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shirl posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 9 months, 3 weeks agoHaven’t posted in awhile but I’m still going strong. Week 15 day 5 now, feeling wonderful, still off my diabetes medication & BG remains normal! Feeling great, still losing weight & inches, 20 lbs. now. For those who are new to the program, it is very do-able. You will soon prefer the taste of vegetables to all the crap you were eating before!…[Read more]
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shirl posted a new activity comment 11 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to: Aleta Spivey posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I just joined today and looking forward to this community of helpful new friends. I was just told on April 12, 2012 that I have Type 2 Diabetes. […] ViewThere are all kinds of wonderful herbal teas out there. Find some that you like & you can have them hot or cold.
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shirl posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months, 3 weeks agoJust completed my 6 week advanced plan..down 13 lbs & 3 inches off waist and feeling terrific. I am actually craving vegetables now of all kinds. Eating lots of stir fries & throwing in all kinds of veggies with my lean protein. I am completely satisfied when I finish my meal & not looking for “goodies” between meals. It’s funny how your taste…[Read more]
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Congrats on your losses!
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Woohoo!!!! Good for you Shirl.
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shirl posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 11 months, 3 weeks agoWell this is it, I’ve finished my 6 week advanced plan, weighed in & measured this morning. I’m down 13 lbs & 3 inches off the waist. Best of all I feel terrific & I am off all my diabetes meds. BG reading this morning was 85. I thought it would be much harder than this but once you’ve finally committed to starting it gets easier. I’m actually…[Read more]
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Wow! Congratulations! Great results there.
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Congrats on completing the 6 weeks and your great success!
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Good job!
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Good for you. Nice to hear such great results.
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Congrats!
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Congrats! Yes – I have been continuing the advanced plan with much success and I think there are parts of it I will continue long after I reach my end goals. -Cathy Week 12 Day 2
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shirl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: murthysuresh posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes end of 3 weeks as of today after starting BSS. Stopped metformin yesterday by myself. This morning fasting blood glucose level 92. will keep […] ViewI’m presently in week 4 and after 13 years on metformin I am also off the medication completely. Can’t believe how wonderful I feel! And I am enjoying the food!
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shirl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: cwright posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hey, any Canadians here? i am struggling a bit about where to buy some things i need. for example, i just used salsa in my chili because the tomato sauce […] ViewIt’s amazing how many foods have sugar in them…it takes a lot of diligent reading of labels to find a product without some form of sugar in it or dairy. It is well worth the effort. I live in a small town also so what I do is stock up when I go to the city. You’ll soon learn which brands are okay & which to stay away from.
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Agreed. It’s a lot of hard work at first, but once you find some good brands, it’s a heck of a lot easier. Sorry I can’t help you with the Canadian products. Hopefully someone will post soon.
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shirl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Marion Boak posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes Hi: Don’t know about you, but starting on a Monday was not a smart thing for me to do. Not only do I feel tired from low iron, but tired from not […] ViewI too started on a Friday & it worked out very well. It gave me the weekend (I had a 3 day weekend) to get into the plan before going back to work on Monday. I’m beginning week 4 today & feel wonderful…off my diabetes meds & my readings are very stable all day long. It’s a little extra work to do the prep for meals but well worth the…[Read more]
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shirl posted a new activity comment 1 year ago
In reply to: Karen Daley posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I jumped into the program 4 1/2 weeks ago when it appeared I’d have to Up my levemir again. I was already taking 73 u at night and 48 in the am. My […] ViewIf you follow the plan you will make a huge dent in your blood glucose levels. I went from Metformin (3 x 850 mg) to zero pills within 1 week and my levels are very stable all through the day! And I feel amazing!
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shirl posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year agoJust finished week 1 of the advanced plan & I’m down 6 lbs and feeling fantastic! According to my BMI I am no longer obese but I am now in the overweight category. Feeling very motivated to keep going!
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shirl posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 year agoWow, I can’t believe it. Just one week on the advanced program & I’m off my diabetes meds and have a BG reading of 85 this morning. And I feel fantastic! Thank you Dr. Hyman!!
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Hi Shirl, Thanks for the posts, they are inspirational for all of us. Best of luck on this journey! Blessings, Margaret
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shirl posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 1 year agoI’m on day 6 of the advanced plan and already cut down my Metformin from 3 tabs of 850 mg/day to only 1 tab a day..my glucose levels are 80 to 90! And I’m feeling great & added bonus I’m losing weight! It takes a little planning to prepare the meals but well worth the effort.
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shirl posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year agoCan I have carrots on the advanced plan?
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No. Some of the recipes that say they are OK for the advanced plan have a very small amount of carrots per serving, but in general, no.
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I was one of the beta testers for the Blood Sugar Solution. We could have carrots on both the basic and advanced plans. Carrots are a non-starchy vegetable and were included on an approved list of vegetables provided to us by Dr. Hyman’s team. I’ve been on the advanced plan for over 5 months, eat carrots daily, continue to lose weight and my…[Read more]
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Susan, How has it been going for you? Has the weight loss been steady or just slow? I am just starting week 3, had a great week 1 with the weight loss, nothing week 2, but my clothes are fitting much better. I am getting ready to step up the exercise this week. I am trying to focus on the 6 weeks and then focus on the next 6 weeks, instead of such…[Read more]
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Kristen, some of the beta testers lost weight incredibly fast and others more slowly. My weight loss has been slow and steady. I have been on the plan since mid-October and have lost 30 lbs. I think how quickly you lose weight has to do with your age, metabolism, medical conditions and how closely you follow the plan. I like your idea of focusing…[Read more]
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Susan,
Thanks so much for sharing. That is very encouraging. I have always been a slow weight loss person and i tend to just get frustrated and give up and i am determind to not do that this time! Its encouraging to know that even though its slow, its ongoing, thats what i needed to hear
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Thanks for the clarification. I now can’t find it on any list – it isn’t on the low glycemic download. Is there another list of non-starchy vegetables?
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I know from reading the book that it is not always clear as to whether or not we can eat certain foods. As beta testers, we would frequently seek clarification from the beta team. When asked, Dr. Hyman’s team provided us with a list of non-starchy vegetables. An accompanying statement indicated this list was not comprehensive but a good…[Read more]
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Thank you this is very helpful
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I agree with Barbara, carrots, especially raw, created blood sugar level problems for me. I am on the advanced plan. I can tolerate a small amount (tablespoon or two) if mixed in with lots of other vegetables, but not alone. Some foods that are allowed in general do not work well with individuals.
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I’ve been doing the advanced plan for 6 weeks and I don’t do root vegetables, beans or fruit of any kind. I have seen miraculous results.
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shirl posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 1 year, 1 month agoThis is Day 1, I’m excited…have a friend at work who is doing it with me. I’m ready!
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Good luck. It’s definitely exciting and scary making these changes. It’s awesome that you have a friend to do it with. I started a blog to keep myself on track and accountable. I’m on a trial run this week, but tomorrow it’s game on! I can’t wait to see what changes may…[Read more]
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Me too!!! Ist day:)
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Shirley Chaput became a registered member 1 year, 2 months ago
Good for you Shirt- congratulation on making it into week 15 and losing 20 lbs and being off all your diabetes meds. I go get lab work done in September. Hoping to ge off Lipitor then. I’m at Day 1of week 5. I agree this is very doable. but then I love my vegetables and my salads.
thank you for your update. started today. this is much needed encouragement.