• csabur posted an update 1 year, 1 month ago

    Last night I cheated on the diet. I ate a few peices of bacon and now I am paying the price. First the taste was unusually salty. Later when I went to bed I couldn’t sleep, my stomach was bloated, and today I feel terrible. I guess I’ve run smack into my first allergy.

    • Today I am in the same unhappy boat! Yesterday I went to a luncheon and couldn’t pass on those things that look like they will make me happy but later bring misery… So today I am back here on the site. I hope to get inspired again!

      • Hi Helen, Most of us have slipped up. The secret is just keep on going. Those times when we wander off the path can help strengthen our resolve to stay with the plan. When it comes to what we eat, we are like little children that have to learn through experience that short term gratification is not always worth the long term consequences. I had…[Read more]

    • Hi csbur, Bacon can have a lot of additives, it is very processed. At least you found out now something to be careful of. I hope you feel better tomorrow.Margaret

  • csabur posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago

    In reply to: csabur posted an update in the group Recipes I’m on day 2 of Week 1. Since I’m a Type 1 diabetic I’m on the advanced plan :( , not as many choices. I tried the Black Bean Soup and Kale and Cauliflower for dinner […] View

    I tried almond butter yesterday. It was delicious!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up.

  • csabur posted an update in the group Group logo of RecipesRecipes 1 year, 1 month ago

    I’m on day 2 of Week 1. Since I’m a Type 1 diabetic I’m on the advanced plan :( , not as many choices. I tried the Black Bean Soup and Kale and Cauliflower for dinner and loved both although I’m thinking of adding curry and tumeric to the soup next time.

  • csabur posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago

    In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Good Bye Week 5! Hello Week 6! I’m feeling GREAT! Got past my plateau, dealt with my obsession with weight loss, and am ready to burn through this one! […] View

    How wonderful. You give me hope!!!

  • csabur posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago

    In reply to: Al joined the group Diet & Nutrition View

    Loved your zucchini chip recipe!

  • csabur posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago

    In reply to: Helen posted an update in the group Sleep Problems First thing I am doing is admitting I am having a problem getting to sleep at a reasonable time (it is now 2:30 a.m. and I should have put out the light at 10 […] View

    I am having the same problem. In fact not only do I get to bed late, I also wake up several times during the night.

    • Hi Csabur!
      I will be happy to solve this issue together. One thing that I have learned works for me is to be sure I have exercised that day. Today I went swimming at the gym and also sat in the sauna for 15 minutes. I am really happy to have your support so I am heading for sleep as soon as I finish sending this messaage. Point for tomorrow: start…[Read more]

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  • csabur posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago

    In reply to: Anne O posted an update in the group Supplements Here is my situation. I have the book and I have read it a couple of times. I buy into the fact that we need supplements. So I bought as many of the supplements […] View

    You can find fenugreek in East Indian food stores. It usually comes in both seeds and powder