[BAMA GIRL 1954]

I am starting the Mediterranean Diet. I bought the The Mediterranean Diet book. Has anyone read this book and what do you think of it? Thanks Patricia

[Tabbycat]

I have read that book. Last summer I lost about 12 pounds and lowered by cholesterol to 161 and my blood pressure also went down when I followed that plan. I was going to the gym and walking on the treadmill, riding the bike, and doing water aerobics at the same time. Then school started (I'm a teacher) and during the school year I gained the weight back, so now I am going back on the plan. I have also read The Sonoma Diet and The New Sonoma Diet. I really do feel much better when I eat this way.

[BAMA GIRL 1954]

Glad to hear that this book helped. A few ladies and myself have decided to follow this way of eating. I hope that it works for us. Patricia

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Any updates since June?

[Mom2boxers]

Oh I am so happy to see your post. How marvelous you are losing and doing so well!

I have the Mediterranean Diet cookbook. It is not really a weight loss book, from what I have gathered but the healthier European way of eating. There are some great recipes to be enjoyed!

I started out looking at the Sonoma Diet and trying out the recipes there also, but wondered if it was low carb enough for me, as I am a diabetic. I want to add, that the recipes in the Sonoma Diet are absolutely delicious as well!

I have recently bought, Dr. Parker's book Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet, which begins with his Ketogenic Diet first, then he moves on to low carb. I like it. I would love to do the Sonoma with all the grains, but I want to get my weight down and my BS down first. I am not on meds yet...but if I don't get off this weight.. I will be.

How are you doing with it?