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Carol posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 5 months, 3 weeks agoI’m having a problem for the last 3 to 4 weeks, I can’t seem to lose weight I keep yo yoing back and forth one or two pounds. It seems like everytime I diet I get stuck at this weight and can’t go any lower. I still have 40 pounds to lose. I hope I don’t have to go back to the beginning to get the scale moving again. I exercise 6 days a…[Read more]
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Carol posted a new activity comment 5 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Mike Hudson posted an update Fell off the wellness wagon during Thanksgiving and the days after. Working on getting back at it this morning! Wish me luck! ViewBest of luck Mike, I did the same and need to get back on track
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Carol posted an update in the group
Recipes 6 months, 1 week agoHow do we make kale chips?
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I place Kale in a 250 degree oven for about 20 mins. You can add olive oil and sea salt if you like. Check your chips often as each oven is different. Place in a paper bag when done. Pllastic tends to sweat and make the chips soggy. Also I like to remove the stems prior to making chips.
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I made them with baby kale. No chopping required. Yumm!
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Carol posted a new activity comment 6 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Connie Kesley posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I need encouragement today. I was not able to eat at home last night and ordered soup with just veggies and meat. Sounds innocent, right. Well this […] ViewOh crap!!! Well I had a Progresso low sodium soup for lunch today, I may have the same reaction when I weigh in tomorrow morning… we live and learn
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Carol posted a new activity comment 6 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity OMG! Just transitioned from obese to OVERWEIGHT! WooHoo! Down to 185/191 for a total loss of 80 pounds to date! I am overweight-what a great day! No […] ViewWhere can you see the overweight/obese chart?
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Hi, Carol,
There isn’t a chart. You are in suspense for ages until you cross that threshold. You do that by utilizing your online tools (see the headings above). When you calculate the BMI and other things by keying in your weight and inches, you will see what I mean. Since there is no chart, you are left wonderfing what weight brings about…[Read more]
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Carol posted a new activity comment 6 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Patty posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi There, I have about 50 pounds to lose and I am prediabetic. I have eliminated sugar, dairy and gluten and felt incredible the first 2 days. I have realized […] ViewHi Patty, I experienced some nausea in my first week of the plan also, I also have some bad hea but this 1 away in the first for 5 days, hang in there it will get better. I am on date 6 a week 9 and I am down 25 pounds, there is light at the end of the tunnel you just to have to stick with the plan because it does work!
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Hi Patty,
I’m also mildly pre-diabetic. I have major blood sugar swings. When I started the program I suffered from horrible fatigue. By the second week when I started the supplements, I began to feel much better. I’m guessing it just takes some time to adjust. Your body has to get used to the change.
I love green tea, and I’m really enjoying…[Read more]
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Ladies, nice to meet you! Thank you for all the advice. This is day 4 and I woke up for the first time in several years without feeling tired. I feel very energetic! I also feel some brain fog but good enough to exercise and sweat out some toxins for 20-30 minutes. I look forward to this incredible journey of better health and sharing with you!
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Carol posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 7 months agoI had I slip up last week… I am doing some Christmas baking for the kids and I made some chocolate peanut butter balls and I just had to try them. I had 1 per day the whole week, I thought I was being good by only having 1 per day, but I gained 1 pound last week, ggggrrrrr
This week I am back on plan, so let’s just see what the scale says…[Read more]
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Great acknowledging your slip and making a correction Carol. But most importantly …you had reintroduced flour and sugar . So my question is..did you notice any additional symptoms other than 1 lb of weight gain that would indicate a sensativity to gluten. I’m sue that you will be right back on track this week. You’ve only lost a week in your…[Read more]
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Hi, Carol,
I am sorry to hear about your difficulties on the scale last week. I don’t understand exactly what it is about sugar that threatens all our other efforts, but I know from experience that it really wreaks havoc with weight.
