26 lbs lost - 6 weeks on Eat to Live

Fitn50Grandma

I'm on day 2 of Eat To Live and the scale has finally moved! I love veggies and fruit and beans....Although, I don't like that I cannot have honey on my oatmeal. I'm not sure why honey is banned even though I've read the book...guess I didn't understand that part.

Oh well.....I covered the oatmeal in berries for breakfast with my flax seed this morning. It was pretty good.

So far I like it and joined their weight loss online community. There are a lot of success stories on there. Pretty inspiring.
http://www.drfuhrman.com/default.aspx

I hope to get my 40+ pounds off with this new way of eating!

arios952013

Welcome!

Awesome News Fit50Grandma! come join us in the Fuhrman February blog! I am on Day 9 and have lost about 4 pounds I know tomorrow will make 5 - and what is so great about this is you don't have to kill yourself in the gym you can use it to sculpt your body as you lose through strength training - I will probably continue doing cardio every other day for 30 minutes - but no more long hours like I was doing... Adding Friend Request too!


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RayF24

I'm on day 8 and lost a total of 10 pounds... before I started E2L I worked out 4-5 a week, and was just on a low carb diet, and not really losing much weight. but now, even though im losing fast, i dont feel energized to workout. anyone else experiencing that? like i almost feel lethargic all the time. I generally have low blood pressure and im wondering if the "no salt" factor in E2L is contraindicating my blood pressure situation and making me feel worse.
any suggestions??

CaitlinEats

I'm reviving this thread! I lost about 35 lbs in 4-5 months on ETL a couple of years ago, but gained most of it back because I got lazy. I have stuck with the vegan diet all along, but ate way too many grains, oils, and processed vegan foods.

I'm now a month back into ETL and down 15 lbs! The best thing, though, is the energy. I just keep going all day long with no fatigue, and I find myself in a great mood almost all the time.

I'm happy to share recipes and ideas. I love to cook and have a stash of recipes that I've blogged about at http://caitlineats.wordpress.com/.

And I hope to be better about blogging my new recipes at my new blog, http://www.thewellroundedlife.com/

I feel like ETL is a magical potion for weight loss, energy, and happiness! Good luck everyone!

littlelaura

I have seen this on a pbs special about his diet and think it is very nice, I don't know that I could eat this way but do believe it would be healthy and ward of diseases for sure, congrats on your weight loss.

blackizbutiful

I am actually day 8 into eating without meat...just eggs. I feel so clean, no bloating however I have been eating wild rice so I don't know if that counts...I am planning on starting from tomorrow the ETL lifestyle and see how my body responds to it. I have been reading a bit on the subject and I am now ready to start. The good thing is my public library has the book so I am planning to get it from there and see where it goes

arios952013

Hi everyone! I really like ETL!

RayF24, you should get a blood test and then let your physician know you will eating very little to no meat, dairy, etc. make sure your B12 is good, and if it is you will need at least B12 supplements (check with your doctor). I had my blood tested again after doing ETL for a while to see what my body was deficient in - I ended up with B12 shots. My other levels were good! Cholesterol was GREAT! (total 159)

CaitlinEats, I feel the same way about ETL! Look forward to reading your blog! Come join us for the monthly thread.

Blackizbutifu, Wild Rice is allowed. Try the Aggressive 60 day plan (it is close to the recipes at the end of the book). Good luck to you!

Feel free to friend me... I've been missing in action lately - the girls in the monthly forum are super helpful!

Angie

hblakey81

This is all so great! I've been vegan for years and briefly tried the strict ETL plan last summer.... that didn't last so long. I'm now doing what I call Eat to Live....ish. Its working so great and I'm so thrilled to not count calories or weigh my food. I've not had any great magical moments from eating this way but I have been sleeping better.

Caitlin, I look forward to following your blog.

I started one to mostly just log what I eat on a daily basis to give vegans and other ETLers menu ides http://eattoliveish.blogspot.com. I hope others join in and share how good food can be while treating your body well!

Megabit15

Thanks so much for all who have posted their success stories on ETL. I started 3 days ago. I'm following the program quite closely, but am allowing myself 1 slice of organic, freshly milled bread per day. (this is actually allowed). I have a lot more energy, my head is clearer.

