Re: Paleo diet — I dropped to a BMI of 21, body fat % decreased to 12%, lipid profile is optimal, HbA1c dropped to 4.9, inflammatory markers all decreased to low normal, weight stabilized without calorie counting, appetite and hunger re-regulated, oral health improved, diet is economical, easy to shop for and foods are desirable - no desire to "cheat" after 1 1/2 years
Re: Lower back pain — If I go long periods of time without excercise my lower back hurts and gets stiff.
Re: Accumulation of excess fat — Being heavy. I am at my heaviest now!
Re: Accumulation of excess fat — not fun!
Re: Lack of exercise — no motivation to exercise
Re: Swollen ankles — looks big and my shoes does not fit
karky Re: Shangri-La Diet — I lost quite a lot of weight with this diet, that I haven't been able to lose on any other diet, including WW, Atkins, FenFen, etc. I found that different brands of light olive oil go down better than others. My quality of sleep improved, my hair is softer and shinier, and my skin is softer, and no where near as dry, my elbows are no longer cracked and painful.
glenra Re: Shangri-La Diet — The Shangri-La diet, invented by Seth Roberts, involves drinking measured amounts of extra-light olive oil or sugar water an hour before or after consuming any food or drinking anything that has a taste. I found the SLD an effective appetite suppressant, but you have to keep doing it for the rest of your life or the weight comes right back. It can also be a little inconvenient, a little nauseating, and works better for some people than for others.
glenra Re: Ephedrine+Caffeine — The "ECA Stack" is a combination of over-the-counter drugs used to reduce weight. The letters stand for Ephedrine, Caffeine, Aspirin. Many medical studies have found ECA or EC in combination safe+effective for moderate weight loss. The FDA banned the use of ephedrine in supplements due to adverse effect reports in the general population but you can still find ephedrine available over-the-counter as an asthma medicine and I believe the benefits of ephedrine+caffeine for obesity still outweigh the risks.
I have been taking 30 mg ephedrine and 200 mg caffeine per day for the last 3 months and have lost ~7% of my bodyweight, almost all of the loss from fat. My bodyfat percentage is down from over 23% to around 20%.
Those who are worried about the alleged cardiovascular risks from ephedrine should read this followup study:
http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/168/8/966
ThicktoThin Re: Genetics — Genetics: Both parents died young from cardiac arrest. My mother died age 42 (first heart attack), and my father died at 57 (3 heart attacks). Both were 2 pack a day Pall Mall smokers and moderate to heavy drinkers.
ThicktoThin Re: Exercise — My daughter gave me one book on wellness and my cardiologist co-authored another book on longevity. After reading both books I was inspired to finally address my state of being over weight. (242 lbs, BMI 33) After years of yo-yo diets and hating exercise the light finally when on for me. I decided to get off my butt and do something about my exercise routine (or lack of it) My other goal was to improve my eating habits by eating healthier and curb fast food consumption. I knew I was heavy but never took the time or had the interest to pursue a remedy. I belonged to two health clubs, but rarely went to either. I hated exercise. But by looking at a body mass index table in one of the books it became clear where I was on the table and where I had to be to be at normal weight. The first step was envisioning what I would look like at 180 lbs. Once I had a goal in mind and a plan (exercise and diet control) the rest just kind of fell into place. Bottom line, I achieved my 50 lb weight loss goal in 27 weeks purely by do-it-yourself methods and without the aids of pills, special diet food plans or personal trainers. I’m living proof that the combination of exercise and eating healthy does deliver weight loss results.
Re: Paleo diet — I dropped to a BMI of 21, body fat % decreased to 12%, lipid profile is optimal, HbA1c dropped to 4.9, inflammatory markers all decreased to low normal, weight stabilized without calorie counting, appetite and hunger re-regulated, oral health improved, diet is economical, easy to shop for and foods are desirable - no desire to "cheat" after 1 1/2 years
Re: Lower back pain — If I go long periods of time without excercise my lower back hurts and gets stiff.
Re: Accumulation of excess fat — Being heavy. I am at my heaviest now!
Re: Accumulation of excess fat — not fun!
Re: Lack of exercise — no motivation to exercise
Re: Swollen ankles — looks big and my shoes does not fit
karky
Re: Shangri-La Diet — I lost quite a lot of weight with this diet, that I haven't been able to lose on any other diet, including WW, Atkins, FenFen, etc. I found that different brands of light olive oil go down better than others. My quality of sleep improved, my hair is softer and shinier, and my skin is softer, and no where near as dry, my elbows are no longer cracked and painful.
glenra
Re: Shangri-La Diet — The Shangri-La diet, invented by Seth Roberts, involves drinking measured amounts of extra-light olive oil or sugar water an hour before or after consuming any food or drinking anything that has a taste. I found the SLD an effective appetite suppressant, but you have to keep doing it for the rest of your life or the weight comes right back. It can also be a little inconvenient, a little nauseating, and works better for some people than for others.
glenra
Re: Ephedrine+Caffeine — The "ECA Stack" is a combination of over-the-counter drugs used to reduce weight. The letters stand for Ephedrine, Caffeine, Aspirin. Many medical studies have found ECA or EC in combination safe+effective for moderate weight loss. The FDA banned the use of ephedrine in supplements due to adverse effect reports in the general population but you can still find ephedrine available over-the-counter as an asthma medicine and I believe the benefits of ephedrine+caffeine for obesity still outweigh the risks. I have been taking 30 mg ephedrine and 200 mg caffeine per day for the last 3 months and have lost ~7% of my bodyweight, almost all of the loss from fat. My bodyfat percentage is down from over 23% to around 20%. Those who are worried about the alleged cardiovascular risks from ephedrine should read this followup study: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/168/8/966
ThicktoThin
Re: Genetics — Genetics: Both parents died young from cardiac arrest. My mother died age 42 (first heart attack), and my father died at 57 (3 heart attacks). Both were 2 pack a day Pall Mall smokers and moderate to heavy drinkers.
ThicktoThin
Re: Exercise — My daughter gave me one book on wellness and my cardiologist co-authored another book on longevity. After reading both books I was inspired to finally address my state of being over weight. (242 lbs, BMI 33) After years of yo-yo diets and hating exercise the light finally when on for me. I decided to get off my butt and do something about my exercise routine (or lack of it) My other goal was to improve my eating habits by eating healthier and curb fast food consumption. I knew I was heavy but never took the time or had the interest to pursue a remedy. I belonged to two health clubs, but rarely went to either. I hated exercise. But by looking at a body mass index table in one of the books it became clear where I was on the table and where I had to be to be at normal weight. The first step was envisioning what I would look like at 180 lbs. Once I had a goal in mind and a plan (exercise and diet control) the rest just kind of fell into place. Bottom line, I achieved my 50 lb weight loss goal in 27 weeks purely by do-it-yourself methods and without the aids of pills, special diet food plans or personal trainers. I’m living proof that the combination of exercise and eating healthy does deliver weight loss results.