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Expert: Evelyn Alexander - 9/11/2009


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Hey there, I'm a male triathlete who's resigme consists of training 2, most of the time 3 times a day. I would like a daily meal plan that is personally devised that reaches my needs and requirements. I'm 5ft 8 and weigh 60kg and i feel that I don't have enough protein or I have to resort to a quick energy source.
Thanks.

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Hi Michael,

You sound really fit.
Maybe, you could help me for a change.
Why on earth did you put your question to me?
My profile clearly states that I only have holistic answers for you. And while I would love to hand you a whole lot of alternative ways to consider what makes one fit (not protein per se let alone quick fixes) I feel you are not looking for that. For extreme demands upon your body you need to consider extremely modern science. Whether this is a way forward or not is up to you to decide. When you feel your body is trying to tell you something inspite of all the available quick solution products and high protein stuff (yes, think whey if you must) then you can always come to me for advice on how to listen.

So I suggest you try a different category unless you want to reconsider your requirements. Bear in mind though, that nobody can give you a personal diet plan without a personal consultation: since it concerns your body and your energy you will need to meet them in person. Somebody on line can help you get a better feel of how to think about your needs and give you inspiration on how to meet them.

I wish you lots health and fitness, and may you enjoy some lovely food and great exercise. Remember to dedicate a small part of you to the part we have not seen, yet.
Love Evelyn.  

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Evelyn Alexander

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I can supplement your knowledge on health food and alternative remedies. I take a dynamic (energetic) approach to health and discomforts. My sources and references for my advice and ideas are predominantly Anthroposophic. I am not medically trained. I have done 25 years of critical research (metaphysics and alternative medicine) and been an expert on About for over eight years. Two great ills I can help combat are ignorance and neglectfulness. In matters of healthy living I encourage discipline, respect and self-belief. My life-philosophy is fundamentally based on ANTHROPOSOPHY, which in a nut-shell, is a western metaphysical science and modern alchemical way of looking at the meaning of life. I also draw on Taoist and Ayurvedic systems. I am a mother of a boy with an Autistc Spectrum Disorder, whom I have raised on a bio-dynamic diet and homeopathic remedies. I have been a vegetarian for 25 years. I am currently researching ways to understand and treat Autism from an alternative perspective.

Experience

My direct nutritional and health care experience stems from 25 years of vegetarianism, 15 years of bio-organic cooking and 10 years as a single mother of an Autistic boy. I have read widely on nutrition and (alternative) medicine. My main focus over the past 20 years has been on Anthroposophy. I take a critical stance of modern New Age spin-offs, but generally support the hard core theory of man as a four-fold spiritual being. I have studied the following topics: Yoga, Astrology, Meditation, Tarot, Reiki, Taoist Five Element Theory, Colour/Painting Therapy, Herbology, Aromatherapy, Flower Essences, Crystals, Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Macrobiotics, Ortho-Molecular science, Touch For Health, Natropathy, Music therapy, Eurhythmy, various forms of Shamanism, Palmistry, Numerology, Alchemy, World Religions, Metaphysics, Mythology, Cabala, Angels and Elementals. My interests extend into the fields of biology and especially plant morphology.

Education/Credentials
I have an academic background in linguistics. I translate and edit. I teach English. But I seem to be better at imaginative and creative thinking than logic and reason.

Past/Present Clients
Intelligent and sensitive people who are interested in gathering more information on alternative options in medicine and nutrition, which may lead to emotional, physical or spiritual healing. I have been unable to help people with weight issues lose specific amounts of weight within specific amounts of time - since this does not fall within my holistic aims.

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