Recently Active Members
Cathy Ralph
@cathy active 9 months, 3 weeks ago-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity HBA1C test came back NORMAL. 6.0. 3 months off all diabetes medications. After 10 freaking years with Diabetes – I am finally free. And all it took was to […] ViewI’ve also had people tell me I’m insane with this – but guess what? I’m not diabetic anymore so they can say whatever they want. LOL
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity HBA1C test came back NORMAL. 6.0. 3 months off all diabetes medications. After 10 freaking years with Diabetes – I am finally free. And all it took was to […] ViewI do not eat any carbs, period. Whatever is incidental in green-leafy vegetables and meat. That’s it.
-
I’ve also had people tell me I’m insane with this – but guess what? I’m not diabetic anymore so they can say whatever they want. LOL
-
I agree – We’ve got to listen to our bodies. If you are eating green vegetables you are eating carbs. You are just limiting your carb intake to low glycemic vegetables so that you can be kind to your body so that it can continue to heal, Good for you!. I am pretty much limiting my carbs to vegetables also that don’t spike my sugar level twith…[Read more]
-
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 9 months, 3 weeks agoHBA1C test came back NORMAL. 6.0. 3 months off all diabetes medications. After 10 freaking years with Diabetes – I am finally free. And all it took was to STOP INGESTING CARBS. To be succinct: If you put crap into your body you’ll end-up with a crappy body. I’ve lost 40 pounds, my crippling arthritis has disappeared – there’s nothing more I can…[Read more]
-
Wow Cathy- congratulations! You are an inspiration. I’m at day 1 of week 5 . still on insulin but dosage is 40% of what it has been for the past 2 or more years. Please clarify- you do not eat ANY carbs? Or just stick with the low glycemic vegetables?
-
I do not eat any carbs, period. Whatever is incidental in green-leafy vegetables and meat. That’s it.
-
I’ve also had people tell me I’m insane with this – but guess what? I’m not diabetic anymore so they can say whatever they want. LOL
-
I agree – We’ve got to listen to our bodies. If you are eating green vegetables you are eating carbs. You are just limiting your carb intake to low glycemic vegetables so that you can be kind to your body so that it can continue to heal, Good for you!. I am pretty much limiting my carbs to vegetables also that don’t spike my sugar level twith…[Read more]
-
-
-
-
Yea, Cathy!!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you. Medication free is the best!
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 3 weeks agoHBA1C test came back NORMAL. 6.0. 3 months off all diabetes medications. After 10 freaking years with Diabetes – I am finally free. And all it took was to STOP INGESTING CARBS. To be succinct: If you put crap into your body you’ll end-up with a crappy body. I’ve lost 40 pounds, my crippling arthritis has disappeared – there’s nothing more I can…[Read more]
-
It works and it’s so great, as you say, to be living proof!
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update 9 months, 3 weeks ago
HBA1C test came back NORMAL. 6.0. 3 months off all diabetes medications. After 10 freaking years with Diabetes – I am finally free. And all it took was to STOP INGESTING CARBS. To be succinct: If you put crap into your body you’ll end-up with a crappy body. I’ve lost 40 pounds, my crippling arthritis has disappeared – there’s nothing more I can…[Read more]
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Week 20 Day 3 – Lost 40 pounds BMI 26.2 Going in for another HB1AC test next week to determine how well I’m doing off meds for 11 weeks. I still have […] ViewHi Nicole – I want to lose another 18 to 20 pounds. I received 2 email notifications from your post and in one you asked what I meant by a ”complete carbohydrate intolerance” – it means that my body can’t process carbs at all. Even in very small quantities. So I don’t do root veggies, beans or the berries. And that works for me.
-
It sounds like you have figured out what works for you. that ’s great!. I’m still working on figuring it out -each time I need to reduce my insulin dosage it’s a whole new ball game.
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 3 weeks agoWeek 20 Day 3 – Lost 40 pounds BMI 26.2 Going in for another HB1AC test next week to determine how well I’m doing off meds for 11 weeks. I still have complete carbohydrate intolerance and am managing it with the advanced plan. Had to go through some tough emotional stuff this past week but got through it and never went off the plan. One step at a…[Read more]
-
Wow Cathy – congratulations! 40 lbs gone that is fantastic! How much more do you want to lose? The biggy of course is that you have been off meds for 11 weeks. Good luck with your HB1AC next week. Let us know how it goes. I’m on the 5 day of week 4 and headed for 120 lbs. I agree with you…one day at a time is the way I am looking at this. …[Read more]
-
Hi Nicole – I want to lose another 18 to 20 pounds. I received 2 email notifications from your post and in one you asked what I meant by a ”complete carbohydrate intolerance” – it means that my body can’t process carbs at all. Even in very small quantities. So I don’t do root veggies, beans or the berries. And that works for me.
