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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 13 hours, 27 minutes agoHappy Tuesday Everyone – This is going to sounds silly to some of you but I have been noticing bones lately that I haven’t seen or felt for years as my % fat decreases. The scale is still telling me 139 but should be inching downwards soon since I’ve been at that weight for over 5/8. I had to go buy a new pair of sandals this week because I kept…[Read more]
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Margaret Foster posted an update 4 days, 10 hours ago
Hi, I wanted to mention some good news, the farm bill is being written, in congress, and it looks like the organic food industry will be given the right to an advertising campaign. This is at no expense to the government and is under the same law that gave us the ‘Got Milk’ and beef ads. So, although there was resistance, healthy food is…[Read more]
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Margaret Foster posted an update in the group
Tech Support 4 days, 10 hours agoHi Peter, two spammers, @linyyy and @unterlord Thanks for your attention, Margaret
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Nicole posted an update in the group
UWC Losers 5 days, 4 hours agoI went clothes shopping today and bought some size 8 shorts for this summer that fit perfectly ……how exciting this is for me! i am still holding off on doing any serious shopping until i reach my goal weight of 120 lbs. Nicole
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That must have felt wonderful. What a small size you are in now. I am proud of you and your accomplishments. Lisa
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Very nice, Nicole:) those smaller sizes are very motivating. Margaret
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Congratulations, Nicole! You are my hero. What a great accomplishment. Shelley
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Congrats Nicole! I haven’t gone shopping yet because I haven’t lost enough weight to make much different but I am trying on old cloths I still have stored and found 2 pairs of shorts that fit great and they were a size smaller. It sure feels good. And my friends have started mentioning the difference in me. I really contribute the change in…[Read more]
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I exhausted my supply of clothing that was hiding in the closet quite a while ago…I am now shopping at Salvation Army and places like that for shorts, slacks and tops until I get to 120 lbs. As I can’t bear to spend retail for clothing that I will probably have to give away in a few months because they are too big. Nicole
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 5 days, 13 hours agoHappy thursday Everyone- eating out is always a challenge for people trying to lose weight. Especially when you go to a place like Outback steak house with their famous blooming onion and bread at the table. When I got home from my afternoon appointment yesterday my husband announced that he had to have some blooming onion. So off we went…I was…[Read more]
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Margaret Foster posted an update in the group
Traveling with Food 6 days agoWell, it is vacation time and for those of you traveling to Northern California I want to mention a few places to eat, and stay on plan, in the bay area. Lyfe in Palo Alto, Dr Hyman is a consultant. There will be several more opening in the area this summer, so i was told.
Aqui, a small chain in the south bay. They are careful about using local…[Read more]-
Thank you, Margaeret. I’ve tagged your post as a Favorite. I know people in the SF area so it’s good to know about places to eat when I’m out there.
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Glad you can use the info. I do wish more people would share their local favorites. Some of the good organic style restaurants do not get much press. Anything in your area that you know of?
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Margaret Foster posted an update in the group
Recipes 6 days, 10 hours agoTabbouleh with Quinoa
The more herbs you add the better. They are very healthy for you. Quinoa is a complete protein and fantastic for your health, especially if you are a vegetarian.
To make quinoa tabbouleh 6-8 servings:
Combine 2 cups cooked, cooled quinoa with
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered;
4-inch piece cucumber peeled, seeded, diced…[Read more]-
This sounds delicious Margaret I think I will make this tonight!
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Margaret would it be suitable to use flax seed oil instead of olive oil??
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If you like the taste of flax seed oil, you can use it. But I would use less, due to the taste.
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Margaret Foster posted an update 6 days, 10 hours ago
Hi, After 14 months on the BSS plan I am deciding to redo the full 6 week advanced plan. Janine inspired me!
I have returned to the advanced plan for a week or two, but not the entire 6 weeks. I will be starting on May 24, so that puts me in a prep week.
I do not have much to prep, but I will have to put my Matcha afternoon drink and my dark…[Read more]-
wow Margaret …my thoughts will be with you Margaret…I’ll be cheering you on from afar! So what is the weight goal? Keep us posted on how you are doing ! Nicole
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Hi Nicole, Thanks. I am hoping for another 10-15 pounds. I will not do that in 6 weeks, because I do not have all that inflammation induced weight I started with before. But I want to get there. 15-20 pounds a year is plenty for me with this heart condition. My blood pressure drops dramatically when I loose weight.
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As you get closer and closer to goal weight ..the pounds come off slower and slower but they do eventually come off. ( or at least that is the premise that i am living by these days)
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Stay strong. I think there is something about this lifestyle that, the longer you’re on it, the further you want to take it, in one form or another.
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Thanks Shupac, Another woman, Anna just commented about how she is on plan after more than one year! This really does get comfortable after a while.
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That’s impressive, Margaret! We’ll be cheering you on. Keep us posted on your adventure.
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Thanks Vimala!
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Hi Margaret, Funny we should connect back here after all this time! I’m glad to see you’re doing well, and my heart is with you as you undertake this adventure.
I am still on the program in pretty much the original way–the only dairy I have is a little fresh, local goat cheese, no gluten or other grains except a little quinoa now. I like the…[Read more]
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Hi Ann,Great to hear from you. Thanks for the encouragement. I too use quinoa without any problems. I can do without it for 6 weeks though. I am pleased to know you are doing so well. For many of us this eating style is very appealing for the long run.
It is wonderful that you rid yourself of the unwanted weight: )
Stay well, blessings, Margaret
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Margaret Foster posted an update 1 week ago
Hi,
For most of my adult life I have been eating ‘healthier’ according to what the latest news flash about food was. I always did strive to get more vegetables into my diet. Often though, I would hit a wall and the vegetables I had been eating were not eatable for me. I would get the veggies or soup out and I would feel full. I could not even…[Read more]-
Wow, I have never heard of this condition. Our bodies are so smart to reject too much of one nutrient. Thanks for sharing, Margaret!
I just exchanged a post with Lisa @lisathnos about how after almost a year on the BSS plan, sugar substitutes are waaay too sweet for me. It has made protein powders with stevia, xylitol etc totally unappealing…[Read more]-
Hi Vimala, I am with you on sweeteners in the protein supplements. I cannot use meals supplements because they are just too sweet for me. I have to use one third of an envelope for one two cup serving. The protein powders are the same way. I have to dilute them so much that there is no point to using them.
I will always love dark chocolate, only a…[Read more]
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I Forgot to mention that the sensory-specific satiety mechanism can be thrown off in individuals with insulin or leptin (and possibly other things) unbalances.
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Very interesting. I know there have been times when I feel full after a small amount of a meal. I haven’t paid attention to see if it happens recurrently with certain foods, but I will. However, when this happened, I didn’t lose my taste for the food. I wanted to eat it, it just felt like a few bites was more than enough. Not that I didn’t…[Read more]
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 week agoHappy Tuesday Everybody….we all have “bad” days every now and then emotionally where we get stressed out to the point where we just want to eat everything in sight. That is when it is good that there is few of none of your “trigger” foods in the house. Yesterday was emotionally hard for me and I did reach for my cashew container and ate…[Read more]
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Nicole, I feel your pain. Yesterday my good friends brought me some Italian Tripe soup which doesn’t sound too good to most people but he is Italian and it usually taste so good. I could tell it tasted sweeter than usual and after that I ate a flourless cookie his wife made and an 1 1/2 hours later I was in trouble. I started feeling really…[Read more]
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I find its also a good idea to stay out of the bulk aisle at the supermarket on those days…a few weeks ago, following an extremely frustrating afternoon with a house project I had to make a run to pick up quinoa for a complicated dinner I never would have planned if I’d known what I’d be dealing with on the project (but which was halfway…[Read more]
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We do all have bad days. I’m glad you’ve taken such a positive outlook on it. I like to say that since this is a ”plan for life”, we had better ”plan” on being prepared to go off-plan once in a while!
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Thanks for sharing Nicole. You are right, the important part is that you over ate on plan. I really do admire how much will power you have to stay on your restricted plan for almost one year now!
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Thanks for sharing Nicole. You are right, the important part is that you over ate on plan. I really do admire how much will power you have to stay on your restricted plan for almost one year now!
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Thanks for sharing Nicole. You are right, the important part is that you over ate on plan. I really do admire how much will power you have to stay on your restricted plan for almost one year now!
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Well now you and we all know that you are human and not a super human! LOL! Thank you for sharing this. It makes me feel better about myself. Take care. Lisa
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Nicole, Wonderful how aware you are of what you did and what you have to do to get back on track. I admire you for sharing. Rusty
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Nicole, Don’t be too hard on yourself. The key is don’t give up on yourself. You are worth taking care of. Sounds like you handled it the right way.
