Mayo Clinis diet

Demitra1 · ‎03-11-2010

I was diagnosed with diabetes a year ago. My doctor is impressed with how well I'm doing. I have lost over 20 pounds on my own. I eat well, but can't seem to lose anymore. I keep getting emails about the Mayo diet. Have you been on it, or know anything about it? I hate to spend the money without knowing more information than I can find online about it.

i have quit soda, bread, potatoes, corn, pasta, and all sweets. My last hill to climb is exercise. I HATE any form of it. I have a bad heel, knee, and hip, so any at one time, one of them is bothering me. Exercise is in no way enjoyable for me, even though I may have to grit my teeth and do it. I take spells of daily walks, but have to force myself.

Not looking for bashing, just info on the Mayo Clinic Diet. TIA.

Demitra

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

@Demitra1, good for you and your success in losing the weight any giving up the foods that are so bad for you! I don't know anything about the Mayo diet, BUT, I do know a lot about exercise. It is always the most difficult when you are in the early stages, it gets better. Trust me. With your issues, have you tried yoga? It is easy on the body but offers so many benefits to the body. There is no judgment in yoga, you are where you are, and you move forward from that point. In time, you might find yourself longing for some more strenuous exercise . . .

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

SaRina · ‎04-17-2015

Congrats on your progress, @Demitra1! I wasn't familiar with the Mayo Clinic Diet and just googled it. The sample 1,200 cal. menu sounds healthy enough......however, when I needed to lose some weight, that sample menu would have been too high in carbs for me, particularly the fruit, which I almost eliminated totally, except for occasional berries.

As far as exercise, I understand about your knee/foot issues. You might enjoy Pilates (purchasing a machine). I use it as a resistance workout, some days just for stretching. Or how about swimming? Aqua aerobics? You might enjoy that as well as the camaraderie with others in the class.

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

Demitra1 wrote:
I was diagnosed with diabetes a year ago. My doctor is impressed with how well I'm doing. I have lost over 20 pounds on my own. I eat well, but can't seem to lose anymore. I keep getting emails about the Mayo diet. Have you been on it, or know anything about it? I hate to spend the money without knowing more information than I can find online about it.

i have quit soda, bread, potatoes, corn, pasta, and all sweets. My last hill to climb is exercise. I HATE any form of it. I have a bad heel, knee, and hip, so any at one time, one of them is bothering me. Exercise is in no way enjoyable for me, even though I may have to grit my teeth and do it. I take spells of daily walks, but have to force myself.

Not looking for bashing, just info on the Mayo Clinic Diet. TIA.
Demitra

@Demitra1, There's a "fake" Mayo Clinic Diet -- it's a "fad" diet -- and also there's a real one created and managed by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

(this is the real one, which includes a wide variety of foods and is not a "fad" diet: http://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/mayo-clinic-diet-menu) It could be that the fad diet is the one you're seeing if it's in unsolicited email messages (might be spam).

The very best thing would be for you to ask your doctor to recommend a local, professional nutritionist or dietitian, to help you determine what your individual needs are and how best to meet them. Also, possibly your physician -- or one of the other specialists -- can help you design an exercise program to work for you.

I do wish you the very best!

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

How about an eliptical? I have one and it is very gentle on your feet, knees and hips. Congrats on your weight loss and doing something about your diabetes. I have a sister that has diabetes, and she does nothing to control it.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

Over and over, many studies show Weight Watchers to be the best diet. It fits in to a plan for those with diabetes and for a healthy heart.

They also provide many recipes for the plan.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

I've had a copy of the mayo clinic diet since about 1965. It's very similar to what has been called the scarsdale diet. It's lots and lots of eggs, grapefruit, spinach, etc. I think if you searched for a diet high in protein (ie: the eggs), you could be successful. The thing about the mayo clinic diet or any other "fast" diet, is that the weight comes back on when you begin to eat normally. I agree that Weight Watchers is probably the best choice for long term success.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

twopeas wrote:
I've had a copy of the mayo clinic diet since about 1965. It's very similar to what has been called the scarsdale diet. It's lots and lots of eggs, grapefruit, spinach, etc. I think if you searched for a diet high in protein (ie: the eggs), you could be successful. The thing about the mayo clinic diet or any other "fast" diet, is that the weight comes back on when you begin to eat normally. I agree that Weight Watchers is probably the best choice for long term success.

@pattypeep, You're thinking of the fad diet which never was actually associated with the Mayo Clinic.

(You can read about it by doing an internet search on "Mayo Clinic Diet hoax.")

The actual Mayo Clinic diet wasn't developed until just a few years ago. It's a balanced diet plan, not a "fast" or highly restrictive one. I do agree that fad diets are not a good idea.

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

Catty2 · ‎09-06-2014

Please check your local library to see if they carry the Mayo Clinic Diet book. My local library has all of the Mayo Clinic books - they have quite a few on different subjects. Good luck to you.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@Demitra1 wrote:

i have quit soda, bread, potatoes, corn, pasta, and all sweets. My last hill to climb is exercise. I HATE any form of it. I have a bad heel, knee, and hip, so any at one time, one of them is bothering me. Exercise is in no way enjoyable for me, even though I may have to grit my teeth and do it. I take spells of daily walks, but have to force myself.

@Demitra1

Congrats on your accomplishments, and I won't comment on diet. My suggestion is to find a way to "climb that last hill" as that, as far as weight is concerned, not your disease, is the next important thing in being successful.

Very few that lose weight by food consumption only, maintain that weight loss in their long term future. I can also tell you that losing weight by food restriction only, results in muscle loss along with fat tissue lost.

Muscle is what burns fat, the more muscle the more fat can be burned in all activities. Another downside of food restricted weight loss is this. When you gain weight back, without exercise, you will have more fat tissue on your body than you did prior, if your weight returns to the same higher number.

Everyone can find exercises they can do without injuring themselves. Any movement that increases your heart rate is exercise, not just running/swimming and so on.

You didn't mention any upper body problems so you can do many movements, even with some resistance, that will increase your heart rate. I am assuming you do not have any serious heart issues. If so, forget everything I said and get clearance from your doctor?

Keep on keeping on and I wish you well,

hckynut(john)