Bob Greene's new program: The Best Life Diet

caroljshaw · 02-04-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sharonrr

I agree it seems like he is getting paid by alot of companies for products. Also check the labels this stuff has HFCS in it which your body does not recognize. Remember he is not a doctor. Do a google search on the products ingredients and see what junk is in some of these products.
Sharon

You are so right about this book and Oprah endorsing foods with HFCS. I was shocked when she said her favorite yogurt is Yoplait. That was one of the first things I had to give up because the 2nd ingredient is HFCS. I feel like Oprah is being a hypocrite when she talks about getting healthy. Dr. Oz says HFCS is to be avoided.

LastDitchEffort · 02-04-2007, 10:16 PM

Hi All,

I have been reading the book for a couple of weeks now and tomorrow I have decided I will start Phase 1. I've got a couple of workout DVD's (Turbo Jam) and a journal to write in. I found that there wasn't anything really new in the book, nothing I didn't know, but I think starting out by just adding the exercise and not eating at night will be helpful. Baby steps to begin with.

I wish the book had gone into more of the emotional side to eating etc. I know that with me it's all in my head.

I need a "food psychiatrist" or something. That's what I'm hoping for on this site.

Anyway...I'm going to follow this plan to the letter. I'm weighing in tomorrow morning and then I'm not stepping on the scale for 4 weeks.

seabreez2000 · 02-05-2007, 01:38 AM

Hi lastditcheffort,Glad to see you joining in.I look forward to seeing you post.I am doing pretty good on phase 1,it's been about 4 weeks now.I too like that the book is doing it in baby steps,That seems doable to me.Have a great week take care kim

LastDitchEffort · 02-05-2007, 10:48 AM

Triumph !!! Instead of going back to bed after dropping Jr. at school, I went down to the basement and did a workout (Turbo Sculpt today). Now I'm off to eat my brekkie. I'm getting really addicted to Bran Buds these days. I need to find a good flaky cereal to put them on though. I've been eating Just Right but, according to Bob's rules, they have too much sugar in them. I have to do the groceries this morning so I guess I'll spend some time reading labels in the cereal aisle. I'm also considering picking up another workout tape. Looking for suggestions if anyone has any.

Cheers...D

seabreez2000 · 02-07-2007, 01:24 AM

Hi everyone just wanted to check in and say hi and hope everyone is doing well.I am doing pretty good.I am in phase 1 and I am not in any hurry to get to phase 2,as long as phase 1 is working.I will weigh myself friday and report in how I have been doing.The only thing I really need to work on in phase 1 is having a snack.I can forget to do that.take care Kim

Mercee · 02-07-2007, 12:45 PM

Hi all,

Iam still in phase 1. I will be moving to phase 2 next week. This program may be the best I have tried.

seabreez2000 · 02-09-2007, 11:47 PM

HI Mercee,and everyone.Mercee let me know how phase 2 is going.I am in phase 1 right now.I too think this is looks like this program is working great.I like the slow changes that are made,it doesn't seem so overwhelming.Anyways I hope to see more people checking in.Everyone have a great evening I will check in tomorrow.take care Kim

seabreez2000 · 02-11-2007, 12:46 AM

Hi everyone Just checking in too see how everyone is doing? I am doing pretty good.Today my food wasn't the greatest,but I still had my cutoff time at nite with food.It doesn't make me feel very good to eat unhealthy.anyways have a great weekend take care Kim

Mercee · 02-15-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi everyone

Today is officially 1 month for me I am down 8 lbs. I guess I'll move on to phase 2 and see how it works. How are you guys doing? I really wish this was a thread were we could post a few times a week and encourage each other.

seabreez2000 · 02-16-2007, 01:49 AM

Hi Mercee,Great job on the weight loss.I would like that too,I will post here if you do,we can check in and see how we are doing.I am doing phase 1 right now,and I don't weigh until next monday I think it is.My food in the evening is starting to get better.If you have a suggestion on any snacks that would be good for you too that I could try,I have tried the peanut butter and apple that is good. I have a sweet tooth so I am looking for snacks that will help the sweet tooth.Any suggestions that would be great

Let me know how phase 2 is going? Maybe more people will post.take careehave a great evening Kim

Musicgal · 02-16-2007, 10:22 AM

Mercee, that's great and I was wondering if we could get a thread under the diet plans section for our progress. Otherwise, I will post here, too. I am only on my second week. Not weighing myself is a killer but it's making me more conscious of what I eat which is what I should do. Just did 40 minutes on my stationary bike. We have ice and snow here so it's not good for walking (had a treadmill but it broke and can't get to gym today). Last year, I started skiing and I am so chicken! I am almost 50 yrs. old with bad knees but everyone seems to encourage me. Unfortunately, they don't have a place to do cross country because I'd like that although everyone else in my family thinks it's boring! Didn't go skiing yet because of the expense. To tell ya the truth, I'll stick to cycling and walking!

Good luck to all!

golferchick · 02-18-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzanne 3FC

Bob Greene has a new book coming out on Dec 26, and I think we'll hear a lot about it. Have you heard of it?

The Best Life Diet. From Amazon:

OK, so I'm new and will have to learn how to use this site. Bear with me. You all have such cute icons etc. I do have the BoB G book. In fact I have all of his books+Oz's. So now to use them. I am also with WW and go to the gym. Now to get my head straight. Bob's book is good at doing this. Getting the mental part in order.

golferchick · 02-18-2007, 11:01 AM

Hey, sacramento. I live in Yuba City-just N. of you.

golferchick · 02-18-2007, 11:04 AM

I think the ball tapes are great. Easy on the joints and very effective. Bands and Pilates are also good. My Personal Trainer just finished a session with me on the ball and it was great.

seabreez2000 · 02-18-2007, 05:17 PM

HI everyone just checking in,Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

Hi golferchick,welcome,Hey we are almost neighbors

I have all the books too.I have also been a ww member for years.Just stopped going to the meetings because of finacial reasons,and also I am following mostly bob green's new book phase 1.

I have been moody lately yuck,depression yuck.Working on that one.Wishing everyone a great week take care Kim