I do have one problem on ETL that I hope y'all can help with please?

It is the beans. They give me gas and bloating. Sometimes the gas is foul! I chew my food well. The beans are from a can, so they are soaked. Am I doing something wrong? Will this bean issue go away if I stick with the plan?

Thanks

michelea1010

Congrats. That is a great start toward your goal. You must be excited.

Dalton1720

I read the book and am quite interested, but there are a few things I find strange.
1: No snaking? If you can have unlimited fruits and vegetables then shouldn't you be able to have them in-between?
2: Would almond milk be acceptable for cereal and oatmeal?
3: This diet seems hard to maintain in the real world with food having a large impact in almost all social events.
I understand being healthy and fit is our goal, but it seems to me this diet would consume a persons whole life, always revolving around what not to eat and being tempted constantly. I will try it, but the reality of it questions me.

Njenva

I finished reading the book on Saturday and I have been following it since (4 days now) and I haven't weighed myself yet. BUT, I have so much energy, TMI coming up - I have been best friends with the bathroom, visiting an average of 4 times a day!, I haven't had a headache since and I feel more alert. Let's see how the rest of the month goes like!

perseverance14

Keep up the good work, but make sure you eat enough food!

Fattackler2013

That's fantastic, keep it up

Bernadette60614

I could use more ETL friends. If you'd like to add me, please do! Or, send me a message and I"ll add you!

Congrats to everyone! Our society isn't oriented towards ETL choices so it means a lot more work than breaking open a frozen pizza ordering one in! But, I feel so much better and it is all worth it.

tdh1991

Thanks so much for all who have posted their success stories on ETL. I started 3 days ago. I'm following the program quite closely, but am allowing myself 1 slice of organic, freshly milled bread per day. (this is actually allowed). I have a lot more energy, my head is clearer.

I do have one problem on ETL that I hope y'all can help with please?

It is the beans. They give me gas and bloating. Sometimes the gas is foul! I chew my food well. The beans are from a can, so they are soaked. Am I doing something wrong? Will this bean issue go away if I stick with the plan?

Thanks

Enzyme tablets and probiotics. I use digest spectrum. And Jarrod enzyme tabs works great.

I have lost 50 lbs on etl. I started June 2, 2013. Chol dropped from 235. To 185. Hdl 40 to 86. All numbers improved and I feel better now then 10 years ago.

I think of this way of eating as a process, the longer I eat this way the easier it gets. Also, if I am not perfect I don`t beat myself up and just do better the next meal.

I will never go back to my old way of eating.

Carley

Can someone tell me about the eat to live diet?

leggup

Zombie Thread from 2012.

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rbiss

I love that book. Congratulations!!

Imari82

I just started Eat to Live yesterday.

I'm nervous and excited at the same time about this journey. I really believe that this will work for me. It's so encouraging seeing real success stories.

How long did it take before you all started seeing results?

lar305

Hi, I'm starting the ETL 6 week program tomorrow. Friend me if you are on the program too and want to chat about it!

catrinaslife

I added you, starting tomorrow.

catrinaslife

Hi, I'm starting the ETL 6 week program tomorrow. Friend me if you are on the program too and want to chat about it!

Added you, I"m starting tomorrow.

cboelens

bump

lngbrd

I'm interested in trying this, where can I get the book. Is it only sold online?

My Doc wants me to try this and had me watch "forks over knives" I have A-fib, High chloresterol and I'm in danger of being diabetic. I would like to find a place to buy the book over the counter

Meerataila

I'm interested in trying this, where can I get the book. Is it only sold online?

My Doc wants me to try this and had me watch "forks over knives" I have A-fib, High chloresterol and I'm in danger of being diabetic. I would like to find a place to buy the book over the counter

A lot of bookstores will order it for you if they don't have it in stock right then.

shaynesmomma

Today is day 1 for my husband and I starting ETL!! Would love any tips or advice from others following the ETL plan

lngbrd

Today is day 1 for my husband and I starting ETL!! Would love any tips or advice from others following the ETL plan

In for same

shaynesmomma

How was day 1 for you?? I did pretty good, I did drink my morning coffee but did really good the rest of the day.

aleavitt12

Congrats to all on success with this plan. Starting in earnest today!