Melissa K. Owens
@wesnocs active 8 months ago-
Melissa K. Owens posted an update 8 months ago
HI ALL! I have been doing well. I bought a Paleo Recipe Book and found that those following a Paleo diet are really doing alot of the same things that I am when reading the Blood Sugar Solution. So, to branch out a bit on the recipes I started cooking a lot of Paleo and I am enjoying them tremendously. It’s a largely Anti-inflammatory diet and…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted an update 8 months, 4 weeks ago
I am down one whole clothes size and soon to be two clothes sizes. 7 inches on my waist. Not sure how many pounds I lost because my scale broke BUT, I am guessing 30 lbs lost, conservatively. Yipee. I know you all thought I was gone, but I am not. Just super busy. Love ya and good luck all!
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Hi Melissa, Good to see you. You have been a real motivator with your success. How is your husband doing?
It is fun buying the smaller sizes, unless you have a smaller wardrobe waiting in the wings.
Stay well, Margaret
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Melissa K. Owens posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months agoYea! I am now at 23.5 lbs lost. So excited! I love the supplements I am on. I am starting to feel soo much better now.
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Congratulations Melissa way to go!
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Recipes A few weeks back I posted a recipe for ratatouille, which has become a summer staple for me. I make a large batch and freeze servings and toss them into a pan with a […] ViewI invested in a growing system in my backyard that allows me to grow all year round. If you go onto Youtube.com and type in “How to build a raised bed” or Hoop House, this is what I built in my backyard. Three 12 by 4 feet boxes with dirt cost me around $500.00. I cover the boxes with 6 mm plastic and grow in the wintertime, too. This is the…[Read more]
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What a wonderful story! I have a small balcony that does not get direct son. I am experimenting with chard and lettuce. I do have pots of herbs, but they grow slowly. When I live in a house I did grow lots of veggies and herbs. I agree with you; it is a wonderful feeling picking the herbs and whole food to use, and so much fun to watch grow.
Well…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
In reply to: Melissa K. Owens posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Wow! It seems my metabolism hit another speed-up, I am down 23.5 lbs. I have been at this since May. I had to share my ”pizza” fix recipe although it […] ViewAwesome! I also try to avoid genetically modified foods so eating things I grow is a must for survival.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
In reply to: Melissa K. Owens posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Wow! It seems my metabolism hit another speed-up, I am down 23.5 lbs. I have been at this since May. I had to share my ”pizza” fix recipe although it […] ViewNicole, hi! I live on the advanced plan. That’s how I am losing all of this weight.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
In reply to: Augusta C Piaia posted an update in the group Diabesity / Diabetes I haven’t started yet. However, I have read over the eating plan and found that the doctor encourages the use of protein powders. I have used […] ViewAugusta, it depends on the protein powder. So many of them contain ingredients that would be considered MSG, or that produce free glutamate which some people are sensitive to and in my opinion, should be avoided altogether. MSG has hidden sources and about 25 different names for this complex additive that is widely used in all kinds of foods. You…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months agoWow! It seems my metabolism hit another speed-up, I am down 23.5 lbs. I have been at this since May. I had to share my “pizza” fix recipe although it probably will not be an option for most on the 6 week plan. I wanted pizza so badly and got an idea that worked out perfectly. Brown Rice tortillas from Whole Foods (organic) I took two frozen…[Read more]
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Wow congratulations Melissa on loosing 23.5 lbs and keeping it off since May! Isn’t that great. I am sure that your body is taking a much needed brek! Have you thought about going on the advanced plan for six weeks to see if you can reve things up?
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Nicole, hi! I live on the advanced plan. That’s how I am losing all of this weight.
It is now my life.
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Hi Melissa,
Thanks for the recipe. I love that you grow so many vegetables. Isn’t it fun going out to pick your bounty?
