Re: Introduction and a few questions

[Guest guest]

congrats on getting off the meds!! that's a huge accomplishment! "olivia.rose4" wrote: Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4 & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways. In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer, macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

info yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they could send me to on this subject or have any information on this? My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I really want to believe that my body can heal itself.I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to begin. One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you adapt for them?Lori __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

congrats on getting off the meds!! that's a huge accomplishment! "olivia.rose4" wrote: Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4 & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways. In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer, macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

info yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they could send me to on this subject or have any information on this? My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I really want to believe that my body can heal itself.I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to begin. One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you adapt for them?Lori __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the insight! I know this would be way too

much of a coincidence, but I noticed your yahoo name. Do you live

in Ashburn, as in Ashburn, Virginia? That's where I live.

> >

> > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

dd's

> (4

> > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so

happy

> > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes,

or

> > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> >

> > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

medication

> > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

taking

> a

> > few other medications that I would eventually love to come off

of

> > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

info

> > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

> > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

this?

> >

> > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

where I

> > do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin.

I

> > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> >

> > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and

I'm

> > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better

to

> > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

> > begin.

> >

> > One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What

do

> > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do

> you

> > adapt for them?

> >

> > Lori

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the insight! I know this would be way too

much of a coincidence, but I noticed your yahoo name. Do you live

in Ashburn, as in Ashburn, Virginia? That's where I live.

> >

> > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

dd's

> (4

> > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so

happy

> > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes,

or

> > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> >

> > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

medication

> > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

taking

> a

> > few other medications that I would eventually love to come off

of

> > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

info

> > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

> > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

this?

> >

> > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

where I

> > do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin.

I

> > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> >

> > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and

I'm

> > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better

to

> > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

> > begin.

> >

> > One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What

do

> > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do

> you

> > adapt for them?

> >

> > Lori

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I've got distant relatives from West Virgina, but right now I live in

Hawaii. Most of my close family is in the Pacific Northwest.

> > >

> > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

> dd's

> > (4

> > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so

> happy

> > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes,

> or

> > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> > >

> > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> medication

> > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> taking

> > a

> > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come off

> of

> > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

> info

> > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

> > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> this?

> > >

> > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> where I

> > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin.

> I

> > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > >

> > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and

> I'm

> > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better

> to

> > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

> > > begin.

> > >

> > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

What

> do

> > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How

do

> > you

> > > adapt for them?

> > >

> > > Lori

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I've got distant relatives from West Virgina, but right now I live in

Hawaii. Most of my close family is in the Pacific Northwest.

> > >

> > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

> dd's

> > (4

> > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so

> happy

> > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes,

> or

> > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> > >

> > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> medication

> > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> taking

> > a

> > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come off

> of

> > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

> info

> > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

> > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> this?

> > >

> > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> where I

> > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin.

> I

> > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > >

> > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and

> I'm

> > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better

> to

> > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

> > > begin.

> > >

> > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

What

> do

> > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How

do

> > you

> > > adapt for them?

> > >

> > > Lori

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hey lori!

wow - that is soooo amazing and great that you got off the medications.

I have type one diabetes which is rather different but have done a lot

of research on both types.

Type 2 - the one you are overcoming is VERY responsive to diet and

lifestyle. you can't go past a wholefood body friendly, low or no

animal food approach. Though you can already make changes with wherever

you are at - upgrading your choices and emphasizing the foods you want

to move towards rather than the ones you want to move away from.

there are also some very good natural supplements which may help you

through the transition and to repair the body as you rely more and more

on food choices.

there is tons of info online. if you need any pointers, just ask.

there is an ebook on diabetes by mason which is available free

for the moment from his website. If you have any trouble finding it let

me know!

keep us posted on your progess. you are very right to be wary of the

meds and insulin. it doesnt solve the problem and often creates many

others...

olivia.rose4 wrote:

Hello

VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4

& 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy

to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or

the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication

due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a

few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of

to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any info

yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

could send me to on this subject or have any information on this?

