Author Topic: what can i expect? (Read 40741 times)

pittman · « **Reply #50 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:09:58 pm »

If you want to know how to eat healthy, look around at what most of the Americans are eating around you and then pick something else!

Honestly, when I lived in France and Switzerland, I never gained the weight I thought I would with all the great food. Mostly it was because it wasn't processed food and was balanced.

If you want to try cooking but don't have the practice, then I suggest this as a starting cook book:
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/easy-meals-with-just-3-ingredients/214104798.html?listingId=212281160&scid=pla_google_BookCloseouts&adid=17260&gclid=CJrLx4Dt2b0CFYFhMgodnBwAEw

The recipes use simple and fresh ingredients and are fairly easy to make. It says each meal is just three ingredients and is mostly follows that if you don't count the spices.

muratti · « **Reply #51 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:40:11 pm »

thanks man but first 3 pages were already too much for me:)
i was thinking more about some simple diet for 7 days that i can stick to.
i really don t enjoy food too much...i mean, i like to eat good but with this lifestyle in new york and being single...cooking for my self on daily basis is kinda pain in the ass.
if i have someone to cook for it would be different story but this way i just want something simple and easy to make.

Jeff G · « **Reply #52 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:46:58 pm »

I eat turkey wraps allot because they are quick and easy as well as a healthy alternative to sandwiches . Im a diabetic and turkey wraps do not raise my blood sugar and is lipid friendly . You can google them and find ways to make them that suits your taste .

An added benefit was I have lost weight by eating low carb low calorie ingredients .

muratti · « **Reply #53 on:** April 11, 2014, 11:59:07 pm »

ok. that is one meal:). thanks jeff. next?

mecch · « **Reply #54 on:** April 12, 2014, 04:54:41 am »

Muratti, the school marm in me is coming out. There isn't a simple no brainer solution for your diet. If you really have no clue about nutrition, its time you learned a little bit about it, the basics - fat, carbs, protein, alcohol, and the different kinds of fat, simple and complex carbs, and then actively figuring out what works for your taste, budget, and lifestyle, to keep you healthy for decades to come.
If you aren't a reader, there are other options - you might find a short basic nutrition workshop at a community or health centre or adult ed centre. Or, depended on how you get your health care, you might be eligible for meetings with a nutritionist who will lay it out for you, and put you on the right track.

muratti · « **Reply #55 on:** April 13, 2014, 06:28:33 pm »

i will ask them. thanks man.

zach · « **Reply #56 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:15:18 pm »

i had two eggs for breakfast, a tuna fish sandwich for lunch, and beef stroganoff for dinner... and i finally choked down two bottles of ensure protein shake

you should go hang out in the wumpette nutrition thread, some great foodie ideas

buginme2 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:29:13 pm »

Quote from: muratti on April 11, 2014, 11:59:07 pm

ok. that is one meal:). thanks jeff. next?

Are your seriously wanting someone to write a menu for you?

You live in New York, you can find some healthy foods choices.

muratti · « **Reply #58 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:29:31 pm »

ok:) thanks. i will check

muratti · « **Reply #59 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:29:54 pm »

i did wanted..why?

zach · « **Reply #60 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:57:08 pm »

tomorrow, imma eat two eggs and an ensure for breakfast, a turkey sandwich for lunch, baked chicken and sauteed squash and zucchini for dinner... haven't really thought much past that, but i bet i have two eggs for breakfast on tuesday

dude seriously, theres alot of issues we all deal with, and on the surface nutrition is a more than valid topic. but really, really, just go eat.

i can just imagine you with a menu at a sit down restaurant

wolfter · « **Reply #61 on:** April 13, 2014, 08:48:12 pm »

Proper diet is not just learning about what to eat but also how to eat. Study and learn the basics and you can make sound food decisions. I despise fast food restaurants but even they have some healthier alternatives.

I would also suggest that healthier meals are quicker to prepare than standard fare. I detest dinners out as entertainment and usually prepare my meals in mere minutes.

muratti · « **Reply #62 on:** April 13, 2014, 09:45:42 pm »

i love to cook but not just for myself and this is my biggest problem. that is why i always go eat out when i am by myself..and this is most of the time
how many times u guys eat during the day?

Joe K · « **Reply #63 on:** April 13, 2014, 10:21:15 pm »

Quote from: muratti on April 13, 2014, 09:45:42 pm

how many times u guys eat during the day?

