6-Week Cure blog idea
I’m putting up another intermediary post just because I need to. I’m hard at work on veg vs meat part II, but I’ve had so many interruptions due to promotion of the new book that I’m having trouble being able to focus on the post at hand.
I’m getting a lot of comments on these last posts from people who have read our new book and have questions. I don’t want this blog to transmogrify into the blog for the 6-Week Cure, so after much consultation with the bride, we’ve decided to start another blog for the 6-Week Cure that we’ll both moderate. Problem is, we’re still in the throes of getting the current blog and website as it should be, so it may be a day or two before we get the thing up. On the 6-Week Cure site we will post the schedules for any media appearances and book signings we will be forced to do, so anyone interested can keep up there. We will also answer the questions that come in and use the questions to develop an FAQ. And we will use the blog to disseminate any messages or info we need to get out that is specific to readers of the new book.
Speaking of which…a journalist from First magazine is interested in talking to women who have done the 6-Week Cure, and who would be willing to give testimonials and allow their names and photos to be used in a magazine article. If you are interested, you can contact Lisa Maxbauer at lisamaxb (at) yahoo (dot) com. You can check out her Twitter site at twitter.com/FIRSTmagLISA as well.
I’ll have the meat-eater post up as soon as I’ve got a little consolidated time to finish it.
And the post immediately after the meat-eater post will be the post on our change-the-world project MD and I have been working on for a year and a half.
Feel free to comment on this post about what you would like to see on the 6-Week Cure blog. Thanks.
I have the Bioactive Colostrum powder and I was wondering if I can put it in my shakes instead of letting it dissolve in my mouth?
Five days into week three, I had bloodwork done and my microalbumin went from .02 to 3.5. My doc knows about my 6WC and speculated that it might be related. He wants another urinalysis in two months. I’m diabetic with good blood pressure and stopped lisinopril two months ago. Could the change be from the liver cleanse and only temporary, do you think? If not, I may restart the lisinopril.
Thursday, I start Maintenance. I will have completed my first four weeks of the 6WC and have stayed true each and every day….even when company came over for lunch.
I have had incredible success, but have lost a bit too much weight since I didn’t really have much to lose. My my Middle is just terrfic. When I do the breath exercise noted in your book, I can make a “C” shape with my Middle….where did that visceral go? LOL
I thought my cholesterol numbers were terrific last year, but they are even better this year.
Last Year Total: 218
Last Week: 191
Triglycerides Last Year: 56
Last Week: 46
HDL Last Year: 89
Last Week: 79 (I was unhappy with this, but I completed my first two weeks and probably had an effect on my HDL)
LDL Last Year: 118
LDL Last Week: 103
My doctor has been bugging me to take Liptor for at least 8 years…never gave in. He’s not pushing it now.
Female
66 years old
5′ 3 1/4″
Weight this AM: 113 (Starting weight 118)
QUESTION: Do I continue the Leucine supplementation on Maintenance?
Did everybody see this?
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FLYING_ON_FAT?SITE=MDFRE&SECTION=HOME
Read it very carefully. While it says that high fat helped pilots perform the best, it still states that high carb trumps high protein in performance tests. I would love to know the composition of the diets to see how much protein was given in the high fat diet.
Dr MIke, if you could read this study, and post on it?
Why can’t I view the answers to questions on the blog? The answer disappears off the post, especially if the question is quite long. Thanks for any help/suggestions.
You must be using Internet Explorer 6. The problem should be fixed by now.
Now that I am on the meat weeks I am craving just a bite of sweet. Can I have a half or quarter Atkins endulge bar (just a bite) at the end of my supper, before bed?
Another question, can a person continue with the occasional shake on mealtimes when you want a quick meal?
Thanks so much for the continued support on the diet. So far everything has been working very well and I had no cramps, craving or hunger.
Dear Drs Eades,
I am from South Africa. I got your ’6 Week Cure..’ book finally from the USA but found out that we don’t have Enova oil or anybody with knowledge about ‘DAG OIL’ anywhere in the country. I contacted enovaoil.com and they basically told me that they do not have any interest in shipping their product to other countries. Is there any advice that you can give me that will allow me to follow the program and get the same results please.
For those who have experienced “gurgling and loosened stools” with the first two weeks on 6WC – check your protein powder for magnesium content. Mine (Next Protein Designer Whey) has 110 mg Magnesium PER SCOOP. My gut cannot deal with 990 mg. Magnesium per day – think Milk of Magnesia X 3. OUCH!
Slightly off topic. Dr. Mike, I have a (MRI verified, hereditary) orange-sized lipoma on my abdominal wall.
Is it possible that this regimen will reduce the size of this lipoma? My insurance will only pay for removal if it is impinging on a nerve.
Thanks for this information on the Middle Aged Middle.
Tjhe only leucine I found was Thermo Leucine which containNiacinamide 3.33 mg, L-Leucine 500mg, Cafeine 30mg, capsicum 5.5 mg and Bioperine 0.83mg
The bottle say that you should take about 6 capsules per day. In your shake it saying to add 2500mg which mean 5 capsules per shake. It this Leucine ok and should I add 5 capsules per shake 3 time per day? Need to know before I start. Thank you
No need to reply, I already made the change for Leucine only.
Where is all that great sociological, political stuff Dr. Mike used to write?
Nearly all the extracts and flavourings I’ve seen are alcohol based. Will the small amount used in a shake make any difference in weeks 1 and 2?
Having type 1 diabetes myself, I would like to comment to the question about type 1 (Wendy P). I find that I also do need extra insulin for protein shakes, even though I would much less insulin for the same amount of protein from other sources, like chicken, meat, and eggs. I call the shakes “fast acting proteins”. For me it turns out to be one unit for each 10 grams of protein from the shake (interesting, that;s the same ratio I use for carbs).
Rabbi Hirsch Meisels
Jewish Friends With Diabetes International
http://www.FriendsWithDiabetes.org
Do you recommend continuing Leucine during Maintenance? Thank you.
Hi Dr. Eades!!
i have started your new 6 week cure and i love it!! i want to start my dad also on it but i first want to show him results, and i have what to show, in 2 days!! i have lost 5 lbs!!! i feel great, energized and never hungry!!! i have two quick questions for you if you dont mind.
1. i found coconut milk that has 1 carb and 50 calories per cup. i use one cup per shake without water is it fine?
2. i melt 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil and add it in, is it fine?
i realize the coconut really gives me energy, makes me feel good, puts a glow on my skin and helps me lose weight.
i would really appreciate an answer. thank you so much and may g-d bless you for all you do!
Lost 15 lbs quickly, then stalled for last 4 weeks. Disappointing.
However, got moving down again today. Change is almost complete elimination of artificial sweetener. Don’t know why, but AS has aways been a problem for me. And it doesn’t seem to matter what kind of AS.