My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I

do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I

really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm

wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to

just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

begin.

One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do

you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you

adapt for them?

Lori

--

Ilanit Tof - Signature

Ilanit

Ms Ilanit Tof

B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology)

Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods

PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate)

Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts

Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing

with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition

ilanit@...

www.littletree.com.au

[Guest guest]

hey lori!

wow - that is soooo amazing and great that you got off the medications.

I have type one diabetes which is rather different but have done a lot

of research on both types.

Type 2 - the one you are overcoming is VERY responsive to diet and

lifestyle. you can't go past a wholefood body friendly, low or no

animal food approach. Though you can already make changes with wherever

you are at - upgrading your choices and emphasizing the foods you want

to move towards rather than the ones you want to move away from.

there are also some very good natural supplements which may help you

through the transition and to repair the body as you rely more and more

on food choices.

there is tons of info online. if you need any pointers, just ask.

there is an ebook on diabetes by mason which is available free

for the moment from his website. If you have any trouble finding it let

me know!

keep us posted on your progess. you are very right to be wary of the

meds and insulin. it doesnt solve the problem and often creates many

others...

olivia.rose4 wrote:

Hello

VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4

& 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy

to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or

the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication

due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a

few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of

to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any info

yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

could send me to on this subject or have any information on this?

My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I

do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I

really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm

wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to

just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

begin.

One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do

you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you

adapt for them?

Lori

--

Ilanit Tof - Signature

Ilanit

Ms Ilanit Tof

B.A. (Psychophysiology/Psychology)

Advanced Diploma Healing with Wholefoods

PhD Holistic Nutrition (candidate)

Little Tree Oriental Healing Arts

Helping you grow to new heights of wellbeing

with Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition

ilanit@...

www.littletree.com.au

[Guest guest]

My husband is military too. ...and loves his steak and ribs! you'll find out soon enough that when you change your habits, they'll become more accepting of it. Once just looking at tofu would send shivers down his spine and he vowed he'd never "eat that tree hugger crap". Now he LOVES it! So be patient.

" ...become the change you envision." Lemoine

From: VeganMacrobiotics [mailto:VeganMacrobiotics ] On Behalf Of olivia.rose4Sent: June 5, 2006 3:13 PMTo: VeganMacrobiotics Subject: Introduction and a few questions

Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4 & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways. In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer, macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any info yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they could send me to on this subject or have any information on this? My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I really want to believe that my body can heal itself.I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to begin. One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you adapt for them?Lori

[Guest guest]

My husband is military too. ...and loves his steak and ribs! you'll find out soon enough that when you change your habits, they'll become more accepting of it. Once just looking at tofu would send shivers down his spine and he vowed he'd never "eat that tree hugger crap". Now he LOVES it! So be patient.

" ...become the change you envision." Lemoine

From: VeganMacrobiotics [mailto:VeganMacrobiotics ] On Behalf Of olivia.rose4Sent: June 5, 2006 3:13 PMTo: VeganMacrobiotics Subject: Introduction and a few questions

Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's (4 & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so happy to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways. In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes medication due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking a few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer, macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any info yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they could send me to on this subject or have any information on this? My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where I do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I really want to believe that my body can heal itself.I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to begin. One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What do you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do you adapt for them?Lori

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group and thank you so much for sharing. You will

get heaps of info here.

There are some really charming people out there aren't there? Just

ignore them, take care of yourself and have the last laugh.

Do things one step at a time.

As far as your husband is concerned. I don't think that being in

the military means meat eater. There was an article I read (no clue

when) talking about vegans/vegetarians in the military. Just

because you are in the military doesn't mean you can't be

compassionate and concerned about your health. There is a video out

being sold by Peta called meet your meat. may be a good thing to

buy and it's only $5.

About your children. It will depend on if you have your husband's

support or not too. If it were me (not saying this is what you have

to do) I would tell my kids this is the way it is learn to love it,

see why I do it. Make it fun for them. Surely there are meals they

consume which are not flesh related? What is their favorite meal?

see how you can make it animal friendly.

