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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Hi again – I had hoped someone from Dr. Hyman’s staff onsite here would have addressed by query (below); however, it is Sunday so perhaps everyone is off. I […] ViewHi Mark – I suspect you didn’t get the response you requested. Unfortunately, the forum is a community forum for like-miinded individuals to give and gain support and encouragement – not any kind of professional advice. I suspect we are to seek out a functional medicine doctor for specific questions. I find this a bit frustrating as it can be a…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: righteousdaddio posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Hi. Don’t mean to stir the pot or question success (40 pounds lighter and all blood readings normal), but having watched the DVD ”Forks over Knives” , […] ViewHi RD – the film “Forks over Knives” should be prescribed viewing for the multitudes.It was a great film, wasn’t it?! I strongly believe in it’s message and principles. I think Dr. MacDougall is a genious, as are Drs. T.Colin Campbell and Barnard. I do find the BSS plan has way too much fat in it. I reduce added oils greatly in my diet. …[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Elvis Jodie posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Good evening, I need help on replacing electrolytes, my doctor told I was dehydrated and had to administer IV electrolytes today. What can I add to my […] ViewHi Elvis – will drinking more water help you?
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity My new weekly goal, in addition to losing weight, is to stay AWAY FROM THE SCALE. I was weighing myself at least 3 times each day: upon waking, after my […] ViewGood plan, Janine! I think the weight scale is a ridiculous piece of equipment. It really does not give you any good information. Remember: it’s not WEIGHT you just want to lose, it’s FAT loss we’re after and the scale does not measure that! Your measuring tape and your clothing size are the very best way to see your fat loss results. …[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: mary posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I need help I have been trying to get this done but it is so hard i have a condition hypoparathyroidism and it is really hard for me to lose weight ViewNicole is right, Mary. Eating a healthy diet full of vegetables, beans/legumes and berries for the six weeks will hopefully see an over-all improvement in health even if weight loss is slow. Hang in there…
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Laurie posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I have posted my health history under the Sleep Issues Group–but my sleep issues also go hand in hand with my weight gain. So I will be checking both groups […] ViewHi Laurie – corn is a grain and is off the plan for the six weeks. I hate to say it but I think this snack is a no-no. (I feel your pain – popcorn is a favourite snack of mine too)
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Inflammation Inflammation terrifies me. I know I have it from C-Reactive Protein tests. My last score was 4.5 (was at 12 a year before). Still….a ways to go to get it under […] Viewthis has ”me” puzzled (not ”been”). Ooops.
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Inflammation Inflammation terrifies me. I know I have it from C-Reactive Protein tests. My last score was 4.5 (was at 12 a year before). Still….a ways to go to get it under […] ViewHi Richard – ginger is another great anti-inflammatory as is garlic. Cook with those two spices too. I think Jane meant your C-Reactive Protein numbers not blood glucose scores. (although it’s all connected for sure!!) Good for you to get off insulin! Wow! That is a great achievement. I also take metformin and have found my numbers going…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Inflammation Inflammation terrifies me. I know I have it from C-Reactive Protein tests. My last score was 4.5 (was at 12 a year before). Still….a ways to go to get it under […] ViewHi Jane – to get my numbers down I went on a plant-based diet. The more I read about meat consumption (and dairy) the more I’m convinced the stuff will kill you.
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Cheryl Francisconi posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi everyone. I am glad to be learning from all of you as I start this program. I have actually been doing a mostly vegan diet for the last 3 […] ViewHi Cheryl – don’t forget about nuts and seeds as a source of protein too! I have celery stalks with almond butter for a snack, or carrots sticks and hummus. Thanks for the idea about the blood testing. I may have become a tad obsessive about the numbers but I was really expecting them to just drop. I want off the meds so badly! (and since I…[Read more]
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HI Mariberry –
Thanks for the reminder about nuts and seeds. I do eat them as a protein source when I can. I live in Ethiopia in East Africa where I work and nuts are very expensive and difficult to get. Whenever I travel I try to bring some back. I was back home in California recently so brought back some almonds and walnuts. I can usually…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Janinev posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I never thought I would ask this question but can you lose weight to fast? I lost 10 pounds in 5 days and I am so tired that I struggle to get up in the […] ViewI think it’s important to note that one CAN lose weight too fast, but following a balanced diet should level things off for you. (be sure you’re getting adequate calories each day). I think it’s important to realize that initial fast weight loss is not fat loss..it’s also water etc. I don’t mean to dampen your spirits – you’re doing so…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Janinev posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I never thought I would ask this question but can you lose weight to fast? I lost 10 pounds in 5 days and I am so tired that I struggle to get up in the […] ViewI think it’s important to note that one CAN lose weight too fast, but following a balanced diet should level things off for you. (be sure you’re getting adequate calories each day). I think it’s important to realize that initial fast weight loss is not fat loss..it’s also water etc. I don’t mean to dampen your spirits – you’re doing so…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Cheryl Francisconi posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi everyone. I am glad to be learning from all of you as I start this program. I have actually been doing a mostly vegan diet for the last 3 […] ViewHi Cheryl – I have been eating a plant-based diet for the past couple of years and I’m finding this program a tad restrictive because I used to get some of my protein from whole grains. Still – I’m hanging in for now. I’m also diabetic and finding my blood scores very high in the morning which is puzzling to me. Are you doing the advanced or…[Read more]
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HI mariberry. I am doing the advaned plan and actually doing OK with it since I like to eat and cook vegetables and am just carying my diet so much. I eating more beans as well which have helped stop the hunger cravings. I had not been eating any eggs or animal proteins, and off dairy. All of that works but Dr. Hyman’s recommendation to have…[Read more]
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Hi Cheryl – don’t forget about nuts and seeds as a source of protein too! I have celery stalks with almond butter for a snack, or carrots sticks and hummus. Thanks for the idea about the blood testing. I may have become a tad obsessive about the numbers but I was really expecting them to just drop. I want off the meds so badly! (and since I…[Read more]
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HI Mariberry –
Thanks for the reminder about nuts and seeds. I do eat them as a protein source when I can. I live in Ethiopia in East Africa where I work and nuts are very expensive and difficult to get. Whenever I travel I try to bring some back. I was back home in California recently so brought back some almonds and walnuts. I can usually…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Went looking for clothing bargains, yesterday, before heading to the movies. I tried on all size 18 trousers and with only 1 exception, they all fit!!!!! […] ViewWOW Janine – that is exciting!! A friend of mine is currently losing weight (different program though) and is finding great bargains at consignment/thrift shops while she loses weight. She doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on sizes that keep getting smaller! She has found some amazing gently worn items that look great on her because they…[Read more]
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Hi, Mariberry,
Now that you mention that, I have tons of clothing to take to a consignment store and I could look around for things to buy, too. I will have to remember that. Thanks.
