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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
In reply to: Catherine Martinez posted an update 2 1/2 days of uncontrollable diarrhea. Has this happened to anyone else I can’t go out in public and I’m afraid to eat. Ideas? Viewi’m 6 days in and with all the elimination problems i’ve lost over 13 pounds. I know I have a lot to lose (75 pounds or so) butseems like a lot for 6 days.
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 1 month ago
2 1/2 days of uncontrollable diarrhea. Has this happened to anyone else I can’t go out in public and I’m afraid to eat. Ideas?
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Hi Catherine, I have not had that problem. I think if it goes on for another day you should take steps. Are you taking magnesium? I think magnesium too much or too little can cause elemenation problems. Also, possibly probiotics can help you with this. Is it possible you picked up a bug?
Another thought is to eat more animal protein. I am not a…[Read more]-
i’m 6 days in and with all the elimination problems i’ve lost over 13 pounds. I know I have a lot to lose (75 pounds or so) butseems like a lot for 6 days.
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That is incredible. Perhaps some of this release is causing the diarrhea. I wonder what else you are letting go of in your life. This is a very powerful program for some of us. many blessings to you, Margaret
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Catherine, How are you doing. Have you resolved your problems? You are in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret
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I haven’t had that problem. My husband (not on the plan), had a problem for a while that resolved by taking activated charcoal capsules (one or two). The doctors had no help for him & this resolved right away! Worth a try if it doesn’t stop. Just my 2 cents.
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Catherine Martinez posted an update Feeling a little weak today. Physically that is. ViewFeeling pretty bad right now. I have a headache, I feel weak and cold. No cravings just want to go to bed. Wondering if I need a few more calories
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Catherine, I had a spell similar to yours today. I laid down, warmed up and dozed off. After 20 minutes I woke up and my body told me I needed a protein shake. I always have things here for that so I made a quick one with almond milk, berries and lots of Hemp protein. I felt better at once and went out to do my errands. I could not have left the…[Read more]
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Kathy S Breon posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I made it 24hrs w/o sugar and flour! Lastnight I did find myself thinking/wishing ALOT for something to eat. I am hoping to be caffiene free soon as […] ViewAlthough it’s not a soda I keep a pitcher of water with lemon or lime slices. I used to drink a lot of tea and may look for a decaf tea that tastes good iced
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 2 months ago
Feeling a little weak today. Physically that is.
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I sure hope you feel better. Get out and go for a short walk or drink a glass of tea. It should help!!
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Hi Catherine, So sorry you are struggling today, When I feel weak I sit for a while then get mild exercise. Perhaps as drvnbyfaith suggests tea, even an herbal one might help. Protein can help me as well. Your body is making lots of adjustments now so sometimes it is just time to ‘process and relax’. If you have a spiritual believe perhaps…[Read more]
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Feeling pretty bad right now. I have a headache, I feel weak and cold. No cravings just want to go to bed. Wondering if I need a few more calories
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Catherine, I had a spell similar to yours today. I laid down, warmed up and dozed off. After 20 minutes I woke up and my body told me I needed a protein shake. I always have things here for that so I made a quick one with almond milk, berries and lots of Hemp protein. I felt better at once and went out to do my errands. I could not have left the…[Read more]
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Meg posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes So, I made it through a full 24 hours of no sugar or white flour yesterday. In the afternoon I was becoming VERY aggitated….but in the evening I had mellowed […] ViewCongratulaitons! I think about food all the time too. I’ve stopped watching the food network! Like Cathy said, I am trying to keep busy. For me it needs to be something that involves your hands. I can snack and read all too well! At this point I have diabesity and not full blown diabetes but I am so close. I keep reminding myself that I…[Read more]
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Catherine Martinez posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year, 2 months agoCravings were really bad last night, but made it through. Hopefully today will be easier. Scale is still dropping though. 6.2 pounds in 3 days. I guess that’s a testimony to how badly I was eating before!
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Hey Catherine….WAY TO GO on the release of some weight!! I know how you feel about the cravings. Yesterday was my first full 24 hours off of sugar and white flour in over a year. Around evening time, the food started calling. I had a protien shake and decided it would probably be in my best interest to get to bed a bit earlier than normal so I…[Read more]
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Congrats on the loss! What a great motivation to keep going!
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Need to lose over 100#. I was one of the Beta testers for BSS. I lost 14# and was able to get off my blood pressure medicine during the test. I still have a long way to go and consistency over time has been a problem for me in the past. I look forward to the encouragement of this group!
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 2 months ago
Turns out the carbs cravings were bad tonight. I was so tempted to share dinner with my husband but made it through on plan (except for the unsweetened tea) How’s everybody else doing?
