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Is cheese the enemy?

SJF1974
SJF1974
I believe cheese is the enemy for me. My doctor told me cheese is making me fat. I didn't do anything about it at the time, but a couple years later, I find myself thinking it's true.

I started drinking these awesome protein drinks (Odwalla chocolate- 33 grams of protein!) and noticed I was craving less cheese- and food in general. I've lost 4 lbs in the last week! I'm paying attention to what I'm eating (to avoid cheese) and I feel better than I have in YEARS.

Anyone else have an experience like this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know when I eat cheese, I have to have it on everything. I crave it when I have it and then when I do not have it, I am fine.
I know cheese made me gain some weight.

I think that if you are happy with your results, then continue what you are doing. I feel that 4 pounds in a week is awesome and very healthy for someone that is trying to loose weight.
Good Luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
apparently cheese is extremely fattening according to the diet nurse I saw when I wanted to lose weight ................... which for me is a bit of a bummer as I adore the stuff, but as something had to give, I opted to keep the cheeses and with it the weight :0)
deleted_user
deleted_user
cheese is ok in small doses,,, size of a small match box...anmore and its bad
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Probably about an ounce is a decent serving size; however, I've read that not all cheeses are equal. For the most part, I'd say that eating cheese is like applying it straight to the thighs. I don't really touch the stuff. Mozzarella and parmesan are the lesser of the evils and I had been getting the reduced fat ones. I really don't touch it much at all.

I'm so happy for you... I started with some shakes too and some vegetable broth and feel more alive than I have in years. Isn't it great?
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