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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Rhonda Burns posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes My husband and I are reading the book and preparing ourselves for the program. We are hoping in eliminate our diabetes. I am controlled with diet […] ViewIt took me weeks to wean myself off coffee and I did it step-by-step. First to just one cup, then to half and half decaf, etc. Now, in the mornings I have a spicy decaf tea and sometimes put almond milk in it–which is actually very good. After freeing myself from the caffeine, I was tired for another couple of weeks, but now that has passed. …[Read more]
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: hearttash posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Rough day today! 2nd week into Advanced plan. First day back at work since beginning it, as I took the first 10 days off work to start it. I didn’t plan […] ViewOne day at a time
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update Tomorrow is my last day on the 6 week initial advanced program. History – 57 year old diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 10 years ago. 6 Week Blood Sugar Solution Advanced Program […] ViewCongratulations!!
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Thanks so much! Real change is possible on this program!
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Pamela Gerlach posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Okay, I am officially frustrated. ….almost thru 6 weeks and at first I was dropping weight like crazy-5 pounds in 2 weeks. BG stabilized very well […] ViewHI Pamela,
Thank you so much for posting this. It seems that most people who post, like me, are new to the Plan. So of course, we get these good results early on. So what happens when you are on for a longer time? That is what I would like to find out. For you there is now a three week plateau . . . . What about all you others? -
Donna L posted an update in the group
Hypothyroidism & Thyroid 1 year agoDid any of you get headaches when you went off gluten. It feels a little like when I went off coffee, but not as bad. I am in Week Two and still tired, but less so.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: barb posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes This is officially my day 1. I had 2 scrambled eggs with fresh salsa for breakfast. Maybe eventually I’ll only want one egg but right now I’m afraid of […] ViewHI, Barb,
I took almost three weeks to wean myself off of coffee. Now, I am happy with one cup of green tea, and even that I will soon switch to decaf. Still, I have had some minor headache which is probably other kinds of detox going on. Going off caffeine too fast can really result in excruciating and debilitating headache. Good luck.-
Hey Donna,thanks for your post. Yes, I’m getting some good advice on this topic. I love coffee but I think I’ll make it. Headache is not quite as bad today. I bought some green tea today and will have a cup later. I think your right about other kinds of detox going on. I sure ate a lot of processed foods and substitute sugar. I knew…[Read more]
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
Yes, spaghette squash is really good. And easy.
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Donna L posted an update 1 year ago
Day One of Week Two here. I am down 2 pounds and my BG is lower and more stable after meals. This is good. Social occasions are the hardest, and indeed, I have allowed myself some leeway. I am being most strict about staying way from gluten. At a picnic on Saturday, I had my hamburger wrapped in lots of lettuce, and no ketchup. I never cook…[Read more]
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: scduran posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Are there any of you who are doing the plan without any of the supplements? i did buy them and am starting them on Monday, but I can’t afford them every month. ViewI have not yet bought any supplements from the Plan site. I have compared what Hyman recommends on the Basic Plan to what I already do, and it is very close. Also, I have some others that I take–considering that I have a heart problem which is artial fibrillation. I take nattkinase and CoQ. I plan to figure out what I am already spending and…[Read more]
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: barb posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I know I’m not through the book yet and maybe it addresses this, but I’ve been wondering about the diabetes medications I take. I have two, a Rx for […] ViewI am not on any medication for diabetes II and have been controlling my blood sugar (more or less) with diet. My doctor says I would no longer be diagnosed as my A1C is below 6 and my lab fasting glucose tests are OK. But the truth is that my blood sugar was spiking way too high. And–I have been having other problems as well–thyroid, heart,…[Read more]
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Hi Donna, I understand. The numbers don’t really reveal what’s usually happening to us. I have this image that my diabetes will always loom in the shadows but I won’t have to worry about it or its impacts if I learn to live the lifestyle offered through this program. It’s a bonus that the other problems like your thyroid, heart, fatigue (I…[Read more]
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How great that you are beginning these changes at a time that your A1C number is so good. I used to think that this was all that was necessary until I ready Dr. Hyman’s books and some other books out there and now I realize how important the lifestyle changes are for the quality of our lives for the decades to come.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Paul posted an update Week 6 starts next week. When this ends I don’t plan on reintroducing anything. For me this has to last as a way of living life, not a 6 week fad diet. ViewAre you on the basic plan or the advanced?
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Donna posted an update in the group Hypothyroidism & Thyroid On Week One. I have Hashimoto’s disease. I’ve been told by a naturopath that this autoimmune disease involves an allergy to gluten. If this is true, the […] ViewThank you both. Are you on the Plan and which one and how is it working for you?
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I’m not on the plan yet. Hoping to start on monday. I have been working on being gluten free for a year. I will be starting the Ultimate Diet? Wanting to work on detox and inflamation.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Cathy Ralph posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes 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 […] ViewCheers
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: lbergdahl posted an update in the group Hypothyroidism & Thyroid heard from someone that soy is not good for Thyroid problems…true? Clarify? ViewI tried a soy milk decaf latte. It spiked by blood sugar and did not taste very good. Instead of trying to find a substitute for my coffee, I am enjoying green tea.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Mayan 11 posted an update in the group Hypothyroidism & Thyroid Hi. discovered a few years ago that I am hypothyroid. Don’t want to be one of those women on Synthroid for life – used it bvriefly to kick start […] ViewGood luck. I’ve been on the thyroid meds for 25 years. At first I tried to follow a natural plan, but the symptoms were too awful. Maybe on this plan. I will finally get there, but it is not my goal. Goal is 1) healthy blood sugar, 2) healthy heart (no more atrial fibrillation, 3) better sleep, 4 more energy. Also, if the poor little thyroid…[Read more]
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Richard posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes No Insulin Update – I started the BSS Advanced Plan 23 days ago, I was taking 20 units of mix25 insulin at breakfast and supper. I cut the insulin down 2 […] ViewDoctors can sometime throw cold water. But then, backlash effects are probably important to look out for.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
So, Shepardgirl, How are u doing?
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: jrhs posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Day 3 without coffee. Who knew this was possible?! Green or white teas aren’t all that, but not too bad, either. I NEVER thought I might prefer feeling […] ViewIt took me two weeks to wean myself gradually off coffee. Now I do a cup of black tea in the am, but even that is not recommended. Instead of throwing things out, I mostly use them up. Soon I will switch to green tea.
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: kzaleski posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Wow, reading some of your progress is discouraging for me. I am on day four, and still can not get my sugars below 230. Although, I was hovering around […] ViewWow, It seems to me that you have had a significant drop in blood sugar. Keep on keeping on
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Donna L posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: lbergdahl posted an update in the group Hypothyroidism & Thyroid heard from someone that soy is not good for Thyroid problems…true? Clarify? ViewYes, I have heard this too. I do avoid soy. But it is confusing to me as well. Is there someone here who can speak to this? I do not totally stay away from it. I will have tofu once in a while, or edamane or soy nuts–but not as a regular food or a ”health food”.
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I tried a soy milk decaf latte. It spiked by blood sugar and did not taste very good. Instead of trying to find a substitute for my coffee, I am enjoying green tea.
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Thank you. Very true.