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mariberry posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 10 months, 2 weeks agoHi everyone! Happy 4th of July! I’m just wondering if there are any vegans/vegetarians doing the advanced plan?
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Hi everyone! Today is the day I’m starting the advanced plan. I re-read the chapter on nutrition last night and glanced over today’s menus. And now I’m […] ViewI didn’t realize quinoa was a seed! Thanks for the info!
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: mariberry posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Hi again – I had hoped someone from Dr. Hyman’s staff onsite here would have addressed by query (below); however, it is Sunday so perhaps everyone is off. I […] ViewThank you so much for your response, Margaret. Still confused though
Where in the book does it say one can’t have beans? Chapter 19 indicates the plan is to avoid: sugars in any form, all flour products, all processed food, all gluten and dairy, and those doing the advanced plan are to avoid all grains, starchy vegetables and fruit (save 1/2…[Read more]-
Ditto on everything Mariberry says above. We need a lot of clarification for the Advanced Plan – beans included. I have received confliction responses on beans Would someone on Dr. Hyman’s staff please take the time and summarize Advanced Plan items that are forbidden, including beans? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Hi Mark – I suspect you didn’t get the response you requested. Unfortunately, the forum is a community forum for like-miinded individuals to give and gain support and encouragement – not any kind of professional advice. I suspect we are to seek out a functional medicine doctor for specific questions. I find this a bit frustrating as it can be a…[Read more]
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mariberry posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 10 months, 3 weeks agoHi again – I had hoped someone from Dr. Hyman’s staff onsite here would have addressed by query (below); however, it is Sunday so perhaps everyone is off. I really need to know why some of the plan appears to be inconsistent i.e. Quinoa Avacado Salad with Black Beans (pg 332) is fine for both basic and advanced plans but Quick Mexicana Chili with…[Read more]
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Hi Marlberry,
I asked the nutritional coaches about this and they said some recipes were included to appeal to more people. I followed the advanced plan, so I only cooked things that stuck to that plans ingredients as listed in the book. So, no grains or beans. I did have a little garbanzo beans once in a while in hummus. Otherwise I just said no…[Read more]-
Thank you so much for your response, Margaret. Still confused though
Where in the book does it say one can’t have beans? Chapter 19 indicates the plan is to avoid: sugars in any form, all flour products, all processed food, all gluten and dairy, and those doing the advanced plan are to avoid all grains, starchy vegetables and fruit (save 1/2…[Read more]-
Ditto on everything Mariberry says above. We need a lot of clarification for the Advanced Plan – beans included. I have received confliction responses on beans Would someone on Dr. Hyman’s staff please take the time and summarize Advanced Plan items that are forbidden, including beans? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Hi Mark – I suspect you didn’t get the response you requested. Unfortunately, the forum is a community forum for like-miinded individuals to give and gain support and encouragement – not any kind of professional advice. I suspect we are to seek out a functional medicine doctor for specific questions. I find this a bit frustrating as it can be a…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Shanon posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I’m just getting started on this approach. I’m 46 and my diabetes is out of control and I know I can do better. I lost 55 pounds 6 years ago and dropped my […] ViewHi Shannon – it can be pretty daunting to think about all the changes at once. I am taking this program one day at a time. So far, I’ve stuck with it (started today!) but honestly, in the past, I would have caved already to my need for something sweet, or eaten something mindlessly just because it was there! We are all on a path of progress,…[Read more]
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mariberry posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Sherry Emery posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi everyone, I have been working on this by myself for almost 2 yrs now, I’ve lost weight but need to stick to eating right and exercise. I am a full […] ViewHI Sherry – as Dr. Hyman states in his book, stress is a very real roadblock to good health. It sounds like you’re doing your best to combat this condition with your meditation and self-help research. Regarding exercise, even going for a brisk 20 minute walk will work wonders and you can combine that with your meditation time (it’s called…[Read more]
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Mariberry, thanks for the walking meditating suggestion and for the encouragement.
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this has ”me” puzzled (not ”been”). Ooops.
C-Reactive Protein – I have not been tested for that, but will have to ask my Dr. for the test. Thanks for the info on ginger and garlic. I use garlic a bit in some recipes, and use 5 slices of ginger root in a veggie smoothie everyday. I started BSS in mar2012.