Winnie....Re: Speaking of diets/ Shirley..

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Winnie, thanks for the info on the book and diet. I will look into it! Thjanks again, ShirleyParpack6@... wrote: Hi Shirley: I bought the book, and it was

the best $15 I ever spent. I'm sure you can get some information on line though. In the beginning, I tried to follow the diets, but then realized I better win the lotto to continue (that lasted about a day), and I just substituted a lot of his recipes with the same type food. The first two weeks are crucial, and a little difficult, (I lost 7 lbs, and gained 4 back whereas my husband lost 13 the first week) but after that, the loss of weight was gradual, but very well worth it. Like I said, I feel great. I went from a size 14 to 8. I'm by no means a toothpick, but I don't look and feel like I'm six months pregnant anymore, either. I am 49 years old, so the weight was primarily in my tummy, and with the MS, exercise is difficult, and South Beach gave me a great alternative. As you can tell, I am a huge proponent. Dr. Agaston (sp?) is my hero. Sorry for getting on my soap box, but it really works for

me, and it truly becomes a way of life. Oh, and South Beach is a diabetic diet. It is NOT Atkin's. Good luck Shirley, and let me know what you decide. hugs, winnie Winnie, did you buy the book and use the recipes? Or can you get info online on it? Glad it worked. I've heard people do good on it. Thanks, ShirleyParpack6@... wrote: Mindy: Speaking of diets, I went on South Beach a year ago, lost 55 lbs, my husband lost 40, and we feel great. I've heard Swank is good, too, but South Beach really works for me. I am at my goal weight, and it has helped my mobility immensely. It became a way of life, not just a diet. I was the pasta/potato queen. winnie You know...I have no idea how they exactly worded their disapproval but I thought it was somthing along the lines

of Avonex being less likely to build immunity. At my next appt., I will have him explain again. Not that it is likely to stay in my head for long but I will try!!About Swank, I'm actually doing great with the oils and the red meats but I'm totally failing on the "dairy fat" thing. However, I'm still losing weight. I just can't give up yogurt, sour cream, cram cheese, cheese, etc. I've actually began purchasing loads more organic type meals, even organic tv dinners (Amy's brand) and don't even notice a difference (except they are pricier). I do watch my the whole grain pasta's and rice really well. My family is used to brown spaghetti (with turkey!) Mindy-- In MSersLife , Sharon Marsden wrote:>> That's interesting. I was under the impression that once a person stops Avonex their body creates

antibodies so they can't take it again. Apparently that only happens in some cases since you are back on it. I did well on Avonex but I don't know what my neuro is going to suggest when I see him. When I saw him last he wanted me to "seriously consider Tysabri". I don't know when I'll get to see him though because I can't drive any longer and I have to wait for someone to take me. > > Now for my supplements: I take 6000 units of Pharmaceutical Grade Omega 3 Fish Oil every day. That's a lot but it makes me feel better. (and my good cholesterol is higher). I also take Bilberry (my neuro told me to take it to 'keep from going blind'), B Complex, Vitamin E, Glucosamine with MSM (I swear by this stuff!), Raspberry Leaf and Garlic Oil. > > How strictly are you following Swank? > > I'm curious about "immunity problems" with

the other CRAB drugs. I wonder what your neuro means?> > Sharon> > > Re: stopping med?/ > > > I've been back on the Avonex for about 1.5 years. The first six > month's is HELL but I've adjusted and now I only have a reaction > like every third shot and it's nowhere near as bad as the first six > months. I kinda wanted to try something different this time but > both my neuro and the other neuro in town believe in Avonex. > Something about immunity problems with the others???? Don't really > understand the gobbldegook. > > But I take lots of supplements. ..b12, omega oils, mineral > supplements, cranberry, ginko, daily vit, and I

even chew an extra > vit c tab every day. Many of my vitamins are in liquid form. I > really believe in the absorbtion issue. I, also, started the SWANK > diet and while haven't stuck to it religiously,