-
It sounds like you have figured out what works for you. that ’s great!. I’m still working on figuring it out -each time I need to reduce my insulin dosage it’s a whole new ball game.
-
-
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Week 20 Day 3 – Lost 40 pounds BMI 26.2 Going in for another HB1AC test next week to determine how well I’m doing off meds for 11 weeks. I still have complete carbohydrate intolerance and am managing it with the advanced plan. Had to go through some tough emotional stuff this past week but got through it and never went off the plan. One step at a…[Read more]
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Week 19 Day 3. Got on the scale this morning – I’ve lost 40 pounds. Starting my 10th week off all diabetes medications. ViewI intend to lose another 18 pounds. Yes – I’m on the advanced plan – no carbs to speak of. I don’t see this as a diet anymore – but as a lifestyle change. I don’t think I will ever go back to gluten or dairy as my crippling arthritis has completely disappeared during the course of this program.
-
More good news ! That’s terrific. I agree with you this is a lifestyle . I have been eating a similar health diet since January but just eliminated gluten in June and dairy when I actually started this program. I am not loosing weight as quickly as you have but I have been able to cut out one of my insulins novolog pretty much to zero and soon…[Read more]
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 10 months agoWeek 19 Day 3. Got on the scale this morning – I’ve lost 40 pounds. Starting my 10th week off all diabetes medications.
-
Hi Cathy wow how very exciting. No more diabetes meds I am sure you feel like a new woman. How much more weight do you intend to lose? Are you still on the advanced plan? Are you still off gluten and dairy ? inquiring minds want to know! . You are an inspiration!
-
I intend to lose another 18 pounds. Yes – I’m on the advanced plan – no carbs to speak of. I don’t see this as a diet anymore – but as a lifestyle change. I don’t think I will ever go back to gluten or dairy as my crippling arthritis has completely disappeared during the course of this program.
-
More good news ! That’s terrific. I agree with you this is a lifestyle . I have been eating a similar health diet since January but just eliminated gluten in June and dairy when I actually started this program. I am not loosing weight as quickly as you have but I have been able to cut out one of my insulins novolog pretty much to zero and soon…[Read more]
-
-
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update 10 months ago
Week 19 Day 3. Got on the scale this morning – I’ve lost 40 pounds. Starting my 10th week off all diabetes medications.
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update Week 18 Day 2 – So many changes – sometimes I feel like a stranger in my own life. Out on the edge taking risks and engaging life where for 10 years before I had hidden from it. In my […] ViewThanks for your words of encouragement Margaret. There are lots of books and articles about the psychology of weightloss yet very little to be found on the psychology of what happens AFTER weightloss and coping with this type of life change. Oh well – onward and upward!
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update Week 18 Day 2 – So many changes – sometimes I feel like a stranger in my own life. Out on the edge taking risks and engaging life where for 10 years before I had hidden from it. In my […] ViewI’m at a wierd place here – finding my calling after a lifetime of denial. Part of me wants to gain-back the 38 pounds and return to life of hiding in agorophobia, obesity and arthritis. I wonder if this is why most people fail at diets and lifestyle change.I don’t know. But I keep thinking that failure is not an option here. I have to do this.
-
Hi cathy, That ego voice that thinks it will be easier or safer to go back haunts us all. I remember how weird and otherworldly it felt when I hit the 169 pound mark (going downward). Somehow weighing in the 160 range was not alright on some level. I will never figure it out, but knowing there was a blockage inside of my mind is a big help toward…[Read more]
-
Thanks for your words of encouragement Margaret. There are lots of books and articles about the psychology of weightloss yet very little to be found on the psychology of what happens AFTER weightloss and coping with this type of life change. Oh well – onward and upward!