I used to enjoy baking all manner of goodies, and then eating most of what I made. I sometimes wonder if I…[Read more]-
Janine -I know. Y baking days are over and am looking for a new home for all my cookie sheets and cake pans. Since. I can’t. Eat these goodies and my husband really shouldn’t and the kids are all grown might as well free up the cup board. Space for other stuff. Nicole
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
In reply to: Margaret Foster posted an update in the group Recipes Hi there, I tried cwright’s pumpkin muffins and came up with this variation. Because coconut flour absorbs so much liquid you may have to adjust the liquid […] ViewHello Margaret, I too tried this recipe and is a grest breskfast for me with a piece of fruit. I did find them a little dry though, I will definately take your advive and add a little liquid.
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
In reply to: lisathnos posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Just back last night from a trip to Austin, Texas and a visit to family. It had been since May that I had seen some of them and they were so amazed at my […] ViewKudos to you Lisa! I have problems staying on plan when I’m traveling. Keep up the good work, you inspire us.
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
In reply to: Carol posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity The weight is slowly coming off, every week I notice new areas of my body slimming down. This week it has been around my chest area. Now that’s not a place […] ViewHi Nicki, I am following the blood sugar solution plan as near as I can, to be perfectly honest I do deviate from the plan on the weekends but during the week I stay right on plan and I am also counting calories. I have an app on my phone, the fitness pal that makes tracking calories very easy. The secret is to keep healthy snacks on hand at all…[Read more]
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Carol posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 7 months agoThe weight is slowly coming off, every week I notice new areas of my body slimming down. This week it has been around my chest area. Now that’s not a place that I want to lose weight. I wish we could pick and choose where the weight drops of our body. My biggest problem area is the belly and it seems like it’s taking forever to slim down….
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Hi Carol! What exactly you do to loose weight so fast?
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Hi Nicki, I am following the blood sugar solution plan as near as I can, to be perfectly honest I do deviate from the plan on the weekends but during the week I stay right on plan and I am also counting calories. I have an app on my phone, the fitness pal that makes tracking calories very easy. The secret is to keep healthy snacks on hand at all…[Read more]
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Carol- glad you are making progress. The weight comes off slowly for me also. Hang in there! Nicole
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Hi, Carol,
I hear what you are saying loud and clear. What we visualized in our minds when we were dreaming about losing weight and the real results can be starkly different and require some adjustments to our vision, but in the end, losing the weight and feeling great is what it is all about. You should be very proud of yourself.
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Battling complacency means I have to win mind games with myself. Yesterday, I felt pretty and very happy wearing my new black leather boots, a swirly skirt […] ViewJanine, I love your new picture you look so slim… keep up the good work!!!!!!!
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Margaret Foster posted an update in the group Recipes Hello everyone, I am reposting the blueberry muffin recipe. It works on the advanced plan and they are to perfect snack, plenty of protein. Blueberry Muffins […] ViewHi Margaret, I used the organic blueberries at Whole Foods and like I said they were very large. I did not thaw them first they were frozen, but I will try adding them after the batter is in the muffin cups like Paula suggested, I’ll see how that works out. I will go to Trader Joes and get the wild organic blueberries like you use that will…[Read more]
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Margaret Foster posted an update in the group Recipes Hello everyone, I am reposting the blueberry muffin recipe. It works on the advanced plan and they are to perfect snack, plenty of protein. Blueberry Muffins […] ViewI tried making these on the weekend but all the blueberries spell to the bottom, but they were big frozen blueberries I’m thinking that is the reason why. I ended up throwing all of them in the garbage, has this happened to anyone else?
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Hi Carol, I use the wild organic blueberries from Trader Joe’s. Were the berries still frozen solid when added? I think it would be too much liquid if the berries were thawed out before adding. Sorry for your mishap, but I am thankful you shared it.
Blessings, Margaret-
Hi Margaret, I used the organic blueberries at Whole Foods and like I said they were very large. I did not thaw them first they were frozen, but I will try adding them after the batter is in the muffin cups like Paula suggested, I’ll see how that works out. I will go to Trader Joes and get the wild organic blueberries like you use that will…[Read more]
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Ok, I know I am a 57 year old woman who weighs 189 pounds and has flabby areas, but I think that the leggings I purchased over the weekend looked pretty good […] ViewCongratulations!!! Janine, I’m sure you look just as good as your daughter does in those leggins!