Dawna
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Margaret Foster posted an update 1 week, 1 day ago
Hi, I wanted to mention eggplant. I love it! Well i had an eggplant ragu for dinner (over spaghetti squash) and ate a lot. It was fun because I went to a friend’s house and we cooked dinner together using things from our gardens and the farmers market.
Well I was in a lot of pain that night while trying to sleep. It appears the eggplant caused …[Read more]-
I have heard of nightshade vegetables causing inflammation in some people – potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and some peppers. Google nightshade vegetables to read more about it. Sorry to hear about this …Nicole
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So glad to hear that the discomfort was not prolonged, Margaret. Perhaps having small amounts won’t trigger the bad reactions. Then you can still enjoy the food without the side effects.
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Nicole posted an update in the group
UWC Losers 1 week, 2 days agoHappy Mothers Day to all the mothers here on BSS. My son is living in Buenos Aires where he teaches English to adults. Usually I hear from him on special occasions so today may be one of those days. I have no big plans for today – it is suppose to make it up to 95 here in San Diego today. Still at 139lbs and feel like doing the happy dance every…[Read more]
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Congrats Nicole!!! You have come a long way. I bet it does feel good to be on the down side.
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Margaret Foster posted an update 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi, Vimala and I had an exchange about aha moments, when reading the BSS book.
My moment was when i read that food can effect gene expression. In other words, our genes can be manipulated by the food we eat. They can work or go to sleep. We can switch them off and on.
This really got me in line with using the Blood Sugar Solution plan. It was a…[Read more]-
You are really asking for some of us to dig deep into our memories . when I first read BSS my big revelation was that food sensitivities can cause so many issues through out the body. I new that I had an issue with dairy but that did not stop me from eating cheese and yogurt and feeds made with milk. I later discovered that oats and gluten also…[Read more]
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Like you, Margaret, “Food is Information” i.e. gene expression, was most definitely an aha moment for me. I had no idea that we can affect our genes simply by the food we eat. How cool is that??? Similarly, “Food as Medicine” was an eye opener. It made me ask about any food I was about to consume, “Is this food medicine or poison to my…[Read more]
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I’ve had a lot of Aha moments. I never realized eating sweetened foods, even when sweetened with natural sweeteners such as honey and cane sugar and stevia could cause cravings for more sweet things. I never knew certain foods could cause inflammation. I now know dairy and gluten can do that. I also did not know coffee could cause…[Read more]
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 week, 4 days agoHappy Friday Everyone! It has been suggested that I tell my “story” for those of you that are new and wondering if this program will work for you. I started my journey to better health on January 1, 2012. In 2011 I was legally blind and could not drive , read, or really even watch tv until I had cataract surgery in both eyes. I spent most of the…[Read more]
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Good grief that ended up long…but that’s my story… bottom line our health is the most precious thing that we have …most of us take it for granted and think we will live for ever until something happens to us and we lose our quality of life. Educate yourself and do what you have to do to get control of your own destiny. You will be glad you…[Read more]
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NICOLE!!!!! Thanks for sharing your whole story, I have gotten pieces of it over the six weeks I have been on this plan. I know you have worked very hard but to come through all that I just don’t know what to say. It sure is an encouragement to me and others.
I too saw Dr. Hyman on a PBS channel that got me to buy the book the Blood Sugar…[Read more]
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Rosey – I tape and watch every show that I see Dr Hyman or Dr Fuhrman ( my other health guru ) on . There is so much to learn and every time I hear them or read a portion of their book I find I learn ( or remember ) something I find pertinent to where I am in my journey to better health. Best Wishes, Nicole
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Nicole,
Thank you for sharing. You are such an inspiration. You are right about your health being the main thing to think about. If you are not healthy, how can you help anyone else in your life? This plan gives me hope again that things can get better.Dawna
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Nicole, this was so great to read. I knew part of your story but not all of it. It is amazing that so many of your health issues have reversed themselves because of the Blood Sugar Solution program. It makes perfect sense now how you are so committed and unwavering in your following of the program. Bless your heart for what you have been through…[Read more]
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Thank you for posting that Nicole. I did not know your entire story and it is inspiring.
Bless you, a true angel, for going through what you have and sharing with others to provide healing guidance.
