Guest guest Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 I had done WW and quit and gained all of my weight back. HUGE bummmer! BFL seemed like so much food to be eating so I calculated my points for an average day and I was at the very low end of my range. After that I haven't lokked back to the WW way of life. I din't excersize at all on WW, lost 10% of my body weight and still ate very poorly. It's pretty easy to find ways to " cheat " and still be in range. MY friend and I would weigh in and then go eat frozen yogurt. I love BFL and think WW was just not hte program for me. more questions! Hope someone can answer this one......Is Weight Watchers similar in any way to BFL? I have done WW before and just wondered if it is possible to follow it and continue to workout with the BFL program. Another question I have to anyone just starting out......when did you notice a difference whether it is weight or measurements? I know not to rely on the scale to tell me whether I have made progress. I did however measure myself today (week 3) just to see if I had succeeded in any area. I was surprised at the measurements that I got. If they are correct, I have lost a total of 6 1/4 inches off the total of bust, waist, hips, thighs, calves and arms. Could this be correct? I appreciate the responses that I receive. They really do help me through this process of a total body transformation. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 OP: Hope someone can answer this one......Is Weight Watchers similar in any way to BFL? I have done WW before and just wondered if it is possible to follow it and continue to workout with the BFL program. ********************************** IMHO, and the opinions of most of the ladies here, you will probably find that we all feel BFL is far superior. Like comparing a 1/25th model kit to a DeLorean type superior. But one thing that WW has, that BFL doesn't (at least until you join an excellent BFL community such as this one) is their one on one, IN PERSON emotional and mental support. Those " weigh-ins, " AA type meetings and F2F support is, (imho) the most likely reason that WW is successful, that and some of it's user friendly programs like the " points " program. I am strongly of the opinion that emotional change and support is at LEAST (if not more) just as important as the 10 level workouts and the clean eating in assisting people in reaching their fat loss goals. If WW provides that emotional support, and gives you success? I'd say go for it. I think the two can be incorporated (after all, you don't HAVE to confess that you're really eating BFL and not going by the points system do you?). For the F2F support alone, I'd be willing to give WW a try. But like one of the other members replying to this post, I don't like the wimpy or near non-existent belief in exercise that WW seems to foster. Whose first thought when she hit the ground and shattered her fibula was " OH MY GOD, and I had such a good LBW tonite too, NOW how am I gonna exercise " ? ............And who is NOW discovering that " wheelchairing " and " crutching " are not only physically exhausting, but have lost her a total of 5 POUNDS (or a NOTICEABLE loosening in her size 10s) over the past 10 days since her surgery!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi , I can only peak from my experience and sometimes I feel extremely relaxed after LL and other times I feel energized. I have never had any sharp pains during LL. As far as I know, LL is something that can only help relieve cramps !! Keep breathing easily and comfortably. I know it took me a while to figure out how to do LL slowly. The key for me is to just keep doing it ! Love, > > hey everyone I have a few more questions. > > 1. is it normal to feel badly like drained sometimes in result of > doing LL.. like is it normal to feel bad while detoxifying? how long > does this last? > > 2. is it normal to have sharp cramps in my ovary area while doing LL? > (i am close to starting my period though I'm not on it I had some > sharp pains) > > 3. is it ok to do LL while on your period? > > > _heather > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 OOPS ! Typo -- I meant " speak " > > > > hey everyone I have a few more questions. > > > > 1. is it normal to feel badly like drained sometimes in result of > > doing LL.. like is it normal to feel bad while detoxifying? how long > > does this last? > > > > 2. is it normal to have sharp cramps in my ovary area while doing > LL? > > (i am close to starting my period though I'm not on it I had some > > sharp pains) > > > > 3. is it ok to do LL while on your period? > > > > > > _heather > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi , You should never feel badly after doing LL. I wonder if you are making the breathing harsher than it should be. LL is naturally healing and soothing. If you are feeling discomfort after your breaths I would encourage you to sit and just watch Rashelle on the video and see if you are mimicking her or if you have gone on to do your own thing. Many of us do that at times and we have to fall back on our fearless leader Remember that you are trying to nurture your body. Think of that golden straw and how special you are and how good you are being to your body. Take your time with your breaths......this isn't a race Many of us have come here from other breathing programs and it is so easy to fall back on those breathing patterns.....which are not in the least nurturing. So make sure you are doing the LL and not something else. I've been doing LL for years and the only time I ever felt badly was when I either rushed the breaths or was rasping instead of pahhing...does that make sense? Remember, you want to be kind to your body sweetie hugs, Jenni Are you trying to live a healthier life style and need support? http://healthyliving4gentlesouls.com/forum More questions! > hey everyone I have a few more questions. > > 1. is it normal to feel badly like drained sometimes in result of > doing LL.. like is it normal to feel bad while detoxifying? how long > does this last? > > 2. is it normal to have sharp cramps in my ovary area while doing LL? > (i am close to starting my period though I'm not on it I had some > sharp pains) > > 3. is it ok to do LL while on your period? > > > _heather > > > > What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything! > See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best! > http://www.lifelift.net > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 We have a PANDAS diagnosis also. Pamela From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of monicabicefl Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 9:14 PM Subject: more questions! Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? Why do some children need SCID? Is there any research on stem cell therapy? Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this out) Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? I know I can think of dozens more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 We have a PANDAS diagnosis also. Pamela From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of monicabicefl Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 9:14 PM Subject: more questions! Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? Why do some children need SCID? Is there any research on stem cell therapy? Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this out) Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? I know I can think of dozens more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 It's a choice that varies by patient and by family over which one, Subcutaneous or IV immune globulin, works. They are both Immune Globulin, but IVIG is once every 3-4 weeks, and SubQ (or SCIG) is once a week infusion given into the fatty layer under the skin with several needles (and usually done by a parent at home). There is a lot of information in previous posts, and you can look at them at the website. I did that when I first joined SCID is Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, so I think that was a typo? There is some literature that mentions cancer MAY be increased slightly in immune dfeiciency, but autoimmune disease is much more commonly associated with CVID. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906562/ From http://www.immunedisease.com/patients-and-families/about-pi/types-of-pi/common-v\ ariable-immunodeficiency-cvid.html <<Finally, patients with CVID may have an increased risk of cancer, especially cancer of the lymphoid system, skin and gastrointestinal tract.>> I am more familiar with CVID, since that is my child's diagnosis. Mindy, mom of , 9 > Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? > > Why do some children need SCID? > > Is there any research on stem cell therapy? > > Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this > out) > > Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? > > I know I can think of dozens more... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 It's a choice that varies by patient and by family over which one, Subcutaneous or IV immune globulin, works. They are both Immune Globulin, but IVIG is once every 3-4 weeks, and SubQ (or SCIG) is once a week infusion given into the fatty layer under the skin with several needles (and usually done by a parent at home). There is a lot of information in previous posts, and you can look at them at the website. I did that when I first joined SCID is Severe Combined Immune Deficiency, so I think that was a typo? There is some literature that mentions cancer MAY be increased slightly in immune dfeiciency, but autoimmune disease is much more commonly associated with CVID. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906562/ From http://www.immunedisease.com/patients-and-families/about-pi/types-of-pi/common-v\ ariable-immunodeficiency-cvid.html <<Finally, patients with CVID may have an increased risk of cancer, especially cancer of the lymphoid system, skin and gastrointestinal tract.>> I am more familiar with CVID, since that is my child's diagnosis. Mindy, mom of , 9 > Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? > > Why do some children need SCID? > > Is there any research on stem cell therapy? > > Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this > out) > > Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? > > I know I can think of dozens more... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Some patients are on IVIG every two weeks due to either volume or poor absorption. Plus some get IVIG at home. Ursula On May 15, 2011, at 10:16 PM, mindy@... wrote: > It's a choice that varies by patient and by family over which one, > Subcutaneous or IV immune globulin, works. They are both Immune Globulin, > but IVIG is once every 3-4 weeks, and SubQ (or SCIG) is once a week > infusion given into the fatty layer under the skin with several needles > (and usually done by a parent at home). There is a lot of information in > previous posts, and you can look at them at the website. I > did that when I first joined SCID is Severe Combined Immune > Deficiency, so I think that was a typo? > > There is some literature that mentions cancer MAY be increased slightly in > immune dfeiciency, but autoimmune disease is much more commonly associated > with CVID. > http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906562/ > > From > http://www.immunedisease.com/patients-and-families/about-pi/types-of-pi/common-v\ ariable-immunodeficiency-cvid.html > <<Finally, patients with CVID may have an increased risk of cancer, > especially cancer of the lymphoid system, skin and gastrointestinal > tract.