I really miss pizza myself. I was not so creative, I went to an artisanal pizza place and had some real pizza. It worked out ok, but that is probably because they used local organic ingredients and made their own sausage. I…[Read more]-
Awesome! I also try to avoid genetically modified foods so eating things I grow is a must for survival.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
In reply to: Kristi Haiker posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Hi, I’m new to the Blood Sugar Solution and have only been doing this for 4 days. I’m getting leg cramps over and over at night. This has just started. […] ViewHi Kristi, I am not a Doctor but I was having leg cramps at night, too. They became severe. I also had muscle twitching, no pain, but just twitching all over. Mr metabolic dr. told me to go on Magnesium so I did, I haven’t experienced any more leg twitching. When I took the tests in the Blood Sugar Solution Book they also indicated that I should…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted an update in the group
Weight & Obesity 11 months, 1 week agoOK, I am wondering something. Janine, you said that your blood levels were adversely affected by your eating red meat, lamb and shrimp with whole eggs. Here is my question. How much of each serving were you eating in the month of the red meat? Also, was the meat that you were eating Grass Fed Organic Beef or was it conventional grain-fed beef? I…[Read more]
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Hi, Melissa,
Great question I am happy to answer. I believe each serving of regular, not organic, beef was about 4-6 ounces each time. With the lamb, I think the servings were about 4-6 ounces each, as well. I cannot yet afford to purchase organic, and I rarely eat red meats, but I was bored with all the fish and chicken. I also had 2 each 4…[Read more]-
…READING WENT UP. (BTW-I hit the wrong button while typing). It makes more sense that my numbers went down in the past 60 days rather than yo-yoing up and down during that time. I guess the choice that makes more sense is the correct one. Rather frustrating to think that the 105 reading was incorrect, but , on the other hand, my numbers are…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Recipes I am posting my Spicy Turkey Meatball recipe again: (with some revisions) 2 pounds ground turkey (I used one package 99% fat free and one that was about 85% fat free) 1 […] ViewI am making this today!!!
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity Well, after an anxious week away from the scale, my weight-loss efforts were rewarded with a 2 pound loss! Even bigger news is that my waist is 9.5” smaller […] ViewYeah Cheryl!! Congratulations on 15 lbs.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Energy Being 52 pounds lighter has made my daily walks so much easier. When I hit the sidewalks Sunday, I walked at a rapid pace and 3 miles later I was feeling great and […] ViewThis is so true, Janine! I went three times last week and I just went today. I finished 4.5 miles in 65 minutes doing cardio, and I did 15 more minutes working muscle groups of my body. I actually enjoyed it today and feel like I want to play baseball or do something else just to keep active. I burned 430 calories and I feel awesome. Nice to…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I am wearing my size 18 jeans, today!! (with a light panty girdle, FYI)! Their slight snugness will keep me from overeating, for sure! I noticed that from a […] ViewI noticed that I bounded up the stairs in the morning. These kinds of things are always flooring me. So cool! i love your stories!
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Funny you should say that about the stairs, which is fantastic, by the way!!! This a.m. as I was checking out in the fast lane of the grocer’s, I realized I had forgotten something and I ran, yes, ran, back to the area to pick up what I needed. It actually felt good!
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity 12 weeks gone in all (3 prep + 9). Amazingly, – 4 pounds last week!!! And 7 inches off my waist, in all! 45 pounds lost in all! Happy, happy camper, here!!! ViewI started out at 260 and I am down to 238.5. I can’t wait for tomorrow. lol!
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Great progress!!! I know how you feel. Watching the decreasing numbers on the scale is so exciting.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity 12 weeks gone in all (3 prep + 9). Amazingly, – 4 pounds last week!!! And 7 inches off my waist, in all! 45 pounds lost in all! Happy, happy camper, here!!! ViewGood to know. Do you exercise at all, Janine?
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6 days each week. I walk each morning. I use weights to help strengthen and tone my shoulders and arms every other day. I want to resume trying yoga and I am actually considering joining a gym within walking distance of my home. Never wanted to join a gym before, but with problem areas that need extra attention that some of the machines might…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity In keeping with my new goal of avoiding the scale except on weigh-in days, I have not stepped on the scale since Sunday. It is a bit unnerving not knowing how […] ViewOK, I am not sure how I am missing all of these posts from my friends but when I log in I don’t see any of these. All I can see is show is who just registered. I wish I could have seen these wonderful posts from Susan S and you, Janine and Margaret. I have missed you! lol But I will figure this out. I thought I was the only one posting anything.…[Read more]
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week 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!!!!! […] ViewJanine, I am in a 22/24 and they are all getting very loose on me. Some I can tell are just going to fall right off me. I was not exercising very much in the begining but I decided to try 3 days on 60 minute cardio and lifting this past week and it felt wonderful!!
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: JANINE posted an update in the group Weight & Obesity I feel like I am at my halfway point even though, technically, I need to lose 2.5 more pounds to really be at that marker. Nonetheless, I celebrated 50 pounds […] ViewOMG! How did I miss this communication?? I would have said YEA Janine!! I am so excited for you.
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Melissa K. Owens posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago
In reply to: Lisa Freeman posted an update Starting my prep week tomorrow for the Blood Sugar Solution plan! been cleaning out my pantry ViewYea Lisa! Way to go. I am so excited about this. It’s saved my life.
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Hi Melissa,
It is good to hear from you! Maybe you can share a recipe or two in the recipe group!
Stay well, Margaret