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lisathnos posted an update in the group
Depression 10 hours, 42 minutes agoI hurt my back on Saturday morning and it left me flat. I even fainted on Sunday from the pain! I saw the orthopedist yesterday and had X-Rays, which turned up nothing remarkable. I am on muscle relaxers for 2 weeks and anti-inflammatories for a month and start physical therapy tomorrow. The bad thing is that I cannot do my exercise classes…[Read more]
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 12 hours, 53 minutes agoHappy Tuesday Everyone – This is going to sounds silly to some of you but I have been noticing bones lately that I haven’t seen or felt for years as my % fat decreases. The scale is still telling me 139 but should be inching downwards soon since I’ve been at that weight for over 5/8. I had to go buy a new pair of sandals this week because I kept…[Read more]
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Your post is, as usual, right on target for me. Came back from my long weekend away and only lost 1 pound. Ate everything right although I did not get the 2 snacks in for 4 days. Glad I did not gain a pound! Nicole…keep writing you provide such inspiration for me and others. Thank you, Rusty
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Rusty- in my book the snacks are not mandatory – if you are no hungry between meals don’t have a snack…just make sure though that you are drinking enough water. You won’t lose weight if you are dehydrated. I eat one of my snacks before my evening pills usually some sort of protein so that the pills are not taken on an empty stomach. My other…[Read more]
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I Agree Nicole. If I am not hungry I do not eat a snack, i will drink something instead. We are all so different here: )
Margaret
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Rich posted an update in the group
Recipes 3 days agoI found green tea rather blah and I never liked the taste much. I do like chai tea though and found this wonderful recipe to add to green tea to spice it up! I am also enjoying it more with warm coconut milk. I may improvise and add vanilla bean eventually. Its very forgiving. I am sure it would be great with a small touch of honey as well @…[Read more]
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BSS Shelley posted an update in the group
Recipes 3 days, 1 hour agoI am finding more questions as I read through the recipe book. Almost every recipe includes olive (or other) oil. Do all of you use that much oil in your diets? The calories seem rather high to me. I have to admit that my ‘norm’ has been use of deprivation diets so I may not be thinking clearly about this. I would like to hear from you…[Read more]
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I don’t have the recipe book and so I can not answer your question about the book..but healthy oils are important to include in your diet…fat doesn’t make you fat.. my good fats include a tsp of olive oil in my salad two times a day, 1-2 ounces of nuts a day , 1 tsp flax seed in my ultra shake in the morning and the fat that is in my…[Read more]
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Good information, Nicole. I was afraid my previous eating patterns were influencing my fears about fats. I too have terrible dry skin, especially living in dry, hot Las Vegas. The reason I got the cookbook is to learn about new foods and appetizing ways to cook them within the program. I had never eaten (or heard of) many of the vegetables and…[Read more]
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Because I am now in month 11 I do use regular butter at times on my veggies. I use coconut butter for all my stir frying..get a good one from a health foods store . I actually never thought of using coconut butter but i have used olive oil on my steamed vegetables. You wil want to be diary and gluten free for the first six weeks at least. Nicole
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BSS Shelley posted an update in the group
Recipes 3 days, 4 hours agoHappy weekend all,
I received my BSS Cookbook and am deep into preparing my grocery list. I start the eating plan on Monday with Week 2 of Prep. (I’m not sure why it isn’t called Week 1 of the Basic Plan! LOL) I have a couple of questions:
The book and the Nutrition Basics download list carbs per meal as 15 grams. It further states, ” As…[Read more]-
Hi Shelly – I usually use what is recommended on the protein powder I am using. my current protein powder recommends 1 scoop. that is 130 calories and 7.5 carbs ..I add 1 tsp ground flax seed and 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk that brings carbs up to 10 and calories up to 199. I usually have 1 ounce of nuts before my walk so I have enough fuel…[Read more]
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Dawna posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 5 days, 8 hours agoI just got my xray results back and I have Extensive calcific tendinitis. I googled this and found out it could be caused by diabetes. I have had diabetes for 15 years and I have read that this is when effects of diabetes can occur. Dam, why me? One thing the article said to do was to eliminate a calcium from my diet and that some nuts have…[Read more]
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Google foods high in calcium…of course milk and cheese are the first things that come to mind. I suspect that this can be reversed over time with the proper diet. You will find as you follow this way of eating that you just keep getting healthier and healthier. Don’t get discouraged. Nicole
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Thanks Nicole,
I am already feeling so much better on this food plan. The pain I have been in all week was what made me so discouraged. I’m feeling better today. Resting my shoulder and taking NSADs are really working. Wish your body didn’t wear out.
