You On A Diet

Anyone watch the Discovery Health Channel last night and catch Dr. Oz (the same one on the Oprah show) and his vivid descriptions of how the body functions when we are obese? What did you like the best? the least?

Hi Ema! I tivo'd it last night, and I will get to watch it hopefully today. I will be sure to come back and give my take on it! I found out about it by seeing the doctor on Oprah. Should be interesting! peace, Therese

Love my Tivo! I also record "Sit and Be Fit" which comes on PBS (58, Los Angeles) at 5:30 a.m. It's great stretching and toning for everyone, but is targeted for those with limited mobility. Hope you find "You On A Diet" helpful in some way. Keep on keepin' on! Ema

Ema! Me toooo! I also record sit and be fit!!! Very cool!

Way cool! I went to UCLA Medical Center for my first WLS consultation. I didn't choose them for my surgery; however, the one good thing I walked away with was the nutritionist told me about Sit and Be Fit. Changed my life, so I tell everyone I can. This is good for anyone, not just old folks and the mobility challenged. For the more fit it is a good warm up, for others it is a great beginning.

I TIVOed it, and started to watch it this morning, but for some reason, the introduction put me off. Maybe I need to give it another chance (it's sitting in the delete folder, but hasn't been deleted yet). How are you doing, Ema? Kix

I DO understand. The stomach wall of fat and the comparison of how the organs look for the obese is not a pretty picture. It's only a small part though. And, after all we do all like different programs. Do you have a favorite? I'll give it a try! For me, it answered a question that 2 doctors, including my pc, had not answered for me. I was always obese, but shaped like an hour glass. Then about 3 years ago I gained a lot more weight and my waist began to thicken and shape like a ball in front. FYI: not a "beer" belly, more like a chocolate belly! It's just like Dr. Oz described with the Omentum (sounds like ). Just that knowledge alone is worth it for me. Thanks for asking. How are you doing? I'm still plugging along. I've lost 48 lbs. since May, passed my EKG, and waiting for a surgery date. It's so close to Christmas though, and Dr. LePort does have a considerable waiting list; however, I hope to have a date sometime in January. Take gentle care, Ema

Hey Emma, I did not get to see that show, but when I found your post I looked it up on the web site and thank you for letting me know about it. I just love dr oz. I have my DVR set to record it later this month. I cant wait to see it thanks again.....Renee

Yes, I also think Dr. Oz is great. He has a way of telling it like it is without being offensive. My kind of guy! Wish I could send this to my pc for a "bedside manner" training film! Hope this show is productive for you. Take gentle care, Ema