Saturday, May 25, 2013

posts long overdue....

...but i have absolutely no excuse!

I seem to go through phases of writing less and more, and commensurately reading more and less!  Funny.... Currently, i have two books "in process," "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" and "The Fat Switch."

The former impresses me; it's pro-low-carb in a different way from what i usually read on this subject, less "sold" on the subject and more scientifically convincing.  After reading so much that's pretty repetitive, the different tone is refreshing and affirming.  I KNOW low-carbing works well for me, and this book is giving me a new perspective on WHY.

The latter book is very interesting, though i don't agree with some of the ideas it espouses.  It "feels" so conventional-wisdom-esque in many ways.  However, it offers a different point of view (and mechanism-ideation) for some of the things we observe but the proposed rationale for which seems inadequate.  IT COULD BE that the reasons for a high-carbohydrate diet being deleterious for some of us belong in the close-but-no-cigar department.  After all, i know that excess carbs in my diet make me fat as well as causing me to feel awful, but there are shortcomings in a few of the theories extant concerning WHY.  This book offers alternative pathways.

Meanwhile, i'm feeling like i'm letting people down by not writing my planned series of posts about the Low-Carb Cruise.  It was a VERY positive experience and i benefitted quite a bit by having participated.  I learned something from everyone who spoke, and i had a good time while i was at it!  Some interior motivator is causing me to delay writing on the subject, though -- can't tell you why, but i feel that when i finally do, it will result in a better "product."  ...So i appreciate everybody's patience, and hope that as i become inspired to communicate more, it WILL be worth the delay.

10 comments:

  1. Tess, we'll be here when you're ready and even when you're not.

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    1. H, y'all are good people (if i may use a Texasism).... :-)

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  2. Hi Tess

    It is interesting your thoughts on the two books mentioned. I have also heard "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" is a good one to read, but have to confess I have not yet got a copy.

    You are not letting people down; for sure we will be pleased to read about your experience on the Low-Carb cruise, but when YOU ARE ready and not before.

    This summer Eddie and I will be going 'cruising', of sorts! We love the area in the UK the Lake District, which we will visit later this year. One of the things we will do is enjoy an afternoon's cruise on one of the lakes. It is a beautiful place with lovely scenery and friendly people. Something nice to look forward to.

    All the best Jan

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    1. ooh, i got to visit there once very briefly -- tours are bad when i comes to teasing one with a tiny look then rushing one off -- we need to make a longer visit.... have a great time! do you like to fish, too?

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    2. Hi Tess, we don't do any fishing when we visit the lakes, we just love the scenery and walks. But when we do go out together fishing I'm a dab hand with the landing net!
      We make a good team.

      Have you been fortunate to do quite a bit of traveling over the years, it sounds as if you have..?

      All the best Jan

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    3. yes, i've been lucky enough to have had chances to go to interesting places, a few times. to an American bibiophile, there's NO place like Britain! very little language barrier, and all those fabulous historic sites.... :-D

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  3. Looking forward to your post(s). Take your time- you'll know when it is right.... :)

    ps- did you get seasick on the cruise? Any tips for eating Paleo while on the cruise?

    Thanks in advance. Karen P

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    1. :-) i didn't even get queasy on the shuttle-boat between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, and it bucked like a wild horse!

      we had excellent weather, though, and the Gulf/Caribbean was almost as smooth as glass. i barely felt the ship move at all, as compared with the QE2 on the Atlantic in springtime....

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  4. just tease out the relevant facts for application, save me from reading what should be a magazine article to being a book good ole cliff's notes

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    1. oh, i will! :-) i only wrote down notes on things that i considered particularly noteworthy or unusual, not like recording what the prof says in chemistry class.

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