I will eat between 4 to 8 times a day, depending upon what I am doing. I love yogurt, cheese and fresh veggies or fruits for snacking all day. I rarely eat a large meal and our grocery stores have almost anything you want, already prepared so variety is not a problem. I no longer eat much processed food as I would rather have a small piece of meat or fish, veggies or rice and a salad. Bread is also a big factor, as I can get it fresh daily and there is nothing better than a croissant or baguette with just about anything.

Joe

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #64 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:24:19 am »

Quote from: muratti on April 11, 2014, 10:40:11 pm

but with this lifestyle in new york

... and exactly what level of urban fabulousness are you implying?

Jeff G · « **Reply #65 on:** April 14, 2014, 10:08:05 am »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on April 14, 2014, 07:24:19 am

... and exactly what level of urban fabulousness are you implying?

What an odd question . I bet he is enjoys the a level of fabulousness that he can afford based on his own taste just like all of us .

I think he is trying to broaden his horizons since this is not his native country and I also think since he is so new to HIV that we are the only folks he has to talk to right now .

zach · « **Reply #66 on:** April 14, 2014, 10:24:41 am »

i can't get a clear read on the level of seriousness to this thread, so will admit to poking a little fun at OPs expense. i've meant no harm or offense. humble apologies if either were felt. in any of my travels i've always gone out of my to eat local stuffs. muratti, i'd be happy to break bread with you and eat whatever food you grew up on.

i do advise against raw pickled salmon in the netherlands after an afternoon at the coffeeshops

wolfter · « **Reply #67 on:** April 14, 2014, 11:14:56 am »

Quote from: muratti on April 13, 2014, 09:45:42 pm

i love to cook but not just for myself and this is my biggest problem. that is why i always go eat out when i am by myself..and this is most of the time
how many times u guys eat during the day?

There are plenty of nutritious meals that don't require cooking. A fresh fruit and veggie plate takes mere minutes. An Evening salad with some cottage cheese takes mere minutes also.

Some grilled tofu requires little effort.

I use "allrecipes.com" on a regular basis to check out simple meals.

I personally think it's requires more time to prepare to go out to dinner than it takes to do it yourself.

wolfter · « **Reply #68 on:** April 14, 2014, 12:52:42 pm »

Here is an example of a quick meal that is a usual for me.

drewm · « **Reply #69 on:** April 14, 2014, 01:20:30 pm »

Quote from: wolfter on April 14, 2014, 12:52:42 pm

Here is an example of a quick meal that is a usual for me.

YUM!

muratti · « **Reply #70 on:** April 14, 2014, 02:56:08 pm »

thanks jeff. when i said lifestyle of new york i wanted to say that life goes here very fast and when u don t deal with think such as hiv, person ( or in this case me ) very often even forget to eat. in terms of food and hiv i would just like to hear what u guys eat, how many days a day because 2 months ago i was eating once a day mostly ( like real meal ),...everything else was just snack...
also please consider my bad english so sometimes i just can not express myself in the right way.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #71 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:06:07 pm »

I lived in NYC for 15 years and didn't have my appetite or diet suffer because of it. Don't blame the city for something you're doing on your own. Learn to cook and go to the loads of farmers markets they have there. It's not that complicated.

zach · « **Reply #72 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:34:06 pm »

new york and sfo chinatowns... i've eaten things i'm not sure what it was, and went back for seconds

wolfter · « **Reply #73 on:** April 14, 2014, 04:26:36 pm »

I'm probably the last person to be giving dieting advice. Not sure how our dieting habits are going to assist you. Too many variables.

I don't necessarily eat everyday and some days I eat twice. That doesn't help you much.

The list of things I will eat is much shorter than the list of things I won't. My preference is anything that grows from the earth.

Joe K · « **Reply #74 on:** April 14, 2014, 04:55:02 pm »

Muratti,

There comes a point when it is time to put your "big boy pants" on and this is as good a time as any. While I understand you want to learn how to live with HIV, being spoon fed information by posters here, will do little to teach you anything. If you want to live with HIV, or better yet, to THRIVE with HIV you need to get a grip and start living.

You know what would be most beneficial to you, so start doing it. We can only offer advice and suggestions, as your success or failure to live as you wish, is within your control. I realize this may not be what you want to hear, but you really need to stop making excuses for those things you think you cannot do and work on doing the things you can.

Living with HIV is a life-long learning experience and the best experience is that which we give ourselves.

Joe

mecch · « **Reply #75 on:** April 14, 2014, 06:31:02 pm »

Muratti, everyone has pretty different daily routines and needs for food.

When you say you forget to eat, what do you mean?

I am pretty sure you could be well fed with one "real meal" a day and snacks - it all depends what is in the real meal, and the snacks.....