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Thanks, Carol, but she looks wonderful as a size 6. I in my size 16′s don’t look so bad, especially when you consider I once weighed as much as 321 pounds! Bye-Bye those plus sizes forever!!!
Buying clothes and looking good in them is so much fun, but there is something else that has changed significantly. People feel uncomfortable around…[Read more]-
So much about the world is based on how we feel about ourselves and of course how we feel about ourselves is largely based on how we feel. If we hurt all over, are tired and suffering it is hard to feel good about ourselves or have positive interactions with those around us. Nicole
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Wonderful statement Janine! How true it is that the more care and respect we show ourselves the more that same thing flows from others. I bet your daughter is so pleased with you. One thing about legs, if you have nice ones they stay nice for the rest of your life (if body fat does not become a problem). Welcome home to your authentic body.
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How fun to have a cherished item of clothing that you can wear, again! I am sure this Christmas will be the one for your lovely sweater!
I have a beautiful silk dress that I have held onto for over 25 years and even though it is a size 18, the style permits me to cinch up the belt a bit more and wear it. It has a beautiful, pleated, flowing…[Read more]
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Carol posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 7 months, 1 week agoJust finished week 8 of the program and down 2 more lbs on the scale… I.m finally at the point where I’m wearing a smaller size and it’s fitting good. I went shopping this weekend and actually had fun doing it. It’s so nice to feel like you are looking good in your clothes again
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Congratulations Carol on two more pounds gone. Clothes shopping for a smaller size and feeling good about how you look sure gives you additional motivation to continue on the journey to better health. I’m now on day 6 of week 15. Nicole
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Way to go, Carol!
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Connie Kesley posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hey everyone. I don’t know how much weight I’ve lost, but I was able to wear some outfits that previously did not fit. So excited! ViewYou rock Connie, doesn’t it feel good!!! I have lost over 20 pounds so far and I still have not had to go buy smaller sizes, that’s because my clothes were so tight on me before I started this journey. I am on day 7 of week 7. all my clothes fit so much better
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Carol posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 7 months, 2 weeks agoI’m wondering if anyone is having this problem… I am on day 7 of week 7 and I get pains in my gut right under my chest in my rib cage, it feels like hunger pains. I im eating between 1200 and 1400 calories per day. could it be that I am not eating enough?
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Carol this sounds like something you need to talk to your doctor about this. This is where my heart burn used to be when I was eating gluten and dairy…which is now gone. the only time I have any kind of pain now is if I take my pills without a meal. Are you eating enough food along with all the pills you are taking these days.? I have not had…[Read more]
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hi Carol, Your doctor may help you. If the pain is right below your ribcage it could be intestinal as you body adjusts to a different diet.
Blessings, Margaret
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Carol posted a new activity comment 7 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Cris S posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Just finished week 3 and I’m 15.6 pounds smaller. Including the prep weeks I’m down a total of 19.2. This is an amazing plan. I do need to step up my exercise […] ViewThat’s wonderful Chris, great job!!! I wish I could help you on your kale question but I too find kale very bitter One way I do like it is in Doctor Hyman’s soups. The vegetable soup is awesome, I could eat it everyday. You might try some kale in a stir fry you may not notice the bitter taste that way.
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Carol, the day I posted that question about Kale I actually made that recipe. It is AWESOME. I love it, and will probably make it once a week or so now. I don’t even notice the kale, lol.
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Carol plateaus are common . I agree they are frustrating and can last for months. Finding a way to break thru the plateau can be challenging. Mostly you just have to wait it out but you could also go back on the advanced plan if you got off and re evaluate your portion sizes. I have changed that times I eat to allow more time for my blood sugars…[Read more]
Hi, Carol,
It might help to keep a log of everything you eat for a week to tell you exactly what’s going on. I have found that extra amounts of water helped with a plateau. Also, keeping my foods not only ”slow” carb but low carb, as well. Hang in there. The scale will start moving again.