Dawna-
I had already been eating pretty healthy when I started BSS plan in July 2012. My roughest week was between week 2 and 3. What was new to my eating plan wss the elimination of dairy and gluten. between weeks 2-3 my blood sugars literally plummeted and every day I had to reduce my insulin dosage. My blood pressure also decreased and I got off of…[Read more]
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Hi Dawna, It might be healthier for you to change the way you eat. Addressing the symptom rather than the underlying problem of diabetes might be disappointing.
If you do not want to use almond milk then you can use coconut milk. It is good to get info from the internet, but be cautious about thinking one article is the final word. Did your doctor…[Read more] -
Margaret,
Thank you for your thoughts. You are right I will ask my doctor next week when I see him if I should restrict my calcium.
Dawna
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Diabesity / Diabetes 5 days, 13 hours agoHappy thursday Everyone- eating out is always a challenge for people trying to lose weight. Especially when you go to a place like Outback steak house with their famous blooming onion and bread at the table. When I got home from my afternoon appointment yesterday my husband announced that he had to have some blooming onion. So off we went…I was…[Read more]
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Hi, Lisa,
I have had back problems for decades due to five abdominal surgeries and obesity. I, too, thought I was over having those problems after losing weight, but I still suffered a bout of lower back strain and pain. I understand what you are going through, but think of it this way. Imagine how much worse it might have been had you NOT …[Read more]
Thank you for your wise words. I will take your advice and try out that Peggy Capp yoga position on the wall. All the best, Lisa
Hi Janine, I have always wanted a rocking chair, your wooden one sounds dreamy.
Have you resolved your sleepless issue? I was wondering if you have ever tried melatonin or inositol? Sometimes I think i am feeling so well from BSS living that I just do not get tired. Of course, the next day I know that is not true: )
Blessings, Margaret
Hi Lisa…so sorry to hear about your pain.. my husband Phill has regular problems with back issues and goes to a chiropractor regularly. He has even found help with the issue with acupuncture but that gets expensive . Hope you find comfort soon. You might want to think about reducing your carb intake until you are back to exercising. ( ie go back…[Read more]
Good idea, Nicole. I will be extra careful about what I eat while not exercising. Thank you for your words. Lisa
I’m so sorry to hear about your back pain, Lisa. I too suffer from intermittent bouts of back pain. I don’t think it is necessarily due to excess weight. My PT says that strengthening your core/abs is one of the best ways to reduce/eliminate back pain. If your core is weak, it isn’t able to support the spine like it should, resulting in…[Read more]
I thought my core was strong because of all the Pilates and other exercise classes I do plus the walking! I guess I was wrong about that. Thank you for writing. You guys have made me feel a lot better. I will come back stronger than ever!
I’m sorry, I wasn’t implying that your core is weak, Lisa! You mentioned that the weight loss would have taken care of those problems. I was offering another reason for back pain to rear its ugly head even after the excess weight is gone. For all we know, there could be a third reason — it could be totally unrelated to weight and core strength.
Sorry to hear of this turn! It would drive me nuts not to be able to exercise.
It is driving me nuts because today was my day to do aerobic dance and Pilates. I will just have to do some light walking until I can get back into my classes, and as Nicole advised, eat fewer carbs since I won’t be working them off. Thanks! Lisa
Hi Lisa, You do have my sympathy. i have been struggling with knee pain, i finally had a cranial-sacral treatment and that helped. He suggested I go to a chirpractor. Well i went today (I used to go regularly, but stopped a couple years ago) and it really helped! I will be going weekly for the next month.
Good luck with your treatments. Perhaps…[Read more]