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Cal Thomas commented on the post, Sweet Dreams: How to Sleep Better, Lose Weight, and Live Longer, on the site Dr. Mark Hyman 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you. Indeed, poor sleep leads me to sugar and carb cravings next day to attack lethargy – and afternoon naps – and perpetuates an unhealthy cycle, that melatonin (properly timed and dosed) helps regulate. I […]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Rachel posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes HI! I’m new to BSS and this group. I am reading the book and have gotten to the preparation stage. I am obese and diabetic. I have had diabetes for about […] ViewHi M – Thanx for a reply you gave me a few weeks back — I am now on WK4D2 and doing terrific – am interested in how quickly your arthritis lifted and did it lift pretty much in total ? I have high hopes already for arthritic type back pain to improve along with sessions of gout 3-4 times a year – I think that will now be history
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: hearttash posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I’m on my seventh week. I sort of feel myself slipping, getting some cravings, trying to rationalize a potential bad food choice. I’m also struggling […] ViewHi T:
well re: the retreat – wut a riot – the retreat wold squish the idea of giving into cravings with staff patrolling the kitchen with whips and billyclubs For a real card-carrying sugar and icecream/pies/cake/ etc history laden with diet coke I have no cravings to speak of – well I do get them – and am finding I can deal with them with a…[Read more] -
Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: hearttash posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I’m on my seventh week. I sort of feel myself slipping, getting some cravings, trying to rationalize a potential bad food choice. I’m also struggling […] ViewNancy – I wonder ho0w many would be interested in ocasional conference chat sessions using say Skype? of course an immediate prob is the time dfference coast to coast….. I have been toying with the idea of posting it to BSS staff – – wonder how many out there would partake – not clear that I want to organize it at this point – but it is…[Read more]
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I think Dr. Hyman should sponsor a retreat for us.
I’'d be interested in the Skype idea, also not sure I’d want to organize it though. I believe you have to pay for Group Skype video. On Google+ there is a group video option, I think, but anyone who wanted to participate would have to get a Google+ acct. -
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well re: the retreat – wut a riot – the retreat wold squish the idea of giving into cravings with staff patrolling the kitchen with whips and billyclubs For a real card-carrying sugar and icecream/pies/cake/ etc history laden with diet coke I have no cravings to speak of – well I do get them – and am finding I can deal with them with a…[Read more]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Inflammation Can either gluten sensitivity or inflammation result or aid in water retention ? Free of both food types for 10 days has resujlted in huge fluid loss (9.5#) […] ViewHi C … We are all just students here of some device – hoping you check in anytime you like and dont leave (hmmn sounds like an Eagles song).. keep reading ., keep doin’ wow I fel great tonight – not clear why
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Inflammation Can either gluten sensitivity or inflammation result or aid in water retention ? Free of both food types for 10 days has resujlted in huge fluid loss (9.5#) […] Viewcorrection – o I know PGX is not Psyllim fiber – it is a from a japanese tuber and some sort of seaweed in a mysterious patented formula …. (snake oil ??) jury has not convened yet – but I do have great faith in Dr. Hyman’s discussion of it – and he is emphatic in his endoserment for it
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Well, Cal, as you said,”This is a little bit of tooooo much imformation ”, but regarding the Bromlian and Tumeric, or Resveritol, simply try taking it in a suppliment ! Then you won’t have all of the other excuses for not taking it ! ”Just saying…..”
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Inflammation Can either gluten sensitivity or inflammation result or aid in water retention ? Free of both food types for 10 days has resujlted in huge fluid loss (9.5#) […] ViewThanx Vicki – I haven’t heard of Bromilian supplements – though as an avid gardfener I am aware of Bromiliad plants… I wonder if those supplements are exdtracts from that class of plants ?? I live in FL and have an abundance of oranges and grapefrujit – and cutrently strawberries and blueberries and cherries are fairly reasonable in the…[Read more]
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correction – o I know PGX is not Psyllim fiber – it is a from a japanese tuber and some sort of seaweed in a mysterious patented formula …. (snake oil ??) jury has not convened yet – but I do have great faith in Dr. Hyman’s discussion of it – and he is emphatic in his endoserment for it
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Well, Cal, as you said,”This is a little bit of tooooo much imformation ”, but regarding the Bromlian and Tumeric, or Resveritol, simply try taking it in a suppliment ! Then you won’t have all of the other excuses for not taking it ! ”Just saying…..”
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: hearttash posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I’m on my seventh week. I sort of feel myself slipping, getting some cravings, trying to rationalize a potential bad food choice. I’m also struggling […] ViewHi – I cant add much here as Quentin and janine both were so spot on with their replies. Cravings can be really tough – and giving in starts that slippery slope – but one does need to forgive one’s self – it would be a real shame if after this long and succeeding you slid all the way to the bottom of the slope. Donot forget Dr. Hyman’s words…[Read more]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewOh I am glad I met you as a friend that has noticed the same captivating effect that B luebell can have on one’s soul if one is not careful…. no probs now staying awy though
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewI have heard that jarrow products are reputable , but havent tried any yet – and so far have just enjoyed blueberries and strawberries (and in the middle of the nite last night when I couldnt sleep and went and sat out back with my dog under the stars – bing cherries. I eat sardines frequently and in between use flax oil in capsules – and ground…[Read more]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewI am doing great so far L but it sounds like you are doing super too and much further along than I am… cheers
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewTnx M – I have bought that unsweetened as well – and 2 days ago I mistakenly bought the regular Silk Almond Vanila and though i liked it – was shocked to find that it had 11g of sugar in in – and of course i like the idea of zero. Actually the bland to me of the unsweetned orig is still a huge leap from dairy of any kind and the calories of soy…[Read more]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Inflammation Can either gluten sensitivity or inflammation result or aid in water retention ? Free of both food types for 10 days has resujlted in huge fluid loss (9.5#) […] Viewthanks for your reply
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sorry i don’t know too much, was hoping someone else would pop in here…
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Try some Bromilian suppliments. Also found in Pineapples !
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Thanx Vicki – I haven’t heard of Bromilian supplements – though as an avid gardfener I am aware of Bromiliad plants… I wonder if those supplements are exdtracts from that class of plants ?? I live in FL and have an abundance of oranges and grapefrujit – and cutrently strawberries and blueberries and cherries are fairly reasonable in the…[Read more]
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correction – o I know PGX is not Psyllim fiber – it is a from a japanese tuber and some sort of seaweed in a mysterious patented formula …. (snake oil ??) jury has not convened yet – but I do have great faith in Dr. Hyman’s discussion of it – and he is emphatic in his endoserment for it
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Well, Cal, as you said,”This is a little bit of tooooo much imformation ”, but regarding the Bromlian and Tumeric, or Resveritol, simply try taking it in a suppliment ! Then you won’t have all of the other excuses for not taking it ! ”Just saying…..”
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Hi C … We are all just students here of some device – hoping you check in anytime you like and dont leave (hmmn sounds like an Eagles song).. keep reading ., keep doin’ wow I fel great tonight – not clear why
but Ill take it – I think my energy may be coming back … time will tell…..
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Cal Thomas posted an update in the group
Inflammation 11 months, 1 week agoCan either gluten sensitivity or inflammation result or aid in water retention ?
Free of both food types for 10 days has resujlted in huge fluid loss (9.5#) – peeing much more than normal…… though it may be stabilizing now.
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i have read that they both can.
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thanks for your reply
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sorry i don’t know too much, was hoping someone else would pop in here…
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Try some Bromilian suppliments. Also found in Pineapples !
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Thanx Vicki – I haven’t heard of Bromilian supplements – though as an avid gardfener I am aware of Bromiliad plants… I wonder if those supplements are exdtracts from that class of plants ?? I live in FL and have an abundance of oranges and grapefrujit – and cutrently strawberries and blueberries and cherries are fairly reasonable in the…[Read more]
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correction – o I know PGX is not Psyllim fiber – it is a from a japanese tuber and some sort of seaweed in a mysterious patented formula …. (snake oil ??) jury has not convened yet – but I do have great faith in Dr. Hyman’s discussion of it – and he is emphatic in his endoserment for it
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Well, Cal, as you said,”This is a little bit of tooooo much imformation ”, but regarding the Bromlian and Tumeric, or Resveritol, simply try taking it in a suppliment ! Then you won’t have all of the other excuses for not taking it ! ”Just saying…..”
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Hi C … We are all just students here of some device – hoping you check in anytime you like and dont leave (hmmn sounds like an Eagles song).. keep reading ., keep doin’ wow I fel great tonight – not clear why
but Ill take it – I think my energy may be coming back … time will tell…..
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I have just recently joined the program and am currently taking Tumeric and Resveratrol and they are good for inflamation ! I think just cutting out the sugar and white flour is a good place to start too ! Let me know what you come up with Cal ! Vicki
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Hi Cal, This diet keeps me from retaining as much fluid. I have to take a diuretic (heart problem) and have reduced my usage by more than half.
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewMargo – do you do protein powders(s0 of any kind with the Almond ? thanx and cheers.
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Yes, I do. I make a shake that is almond mik, – unsweetened with vanilla – about 3 oz of soft tofu, a rice protein powder and either a 1/4 cup of either blueberries or strawberries, or with abou1.5 T of almond butter i nstead of the fruit.
I’ve tried adding ground flax but don’t like the foamy consistency you get so I cut that our of the smoothies.
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewLisa what plant protein powder(s) have you tried ? You stated you didnt really like any that you have tried – but is there one you like better than the others even if you didnt like it ?
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Jarrow Brown Rice and before that Biochem Vegan until I realized the first ingredient on it is sugar. I am taking the brown rice one occasionally but view it as more of a medicine/necessity than a pleasure. I add frozen cherries and frozen blueberries and that makes it a bit more palatable. I also add flax/borage oil and ground flax seed, and…[Read more]
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I’ve tried adding the oils but find they don’t mix well with the cold stuff.
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I have heard that jarrow products are reputable , but havent tried any yet – and so far have just enjoyed blueberries and strawberries (and in the middle of the nite last night when I couldnt sleep and went and sat out back with my dog under the stars – bing cherries. I eat sardines frequently and in between use flax oil in capsules – and ground…[Read more]
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cal Thomas posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Just fini WK1 and fluids leaving quickly – down 7 for the week with 2000 calories of just whole foods – except for awesome protein shake (Optimum […] ViewSeco nd that motion – it is a great alternative even to soy as it has half the calories.
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: nancy-teeples posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I am on WK1 D1! I am so excited to have found this book. I had actually elimated most sugar from my diet about 3-4 weeks ago and have lost 15 lbs. […] ViewHi Nancy… sorry I didnt respond before this. yes indeed sugars have been a biggie prob with me in my history – doing sweets much of my life with sometimes wild abandon
– no more — It is amazing that after 10 days on the program I eat raw blueberries and strawberrieis and they are really starting to taste sweet….
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Cal Thomas posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Mary posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I am a type 2 diabetic and I have been on the BSS program for 11 days. I am following it religiously but I am still having some pretty wild swings in my BS. […] ViewYes Margo is right – and on top of her game
— some refer to it as a ’lleaky liver’ …. since there is no glucose entering your system overnight from food ingestion – the liver supplies it – happen to me at times though variable — hmmn margo thanx for the almonds Idea ….cheers and gud lluck with the program . - Load More
Hi Cal, For me the arthritis pain (O & R) was mostly gone within two weeks.Most of my days are entirely pain free, even after sitting for hours! I had pain that was crippling some days, I did use a cane for a while. I did have pain return after six weeks on the plan and reintroducing (asiago, cows milk) cheese. I, of course stopped eating the…[Read more]