I was just looking at this thread and didn't realized I wasn't logged in. There was an ad at the bottom Gastric Bypass, No surgery. Has anyone ever seen that? I wondered if it went away because I was logged in.

Carolr Thanks for the welcome back. I'm glad to be back.

I'm at the point where I know what to eat to be healthy and how much as well. My doc has a plate on the wall that shows how we should eat and told me that I could use that as a guideline since I don't want to count calories, carbs or points any more. After trying so many different things for almost a year since I learned that I was T2 diabetic, I have decided that I like this idea and it is so simple that it is so easy to use it as a guideline. It is also IE friendly and as far the slow weight loss, I lose slowly any way so no big deal there for me. I noticed someone on the General Diet threads mentioned healthy carbs which I'm switching to rather than white starches so I looked up the Carb Lovers diet. I've been seeing their book in the store and sluffed it off not realizing what it was. It is actually the way I have decided that Iam going to eat. Hope Walmart still has the book when I go back so I can get a copy of it.

Hope everyone is having a good day since a lot of the country is having lots of bad weather. We're supposed to get rain later, but not bad like a lot of places. So y'all stay dry and safe Everybody.

Well there was an day after Easter miracle at my house. My daughter in law loves to bake and made this wonderful cake for Easter with an awesome homemade Chocolate icing, ate a piece in the afternoon and another one in the evening and then Monday morning the miracle happened--I packed it up and threw the rest in the garbage! Yep me that loves Chocolate icing, threw a cake away!

Carol--I'm logged in and I see the ad you're talking about on the side. I think you're right though when not logged in I think ads can be between posts.

I will read one of my e-mails tonight!

I love sesame seeds. So here is some info about them.

Sesame Seeds Benefits


Sesame seeds are so nutritious, it would be a shame to wait until your next visit to the bagel or bread shop to eat the few that serve as a flavorful topping. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and zinc, and a very good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin) and dietary fiber. The nutrients found in sesame seeds may offer cardiovascular benefits, reduce inflammation in those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, support respiratory health, offer protection against colon cancer, osteoporosis and other conditions.
Mighty Major Minerals

A 1/4-cup serving of sesame seeds provides 126-mg of magnesium, or 32 percent of the Daily Value (DV), and a whopping 351-mg of calcium (35 percent of the DV and slightly more than is provided in 1-cup of milk). The calcium is located in the hull of the seeds. Hulled versions offer substantially less calcium.

Magnesium and calcium are important minerals that help lower blood pressure, reduce the frequency and intensity of tension and migraine headaches (triggered by blood vessel spasms), reduce airway spasms in asthmatics, and regulate the sleep patterns of women suffering from menopause-induced sleep disturbances (a possible side effect of menopause). In addition, calcium is essential for bone structure and health, and has been shown to offer protection against colon cancer.

Essential Trace Minerals

A 1/4-cup serving of sesame seeds provides 1.48-milligrams (mg) or 74 percent of the DV for copper, and 2.8-mg (or 18.7 percent of the DV) for zinc (both trace minerals). Copper plays a role in the anti-imflammatory process. It is beneficial for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, because it reduces some of the swelling and pain characteristic of this condition. Also, copper activates an enzyme necessary for building collagen and elastin, which are important for providing structure and elasticity to the vascular system, bones and joints.

There is a correlation between a low intake of zinc (in the diet) and hip/spine osteoporosis (loss of bone/decreased bone density). Optimal zinc intake reduces the risk of bone fractures caused by this common condition, especially in the elderly. Zinc is important for immune system function.
Powerful for Lowering Cholesterol

You might not think of sesame seeds for lowering cholesterol, but they offer more than one mechanism for doing just that. They contain two substances unique only to this seed: sesamolin and sesamin. These substances belong to a group of fibers known as lignans (flaxseeds are also rich in lignans). Lignans have a cholesterol-lowering effect.

Sesame seeds are rich in phytosterols. Phytosterols are plant compounds very similar in structure (chemical) to cholesterol. When consumed in large amounts in the diet, phytosterols reduce blood cholesterol levels, strengthen the immune system and decrease the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Of all of the nuts and seeds, sesame seeds have the highest phytosterol content (400- to 413-mg per 100-grams). One-hundred grams equals approximately 3.5 ounces.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/23...#ixzz1KkgOu800

Carolr I hadn't seen that thread until just now when I got ready to post a message.

CC Great accomplishment throwing out the leftover choc cake. Sure feels good when we have those moments when food doesn't over power us.
I'm not sure I can call my Easter thing an accomplishment because I am still shocked by it. I absolutely love certain Easter goodies like the little marshmellow peeps. I didn't buy and Easter stuff this time. I went to the store when I left the beauty shop like I always do, but I never even saw any of the stuff. I know I had to pass all the stuff at the front of the store and I remember seeing them putting all the Easter basket stuff and goodies to go in them at the end of several ilse where they always display that kind of stuff, but I don't remember seeing any of it. I'm still amazed, but thankful I didn't buy any or eat any of it.

Shay and others reading

I've had a very nice day. Didn't think about food all day. DH and I went out to eat and I enjoyed ordering exactly what I wanted and enjoyed every bite. Ended up going to the bookstore to get the last Carb Lovers Diet book they had, because Walmart had just about every diet book you could think of out there, but this one. This book will be a challenge because it says they have scientific proof that you can lose weight eating good carbs. Where the challenge comes in is that I've been convinced for so long that all starchy carbs are bad. As we learn in IE there are no good/bad foods, maybe this book will help me with that issue. It speaks of increasing carb intake and upping the percentage of a type of carb called "Resistant Starch" which is a kind of carb getting losts of attention by scientific circles. It is called "Resistant Starch" because it resists digestion. I've been told for so long that I can't eat potatoes and I am surprised and pleased to know that potatoes are a Resistant Starch. From what I've read so far, I can understand why my doctor wants me to eat this way. It is actually so similar to eating healthy carbs like grains, fruits and veggies. An easy way of IE because it pretty much helps me see that IE is a very good way to eat.

I really don't think a lot about good foods, bad foods. I just try to eat less of everything. If I want potato chips I eat 3. It only takes a little to get the desired taste. Today is my son's 36th birthday and I am making him chocolate cake!!.

Hi Carolr and Shay - I went to that ad - basically it's a supplement you take to fill your stomach up so you don't have a lot of stomach room for food. I've posted their answer to the question: How do I use it?

Easy to use: once a day, 2-5 months - see video
When you wake up, fill the provided shaker with water, add one measurement of RocaLabs™ formula, shake, and eat the mixture. Within minutes, the mixture expands in your stomach, creating a strong gastric bypass effect. For the next 10-16 hours, only 20% of your stomach is available for food intake, and you automatically eat 50% less than before.
You must drink plenty of water after taking the formula, and throughout the day. This is necessary for the formula to work, and the more you drink, the more hours the gastric bypass effect will last.
The formula is customizable
Unlike gastric bypass surgery, the formula is designed to be customizable - you adjust the dosage size and frequency as needed for your individual body. You can take anywhere from a light dose (half a measuring spoon of powder) to a double dose (two spoonfuls), depending on your age, medical condition, and stomach size. You may also take an extra reinforcement dose in the late afternoon or evening. This is recommended to help control hunger that strikes later in the day.
Dosage reduction over time
From day one, the formula leaves only 20% of your stomach available for food intake. However, as the procedure progresses, you eat less and your stomach actually shrinks, so you require smaller and less frequent doses. By the end of the 4th or 5th month, your stomach should remain naturally small with very little use of the formula. Then, even once you stop using the formula, you'll be able to maintain your new weight and your improved health.

Laura G Sounds interesting. A lot less invasive than surgery. My sister had the lap band surgery and still has times like last weekend where everything she ate made her sick and lost everything she ate regardless of how little she ate. I asked her if she could have them remove it... she said, yes but she's afraid she will gain back the weight she has lost. She hasn't lost as much as she thought she would either.

Carolr I heard someone say that after the first few bites of what we eat a food that it doesn't taste as good as those first few bites. I'm finding that now that I can have anything I want that I don't have the desire for certain foods any more. I know when I go to Ryan's to eat (one of my favorite places to eat) that I only put a few bites of the foods I want to eat. The really great pleasure I get eating there now is that I don't feel like I have to start with a big salad. I can have one if I want it but I don't have to eat it. I usually have foods there that I don't or won't fix at home. And one or 2 bites satisfies my taste for it. I don't even go to the dessert table. I know I'm going to eat carrot cake at Ryan's so I just have DH get me a small slice that way I don't get tempted to eat more than I had planned to eat. It is really nice to leave there satisfied because I ate what I wanted and I am not stuffed to the gills. A great feeling.