-
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update 10 months, 1 week ago
Week 18 Day 2 – So many changes – sometimes I feel like a stranger in my own life. Out on the edge taking risks and engaging life where for 10 years before I had hidden from it. In my 9th week off all diabetes meds and still having to stop when I see my reflection or shadow because I don’t recognize it.
-
Cathy, it is good to hear from you. Your success is an inspiration to us all! Blessings, Margaret
-
I’m at a wierd place here – finding my calling after a lifetime of denial. Part of me wants to gain-back the 38 pounds and return to life of hiding in agorophobia, obesity and arthritis. I wonder if this is why most people fail at diets and lifestyle change.I don’t know. But I keep thinking that failure is not an option here. I have to do this.
-
Hi cathy, That ego voice that thinks it will be easier or safer to go back haunts us all. I remember how weird and otherworldly it felt when I hit the 169 pound mark (going downward). Somehow weighing in the 160 range was not alright on some level. I will never figure it out, but knowing there was a blockage inside of my mind is a big help toward…[Read more]
-
Thanks for your words of encouragement Margaret. There are lots of books and articles about the psychology of weightloss yet very little to be found on the psychology of what happens AFTER weightloss and coping with this type of life change. Oh well – onward and upward!
-
-
-
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Week 17 Day 3 – Met with some old friends today for coffee and they haven’t seen me since last year – they were amazed at how great I looked! I’m on […] ViewI won’t BS you Barb – the first 3 weeks were HARD. I was sore and stiff and thought – “man – what have I gotten myself into here?” But I STUCK WITH IT! Just like I stuck with this program when things got tough. Going back to school is part of my dream to open my own Holistic Animal therapy Practice – I’m dreaming BIG. I now have the confidence…[Read more]
-
Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 10 months, 2 weeks agoFor anyone who may doubt this program – I had to go to Target today after work to buy new shorts because my cargo shorts were literally falling off me – I’ve lost 6 inches off my waist! – Cathy Week 17 Day 4
-
Well done, Cathy. I am sure that is one shopping trip you fully enjoyed! Losing inches is so cool!
-
Shopping for new clothes – the ultimate reward for your hard work! Hopefully that’s what I’ll have to look forward to. I’m on week 1, day 2 and have a long, long way to go. Need to drop at least 50 – 60 pounds.
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Brenda Smith posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Although my blood sugar level runs slightly high, my insulin level is up there. This may be influenced by […] ViewHi Brenda – Yes plateaus happen. I hit one at week 5 that seemed to last forever. What I did was to stop obsessing on the scale and focus on my BG readings. I now weigh myself every 3 weeks and that works for me. I average a loss of 1 pound a week. -Cathy Week 17 Day 3
-
I hit a plateau about week 2! Probably because I was doing something close to this diet when I began it. I am happy to say, the scales have moved! I down another 3 pounds…YEAH! I did get a spike in my blood sugar. I went to my best friend’s funeral and succumbed to a slice of homemade strawberry cake. Two days later, my blood sugar is…[Read more]
-
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: James A. Temple posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Made a visit to my endocrinologist yesterday, July 5. After six weeks on the program, my A1c results came back as 5.7! Hooray! I’m eligible for […] ViewCongrats James! That is WONDERFUL! Love the Blue Star ! Wear it proudly! You earned it!
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Nicole posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Day 5 of week 1 – doing pretty good eating wise but feeling off today. tomorrow’s another day. ViewYes – it took me a couple weeks to “settle-in” physically. But now it’s not even something I think about. It’s simply how I live my life for optimum health and wellness. So be gentle with yourself and listen to your body. These are big changes you are making and they take time – but WOW are they worth the effort! Best of luck to you and let us…[Read more]
-
Cathy Ralph posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Harriet Anani posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes After studying BSS, I went to my dr to get lab work suggested by Dr. Hyman. I went for a 2hr glucose tolerance and they found a fasting blood […] ViewHi Harriet and Welcome! You’ll find lots of tools and support here. I have completely reversed my diabetes and my crippling arthritis disappeared as well on the advanced program. If I can do it – anyone can do it! Wishing you much success and keep us posted on your progress!
- Load More
I agree – We’ve got to listen to our bodies. If you are eating green vegetables you are eating carbs. You are just limiting your carb intake to low glycemic vegetables so that you can be kind to your body so that it can continue to heal, Good for you!. I am pretty much limiting my carbs to vegetables also that don’t spike my sugar level twith…[Read more]