What is your body weight, body type? Are you underweight - skinny, more in the average range, or overweight, chubby?

What is the goal? Weight loss? Weight gain? Healthy food? what?

muratti · « **Reply #76 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:09:59 pm »

my goal is to eat healtier yes. i am average build. not skiny not fat. normal i would say. tall 5 10 and i have 165 pounds. when i say forgot to eat i just wanted to say that food was the last on my list of priorites. and this needs to change. sorry guys if i am bothering u. i was just asking for some hints...miss philica..u are right..i didn t eat better even when i lived in croatia.
joe..u r completly right...i am trying to put my big boy pants on me.

Joe K · « **Reply #77 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:30:28 pm »

Quote from: muratti on April 14, 2014, 07:09:59 pm

my goal is to eat healtier yes. i am average build. not skiny not fat. normal i would say. tall 5 10 and i have 165 pounds. when i say forgot to eat i just wanted to say that food was the last on my list of priorites. and this needs to change. sorry guys if i am bothering u. i was just asking for some hints...miss philica..u are right..i didn t eat better even when i lived in croatia.
joe..u r completly right...i am trying to put my big boy pants on me.

Muratti,

You are not bothering anyone and we do understand how hard it can be to find a balanced life. My point was like the adage: "Feed a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach that person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime." Your goals would be easier to reach, if you learn the process of buying and preparing your own meals. While cooking is not rocket science, it takes time to learn and do it properly. There are many meals that are easy to make, taste great and provide good nutrition. You just have to learn how to prepare them and find the will to do it.

You need to find a way to live, where you live and the only one that can do that is you.

Joe

wolfter · « **Reply #78 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:31:01 pm »

Quote from: muratti on April 14, 2014, 07:09:59 pm

my goal is to eat healtier yes. i am average build. not skiny not fat. normal i would say. tall 5 10 and i have 165 pounds. when i say forgot to eat i just wanted to say that food was the last on my list of priorites. and this needs to change. sorry guys if i am bothering u. i was just asking for some hints...miss philica..u are right..i didn t eat better even when i lived in croatia.
joe..u r completly right...i am trying to put my big boy pants on me.

You're not bothering anyone. But I obviously recognize many code words within your thread and don't want to front you out too much. A little self honestly goes a long way and owning it is important. Typically, people who have a healthy relationship with food don't forget to eat. That usually indicates an avoidance issue or that you've already lost the ability to feel and recognize hunger from past issues/episodes.

best wishes
wolfie

muratti · « **Reply #79 on:** April 15, 2014, 08:46:59 am »

question
i am waiting for my drug resistance test still. do u guys know how often someones get type of the virus that is impossible to treat?

Jeff G · « **Reply #80 on:** April 15, 2014, 08:58:35 am »

Quote from: muratti on April 15, 2014, 08:46:59 am

question
i am waiting for my drug resistance test still. do u guys know how often someones get type of the virus that is impossible to treat?

Its rare that there is not an effective combo to go to in cases of resistance issues so you need not worry that this may happen to you . Just wait for the test and know that even if you are resistant to a few meds there are still options left . Its probably not going to happen anyway .

muratti · « **Reply #81 on:** April 15, 2014, 09:02:52 am »

thanks jeff

muratti · « **Reply #82 on:** April 21, 2014, 03:35:45 pm »

hi everyone

i just got my first results after 3 weeks of medications ( truvada prezista norvir ) and my viral load went from 7400 to 400 and my tcells from 487 to 554.
also i got genotype test and it says type B and under lots of mutations...
in paragraph where are the types of medications everywhere says sensitive...can someone explain to me what that means. does it mean that medications works or not?
also i got positive result for HPV...is that dangerous?

AusShep · « **Reply #83 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:09:07 pm »

Good results.
Sub Type B is the most common.
Sensitive is good. It means hiv is sensitive to the medication. resistant means there's the right combo of mutations to make your hiv resistant to the particular drug.

