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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 9 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Recipes Good morning! I am just starting out and have a question about oils. While I am fine with olive oil, I have found that I like gradeseed oil a little better for […] ViewThanks Cris-good thing to know.
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 1 week agoWell I didn’t get as much of the week one prep stuff done last week as I had hoped so it is going to take me another week to get caught up. Sometimes I feel like I have no control of my life. But such is my life so I will just continue on as best works for me.
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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 9 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Recipes Good morning! I am just starting out and have a question about oils. While I am fine with olive oil, I have found that I like gradeseed oil a little better for […] ViewWell I found what I think was a pretty good buy on coconut oil at Costco tonight, It is a fairly large jar, extra virgin, cold pressed with nothing added for $17. It smells and tastes so good. Ü
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good to know. I ’ll look for it. A good excuse to go to Costco.
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Recipes 9 months, 2 weeks agoGood morning! I am just starting out and have a question about oils. While I am fine with olive oil, I have found that I like gradeseed oil a little better for cooking. Is grapeseed oil a good option or should I stay with the olive oil?
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I have not tried grapeseed oil. What I switched to is a good quality cold pressed virgin coconut oil. You can use it at a higher temperature than olive oil and it smells o good. Google coconut oil and read about all of it’s healing benefits.
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Well I found what I think was a pretty good buy on coconut oil at Costco tonight, It is a fairly large jar, extra virgin, cold pressed with nothing added for $17. It smells and tastes so good. Ü
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good to know. I ’ll look for it. A good excuse to go to Costco.
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Grape seed oil is ok. I love coconut oil, but sometimes you get a coconut flavor. That can be a good thing, or not!
Thanks for the Costco tip. I bought mine at a specialty store and paid a premium.
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Grapeseed and Coconut oil are better than Olive Oil for cooking at high temperatures, as olive oil can turn toxic at high temperatures. But from my reading, those are the best 3 oils.
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Thanks Cris-good thing to know.
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I use the light olive oil for cooking and it does great. You can also use sesame oil. And i love using the extra virgin coconut oil in place of butter on my sweet potato and in Quinoa “Cream of Wheat”. It does have a little cocnut flavor and tastes sweet to me, so it wouldn’t work in everyhing. The coconut oil is also in some of the smoothie…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 2 weeks agoWell of to a bit of a slow start but I forgot that this is a holiday weekend and have kids home from college….
I had spent the past 3 weeks emptying my mother in laws house and a lot of ‘stuff’ came to my house.
So I spent part of yesterday and today going through all of the food stuff that came to my house and threw a lot of it out. …[Read more]-
Good for you Rae. I had a lot of fun buying good stuff. Get the best coconut oil and olive oil you can afford. Cold pressed.is best.
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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Today is off to a great start. Saw my FNP this morning and she is happy with the changes in most of my labs with the exception of my A1C which was up […] ViewThank you and congrats on your accomplishment too!
Definately on the advanced plan since I am diabetic. The transitions shouldn’t be too difficult since there aren’t many things I need to eliminate.
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 3 weeks agoToday is off to a great start. Saw my FNP this morning and she is happy with the changes in most of my labs with the exception of my A1C which was up a bit, but I expected that with all of the stress in my life the past few months. Not up terribly high but higher than it was in March.
I forgot to take the info with me that I had printed out…[Read more]-
Congratulations Rae. So are you going to be on the advanced plan or basic. Are you diabetic? The prep weeks are very important. Keep us posted on how you are doing!
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Thank you and congrats on your accomplishment too!
Definately on the advanced plan since I am diabetic. The transitions shouldn’t be too difficult since there aren’t many things I need to eliminate.
I plan to be here a lot so Im sure you will all know how I am doing.
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Hi Rae, Welcome and best wishes to you as you start the program. Many people are loosing weight and feeling better during the preparation weeks. So you have a lot of good things to look forward to.
Blessings, Margaret
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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes WOO HOO! I finally got my book today! Right now I think I will concentrate on reading it. Got a lot of other things going on right now and am kind of […] ViewYep stress gets me too (I am a stress eater ) Lately I have just been drinking a lot of water and relaxing a bit. Doesn’t help that it was 106º here today
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”Mommy syndrome” has a lot to do with why I am where I am now. Everybody else comes first and I didn’t take care of myself. Im finding that it is a hard habit to break.-
Getting too hot makes my blood sugars go up.but I have found that as my sugar levels creep down I am less effected by the heat. I haven’t had to hug the toilet and close the curtains and be in the dark after getting too hot for a long time now. But my a/c in my car went out a few days and I had to finish my errands in heat that was approaching…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes WOO HOO! I finally got my book today! Right now I think I will concentrate on reading it. Got a lot of other things going on right now and am kind of […] ViewThank you. Im reading when I can and learning a lot already. My mother in law passed away a couple weeks ago and we now have 3-4 weeks to completely empty her home of 50+ years. So not a lot of spare time to read.
I have already done a lot of those things- never have liked coffee or alcohol, very very seldomm do I drink any kind of soda (I…[Read more]-
I find that stress is one of the biggies that trigger high sugar levels. so pace yourself in what you have to get done drink plenty of that herbal tea and take time so rest, sit out in the sun of a few minutes, listen to some music you like. basically be good to yourself.
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Yep stress gets me too (I am a stress eater ) Lately I have just been drinking a lot of water and relaxing a bit. Doesn’t help that it was 106º here today
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”Mommy syndrome” has a lot to do with why I am where I am now. Everybody else comes first and I didn’t take care of myself. Im finding that it is a hard habit to break.-
Getting too hot makes my blood sugars go up.but I have found that as my sugar levels creep down I am less effected by the heat. I haven’t had to hug the toilet and close the curtains and be in the dark after getting too hot for a long time now. But my a/c in my car went out a few days and I had to finish my errands in heat that was approaching…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 10 months, 2 weeks agoWOO HOO! I finally got my book today! Right now I think I will concentrate on reading it. Got a lot of other things going on right now and am kind of stressing with some of it. I have an appointment with my FNP on the 30th so I will try to get through it by then and take it to her and show her.
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hi rae- Welcome and happy Reading! While you are waiting for your appt with your FNP there is a lot that you can do to prepare yourself for your start date. This is a good opportunity to get a head start by stopping a lot of the foods that are hurting you. Coffee, alcohol,sugar , artificial sweeteners, sodas, diet soda.and items with HFCS. .…[Read more]
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Thank you. Im reading when I can and learning a lot already. My mother in law passed away a couple weeks ago and we now have 3-4 weeks to completely empty her home of 50+ years. So not a lot of spare time to read.
I have already done a lot of those things- never have liked coffee or alcohol, very very seldomm do I drink any kind of soda (I…[Read more]-
I find that stress is one of the biggies that trigger high sugar levels. so pace yourself in what you have to get done drink plenty of that herbal tea and take time so rest, sit out in the sun of a few minutes, listen to some music you like. basically be good to yourself.
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Yep stress gets me too (I am a stress eater ) Lately I have just been drinking a lot of water and relaxing a bit. Doesn’t help that it was 106º here today
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”Mommy syndrome” has a lot to do with why I am where I am now. Everybody else comes first and I didn’t take care of myself. Im finding that it is a hard habit to break.-
Getting too hot makes my blood sugars go up.but I have found that as my sugar levels creep down I am less effected by the heat. I haven’t had to hug the toilet and close the curtains and be in the dark after getting too hot for a long time now. But my a/c in my car went out a few days and I had to finish my errands in heat that was approaching…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Rae Beisel posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Hi Im new here. From what I have read on the website and previews from the book, I think this is what I have been looking for. I was diagnosed about […] ViewI had thought about getting the ebook for my nook but have decided to go with the paper copy so I can make notes right on the pages.
My next appt with my FNP is the end of Aug so I will be having my labs done in a few weeks. My A1C was 6.1 back at the end of March but I know it has gone up a little since them. She is very good about…[Read more]-
My husband is eating my food and then supplementing with his sandwiches , burritos , ice cram chips and other junk food. He is losing weight and is ahead of mr so far in losing weight ince his body isn’t diabetic. Though he is on blood pressure and cholesterol meds . I can have the bad stuff in front of me and am usually not even tempted. if I…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 10 months, 3 weeks agoHi Im new here. From what I have read on the website and previews from the book, I think this is what I have been looking for. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago and have been doing ok in controling my blood sugar until recently. Lots of stress right now. My goal is to loose 50 pounds and get off of the meds I am on. Tomorrow I am hoping to get…[Read more]
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hi Rae-welcome! I got the ebook version on line and have the book on my computer and IPhone so it is with me where ever I go and I have it when ever I need to refer to it. I am at day 4 of week 4 and feeling better every day. I have 55 lbs I want to lose. I get blood work done next middle of September. Can’t wait to see what my numbers will be…[Read more]
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I had thought about getting the ebook for my nook but have decided to go with the paper copy so I can make notes right on the pages.
My next appt with my FNP is the end of Aug so I will be having my labs done in a few weeks. My A1C was 6.1 back at the end of March but I know it has gone up a little since them. She is very good about…[Read more]-
My husband is eating my food and then supplementing with his sandwiches , burritos , ice cram chips and other junk food. He is losing weight and is ahead of mr so far in losing weight ince his body isn’t diabetic. Though he is on blood pressure and cholesterol meds . I can have the bad stuff in front of me and am usually not even tempted. if I…[Read more]
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Rae Beisel became a registered member 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Great post Rae!
Your hubby, along with most of us, is programmed to eat the wrong stuff. I’m waiting for the wisecracks from the guys here at work because the stuff I have won’t include bacon and Doritos.
I’m sure that as you lead the charge into a happier, successful lifestyle, he’ll come onboard with you. Maybe not completely because of the…[Read more]
IHi John-it doesn’t matter if your spouse totally embraces your new lifestyle or not. My husband eats what I fix and almost always adds other things ate each meal. I am determined enough to stick to my one serving of my food. (no seconds) and to just ignore the other food on the table that are not currently on mt eating plan. Think about young…[Read more]
II think a change in perspective may help. I also end up cooking different dishes for each of us. the protein is usually the same. -chicken or ish but most times my husband doesn’t want my low glycemic vegetable dish. I figue that just leaves another Serving for me at another time no problem. I fix him some beans or some other carb dish that I…[Read more]