>> > > I am more familiar with CVID, since that is my child's diagnosis. > > Mindy, mom of , 9 > > > Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? > > > > Why do some children need SCID? > > > > Is there any research on stem cell therapy? > > > > Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this > > out) > > > > Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? > > > > I know I can think of dozens more... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Some patients are on IVIG every two weeks due to either volume or poor absorption. Plus some get IVIG at home. Ursula On May 15, 2011, at 10:16 PM, mindy@... wrote: > It's a choice that varies by patient and by family over which one, > Subcutaneous or IV immune globulin, works. They are both Immune Globulin, > but IVIG is once every 3-4 weeks, and SubQ (or SCIG) is once a week > infusion given into the fatty layer under the skin with several needles > (and usually done by a parent at home). There is a lot of information in > previous posts, and you can look at them at the website. I > did that when I first joined SCID is Severe Combined Immune > Deficiency, so I think that was a typo? > > There is some literature that mentions cancer MAY be increased slightly in > immune dfeiciency, but autoimmune disease is much more commonly associated > with CVID. > http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906562/ > > From > http://www.immunedisease.com/patients-and-families/about-pi/types-of-pi/common-v\ ariable-immunodeficiency-cvid.html > <<Finally, patients with CVID may have an increased risk of cancer, > especially cancer of the lymphoid system, skin and gastrointestinal > tract.>> > > I am more familiar with CVID, since that is my child's diagnosis. > > Mindy, mom of , 9 > > > Are there other options besides/ in addition to IVIG or SCIG? > > > > Why do some children need SCID? > > > > Is there any research on stem cell therapy? > > > > Anyone familiar with PANDAS? (we are soon to see a specialist to rule this > > out) > > > > Do our kids have an increased risk for cancer? > > > > I know I can think of dozens more... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thank you for the responses, I have now set it up and am off and running. Have a couple of more questions: How long do you get from the battery? Is it still 'running' while your not using it or does it only drain when your touching the skin with it wet? Im wondering if when I stop using it I need to take off the cotton or just leave it? Has anyone tried using the godzilla for iontophoretic drug delivery? Ive read that .5mA - 1mA is the current used. Cheers, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 well you get what you get. It should be a LONG time, but your main issue will be keeping the wires from fraying and breaking, the contacts from corroding, and so on. These holders are points of failure after awhile, usually before the batteries go in my own experience. You would keep the electrodes separated and not touching conductive surfaces like metal table tops, wet areas, etc. You might place them on a sheet of plastic wrap or plastic bags. Electricity follows wet or metallic pathways. to use for iontophoretic drugs you should probably get a power control like a 100k ohm linear potentiometer, wire that in, and a meter in line to show you the current being used. If you do all that you could then use a 9 volt battery since you have the potentiometer to control output. Iontophoretic drugs I think usually use the positive DC terminal only. But you should check it out quite a bit to be sure you have the same setup. I agree it's not worth paying hundreds when you can use a simple battery to do same thing. bG > > Thank you for the responses, I have now set it up and am off and running. > Have a couple of more questions: > > How long do you get from the battery? Is it still 'running' while your not using it or does it only drain when your touching the skin with it wet? Im wondering if when I stop using it I need to take off the cotton or just leave it? > > Has anyone tried using the godzilla for iontophoretic drug delivery? Ive read that .5mA - 1mA is the current used. > > Cheers, > Sam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think the holders are a good thing, but the wires on them are very thin and somewhat fragile. One good solution is take a second heavier wire like an extension cord, and twist it to the finer wires of the holder and tape it solidly to the holder so there is no strain on the fine wires. They will conduct plenty of power, that is no problem, but heavier wires hold up much better and also make better contact with the sponges or cloths than would the finer wires from the holder. Have fun with this thing, serious as it is, it is still fun putting your godzilla up against your monsters in the body (local infections). bG > > > > Thank you for the responses, I have now set it up and am off and running. > > Have a couple of more questions: > > > > How long do you get from the battery? Is it still 'running' while your not using it or does it only drain when your touching the skin with it wet? Im wondering if when I stop using it I need to take off the cotton or just leave it? > > > > Has anyone tried using the godzilla for iontophoretic drug delivery? Ive read that .5mA - 1mA is the current used. > > > > Cheers, > > Sam > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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