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goingtobefit2015
goingtobefit2015 Posts: 408 Member
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Are there others out there doing the Eat to Live way? I just started my 6 weeks and wanted to see if there were others.
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  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
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    I personally am allergic to Dr. Oz.
  • goingtobefit2015
    goingtobefit2015 Posts: 408 Member
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    I didn't get this off Dr Oz....I don't watch Dr. Oz. My Breast Cancer Dr told me about it!
  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
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    It's endorsed by him.
  • goingtobefit2015
    goingtobefit2015 Posts: 408 Member
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    and ??
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,626 Member
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    Now, but I've seen it, I think. It's a book, right? I think I saw it at Barnes & Noble.

    I have my own, personal plan. What's Eat to Live say?
  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 649 Member
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    I would avoid anything with the slogan " Fast and Sustainable weight loss"

    This sounds like a very restrictive diet and one that probably is not sustainable (even though it claims to be). Why not just do the calories in calories out diet instead?
  • abetterluke
    abetterluke Posts: 625 Member
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    A quick search brings up a website that looks like it's selling something Dr. Oz would endorse. So strike 1. If Dr. Oz really did endorse it I'd take it with a grain of salt...

    although I'm sure Dr. Oz has already endorsed another diet involving taking grains of salt and has told people they'll lose 80lbs per week.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
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    goingtobefit2015 wrote: »
    Are there others out there doing the Eat to Live way? I just started my 6 weeks and wanted to see if there were others.

    I can't say as I'm familiar with whatever method of dieting this book is endorsing.

    That said...weight loss & subsequent management is a lifelong journey. A good rule of thumb would be to pass on anything that focuses on "6 weeks" or "21 days" or a similar arbitrary timeframe.

    Eat less calories than you burn (assuming weight loss is the goal). Eat mostly nutrient dense foods. Enjoy some treats occasionally. Get some exercise.

    That's really all you need...no book necessary.
  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
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    Retrain your taste buds...reverse Food addiction...prevent cancer.

    This is what this book is promoting. And lying about.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
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    withaflourish wrote: »
    Retrain your taste buds...reverse Food addiction...prevent cancer.

    This is what this book is promoting. And lying about.

    If that's the case, then I concur 100%
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,626 Member
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    withaflourish wrote: »
    Retrain your taste buds...reverse Food addiction...prevent cancer.

    This is what this book is promoting. And lying about.

    Is it promising to cure cancer or did it point out that poor eating habits are linked to cancer?
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    Eat to Live -- written by Joel Fuhrman in 2004 or so -- focuses on portion control and eating a plant based diet 90% of the time.
  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
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    Didn't say cure, I said prevent. I didn't read the dreck far enough to learn more.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
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    I tried it once many moons ago. I think I hacked it for two whole days.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    goingtobefit2015 wrote: »
    Are there others out there doing the Eat to Live way? I just started my 6 weeks and wanted to see if there were others.
    Do a search in "Groups" for "Happy Herbivores" --- people who are doing vegan or vegetarian
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    maidentl wrote: »
    I tried it once many moons ago. I think I hacked it for two whole days.

    That's exactly how long I made it. Extremely low fat diets just aren't for me.
  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
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    I'd listen to my doctor if I were you, because your doctor knows your situation. That said though, this looks like a very, very restricted diet. I personally would have a hard time giving up meat and diary.
  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
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    Your oncologist knows oncology though. I would be wary of looking to him for advice on non-cancer related weight loss.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    It has plenty of plant based fats-- olive, avocado, nuts, seeds,
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
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    Barbs2222 wrote: »
    I'd listen to my doctor if I were you, because your doctor knows your situation. That said though, this looks like a very, very restricted diet. I personally would have a hard time giving up meat and diary.

    Breast cancer doctor =/= dietician.

    I'd listen to my breast cancer doctor for proper treatment of breast cancer.

    I wouldn't necessarily give their opinion on proper nutrition (or how to perform a root canal, or how to fit prescription eyeglasses) any more weight than the average joe on the street.

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