The Magic Bus Trip

Bets · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: Hi everyone

I've been reading the posts here for about a week now. I've had chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and what seems like a million other problems for over 20 years and have been trying many diets to try to get better. I've tried low carb before, but I had a hard time with it. I'm trying it again, though, and hopefully I'll be able to figure out how to get through the tough spots/problems.

It's good to find a place like this with friendly people who are willing to share and help. Thanks.

Bets

Dean · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:00 am Post subject:

Bets!

So glad you climbed aboard the Bus! Cool

Yes... this is a very friendly place to be. And, you will get the support you need. Yup

Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.

Sunny

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- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

jeff · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 4:30 am Post subject:

Hi Bets! Welcome aboard the Bus. There are plenty of friendly people here with alot of experience in very low carb dieting. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Welcome

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Bets · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I appreciate the welcome. I'm having such a hard time right now that it's hard to even address any of the issues.

Bets

Manaloa · Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

Welcome!! I'm very new here too!! You'll find everybody very encouraging and supportive!!
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Bets · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 1:18 am Post subject:

Thanks for the welcome and the encouragement, Manaloa!

bets

Jaime · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 1:51 am Post subject:

Welcome to all the newbies Welcome

Dave · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 573 Gender: Male

Welcome to the bus Bets!

Bets · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 12:08 am Post subject:

Thanks for the welcome, Dave and Jaime. Sunny

Red · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

Welcome! Sorry I haven't been posting much, but I'm sorry you're not feeling 100% yet. You'll feel better in no time, I'm sure! Yup

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Bets · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Red. I am starting to feel better. My brain is clearer and I have some energy. Things are looking up.

Bets

Manaloa · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

That's so good to hear, Bets!!
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Bets · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject:

Manaloa, thank you so much. I read your introduction yesterday and was greatly encouraged by it. I especially liked the part when you said that you're going to have to find fun stuff to do because your house is all cleaned up and you still have extra energy. Wow! I hope I can say the same thing some day.

Thanks again,
Bets

Dean · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 2:48 am Post subject:

Bets,

It does get like that, believe me! You will be bouncing off the walls with a lot of energy... you'll feel wired. And, you will end up with insomnia if you don't get some exercise in. That makes sense, considering we were on the move, hunting and eating animal food during our evolution... until we came to this big agricultural carb crash! Shock

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix

Every day you'll see the dust
Never get off the Bus!

Manaloa · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 3:00 am Post subject:

OMG, that is so true Dean!! Seriously I feel like I have to run around during the day because if I don't then I feel like I'm bouncing off the walls at 11pm!!
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Bets · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

Yesterday I experienced a little bit of what you're talking about. In the morning I had so many thoughts running through my head that it was almost scarey. Also, for so many years I have been trying to do at least Y-dan or yoga before breakfast but have only had the energy to do it about 50% of the time. Yesterday morning I did Y-Dan first thing and then before breakfast I put on my sneakers and went for a short walk/run.(very short!) Later in the day I went for another 25 minute walk. This sounds so minimal to most people here, I am sure, but for me it's a great improvement. I then decided to live in my sneakers for the rest of the summer.
For many years I was able to walk for an hour or an hour and a half every day. I was vegetarian for so many years, and it worked for a while. But then my body started to break down really quickly. It seems as though when you're young you can get away with almost any diet, but then if it's not the correct diet, you pay when you get older.
I hope it lasts!

Bets

jeff · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject:

Dean · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject: