Become Healthier Together: Join the Fiber 35 Diet!

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The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and thoughts on health and diet, particularly focusing on the Fiber 35 diet. Many express a desire to improve their health and share personal stories related to weight loss, exercise, and dietary habits.

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  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a desire to create a supportive space for discussing health rather than just weight loss.
  • Another participant shares their goal of getting healthy for their family and mentions their experience with cycling and dietary plans.
  • One participant discusses their positive experience with the Fiber 35 diet, emphasizing energy and reduced cravings rather than weight loss.
  • Several users mention their long histories with dieting and the challenges they face, including fluctuating weight and dietary restrictions.
  • One participant notes the importance of eating well and exercising, stating that health does not equate to a specific clothing size.
  • Another participant shares their experience of losing weight without following a strict diet plan, focusing instead on healthy eating habits.
  • One participant discusses their anti-candida diet and the support they receive from their spouse.
  • Several participants mention their struggles with exercise routines and the motivation needed to maintain them.
  • One participant highlights the importance of tracking food intake to encourage healthier eating habits.
  • Another participant shares their experience with hypoglycemia and the challenges it presents in managing their diet.

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Views differ among participants regarding the best approach to health and dieting, with no clear consensus emerging on a singular method or philosophy.

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Participants share a variety of personal experiences related to health, diet, and exercise, reflecting diverse approaches and challenges faced in their journeys.

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Members of the consultant community interested in health and wellness discussions may find the shared experiences and support within this thread beneficial.

Hey, I have a tip to add...

Unrefined Organic virgin coconut oil! (expeller pressed)
Take 1 tablespoon (I melt mine in a small amount of green tea)
TWICE a day. It works! It's good for weight loss, skin, regulates your metabolism, etc. My sister-in-law did this for a month and lost 10 lbs. (without any other exercise or diet change) I would still recommend exercise though.
 
Great tip! How much does it cost, Ellen? I think I need to go check out Kathy's link because I am having huge issues these past 2 weeks with cravings!
But I did pretty good yesterday. I walked with my friend for 35 minutes and then I was pretty careful with my food! Speaking of food, I had better go grab a yogurt or I just might do something dangerous!:eek: :o :D
 
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We have the Coconut oil in our store but I can never figure out what to do with it. I don't do tea - don't care for the taste.
 
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I apparently need Magnesium BAD!!!
 
I've mixed the cocnut oil in coffee as well. I don't care for it (oil) though so I just put it in a little bit of coffe or tea and swallow it fast! It cost about $8-$10. It lasts about a month though.
 
Okay so excitign update!
I won the biggest loser at my church for June (there's an individual winner every month). Any way..........I only lost 6 lbs. I know that's a lot but I didn't think it would win me a prize or anything. One month someone lost 25!
I WON A NEW BIKE!!!
The final weigh-in is the week after conference! Not fair! The team that loses the highest percentage of weight gets $1800! ($450 per person!)
My team is in 4th place though.
 
Christ Follower said:
Okay so excitign update!
I won the biggest loser at my church for June (there's an individual winner every month). Any way..........I only lost 6 lbs. I know that's a lot but I didn't think it would win me a prize or anything. One month someone lost 25!
I WON A NEW BIKE!!!
The final weigh-in is the week after conference! Not fair! The team that loses the highest percentage of weight gets $1800! ($450 per person!)
My team is in 4th place though.
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WOW! congratulations Ellen - on the weight loss & the bike!

Biking is one of my favorite exercises!
 
Yes, great job. I hope you win that money.
I was just thinking, last night, that I need a monetary incentive to stop eating chocolate! That Biggest Loser contest would work for me. I'd even move to CA if my husband would come with the kids:)
 
Thanks! Hopefully I can keep going when the competition is over! I've got about 30lbs more to go! Plus I want to be healthy.
 
See you in Chicago. We can help each other stay healthy while we are there. You don't want to get too off track with your good eating habits.
 
I know, and everyone keeps talking about the amazing Chicago style pizza!
Maybe with all the walking at McCormick Place it won't be too bad???
A girl can hope can't she?
 
I'm not planning to have any pizza. I have a Starbucks gift card (I received it from the orthodontist office because I had to wait so long) and I plan to get one of their all fruit smoothies. No sugar or yogurt. All fruit and ice. I may live on those while I'm there.
 
Okay, I just got a postcard saying my team is now in 5th place. I don't think our team will win the $$ unless we all fast the next two weeks!
Two out of 4 on our team are the same weight as when the contest started!!!
That is soooo frustrating because I have worked my butt off! I didn't want to be the one to let my team down! Now they're the ones who are slacking! Don't they know I need the $$$?????? :0) :0)
 
Don't they know they need the money, too.
 
