was 54, maybe 15 lbs. overweight but certainly no one you'd look at and consider fat. He had no prior or family history of heart problems. He golfed and played racquetball a couple times a week. <BR/><BR/>When he had the heart attack, all the medical staff in the hospital came around and asked him about his personal habits. He didn't smoke. He wasn't particularly heavy. He exercised regularly. His diet was better than most (not up to my standards, but still better than 80% of the people I know). His cholesterol levels were fine.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I think he gave himself a heart attack out of stress. My parents own a small business and like many others in the country right now, their business and income has suffered. They are struggling to hang onto the house they've lived in for 20 years.<BR/><BR/>But of course, all the nurses and doctors were looking for that magic cholesterol bullet. I was there when the dietician came around and told him he should limit himself to skim milk and two egg yolks a week. Bah! It was all I could do not to jump down her throat.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to say, after that incident, my sister and I convinced my parents to change from margarine to butter. I think that will do them both some good; I'm still working on them about breakfast cereal.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, sorry for the long post, I just got inspired. I do enjoy your site, Jimmy!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17764623327385255044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-6934581978091018202008-08-01T10:32:00.000-04:002008-08-01T10:32:00.000-04:00Just having some fun, lowcarbhealth! I find it in...Just having some fun, lowcarbhealth! I find it interesting what people write to me sometimes and just wanted to let you all in on it. No animosity in my heart and I know some of them mean well. Most people are VERY normal in their responses so these stick out a bit. <BR/><BR/>I did offer specific alternatives for the ice cream lady when I wrote her back. I just don't think having ice cream is the best option for "helping her get through the day." YEPPERS!<BR/><BR/>You are so right about fruit and even nuts and veggies. They are so much SWEETER when you give up sugar. :)<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU again for your comments!Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-77711050373223118452008-08-01T10:28:00.000-04:002008-08-01T10:28:00.000-04:00Okay Jimmy, I love you, I love Christine, I love y...Okay Jimmy, I love you, I love Christine, I love your blog, and I love how motivated you are, but it's not nice to call people psychos. Be the bigger person! :) Maybe the first one was warranted, (lol) but the second one that you called that... I think he had good intentions.<BR/><BR/>I was just wondering if you suggested to the ice-cream girl alternatives to her treat. She said she looked forward to it and that it helped her eat healthy the rest of the day because she had it to look forward to. Fruit "smoothies" (fruit, ice, protein powder) are yummy and great for us! Sugarfree jello is an okay option, though it admittedly isn't my favorite. Maybe you should send her some of your low-carb cheesecake recipes! :)<BR/><BR/>To the girl who is vegan and needs to know what to tell people who can't dream of life without sugar, there are sugar substitutes for those that absolutely CANNOT go without sweet stuff, but it had been my experience that giving up sugar and using artificial sweeteners sparingly makes fruit that much more delicious... :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-28545940339972317482008-08-01T09:50:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:50:00.000-04:00Being in the semi-public eye must generate a lot o...Being in the semi-public eye must generate a lot of weird emails. The very nature of email, I think, causes people to say stuff they wouldn't say out loud to someone.<BR/><BR/>I wonder why the vegan low-carber was looking to you for validation. She seems to be okay with the meat eating world and her diet in general. I too, couldn't handle her diet but more power to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-45947585904751243582008-08-01T09:27:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:27:00.000-04:00I have to give you credit Jimmy, I don't see how y...I have to give you credit Jimmy, I don't see how you maintain such a positive attitude when dealing with thoughtless jerks like these. I know you love your lifestyle and know what you are doing is right, so I applaud you for keeping the faith. Keep doing what you believe in and the rest will follow. Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-12698982796124282192008-08-01T07:53:00.000-04:002008-08-01T07:53:00.000-04:00Yes we still love ya! :)Yes we still love ya! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092307542795026567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-295558715752664852008-08-01T06:04:00.000-04:002008-08-01T06:04:00.000-04:00My hat's off to you, Jimmy! My skin is too thin to...My hat's off to you, Jimmy! My skin is too thin to take the emails from the Crazy Harrys of the world! <BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>KayKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905325498725856909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-67388641524794428192008-07-31T23:44:00.000-04:002008-07-31T23:44:00.000-04:00Re: the type 1 diabetic: he most likely NEEDS the ...Re: the type 1 diabetic: he most likely NEEDS the ice cream (as in, medically needs it [or another form of sugar]). Healthy people don't, but type 1 is a whole different matter. If he doesn't get his blood sugar up beforehand, he will most likely experience low blood sugar with all the attendant problems.<BR/><BR/>I saw a woman go into this state and it's ain't pretty - it's scary and dangerous. She started acting totally different, and not in a good way. She went from the professional I knew to a blathering idiot in a very short time span.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390991269990163088noreply@blogger.com