Hi Heartash – Sorry to hear your news. I was diagnosed with type 1 after being very ill and was put on insulin – mealtime and 2x a day long lasting novolin several years ago. Since then they have changed the diagnosis to type 2 because I started producing insulin again. No enough to make it through the day but enough for them to change the…[Read more]

Just saying Hi! I remember you! You were one of the first people I commented on when I first began this program 10 and 1/2 months ago. Good to see you again! Hope all is well, with the exception of just finding out that you are now diagnosed with Type I diabetes. I lost 30 pounds and improved all my numbers. Loving this answer to my hopes and prayers. Lisa

Congratulation. What a dramatic difference on your A1C. Start with 5 minute or 10 minute walk and ad a little more time as you feel better. three months with your new lifestyle that’s really something to be proud about too. I’m at day 7 of week 4 today.

Congratulations on your results thus far. I know you’ll succeed in reaching your weight and medical goals by following the BSS, because you “want to do this more than I’ve wanted anything else”. That’s what it takes! I said the same thing to myself when initially starting the BSS Advanced Plan in Oct. ’11 as a beta tester. I’ve been on the…[Read more]

YOU GO GRRL! Wonderful news and a great attitude! We CAN do this! YAY! – Cathy Week 15 Day 3

Hi, Tasha,
First of all, congratulations on the weight loss and for sticking with it for 7 weeks. That is a huge accomplishment. Seems to me maybe you are just getting bored with the same old foods? Try not to let your food choices become boring by trying new things all the time. It really helps. The best thing I did for myself was to…[Read more]

Hi tasha – I guess I’m right there with you. You’ve really done a good job getting to where you are. I think the secret is to stay on track but change the routine enough so that you find new ways to enjoy the healthy things we’ve learned. I know myself well enough to know I have to find the right combination of foods and exercise so that I…[Read more]

Thank you!

That is why this forum is so great for giving each other support. It is good to hear that others are struggling with cravings and urges to ”cheat”. I wish that I could find a live support group in the Seattle area because I think it is soooo important to have that suport. I thank all of you for your support on this journey. Keep it up Tasha!!!

Thanks you guys.

Congrats!

Finally at peace with food.

Remember this feeling whenever someone tries to push some old favorites on you!
Giving in is not being polite, it’s being stupid. Just a little bit will be enough to start your cravings agian. This goes for all kind of things: cheese, cigarettes, chocolat, gluten, etc.

What a great way to describe the freedom you feel. I can relate. Thanks for sharing.

Well done!

it is rather empowering!

Thanks all. This forum has kept me encouraged and motivated…I imagine I’ll need it even more when I’m trying to maintain a plan that works for me…

Wow! You certainly are a motivation for me. I just started the advanced food plan this week.

Hi I am on a total of 5 weeks including the two prep weeks. I have lost 15 pound, but for the last week I haven’t lost a pound and I am discouraged. Did you experience this, what did you do.?? So far this diet has been awesome, but because I am in it alone here at home, I still have to cook for my family who want to eat pasta and bread, so…[Read more]

i think we can have them roasted…as there is a recipe in the book for roasting them. however, maybe somebody knows better than me. i just bought roasted…so i’m going to eat them.

From livestrong.com: ”In the roasting process, however, almonds may lose up to 15 percent of their own healthy oils, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz, and chemicals that promote aging may be formed at high temperatures. Thus, in terms of retaining all of the naturally-found beneficial fat, raw almonds are more desirable.”

Yeah, I’m feeling your pain,ha! Change is hard, isn’t it? I’m just getting started and got confused about what I was supposed to be doing for week 1 prep (made it harder than needed). I was percolating along just fine, thinking, wow this is easy. About Day 5, I impulsively bought 2 slices of pecan pie at the grocery, took ‘em home and ate…[Read more]

Uh oh, I feel your pain. I started week three on Monday, and I am struggling. Haven’t cheated yet, but seriously considering it on Mother’s Day! I haven’t begun to lose my cravings, and I want baked goods like you wouldn’t believe! For that reason I think I compensate with adding too much salt to my meat. Silly, maybe, but I am trying to get…[Read more]

When I’m tempted by a ”no-no food” I refocus on my long-term goal – ridding myself of diabetes for good. I ask myself – will eating this food get me any closer to my goal? If the answer is ”no” – I avoid it. Ultimately we are the only ones who have power over what we eat. Exercise your power and believe in yourself. You can do this.