The ironic thing is the two that haven't lost anything (since Feb.) are the ones who were all amped about doing it and giving out the lectures in the beginning!
 
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Any ideas on how to use the coconut without doing tea??? I don't care for tea but I know you need to melt it or take it in capsule form. Coconut oil is solid at room temp
 
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Those of you that are going to conference - ANy ideas on how to stay close to our diets - Except for the occaisonal slice of Chicago style pizza? LOL!
 
You only need 1 tablespoon twice a day. You can put it in coffee, tea, hot chocolate or cook with it. I haven't cooked with it yet though. I just put it in a small cup of coffee or tea and drink it in two-three gulps without trying to taste it! You can even melt it in water that way.
 
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Starbucks have all fruit smoothies?? Cool I know the Core program on WW allows non-fat cappacino
 
Snack on nuts? serving size is only 1/4 cup though! They are supposed to be filling though. How about lots of veggies?
 
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Here is a recipe that is Core for WW and could me put in our little Measure Mix and Pour

Classic Everyday Italian Dressing (CORE)

Mix 2 minced (or pressed) cloves of garlic on a cutting board with 1 tsp salt. Mash into a paste. Combine with 6 TB reduced sodium chicken broth, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 TB + t tsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 shallots minced ,

Cover and shake well. Refrigerate up to a week
 
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The ironic thing is the two that haven't lost anything (since Feb.) are the ones who were all amped about doing it and giving out the lectures in the beginning!
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In defense of those who may not have lost any weight.......I joined WW 12 weeks ago, and have been the BEST WW you have ever seen - I do everything right - even better than the leaders - and I exercise every day........and in 12 weeks, I lost 3 lbs. I was so incredibly discouraged - but then had some testing done, and found I had some medical things going on that were keeping me from losing weight.
Now, it may be that they are not trying - but it also may be that they are trying and just aren't seeing any results. It that is the case, than think how discouraging it may be for them.........



Okay - off my soap box now!
 
Nope. They're not trying. They both confessed. :0)
 
Here is my plan for conference:

I am taking small packages of Almonds, Brazil Nuts, and Dried Cherries as emergency "I'm starving" snacks.

I plan on drinking as much water as I would at home (64 ounces a day) courtesy of the free water available outside all of the rooms at the McCormick Center.

I will eat sensible portions of the meals provided w/ registration - someone posted those meals in another thread - so I know that there are good choices for meals w/ all of them.

I will make healthy choices for the meals that I am responsible for - I know that I can do this - I do it everyday........I can even make good choices at McDonalds - so I'm not worried about that.

If confronted w/ Chicago-Style Pizza - I will have a slice (usually that is all I can eat of Chicago Style Pizza)- I'm not all that concerned about one slice of Pizza derailing what has become a lifestyle for me - and what fun is life if you don't allow yourself some treats! I don't go to Chicago, or get to hang out with a bunch of friends like this every week (or even every month) so I plan on enjoying myself, and asking God's blessing on the food that I eat, and moving on with life!:D
 
That sounds like a great plan!!
 
Okay, as much as I told myself today I would be good....I was bad!
I made the brownie S'mores pizza and a Paradise dessert pizza today for the 4th! Ate both! I better walk 5 miles tomorrow!!!
 
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OK - I AM MOTIVATED NOW

I had no trouble getting into my beautiful (purchased too small) wedding dress and I have been trying to find the motivation to get the rest of this weight lost.

4 years ago I was down to 157. Just 7 lbs from goal at WW. Then I met this guy that my friends eventually started naming Psycho Boy. The stress and frustration because I couldn't get this guy to go away caused me to slide downhill on my diet and exercise! It was a situation where he would show up at my house uninvited and wouldn't go away. All over now except the rest of the weight is still on my body. I now have a wonderful hubby etc. I am excited and I am going to do this. I weighted in yesterday an have lost 4.4 lbs already so that is a total of 25 lbs lost since I started WW many moons ago. Still have 39 lbs to go to hit my WW goal but I know I can do it!!! I personally would like to get a little closer to 140 but 150 would be awesome.
 
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Christfollower you were not bad you had a splurge - That does not make you a bad person. It makes you a person that enjoys rich foods. Don't we all! It's just important that the healthier eating be done more ofter then the indulgent eating. There is room for carrot sticks and chocolate in life
 
Thanks! Hey does it count if it's a chocolate-carrot cake? :0)
 
Great job Kathy! I'm excited for you!
 
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