Is there a column next to your drug component names that has mutations listed as impacting them? If they're all blank, there is nothing at all to worry about. If there are some, you can still be undetectable (I was) as long as HIV is still resistant to all of your meds, although you could consider switching to a combo with 0 mutation impacts.

muratti · « **Reply #84 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:30:57 pm »

Dont know. This is how it looks
HIV-1 Sub-Type       B
RT Mutations       V60I, Q102K, I135R/T, C162S, I178L, R211K, A272P, T286A, V293I, E297T,
G333E, K358R, N363N/S, Q367L, T369T/A, T377Q, K390R, K395R, A400T
IN Mutations       K7R, S39C, L45L/I/K/Q, G59E, V72I, L101I, V113I, T124A, T125A, S230N,
V234L, S283G
PR Mutations       L10I/V, I13V, K14K/R, G16G/E, N37A, L63C, I64V, I93L
Abacavir Genotype Result       Sensitive
DIDANOSINE GENOTYPE RESULT       Sensitive
Emtricitabine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Lamivudine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Stavudine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Tenofovir Genotype Result       Sensitive
Zidovudine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Efavirenz Genotype Result       Sensitive
Etravirine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Nevirapine Genotype Result       Sensitive
Rilpivirine Genotype Result       Sensitive
DOLUTEGRAVIR GENOTYPE RESULT       Sensitive
Elvitegravir Genotype Result       Sensitive
BUMBLE BEE VENOM, RI205       Sensitive
Atazanavir Genotype Result       Sensitive
Atazanavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Darunavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Fosamprenavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Indinavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Lopinavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Nelfinavir Genotype Result       Sensitive
Ritonavir Genotype Result       Sensitive
Saquinavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive
Tipranavir/r Genotype Result       Sensitive

Jeff G · « **Reply #85 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:36:13 pm »

If you right click and highlight and search items such as this ... PR Mutations , it will lead you to pages you can view for information .

zach · « **Reply #86 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:45:43 pm »

google this

HIV wild virus

fully explore the first four results

they are answering the types of questions you're curious about. and some of the ones you haven't thought of yet

in a nutshell, you're profile looks great

Theyer · « **Reply #87 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:46:46 pm »

HVP-------http://www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm

Its danger just fell to cuddle bear status now you know.

Time to celebrate your good results and your very own Arsenal off Drugs that will bash up your weedy HIV

Jeff G · « **Reply #88 on:** April 21, 2014, 04:48:16 pm »

It means that you are going to live a long time and we wont have to fight for your belongings .

muratti · « **Reply #89 on:** April 21, 2014, 05:32:30 pm »

thank you guys all of u!

muratti · « **Reply #90 on:** April 30, 2014, 09:42:35 pm »

so, it s been a month and i didn t have drink in a bar. i want to go and have drink tonight. how that works with my meds.
can i have 2, 3 beers?

Jeff G · « **Reply #91 on:** April 30, 2014, 10:01:21 pm »

Quote from: muratti on April 30, 2014, 09:42:35 pm

so, it s been a month and i didn t have drink in a bar. i want to go and have drink tonight. how that works with my meds.
can i have 2, 3 beers?

Yes you can . Have fun and don't drink and drive and all that stuff your momma would warn you about .

muratti · « **Reply #92 on:** May 01, 2014, 11:56:10 am »

i did

thanks jeff.

muratti · « **Reply #93 on:** May 10, 2014, 01:01:24 am »

hi guys.
i was late tonight with my meds for hour and half. u think this is a problem?

zach · « **Reply #94 on:** May 10, 2014, 01:15:45 am »

no problem

muratti · « **Reply #95 on:** May 10, 2014, 05:30:28 pm »

thanks zach

muratti · « **Reply #96 on:** June 25, 2014, 07:07:27 pm »

hi guys. does anyone know how dagnerous is to use poppers from time to time?

Jeff G · « **Reply #97 on:** June 25, 2014, 07:19:39 pm »

Quote from: muratti on June 25, 2014, 07:07:27 pm

hi guys. does anyone know how dagnerous is to use poppers from time to time?

Its not going to harm you to use poppers from time to time unless you have an allergy to some of the ingredenets .

muratti · « **Reply #98 on:** June 26, 2014, 07:00:23 pm »

hi guys.
freaking out again here.
so i got test results again from my doctor after 3 months
it is good i am undetectable and my t cells are 481 although they were 600 last time.
but what worries me is that now it says that hep A is reactive
and HEPATITIS Bs Ab QUAL also reactive
only non reactive result is HEPATITIS BS AG
can someone help me and tell what that means.
first time i was diagnosed hiv ( 3 months ago ) they did test for hep and it was non reactive for a b and c and they gave me vaccine for a and b
is it possible that because of vaccine can show reactive result?

muratti · « **Reply #99 on:** June 26, 2014, 08:09:31 pm »

and also i would like to ask should i be concern about my tcells drop. it went from 667 to 481

3/26/2014 CD4 487 VL 7400
4/18/2014 CD4 554 VL 446
5/22/2014 CD4 667 VL 94
6/26/2014 CD4 481 VL UD

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