Stay well.Margaret
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 week, 5 days agoHappy Thursday Everybody! I’ve been working some odd hours and have not been able to get in both my daily walks and eating later than usual and extra food to make sure my blood sugars don’t go too low while I am out and about on appointments. ..as a consequence of that my fasting blood sugars are creeping up from consistently in the 80′s to in…[Read more]
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I too walk although not as much as I should…maybe I should get a dog. Keep it up those last 19 pounds will come off. Rusty
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Margaret Foster posted an update in the group
Tech Support 1 week, 6 days agoHi Peter, another spammer Ian @iancorsen
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Margaret Foster posted an update in the group
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Nicole posted an update 1 week, 6 days ago
Happy Wednesday Everyone – 139.0 this morning. I was surprised to see the scale show a lower number this morning as I was really hungry yesterday and dipped into the crunching peanut butter in the evening more than I should have and did not take my evening walk.
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Yippee!!!!!!!! You getting there! One moment it seems you are mentioning how long it is taking and then you celebrate another loss! Slow and steady really does win the race.
Perhaps. you could share how you face each day with the drive to keep at it. I know you have said it before, but the newcomers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from…[Read more] -
Great news Nicole!! Our bodies are so strange, they really have a mind of their own:) they will release the weight when ready and not before!
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139! If I weighed 139 I would have a tee shirt printed with that on the front and the words – ’I weigh’ – on the back! I haven’t weighed that since about 6th grade. Do you even realize what you have done? Stop a moment and just ponder it. Amazing Nicole!
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Margaret Foster posted an update 2 weeks ago
Hi, Last night I attended a talk by Mark Bittman. I really enjoyed it.
He made a point about following his plan that really applies here.
We are not in this to be perfect, we are following the BSS plan to do the best that we can do. Because this is a life style or diet style change the point is to do our best.
So, we can relax a little about…[Read more]-
The one bite rule has really helped me …if I really can’t resist something guilt does not kick in over one bite and I find one bit is enough to satisfy me as far as most urges go . Isn’t the first bite of anything and everything always the best tasting. So really savoring that one bite and not taking a bite of anything else until I have total…[Read more]
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Great point Nicole. I too am able to purposely have one bite if I want to savor a treat. You are so correct, the first bite does seem like the best one to me!
Margaret
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 2 weeks, 2 days agoTorture is having to drive and pick up a pizza for my husband because he didn’t check the deliver box when ordering it on the internet and having to smell it in the car all the way home. Honoring my ”one bite rule”…I only sampled one little bite of topping without the crust…..
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I empathize… That may be my #1 weakness… and got me off plan in the past: PIZZA
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Pizza in the car = ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS! : ) Pizza was my #1 weakness for a long time. Eventually I learned to listen to my gut and the pain it causes when I go off my diet.
I can now sit in restaurants and watch my kids eat their pizza, bagels, breadsticks, ice cream, whatever while I sip on a cup of hot tea simply by remembering the pain. I…[Read more]
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I too empathize! I get my husband his evening ”snack” and sometimes I just want to pop one of those in mouth!!! So far I have not. Rusty
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I REALLY empathize! I have to cook my husband a loaf of bread 1-2 times a week and the smell if so overwhelming sometimes. We do not have a good bakery or can’t buy bread without ingredients you can’t pronounce. I have to give him bread, pasta and whatever or he’ll lose weight and he can’t afford it.
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What a good wife you are to go get it! He is lucky to have you! LOL!
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make your own pizza!!! you can make pizza crust out of quinoa flour, or something similar…olive oil, coconut oil. just make substitutions. i do it all the time. you can get a good organic pasta sauce…and then add toppings galore! yum…there is no need to totally deprive!
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Your post is, as usual, right on target for me. Came back from my long weekend away and only lost 1 pound. Ate everything right although I did not get the 2 snacks in for 4 days. Glad I did not gain a pound! Nicole…keep writing you provide such inspiration for me and others. Thank you, Rusty
Rusty- in my book the snacks are not mandatory – if you are no hungry between meals don’t have a snack…just make sure though that you are drinking enough water. You won’t lose weight if you are dehydrated. I eat one of my snacks before my evening pills usually some sort of protein so that the pills are not taken on an empty stomach. My other…[Read more]
I Agree Nicole. If I am not hungry I do not eat a snack, i will drink something instead. We are all so different here: )
Margaret