Try sticking to lots of whole grains and veggies and slowly

eliminate the other stuff. keep reading and keep asking questions

here. If you slip, wipe your butt, bitch and moan here and then

keep going. you'll have to give yourself a pat on the back too

remembering how far you've gotten when it happens. Be proud of

yourself that you're taking an approach to helping heal yourself, no

one else can do it like you can. I like the 'cold turkey' approach

myself.

Peace,

Reggie

>

> Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2 dd's

(4

> & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are so

happy

> to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes diabetes, or

> the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

>

> In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

medication

> due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am taking

a

> few other medications that I would eventually love to come off of

> to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across any

info

> yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links they

> could send me to on this subject or have any information on this?

>

> My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to where

I

> do have to take oral medication again and eventually, insulin. I

> really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

>

> I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point and I'm

> wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it better to

> just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where to

> begin.

>

> One final question and I apologize for this being so long. What

do

> you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this. How do

you

> adapt for them?

>

> Lori

>

[Guest guest]

-I used to live in Cross Junction, outside of Winchester, VA.

ever eat at the Sunflower in Vienna?

-- In VeganMacrobiotics , " leslieanneashburn "

wrote:

>

> I've got distant relatives from West Virgina, but right now I live

in

> Hawaii. Most of my close family is in the Pacific Northwest.

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

> > dd's

> > > (4

> > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are

so

> > happy

> > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

diabetes,

> > or

> > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> > > >

> > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > medication

> > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> > taking

> > > a

> > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come

off

> > of

> > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across

any

> > info

> > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links

they

> > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> > this?

> > > >

> > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> > where I

> > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

insulin.

> > I

> > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > >

> > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point

and

> > I'm

> > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

better

> > to

> > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where

to

> > > > begin.

> > > >

> > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

> What

> > do

> > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

How

> do

> > > you

> > > > adapt for them?

> > > >

> > > > Lori

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

-I used to live in Cross Junction, outside of Winchester, VA.

ever eat at the Sunflower in Vienna?

-- In VeganMacrobiotics , " leslieanneashburn "

wrote:

>

> I've got distant relatives from West Virgina, but right now I live

in

> Hawaii. Most of my close family is in the Pacific Northwest.

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and 2

> > dd's

> > > (4

> > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I had

> > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are

so

> > happy

> > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

diabetes,

> > or

> > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both ways.

> > > >

> > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > medication

> > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> > taking

> > > a

> > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come

off

> > of

> > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across

any

> > info

> > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links

they

> > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> > this?

> > > >

> > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> > where I

> > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

insulin.

> > I

> > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > >

> > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point

and

> > I'm

> > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

better

> > to

> > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as where

to

> > > > begin.

> > > >

> > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

> What

> > do

> > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat eating

> > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

How

> do

> > > you

> > > > adapt for them?

> > > >

> > > > Lori

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I haven't, but I just looked at there website and I'll definitely be

going there soon.

I've been searching the web for vegetarian or macrobiotic cooking

classes and haven't been able to find anything. Do you know of any

resources to make it easier to find?

Lori

> > > > >

> > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and

2

> > > dd's

> > > > (4

> > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

had

> > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are

> so

> > > happy

> > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> diabetes,

> > > or

> > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

ways.

> > > > >

> > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > medication

> > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I

am

> > > taking

> > > > a

> > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come

> off

> > > of

> > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and

cancer,

> > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across

> any

> > > info

> > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links

> they

> > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information

on

> > > this?

> > > > >

> > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress

to

> > > where I

> > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> insulin.

> > > I

> > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > >

> > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point

> and

> > > I'm

> > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> better

> > > to

> > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

where

> to

> > > > > begin.

> > > > >

> > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so

long.

> > What

> > > do

> > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

eating

> > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

> How

> > do

> > > > you

> > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > >

> > > > > Lori

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

No, actually I have never been to VA!

> > > > >

> > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and

2

> > > dd's

> > > > (4

> > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

had

> > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are

> so

> > > happy

> > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> diabetes,

> > > or

> > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

ways.

> > > > >

> > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > medication

> > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> > > taking

> > > > a

> > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come

> off

> > > of

> > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across

> any

> > > info

> > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links

> they

> > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> > > this?

> > > > >

> > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> > > where I

> > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> insulin.

> > > I

> > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > >

> > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point

> and

> > > I'm

> > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> better

> > > to

> > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

where

> to

> > > > > begin.

> > > > >

> > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

> > What

> > > do

> > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

eating

> > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

> How

> > do

> > > > you

> > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > >

> > > > > Lori

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

No, actually I have never been to VA!

> > > > >

> > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh, and

2

> > > dd's

> > > > (4

> > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

had

> > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people are

> so

> > > happy

> > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> diabetes,

> > > or

> > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

ways.

> > > > >

> > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > medication

> > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I am

> > > taking

> > > > a

> > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to come

> off

> > > of

> > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and cancer,

> > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come across

> any

> > > info

> > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some links

> they

> > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information on

> > > this?

> > > > >

> > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress to

> > > where I

> > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> insulin.

> > > I

> > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > >

> > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this point

> and

> > > I'm

> > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> better

> > > to

> > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

where

> to

> > > > > begin.

> > > > >

> > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so long.

> > What

> > > do

> > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

eating

> > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

> How

> > do

> > > > you

> > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > >

> > > > > Lori

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would go to 's Cybermacro website, www.cybermacro.com, to see

the listings for teachers there in your area, and I would also

consider purchasing the magazine Macrobiotics Today so you can see

the list of teachers/resources at the end of the publication. This

can be purchased as a hardcopy magazine sent to you in the mail, or

also as a downloadable pdf file on 's website.

Another great resource that I can't live without is the International

Macrobiotic Directory that costs $12 and has info for places all over

the entire world!

Making a Transition to a Macrobiotic Diet (I hope this link works)

http://www.kushistore.com/cgi-bin/sh000000.pl?ACTINIC_REFERRER=http%

3a%2f%2fwww%2ekushistore%2ecom%2facatalog%2fsearch%

2ehtml & REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ekushistore%2ecom%2facatalog%2fshop%

2ehtml & WD=transition & SHOP=%20 & PREVQUERY=SS%3dtransition%26ACTION%3dGo%

2521%26PR%3d%2d1%26TB%3dA%26SHOP%3d%20 & PN=Macrobiotic_Cookbooks%

2ehtml%23a0_2d89529_2d363_2d3#a0_2d89529_2d363_2d3

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh,

and

> 2

> > > > dd's

> > > > > (4

> > > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

> had

> > > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people

are

> > so

> > > > happy

> > > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> > diabetes,

> > > > or

> > > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

> ways.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > > medication

> > > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I

> am

> > > > taking

> > > > > a

> > > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to

come

> > off

> > > > of

> > > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and

> cancer,

> > > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come

across

> > any

> > > > info

> > > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some

links

> > they

> > > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information

> on

> > > > this?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress

> to

> > > > where I

> > > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> > insulin.

> > > > I

> > > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this

point

> > and

> > > > I'm

> > > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> > better

> > > > to

> > > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

> where

> > to

> > > > > > begin.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so

> long.

> > > What

> > > > do

> > > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

> eating

> > > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

> > How

> > > do

> > > > > you

> > > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Lori

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would go to 's Cybermacro website, www.cybermacro.com, to see

the listings for teachers there in your area, and I would also

consider purchasing the magazine Macrobiotics Today so you can see

the list of teachers/resources at the end of the publication. This

can be purchased as a hardcopy magazine sent to you in the mail, or

also as a downloadable pdf file on 's website.

Another great resource that I can't live without is the International

Macrobiotic Directory that costs $12 and has info for places all over

the entire world!

