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5/7/12 10:32 P

JOSEMARIA ~

she means Gary Taubes book, "Why We Get Fat". Most libraries have it, but there's usually a long wait list. It's good enough to buy one for yourself. Excellent resource; I recommend it!

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2/14/12 3:52 P

The low-carb / "ancestral" diets (ie, nutritional plans) are lifesavers for many types of folks. I was introduced to it by my endocrinologist for weight loss. Most of his patients are diabetics (I'm not), and this is the diet he prescribes for them. He never named it as such, but at my last checkup (yesterday) I told him I'd been doing some research and thought his plan was very similar. He got a sheepish grin and said, "yeah, it's my 'caveman' diet." So it's not just a "fad" thing - it's responsible and well-founded scientifically.

There are lots of books on the subject. There is also a webinar (FREE!) being offered soon in which many of the "gurus" in the field are going to speak. It's not just a promotional convention, as I see a few speakers listed who look like they might be dissenters. It looks like a very well-rounded offering, and should be a real boon to anyone curious about low-carb.

Another Sparker posted the link to the site where you can register:

paleosummit.com

I saw her post in the Paleo Diet forum, and immediately jumped on this great opportunity.

Proponents of the lifestyle cite its benefits for diabetics, those with heart disease, cholesterol issues, actually, most maladies of modern society ... and it's been a miracle to me for weight loss. The fantastic "side effect" is how good it makes me feel - and I'm NOT fighting cravings or snacking ... in fact, usually I only eat 2 meals a day, and sometimes I'm having to "push it" to get all that down! Awesome.

Even if you don't adopt the plan, it's well worth your time to at least investigate it - from "those in the know"!!

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10/17/11 10:08 A

I need to balance my cholesterol levels since in my last checkup last month I had:
Total Chol: 154
LDL: 78
HDL: 35
Trig: 117

As you can see, my total cholesterol is not bad, but I need to raise the good cholesterol to a healthy level. My doctor recommended exercise, almonds, peanuts, peanut butter, etc. I eat peanuts any time I can but not in large quantities.

What do you recommend?

What's the title of that book?

Thanks...

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10/16/11 9:06 A

Hi everyone, I don't know what your eating plans are but thought I would share how well mine is. My bad cholesterol was coming up because earlier in the year I was housebound with low anemia so not eating right, working out, sleeping right.

As I got better, I was watching Dr Oz and Gary Taubes was on. Dr Oz didn't give him much of a chance but it got my interests tweaked. So I got his book, also researched it elsewhere.

I adopted the plan. It was a bit tough in the beginning but once it kicked in, what a difference. The last blood test I had, my cholesterol was back to normal. My energy stepped up, could think better, cravings are gone. And my weight has stabilized and even got down a bit. My blood pressure is as good as a teenager.

The real test came when my hubby brought home licorice, love licorice. I had some and felt so bad after. So that last hurdle is gone.

I feel great!

Just wanted to share!

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