One day at a time

Hi hearttash, As hard as it was you did good. This is very challenging and getting organized and even getting ahead of the game is a huge challenge. I’m on my 2nd wk, advanced too. I am just now able to think about things I can cook ahead and have in the freezer. Since I just cook for one it may be easier for me but I think it helps keep me…[Read more]

Now you know it would benefit you to have a plan for food for the evening. Perhaps even a snack on the drive home will curb your appetite. If you are taking the PGX maybe you could have that ready to go as you leave work. It will make you feel more full and you can then shop at Whole Foods without extreme hunger. I am figuring it all out too. …[Read more]

This happened a little bit to me yesterday, too. I didn’t plan my shopping correctly and was completely out of lettuce when I got home. Evenings after work are definitely the hardest. I feel like by the time the day has gone on and on at work (which makes me tired, anyway) and then I have been thinking about this plan all day long and staying…[Read more]

One of the things I do, is to preplan meals for a week at a time. I shop every 3 days or so so things are fresh from the marches (oops so accents on this interface) here as much as possible.Fresh seafools is caught close by or farmed and I alway buy that the day off. I try to cook so that I have leftovers for a lu nch or second dinner. I try to…[Read more]

I have almonds with me all the time for just such times!!

Don’t know if this will help – but I get a pound of almonds, raw walnuts and pecans and keep the containers on my kitchen table. When I need a snack I go to them. A handful seems to satisfy me completely.

I dont seem to have that issue ( I never do!). One question for you: Do you feel like you are eating enough? In case my ideas help, here are a few ways I add some calorie-dense foods/snacks to my eating: If I have eggs for breakfast, I add a “veggie hash” of sauteed veggies; If I am low on calories for the day, I add some nuts to my protein…[Read more]

Hi, I am wondering, why do you need more calories?
If you add a high quality olive oil (polyphenols over 200) to your food that will help. I like at least 2 tbs of olive oil a day. You can have more if you want. Also, nuts and seeds (tahini – almond butter) are calorie dense.
i would let the calorie count go for a couple of weeks and see what…[Read more]

Hi heartlash! I’m in week 8 and really haven’t done any calorie counting. I mainly focus on my blood glucose meter and how I feel in general. I tend to get obsesssive about details so calorie counting and getting on the scale too often are a problem for me personally. Good Luck with the program and keep us posted on your progress!

Yes, I’m not getting enough calories but hard to eat more because I feel so full most of the time.

You may also try adding some good fats, like olive oil, avocados, coconut oil, etc

I am on day 3 of the period leading up to the Advanced Program. I have glucose of 113 and need to get that down and lose at least 20 pounds. So far I have been fine with the food and cutting out dairy, gluten and alcohol. I wish you all the best. I look forward to reading your blog.

Good luck with your blog.

Personally, since the idea is to build community here, I ’d rather see you participate and comment here. The group support is an important part of this and this set of topic oriented boards is provided to provide that support and share experiences and hope.

Hope you stick around.

I’m definitely sticking around! I created the blog just as another forum for extra support. Put it up here in case others were interested… totally didn’t intend to take away from the useful and meaningful feedback, information and support this forum provides! Looking forward to continuing to connect.

Welcome! I keep a blog outside of this community also for friends and family to watch my progress. I’m in week 8 and can tell you this program really works! It does take committment and focus – but the pay-offs are miraculous! I’m completely off one of my diabetes meds and only taking 50% of the other one, my crippling arthritis has disappeared…[Read more]