Haven't been here in awhile.
Had surgery (long story).
Anyway, is the ketogenic diet similar to the paleo diet (several books out these days)?
My doc put me on something similar...
Lots of veggies....lean meat, fish etc.
Nuts, seeds, some fruit
No sugar, dairy or grains.
Anyway, I'm losing a little weight after lots of frustration.
It's still a tad slow, but more consistent and I feel well.
The word "ketogenic" reminds me of the Atkinds stuff.
Atkins always seemed "fatty" to me and this isn't.
You havning luck on it Mari? Did I see a super slender photo of Bizi?
Way to go folks!

Hi Vowel Lady

just want to welcome you back.

sorry you had to have surgery - hope everything went smoothly and that you're recovered. if you're still in the recovery bit, well then let me send you good energy for that.

(((hugs)))

~ waves ~

Dear Vowel Lady,

The ketogenic diet helps control seizures for some people with epilepsy. It is a high fat diet -- 80-90% of the calories from fat.
Some researchers think it might work for bipolar, but we have no research on it yet -- no drug companies to pay for it.
While we wait for the research, some folks with bipolar might benefit from a low-ish carb diet and good oils.

Right now I am doing Weight Watchers. They emphasize lots of veggies, fruit, and good lean protein.

Bizi recently started doing the Paleolithic diet.


M.

Mari...DH and I did WW in the past w/ success. I personally always on my own lowered my carbs (esp. sugar) while on the program. I DID notice that I HAD to do this in order for that scale to go down. I particularly appreciate the way WW provides very good emotional support and of course the accountability. I understand the new program is particularly good (with reference to the food, etc.) My thought is that you can tweek it as you wish...and make it unique to yourself .... providing even better results. These days, I believe my food sensitivities are rather extreme...so I'm eliminating certain foods. Wishing you the VERY best.

Sooooo excited to hear that the paleo diet might help w/ BP illness....as you know there is a certain special someone in my life that is always on my mind.

However, it will be HARD for me to convince her to eat in such a manner.

She REALLY loves her carbs...in fact...overeats them zealously.

Prayers for her always appreciated.

Thank you VERY much for the update.

Waves...Thank you...I'm feeling much better.

BTW...I just ordered the Mark Hyman book re: eating and depression.