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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
In reply to: Lisa M posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hello everyone! I am so excited about this program, my brother brought Dr. Hyman’s book to my attention, (he is diabetic) I am turning 50 in February, and […] ViewHi, Lisa. Tell your brother that you heard from a 60 year old, former type 2 diabetic (for 30 years), who found this way out of it all. The best to you and your brother. Oh, BTW, my wife who didn’t need to lose much weight but joined me to “be supportive” lost 15 pounds, but even more, all of her arthritis pain has vanished for the first time…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes As Kathy stated here, it is easy to stall out and stop making progress in the right direction after we experience some measure of success. I have been […] ViewYeah, aren’t the plateaus wonderful??? (NOT) But being a veteran of the diet wars, I expected it. I mean I didn’t get in bad shape overnight. So, I’ve come to accept these times, but try to avoid the boredom that can follow. Then, the weight loss begins again even if its a little slower than when I started. 60 pounds down and another 10 or so…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
In reply to: Phil posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I read chapters 8, 9, 10 last night. The more I read this book, the more all this is making sense to me. Last night, some of the material really struck home […] ViewNot likely
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
In reply to: Connie Kesley posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Hi, my name is Connie. I have just started to read the book and I’m very excited that there is a possiblity that my blood sugar will go down. I also […] ViewHi, Connie. I was type 2 for 30 years. My mother died of diabetic complications. This last spring, it seemed that I was doomed to what I thought was a genetic inevitability. My situation was becoming dire. Then, along came Dr. Hyman, and now my blood sugars are normal and my symptoms, neuropathy in my feet being one, have vanished. Also, I’ve…[Read more]
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Wow, righteous! Every time I read a post like this, I get excited, too! Congratulations. And thanks for the inspiration!
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 9 months ago
In reply to: righteousdaddio posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Oh, I wanted to create a group called ”Backsliding:, but when I hit the create a group button nothing happens. Oh well. ViewThanks for the responses, but I think we are a little off track here. Backsliding is simply a reality in any diet program. Of course its important to stay on track, but this is not a reality for many. Temptations abound and people often find themselves straying from the diet. It does no good to deny or avoid this reality. This group could talk…[Read more]
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Great idea, a better group name might be staying on track or returning to the program. The only issue we have is with the word, giving the reality more energy than it needs. In fact you are correct, we have to work this plan in a way that is doable. If you are at a wedding you can choose to have nothing or you can have an ounce of champagne and a…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Recipes 9 months agoSay, in the overall view of the plan, can you tell me about your experience with beans and lentils. Good for blood sugar or not? Does it stop weigh loss, at least for a while? And those who went back on whole grains and dairy..did it go well, or did you have problems?
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Righteousdaddio- I was on another diabetic diet plan from Jan 1 until I started BSS on July 3rd. It limited beans and whole grins for 30 days and then reintroduced beans. This eating plan wanted us to eat beans at every Mel. My weight loss came to a complete halt and I stayed at the same weight for months. I agree than beans are health and good…[Read more]
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Hi there, I had real probles with beans effecting my blood sugar in a negative way. I am in month 5 and have reintroduced lentils (red and french) in a small way. I use one cup or less in vegetable soup, a large pot that lasts 2 weeks. I am not having trouble with that level. But everyone is different, I have had beans twice in small amounts and…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 9 months agoOh, I wanted to create a group called ”Backsliding:, but when I hit the create a group button nothing happens. Oh well.
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Maybe staff needs to create public groups.
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Thats a sign, don’t you know. There are only two directions, in place and forward. Backsliding has a negative connotation. Think of it as the ”getting ready for the next stage” position. Best of luck in moving forward! : )
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Hi, I agree with Janine, Backsliding is a difficult word to rally around. We all have our own way of getting through this maze. I want to congratulate you on your weight loss. It is great. You are correct. Your body will shed more pounds when it is ready!! The important thing is to stay on course with healthy eating to keep the weight off.
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Thanks for the responses, but I think we are a little off track here. Backsliding is simply a reality in any diet program. Of course its important to stay on track, but this is not a reality for many. Temptations abound and people often find themselves straying from the diet. It does no good to deny or avoid this reality. This group could talk…[Read more]
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Great idea, a better group name might be staying on track or returning to the program. The only issue we have is with the word, giving the reality more energy than it needs. In fact you are correct, we have to work this plan in a way that is doable. If you are at a wedding you can choose to have nothing or you can have an ounce of champagne and a…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 9 months agoHello, neighbors.
Well, I’m at the 50 pounds off mark, and that is wonderful. i still have 10 -15 to go, and I must admit, these last pounds are proving to be a challenge. I’ve been on this plateau for about 4 weeks. So, shall I eat less, exercise more (God give me the time!!!), or a combo of both? Or is it just the body’s natural rhythm and…[Read more]-
Wow 50 lbs off is a major accomplishment Congratulations. Are you still on the advanced plan? Have you added back anything that was recommended to stay away from? That’s the first place I wold look. Next I would look at your water consumption. Are you still getting your goal of 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day. If you are on track with all…[Read more]
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Yep, sounds like you are definitely in the ”getting ready for the next stage” stage. Hang in there. It will happen. Big Congrats on losing 50 pounds. Well done!
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Congratulations!!! Be happy about what you have achieved so far and stay positive!
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Liz posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition I’m a psychiatrist in training who would like to lose the 7-8 pounds that I’ve gained since starting my residency. I’m planning on using CBT principles from the […] ViewHi Liz…glad to help if you would like. i’m 60 years old, married for 37, two children, both grown. Because of the BSS, I’m 40 pounds lighter, off all medications after 30 years as a type II diabetic. My son is working on a psychology degree. If my vita doesn’t fit your needs, I won’t take it personally. Good luck in both the diet and the career.