Making a Transition to a Macrobiotic Diet (I hope this link works)

http://www.kushistore.com/cgi-bin/sh000000.pl?ACTINIC_REFERRER=http%

3a%2f%2fwww%2ekushistore%2ecom%2facatalog%2fsearch%

2ehtml & REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ekushistore%2ecom%2facatalog%2fshop%

2ehtml & WD=transition & SHOP=%20 & PREVQUERY=SS%3dtransition%26ACTION%3dGo%

2521%26PR%3d%2d1%26TB%3dA%26SHOP%3d%20 & PN=Macrobiotic_Cookbooks%

2ehtml%23a0_2d89529_2d363_2d3#a0_2d89529_2d363_2d3

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh,

and

> 2

> > > > dd's

> > > > > (4

> > > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

> had

> > > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people

are

> > so

> > > > happy

> > > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> > diabetes,

> > > > or

> > > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

> ways.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > > medication

> > > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I

> am

> > > > taking

> > > > > a

> > > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to

come

> > off

> > > > of

> > > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and

> cancer,

> > > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come

across

> > any

> > > > info

> > > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some

links

> > they

> > > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information

> on

> > > > this?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress

> to

> > > > where I

> > > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> > insulin.

> > > > I

> > > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this

point

> > and

> > > > I'm

> > > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> > better

> > > > to

> > > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

> where

> > to

> > > > > > begin.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so

> long.

> > > What

> > > > do

> > > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

> eating

> > > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do this.

> > How

> > > do

> > > > > you

> > > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Lori

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

No I don't, sorry, I was out in the boonies, with only one friend

around besides my husband.

Reggie

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Hello VeganMacrobiotics Board! I am a 38 f with a dh,

and

> 2

> > > > dd's

> > > > > (4

> > > > > > & 5 y.o.) living in No. VA. Two years ago I found out I

> had

> > > > > > diabetes, Type II. The fat persons diabetes as people

are

> > so

> > > > happy

> > > > > > to tell me. I'm not sure if it's the fat that causes

> > diabetes,

> > > > or

> > > > > > the diabetes that causes the fat. I've heard it both

> ways.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the past month I've been able to come off my diabetes

> > > > medication

> > > > > > due to diet and exercise and I am so happy about that. I

> am

> > > > taking

> > > > > a

> > > > > > few other medications that I would eventually love to

come

> > off

> > > > of

> > > > > > to. I've been reading a lot about macrobiotics and

> cancer,

> > > > > > macrobiotics and other ailments, but I haven't come

across

> > any

> > > > info

> > > > > > yet on macro and diabetes. Does anyone know of some

links

> > they

> > > > > > could send me to on this subject or have any information

> on

> > > > this?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > My main motivation in not wanting my disease to progress

> to

> > > > where I

> > > > > > do have to take oral medication again and eventually,

> > insulin.

> > > > I

> > > > > > really want to believe that my body can heal itself.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I have to say that I'm not even a vegetarian at this

point

> > and

> > > > I'm

> > > > > > wondering if there are steps to ease into this or is it

> > better

> > > > to

> > > > > > just jump in with both feet first? I'm so clueless as

> where

> > to

> > > > > > begin.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > One final question and I apologize for this being so

> long.

> > > What

> > > > do

> > > > > > you do with the rest of your family? My dh is a meat

> eating

> > > > > > military man and my 2 girls definitely couldn't do

this.

> > How

> > > do

> > > > > you

> > > > > > adapt for them?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Lori

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I meant Lori

> > > >

> > > > Thank you so much for the insight! I know this would be way

> too

> > > > much of a coincidence, but I noticed your yahoo name. Do

you

> > live

> > > > in Ashburn, as in Ashburn, Virginia? That's where I live.

[Guest guest]

I meant Lori

> > > >

> > > > Thank you so much for the insight! I know this would be way

> too

> > > > much of a coincidence, but I noticed your yahoo name. Do

you

> > live

> > > > in Ashburn, as in Ashburn, Virginia? That's where I live.