I am so glad to see so many posts here that really help others I am a 61 year old young person trying to lose the weight. I think no matter what diet you do its the excerise that takes the extra pounds off I have lost 23 lbs in 4 months and every pd is hard. so keep up the good work and the happy thoughts for every one in the spark.
LAILAS1 10/1/08 2:30 P
Hi Again:
Can you tell which meats you can eat, ham has sugar in it, sausages have some wheat? I would appreciate any help, going for surgery in next while. Thanks
LAILAS1 10/1/08 12:06 P
Can you eat fish on this Mayo Clinic Diet? I cannot eat certain meat.
PINKSIT 9/30/08 8:36 P
I'm happy to say that I lost 40 pounds on this diet and it was a piece of cake for me after about the 4th day. I kept it off for over a year then had a car accident which lead me to not be able to exercise and meds, etc. I've gained it all back plus some. I'm going to be starting this diet again this week after I go to the grocery store! I like it.
XANADUREALM 3/27/08 6:19 P
I used to say I was allergic to carbs. The south beach Diet would be a good choice for you to try. It really helped me get away from carbs. You might try checking out your library to see what books they offer on diets.
LAILAS1 3/25/08 4:18 P
Hello: Just came across this message board. What is this new Mayo Clinic Diet? I am a carbaholic and one slice of bread and I am finished for the day.
Any help out there for me? I am a senior - 73 and healthy except for arthritis and weight problem. Nothing else. Thanks for your reply. Slow and Steady Lailas
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/25/08 11:45 A
HI Joan I am going to do this day by day makes me happy to know that I am not alone feels great thank you am going to continue I process to let you know take care bye.
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/25/08 11:40 A
thank for writing me back will try hard this time will be 50 next year so,i will check the carobs and the exercise will keep in touch thank you for the advice bye
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/25/08 11:36 A
thank you for writing me back feel lonely sometimes here in N.Y.I am going to check the diet plan and also the walking thank you. I process to keep in touch take care bye.
HIPPYCHIC58 3/23/08 10:14 P
elizabeth, good luck! you can lose weight by following the diabetic diet. MOST women can have 45 carbs per meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and three 15 carb snacks. i actually lost weight by eating six times a day...but i can't seem to keep it up. i have a very bad habit of eating 1-2 times a day. i am a diabetic and this is what the dietican taught in the class i attended. of course the food should be healthy choices! good luck your quest! take it one day at a time and look at it as a life change and not a diet!
JOANNS4 3/23/08 6:30 P
For me, I did what Sparks recommends and actually logged my food in the food tracker. I don't eat a lot of red meat, but I didn't omit any food groups. I ate more vegetables and fruits, whole grain bread, oatmeal, drank the water and walked. It took me 1 yr. to lose 53 lbs. I knew if I lost the weight too quickly I would just put it right back on. I still want to lose more weight but slowly. One day at a time. Recently I have been traveling and cannot log my food but soon I will be able to track daily. I was never on the Mayo Clinic diet it so I can't really speak for it pro or con.Good luck Elizabeth and remember to take it a day at a time.
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/23/08 1:57 P
hi dear beside the exercise what did you eat every day for breakfast lunch and dinner so that I can have an idea? If you can reply with some info I would really appreciate congratulation's happy holiday's
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/23/08 1:51 P
Joan hi I'm elizabethmama12@hotmail.com. congratulations you are doing just great would like to know what you eat for breakfast,lunch and dinner so that I can have an idea more or less am really anxious a lot of stress for me. I start great the day and then if I see a basket of bread I go crazy,just can't stop really. I have to take of 20 Pound's am 170 more or less take care write me if you can bye.
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/23/08 1:44 P
hi iam elizabeth.congratulations keep it up.you are doing great.I need to take 20 pounds off I might get married this year and I am in the middle 40th so i want to look good and feel good most important any suggestions on breakfast lunch and dinner please write me if you have any idea.i am eating oatmeal for breakfast but by the end of the day i fail must be anxiety and if i see a basket of bread and butter forget it.take care and write me bye happy holiday's my email is elizabethmama12@hotmail.com in case bye.
ELIZABETHMAMA12 3/2/08 4:49 P
hi dear!does it cost any money the mayo clinic diet just to have an old one but to much fat for me ,although I know it work's any way I am going to try tomorrow with a diet which me lock have a lot of anxiety i have too much in my mind this is a problem I see a basket of bread I just can stop it's like an auditing really well any suggestion? take care bye.
SUZYQ-08 3/2/08 11:46 A
Hi, THanks for the instructions of how to get the diet will look it up!! Have 60 pounds to lose after years ago of having my stomach stapled. Due to pain from car accident 3 years ago I tend to eat in the night , what to do?? Thanks!! Suzyq-o8
XANADUREALM 3/2/08 11:34 A
To get to the Spark Diet go to the top left and pick "MY TOOLS" then use the pull down menu to pick "START", Look at the bottom left of that page to find the Spark Diet. I hope this helps.
Rettanick posted the website:
www.idirt4u.com
Back in 2000 I lost about 20 pounds more or less using this one but this time around it did not work for me. I thought I might be my age or health at this time. It has also been called the Grapefruit Diet.
Keep in mind that this is not really a Mayo Clinic Recommended Diet. You can go to www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/WT99999 to get their weight loss diet.
SUZYQ-08 3/1/08 6:47 P
HI, How do you find out about this diet?? I can't figure out how to get even the spark diet? Good luck to you!! Suzyq-08
JOANNS4 2/29/08 8:16 P
You have the right idea, take it one day at a time. I have lost weight by counting my total daily calories. I have tried every kind of diet in the past and would always gain the lost weight back again. I wake up each day and give myself positive talk. Good luck with whatever plan you use and don't quit. You can do this!
SGROVE1 2/29/08 7:56 P
I tried the old one in high school and got sicker than a dog.
GRACERESOLVE 2/28/08 10:05 A
Hi,
I have tried the Mayo Diet and it does work. It is a good way to get started.
God be with you and give you grace to do this walk. It seems like it is an ever ending battle and the things we like to eat aren't on the list of what to eat.
Enjoy your day, Grace
POLLY20 9/12/07 5:49 P
Hi RETTANICK1, That's great! Congrats! Thank you for the info. ~Polly~
RETTANICK1 9/11/07 1:04 P
You can got to a website it's www.idirt4u.com and it's in there.I've been on it 26 days now and lost 12 lbs. so its doing something for me i guess. good luck
POLLY20 9/10/07 11:56 P
Hi, Where do I find the Mayo Clinic Diet? ~Polly~
XANADUREALM 9/9/07 6:33 A
I lost a lot of weight with this diet. It is not really a Mayo Clinic Diet as it is not approved by the Mayo Clinic. The grapefruit juice has been proven to help and IMHO that is what makes this work.
RETTANICK1 9/6/07 4:44 P
I have been on the mayo clinic diet for 22 days now. I've lost almost 9 lbs. so far.How are you doing on it?
REBCCA 8/22/07 8:55 A
It may help to start approaching this as a journey of self-mastery. Learning to enjoy and prefer healthy food taken in proper proportions. Being mindful as a joyful opportunity.
Looking at this as a 'battle' will only encourage it being a battle and struggle. Self-talk is where energy starts, try affirmations to counter negative self talk.
MZCOFFEY 8/22/07 12:37 A
I am having difficulty with my plan. Each day I start with a new beginning and a new attitude and failure by noon most days. I need a good start, I need encouragement.
Has anyone ever tried the Mayo Clinic Diet? If I could just just started the battle would be half over.
Slow and Steady Lailas