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Ilya posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition I was referred to _The UltraMind Solution_ a few months ago, and ever since I’ve been mulling the questions of whether and how to take the plunge. I’m puzzled […] ViewHello, Ilya. Well, I’ve seen a few videos of Dr. Hyman, and what I like about him is that he is so committed to health and well-being, yet he is practical as well. In one video, he confessed to eating a Cinnabon in an airport. He knows that we are wired for carbs which is why its a real battle. It seems to me that given the complexities of…[Read more]
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Hello, Daddio. That’s a great story and very encouraging. I can do this if I don’t have to obsess about it. Can you tell me about the basic plan and the advanced plan? Somehow I didn’t quite pick up on that from the book.
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Anti Aging 10 months, 2 weeks agoI saw a funny cartoon the other day. Two guys are sitting around in a cave (so obviously in the cave man period of history). One guys says, ”I don’t get it. We have clean air, clean water, no processed foods, and everything is organic. But we still only live until about 30! ”
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Like this. Thanks for the humor.
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 10 months, 2 weeks agoHi. 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” , I wonder if anyone has considered the McDougall diet and the claims that it makes about not eating any dairy or meat or oils? We have had success on this diet, so we are not prone to leave it,…[Read more]
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There are lots of plans out there. All of them work for someone. The trick for everyone is to find a plan that you can use that works for you.
The BSS plan works for me on many levels. But if something else works for others, I will encourage them to stay the course. If their results are less than they want I explain what I am doing.
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Hi 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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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Crystal Hicks posted an update in the group Diet & Nutrition Can you drink any herbal tea on the advanced plan or is it only green tea that is permissable? ViewI didn’t stick to just green tea, but I did drink a lot of it. All went well.
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 10 months, 2 weeks agoHello, folks. I’m about ten weeks into the program. 40 pounds are gone with about another 15-20 to go. This last 15 is, of course, very stubborn but I’m determined to keep at it. The last blood test was spectacular, all the numbers in in normal range. Also,my wife, of a normal weight, joined me in the diet to “be supportive.” She has lost 13…[Read more]
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Congratulation you are an inspiration. Keep it up.
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That’s great! Congratulations to both of you.
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Thanks for the tip about arthritis. Great going to the both of you.
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Wow! What a great report. I remember when you started. I think you both are perfect examples of how well this plan works for those who stay with it. Good job! Barb (who’s arthritis is also better than it’s been in years!)
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Diet & Nutrition 11 months, 4 weeks agoMy sister ordered the program with the DVDs, so I’ve been able to watch them. The funny thing is that Dr. Hyman talks about a recent time when he was going through the airport and smelled Cinnabon. He bought a big one and scarfed it down! I really admired him for his humanity and his willingness to “confess.” But what he does say is…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 11 months, 4 weeks ago
In reply to: righteousdaddio posted an update in the group Anti Aging I read some of the research on telomeres and telomerase. Its promising work, but man…have you seen the price for tel0merase???? Yikes. Susan Sommers has a […] ViewWell, it wasn’t my plan to take telomerase, even if I could afford it. Yet, it is interesting that this biochemical/mechanical function has been discovered in relation to the ageing process.
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: mike4 posted an update in the group Recipes i’m taking my wife away for two days for her birthday (staying in a hotel with a kitchen) which will work for b’fast but will be having a lunch and a couple of dinners […] ViewWe come to love celery with nut butter..tasty and easy to transport!
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Anti Aging 1 year agoI read some of the research on telomeres and telomerase. Its promising work, but man…have you seen the price for tel0merase???? Yikes. Susan Sommers has a new book out, ”Bombshell”, that talks about this and other interesting health news.
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Don’t take telomerase. It is a major culprit in most cancers. Aging likely has several major components, not just the “cell division” limit (aka “Telemere aging hypothesis”). People also run out of stem cells (this is why the young heal so much faster), and the mitochondria start breaking down, and we lose insulin sensitivity, and a few other…[Read more]
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*Telomere (no spell check, sorry)
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Super! I totally agree. Don’t take any unnecessary drugs. Your body doesn’t like any drug. There was a movie I watched once, wish I could remember the name; about a little boy who had cancer and against all Dr’s recommendation he took him out of the city and way out into the country to a small little cabin. They all said he would die. …[Read more]
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Well, it wasn’t my plan to take telomerase, even if I could afford it. Yet, it is interesting that this biochemical/mechanical function has been discovered in relation to the ageing process.
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righteousdaddio posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Dr. Hyman Nutrition Staff posted an update in the group Metabolism What does ”pleasure” mean to you? How is your perception of pleasure affecting your health? ViewIts a very good question. There is some recent work on this that shows the biochemical and hormonal functions that are involved in the experience of pleasure and the function of pleasure in addiction. Socrates noted how that pleasure follows when pain ends, even if the pleasure is simply a recognition that the pain has ended. Certainly, this…[Read more]
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righteousdaddio posted an update in the group
Recipes 1 year agoOh, has anyone here used Chia seeds? Any recipe ideas?
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Chia seeds are popular here. Some people put them in shakes, it will thicken them a bit. Others put them in coconut milk, almond milk, or water. Enjoy, Margaret
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Remember to make them into a slurry by soaking them first and drink a full glass of water with them.
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MInus 60-WOW, GREAT JOB!!!!! Hang in there. Drink loads more water because doing so helped my body get past the plateau. Might work for you, too!