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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Supplements 11 months, 2 weeks agoHello all….. I started the nutrition part of this program / life change 6 days ago. I feel great….. almost off caffiene. I use to be very active until an injury and a “promotion” at work. Im about 40 lbs overweight now and about to turn 40. Need a change. On the supplement side I take two fish oil pills a day a probotic called align and…[Read more]
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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Metabolism 11 months, 2 weeks agoHello all…. after being able to drink and eat anything I wanted while I train for triatholons ended after an injury… uh Im about to turn 40 as well….. I gained 40lbs and starting to make life changes. Following nutrition plan for this “diet”. Can anyone give me a big picture of the important things to do to increase metobolism besides…[Read more]
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jimjohnsonhph posted a new activity comment 11 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Dr. Hyman Nutrition Staff posted an update in the group Metabolism How many of you would say you ”love” food? How many of you would say you eat fast and rush through the experience of food. Are you a little […] ViewGood point…. my GF made that point yesterday as I destroyed my salad at world record time. Need to slow way down!
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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 11 months, 2 weeks agoHello all…. im on day 6. Feeling good… was way addicted to caffeine but almost done with it….. down to one cup of coffee a day. Quesition…. I had some “sweet peppers” in a salad last night. There were three different colors, red, orange, and yellow. Also this could be a totally dumb question but Im so ignorant on this stuff…. is…[Read more]
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I’m afraid so. Goat cheese is definitely dairy.
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The peppers are totally great, but no dairy. This is to eliminate possible sources of inflammation in your body.
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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months, 3 weeks agoHello…. i just got my BP and Blood Sugar checked and all are in normal ranges. I consider myself well overweight though…. last year at this time i was 225… currently 265lbs. Should I do the basic or advanced plan?
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Refer to chapter 17 (pgs. 172-183) in the book which provides pertinent information as to which plan you should follow. Also, be sure to take the Diabesity Quiz, beginning on page 176.
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You can also take the quizzes on this site, and it will store the results for you. If you’re logged in, scroll and click “My Profile”. Once that page loads, you will see a variety of buttons and links. Look for “My Quizzes” and click on that.
The LAST quiz on the list tells you what plan to do.
The first quiz (which I believe Susan…[Read more]
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The Diabesity Quiz, which is the one I mentioned above (pages 176-79 of the book), actually tells you whether you should be on the basic or advanced plan. A score of 1-7 indicates mild diabesity (basic plan) and a score of 8+ indicates moderate to severe diabesity (advanced plan). When I first took the quiz, I scored 27 so it was definitely the…[Read more]
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jimjohnsonhph posted a new activity comment 11 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hello…. started day one today. Not really sure the difference between this and Atkins. Still reading the book. Lots of good things on the site. Is […] ViewThanks for your help! I appeciate it… Im a newbie for sure. I am ”officially” starting on June 1st but figured id get a few days head start to work out the kinks. How should I determine if I should go on the advanced or regular plan? I tried low to no carb before but got real light headed…. I swim and bike alot. Thanks again for all your help!
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Usually the lightheadedness should not be terribly extreme on BSS, and even on Atkins it should go away inside of two weeks. It’s usually a symptom of dehydration or running out of electrolytes (aka, “salt” — easily found in pickles, for instance). Very likely if you’re exercising.
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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months, 3 weeks agoThanks James… do you see anything different between this and Atkins? Are you a coffee drinker? Not sure I can give up the caffeine. But I did relate to the 5 cups in the morning to pump me up and then the two glasses of wine in the evening to slow me down.
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Psst, I listed some differences between this and atkins in a reply below. BTW, coffee was pretty tough for me. That and fake sugars were my big addictions.
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jimjohnsonhph posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months, 3 weeks agoHello…. started day one today. Not really sure the difference between this and Atkins. Still reading the book. Lots of good things on the site. Is this a good site for accountability? Would you all recommend some where else for that instead?
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I reckon that a recommendation for any new attempt or challenge is best made by telling of the results of one who has made such an attempt…or at least a start of an attempt. I’ve not begun the program yet (my start date is June 1) but have begun to read a chapter in The Blood Sugar Solution every morning. My wife has read ahead and has begun…[Read more]
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yep, it’s a good place for accountability. If you do Atkins correctly (which very few do), the differences are not that huge — one of the most important is that artificial sweeteners — ALL of them, including splenda, xylitol (sugar alcohols) and even natural ones like Stevia ARE OUT. This is a big thing. Also, another big thing — meats are to…[Read more]
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Thanks for your help! I appeciate it… Im a newbie for sure. I am ”officially” starting on June 1st but figured id get a few days head start to work out the kinks. How should I determine if I should go on the advanced or regular plan? I tried low to no carb before but got real light headed…. I swim and bike alot. Thanks again for all your help!
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Usually the lightheadedness should not be terribly extreme on BSS, and even on Atkins it should go away inside of two weeks. It’s usually a symptom of dehydration or running out of electrolytes (aka, “salt” — easily found in pickles, for instance). Very likely if you’re exercising.
If you’re doing A LOT of biking/swimming, like for a half…[Read more]
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Hi, Jim,
You have come to the best place to achieve your health goals. You are accountable only to yourself, but you will get the most amazing support and encouragement from everyone on this website. When I speak about accountability, I made a promise to myself a little over 6 weeks ago that I would follow the plan, doing without coffee,…[Read more]
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i actually think the most important part for metabolism is giving your body what it needs…and no junk. once everything gets balanced and working well, our metabolisms should run great!
I agree ! Sugar is my main problem. I like you have had an injury and have been laid up for a year ! My metabolism is dead, I’ve gained 50 pounds and am ready to do this program and thrive ! Lets keep in touch jimjohn !