Of course, I'm having to eat to control blood sugar so I had a whole grain muffin with egg, cheese and raw spinach and had tacos for lunch. It felt great to eat what I wanted and since I'm not really following a diet, I don't feel I have to have another meal later unless I want one. No heavy feeling and no pressure that I have to eat a certain food or a certain amount of food. I have to admit that the freedom feels really great. I've been at this point before on IE and end up going back to try a diet. I really hope I'm past that this time. I like some of the ideas I read in this new book, but I don't want to get caught up in the dieting thing again. I like the freedom to eat if I'm hungry and stop when I feel satisfied. I know there is point where IE becomes the way of life and the old dieting attitude and thinking drops off and I sure do hope I've made it to that point now.

Thank Carolr for sharing the info you always share with us.

CC Did y'all get a lot of that rain storm yesterday? My daughter lives in AR and said they got a lot of rain but nothing bad. Hope it missed you.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Just checking to say Hi to everyone. Everything is going great here. Still enjoying the freedom of IE.

Hope none of you were affected by the horrible tornado's that touched so many of our nation. We must keep them in our prayers. Really thought of them and my heart goes out to them when the storms were coming our way. One woman had sold her home waiting to close and house was gone. I thought how fragile life is... one moment you are making your plans for the next day and suddenly a storm destroys it all. So so sad.

Hope all of you are safe and doing well.

Thanks for the info, Laura G. I wonder what it is made of?

I googled rocalabs formula and found a pretty good explanation of things I was wondering about. Still pretty pricey.

Here is a little of what I found.

The formula operates inside a surprisingly simple way. It really is based on three all-natural fibers: beta-glucan, xanthan gum, and guar gum. It comes down as a powder, and expands right into a gel-like substance when mixed with water. When the user takes it, it fills the stomach, leaving only about 20% from the space totally free for food intake. This effect lasts from 10-16 hours. For most during the day then, the consumer is simply a couple of bites away from feeling full and satisfied. In the first day’s use, the consumer don’t have to eat (or have the room for) over fifty percent a portion each and every meal.

Since the user eats much less in the to begin with day, weight reduction begins right away too. Results for any weight reduction procedure will vary from one individual to another, but many users of the formula lose around 15 pounds per month, when you eat 2000 fewer calories each day. Following many months, the stomach itself begins to shrink from insufficient food, so ultimately (ordinarily following 4-5 months), the formula may not even be needed anymore.

For those considering surgery, one of the best points about the formula might be its cost. Even though a gastric bypass can cost you thousands of dollars, a 4-month way to obtain the formula is only $480. At this time nonetheless, the formula might be nearly impossible to find your hands on. Will still be fairly new in america, and also the corporation may also be sold-out. Based on a RocaLabs sales representative, it’s possible to be included to a waiting list if they are not shipping for your region at the time you order.

Strong, but some side effects

Lastly, a thing about side effects. Unlike particular weight loss supplements that can raise blood pressure level and cause heart palpitations, the formula’s side effects are limited to dehydration, diarrhea, and gas. It may even be prevented most of the time by drinking plenty of extra water, avoiding carbonated drinks and dairy products, and introducing it into your diet gradually. Alongside surgery’s long list of complications, the formula undoubtedly the safer choice. And unlike an invasive, irreversible surgical procedure, when the formula doesn’t satisfy you, all you’ve got to do is quit taking it. It’s a flexible supplement that fills your stomach the way in which any other food would – only it sits there longer and it has no calories or body fat. So, if you have found that none of the other solutions meet your needs, RocaLabs formula could be precisely what you are considering.

Dr. J. Cohen

I know those last posts weren't IE but I just wanted to find out what that ad was about and thought I'd share it. ha!

Carolr It was interesting although I don't think I would want to do it.

I am really enjoying IE this time and the little tricks and ways of preparing meals I've learned in the Carb Lovers Diet book is really helping me so that I feel more in control of my IE way of life. Although the book does a quick start called Kick Start which is 1200 calories a day, I'm not counting. Just eating what I like when I'm hungry and eating until satisfied. And it is working. Fasting Blood Sugar is coming back down and the weight I gained when I switched to eating carbs instead of low carbing has started coming back off. According to the book, instead of losing water weight like you do initially with low carb, I'm actually losing fat now. It will be interesting to see how all this progresses.