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Hi Catherine, Congratulations for holding out. It is so difficult sometimes. I assume you are over your caffein headache. I am having challenges in restaurants. I ask for a salad with the ingredients specifically spelled out and they sometimes cannot get it right. I said olive oil and plane wine or apple cider vinegar and I wound up with balsamic…[Read more]
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HI Margaret. I know something great that will help you as it helped me get past the salad dressing issue at restaurants. I carry with me my own little travel squirt bottle of olive oil and plain balsamic vinegar. Pack a little container of Chia seed as a good crunch and antioxidant to add on top of any salad and you have it!! They fit nicely…[Read more]
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Catherine Martinez posted an update Made it through the first day. Just a little hungry when I went to bed. Did cheat and have a little caffeine though. Think I’ll just work on reducing caffeine little by little. ViewI had a little bit of unsweetened tea in the afternoon when I could feel a headache starting. I thought I’d try to use as little as I could but I get migraines and it’s just too hard to work if I let it get out of control. Don’t feel quite as good today.
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Catherine Martinez posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year, 2 months agoMade it through 2 days! Not feeling quite as good today, a little congested and tired. And definitely haven’t beat the cravings yet. I am down 4.8 pounds though.
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4.8 lbs- Great job Catherine!
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WOO HOO Way TO GO!!
I am feeling pretty yucky myself…but Im gonna hang in there….
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Pam Warren posted an update We arrived home from Spring Break on Saturday. I gained 10 pounds in 1 week ;-(. We printed the week one shopping list on Sunday and started stocking our kitchen. I read recipes from […] ViewI agree. Felt like I spent the day fixing food yesterday. Toasted nuts and seeds for snacks and tried to make a couple of soups to have something available for when I get home too late to feel like cooking. When I get home late from a meeting I can just hear my skinny, fast food eating husband saying ”skip it, this one time won’t matter”.
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Margaret Foster posted an update in the group Recipes Hi, I also tried the Cinnamon Chicken recipe. It was very good, the cinnamon was a very mild taste, more like an aroma. I think it acted like a tenderizer, […] ViewI can’t find the cinnamon chicken recipe. what or where is it?
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Hi Catherine, The recipe is in the recipe group. It was posted for or more days ago. Margaret
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Meg posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi All…New here! I saw the program on PBS and HAD to get the book. Dr. Hyman, I believe is right on track. I really believe Diabesity is my main problem and all […] ViewI too, like you, know that I would feel so much better if I did the right thing. I had a little bit of a headache yesterday and went to bed a little hungry, but actually slept pretty well for me and feel more rested this morning than I’ve felt in a while. And that’s just one day. I don’t think I have fibromyalgia but I do have arthritis and…[Read more]
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 2 months ago
Made it through the first day. Just a little hungry when I went to bed. Did cheat and have a little caffeine though. Think I’ll just work on reducing caffeine little by little.
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Hi Catherine, Congratulations on your first day. As your blood sugar evens out perhaps you will be amazed that your energy level stays steady and you will not need caffeine.
I am in the second preparation week (Istart the advanced plan on Thursday) and have have almost no appetite. Of course I eat my meals anyway. Yesterday I did not want any…[Read more] -
I had a little bit of unsweetened tea in the afternoon when I could feel a headache starting. I thought I’d try to use as little as I could but I get migraines and it’s just too hard to work if I let it get out of control. Don’t feel quite as good today.
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 2 months ago
Headache already! I’m sure that’s caffeine withdrawal.
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Hi Catherine,
Hang in there. This can be a tough one. The headache can last different times for different people. The good news is once you have done this you never have to go through the withdraw again.(as long as you stay off) Were you drinking coffee or tea? Keep us posted. Margaret
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Catherine Martinez posted a new activity comment 1 year, 2 months ago
In reply to: Catherine Martinez posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Trying again to do what I know is right. I have fought my weight all my life and is sliding further and further out of control. It’s not that I […] ViewThanks for the support I’ll probably need it. How long have you been doing this?
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Catherine Martinez posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year, 2 months agoTrying again to do what I know is right. I have fought my weight all my life and is sliding further and further out of control. It’s not that I don’t know what to do. I just can’t seem to make myself do it. I know I’m on at the verge of diabetes, my blood pressure is too high, my triglycerides are too high, my knees hurt, I probably have…[Read more]
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Welcome Catherine! Yes change is hard sometimes. I find that it helps to take a program like this one day at a time – small steps. It also helps me to dig-out the psychological elements that are holding me back. Journaling is a wonderful tool for that. Also renewing motivations on a daily basis and finding or forming community, like this one, to…[Read more]
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Thanks for the support I’ll probably need it. How long have you been doing this?
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Catherine Martinez posted an update 1 year, 2 months ago
Trying to start today. Breakfast is going to be tough without breads, cereals or dairy! Any ideas for quick breakfasts?
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That is incredible. Perhaps some of this release is causing the diarrhea. I wonder what else you are letting go of in your life. This is a very powerful program for some of us. many blessings to you, Margaret
Catherine, How are you doing. Have you resolved your problems? You are in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret