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Diva2.0 · 30th August, 2010

Can you tell me a little about GL? I can see you've been really successful. Thanks!

jaynie1985 · 31st August, 2010

yeah me to please.. you have done FAB!!!! xxx

irish molly · 31st August, 2010

I switched to GL straight from TFR. I felt this made it easy for me as all the bad habits had been broken on TFR plus the detoxing headaches etc were also out of the way.
GL is based on keeping your blood sugars or insulin levels fairly level throughout the day. It is slumps in these levels that will make us hungry and lead to overeating. Certain food will also make these levels peak quickly and then slump just as quickly. The foods that do this include high carb foods, high sugars etc.
To keep blood sugars level it is best to eat foods that are more slowly digested by the body thereby leaving us feel fuller for longer.
Some GL diets use a traffic light system with red = high GL amber= medium and green = low gl. Rick Gallop uses this system.
Others calculate the GL of foods recommending a total intake of 45gl per day for weightloss. Patrick Holford does this one.
Personally, I read loads on the subject and then adapted it to suit myself.
I stick to an overall calorie intake, 1200, for the day, moreso to keep portion sizes in check.
I choose low GL foods
I drastically limit bread/potato/pasta/rice.
I eat leafy green veg and berried fruit mostly.
I have rye crackers or oatcake when I feel I need a bread.
I have lentils/beans/quinoa instead of rice/pasta or potato.
I also stick to an 80/20 rule. I try to be good 80% of the time.
Click on the link in my signature and this will take you to the GL forum on minimins.
Ask any questions you like, I'm happy to give my tuppence worth!!
I should also say, I never feel deprived and rarely feel peckish. I think it is fab!!!!

differentusername · 31st August, 2010

So whats the differance in low gi and low gL? They sound the same cos i dont know a lot about either?

irish molly · 1st September, 2010

GI was around first and it is based on the calculation of the effect of a particular food on your blood sugars. GL takes this to the next level by measuring the effect of a portion of a food on your blood sugar. Melon is an example that is used to show what they mean. No one sits and eats a whole melon. Now the GI of melon is high but if you look at the effect of a portion of melon it is then low so it gets classed as low GL as opposed to high GI.
Whether you follow GI or GL it does not really matter imo.

differentusername · 2nd September, 2010

That's really good to know! i hadn't even heard of GL before so Thankyou!! i may get myself a book and do some reading up on it so that i'm well prepared whenever i come off tfr.

30th August, 2010	#1 (permalink)
Diva2.0 Regular Member Diva2.0's Profile Albums Diva2.0's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th April, 2010 Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 10 Diet: Atkins Start Date: 10/12/2010 Start Weight: 168lb Current Weight: 160lb Goal Weight: 145lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 8lb Weight to Lose: 15lb % Lost 4.76%	Irish Molly Can you tell me a little about GL? I can see you've been really successful. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ On my journey to my inner Diva Goals: Week 1 Induction Week 2 Induction -5 lbs -10 lbs

31st August, 2010	#2 (permalink)
jaynie1985 Likes to post jaynie1985's Profile Albums jaynie1985's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st June, 2009 Location: ISLE OF MAN Posts: 238 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 15 Diet: WEIGHT WATCHERS Start Date: 25/08/2011 Start Weight: 256lb Current Weight: 229lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 27lb % Lost 10.55%	yeah me to please.. you have done FAB!!!! xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ JAYNIE Goal 1 - get under 16 stone Goal 2 - look good in dress for my babies christening 28/08 :0/ Goal 3 - loose 1.5 stone Started Weight Watchers 25/08/11 at 229lbs WI DAY - Thursday week 1 - week 2 - week 3 - week 4 -

31st August, 2010	#3 (permalink)
irish molly Maintaing LT loss on GL irish molly's Profile Albums irish molly's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st September, 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,556 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 109 Thanked 899 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 370 Diet: TFR/GL Height: 5' 8" Start Date: 1/09/09 Start Weight: 294lb Current Weight: 179lb Goal Weight: 180lb Goal Date: No date- it's for life!! BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.7 Current BMI: 27.2 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 115lb Weight to Lose: -1lb % Lost 39.12%	I switched to GL straight from TFR. I felt this made it easy for me as all the bad habits had been broken on TFR plus the detoxing headaches etc were also out of the way. GL is based on keeping your blood sugars or insulin levels fairly level throughout the day. It is slumps in these levels that will make us hungry and lead to overeating. Certain food will also make these levels peak quickly and then slump just as quickly. The foods that do this include high carb foods, high sugars etc. To keep blood sugars level it is best to eat foods that are more slowly digested by the body thereby leaving us feel fuller for longer. Some GL diets use a traffic light system with red = high GL amber= medium and green = low gl. Rick Gallop uses this system. Others calculate the GL of foods recommending a total intake of 45gl per day for weightloss. Patrick Holford does this one. Personally, I read loads on the subject and then adapted it to suit myself. I stick to an overall calorie intake, 1200, for the day, moreso to keep portion sizes in check. I choose low GL foods I drastically limit bread/potato/pasta/rice. I eat leafy green veg and berried fruit mostly. I have rye crackers or oatcake when I feel I need a bread. I have lentils/beans/quinoa instead of rice/pasta or potato. I also stick to an 80/20 rule. I try to be good 80% of the time. Click on the link in my signature and this will take you to the GL forum on minimins. Ask any questions you like, I'm happy to give my tuppence worth!! I should also say, I never feel deprived and rarely feel peckish. I think it is fab!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ 9lbs to lose by mid feb http://www.minimins.com/gi-diet-supp...011-diary.html http://www.minimins.com/gi-diet-supp...-gl-diary.html *Total loss :116lbs = 63 inches at 31/08/10* Lipotrim = 87 lbs and 53.5 inches GL = 29lbs and 9.5 inches Year One 1/09/2009 - 31/08/2010 Wk 01-04 294 to 268 -26 Started TFR Wk 05-08 268 to 254 -14 Wk 09-12 254 to 240 -14 Wk 13-16 240 to 230 -10 Wk 17-20 230 to 225 -05 Wk 21-24 225 to 213 -12 Wk 25-28 213 to 207 -06 Wk 29-32 207 to 208 +01 Switched to GL from Wk 29 Wk 33-36 208 to 200 -08 Wk 37-40 200 to 195 -05 Wk 41-44 195 to 192 -03 Wk 45-48 192 to 186 -06 Wk 49-52 186 to 178 -08 Goal and 116lbs lost. Year Two 01/09/2010-31/08/2011 Maintaining both GL and TFR losses Wk 01-04 178 to 176 -02 Wk 05-08 176 to 172 -04 Wk 09-12 172 to 170 -02 WK 13-16 170 to 171 +01 Wk 17-20 171 to 180 +09 Wk 21-24 180 to 179 -01 Wk 25-28 179 to 179 STS Wk 29-32 179 to 179 STS Wk 33-36 179 to 184 + 5 (portion control + naughties) Wk 37-40 184 to 179 -5 Wk 41-44 179 to 177 -2 Wk 45-48 177 to 177 STS Wk 49-52 177 to 178 +1

31st August, 2010	#4 (permalink)
differentusername Getting married in July!! differentusername's Profile Albums differentusername's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th August, 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 285 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 36 Diet: Lipotrim tfr 100% Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 16/08/2010 Start Weight: 214lb Current Weight: 159lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: 20/07/2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 39.1 Current BMI: 29.1 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 55lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 25.7%	So whats the differance in low gi and low gL? They sound the same cos i dont know a lot about either? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Start weight= 15stone 4lbs Height= 5 foot 2 Overall Goal= to feel happy, healthy and confident at my wedding next july. Diet = Lipotrim TFR 100% Week one = -10lbs Week two = -4lbs Week three = -4lbs Week Four = -5lbs (totm) Week five = -2lbs (disapointed!) Week six = -4lbs Week Seven = -3lbs Week eight = -4lbs Week nine = -3lbs Week ten = -4lbs Week eleven = -3lbs Week Twelve = -4lbs Week thirteen = -3lbs Week Fourteen = -2lbs (total loss so far =55lbs/ 3 stone 13lbs) Started Refeed on 23rd Nov 2010 Mini Goals; To loose a stone. Done! To stay on Lipotrim for a month. Done!! To be obese rather than super obese (13stone 12). Done!!! To loose 10% of my body weight. Done!!! To loose 20% of my body weight. Done!!! To be overweight rather than obese (12stone). Done!!!To look hot at my friends wedding in December and be able to wear a fab dress. To weigh less than 11 stone. to sustain a weight of less than 11 stone. To be totally proud of my body at my wedding next July. To eventually be healithy rather than over weight (9stone 11-long long term goal).

1st September, 2010	#5 (permalink)
irish molly Maintaing LT loss on GL irish molly's Profile Albums irish molly's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st September, 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,556 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 109 Thanked 899 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 370 Diet: TFR/GL Height: 5' 8" Start Date: 1/09/09 Start Weight: 294lb Current Weight: 179lb Goal Weight: 180lb Goal Date: No date- it's for life!! BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.7 Current BMI: 27.2 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 115lb Weight to Lose: -1lb % Lost 39.12%	GI was around first and it is based on the calculation of the effect of a particular food on your blood sugars. GL takes this to the next level by measuring the effect of a portion of a food on your blood sugar. Melon is an example that is used to show what they mean. No one sits and eats a whole melon. Now the GI of melon is high but if you look at the effect of a portion of melon it is then low so it gets classed as low GL as opposed to high GI. Whether you follow GI or GL it does not really matter imo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ 9lbs to lose by mid feb http://www.minimins.com/gi-diet-supp...011-diary.html http://www.minimins.com/gi-diet-supp...-gl-diary.html *Total loss :116lbs = 63 inches at 31/08/10* Lipotrim = 87 lbs and 53.5 inches GL = 29lbs and 9.5 inches Year One 1/09/2009 - 31/08/2010 Wk 01-04 294 to 268 -26 Started TFR Wk 05-08 268 to 254 -14 Wk 09-12 254 to 240 -14 Wk 13-16 240 to 230 -10 Wk 17-20 230 to 225 -05 Wk 21-24 225 to 213 -12 Wk 25-28 213 to 207 -06 Wk 29-32 207 to 208 +01 Switched to GL from Wk 29 Wk 33-36 208 to 200 -08 Wk 37-40 200 to 195 -05 Wk 41-44 195 to 192 -03 Wk 45-48 192 to 186 -06 Wk 49-52 186 to 178 -08 Goal and 116lbs lost. Year Two 01/09/2010-31/08/2011 Maintaining both GL and TFR losses Wk 01-04 178 to 176 -02 Wk 05-08 176 to 172 -04 Wk 09-12 172 to 170 -02 WK 13-16 170 to 171 +01 Wk 17-20 171 to 180 +09 Wk 21-24 180 to 179 -01 Wk 25-28 179 to 179 STS Wk 29-32 179 to 179 STS Wk 33-36 179 to 184 + 5 (portion control + naughties) Wk 37-40 184 to 179 -5 Wk 41-44 179 to 177 -2 Wk 45-48 177 to 177 STS Wk 49-52 177 to 178 +1

2nd September, 2010	#6 (permalink)
differentusername Getting married in July!! differentusername's Profile Albums differentusername's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th August, 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 285 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 36 Diet: Lipotrim tfr 100% Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 16/08/2010 Start Weight: 214lb Current Weight: 159lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: 20/07/2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 39.1 Current BMI: 29.1 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 55lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 25.7%	That's really good to know! i hadn't even heard of GL before so Thankyou!! i may get myself a book and do some reading up on it so that i'm well prepared whenever i come off tfr. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Start weight= 15stone 4lbs Height= 5 foot 2 Overall Goal= to feel happy, healthy and confident at my wedding next july. Diet = Lipotrim TFR 100% Week one = -10lbs Week two = -4lbs Week three = -4lbs Week Four = -5lbs (totm) Week five = -2lbs (disapointed!) Week six = -4lbs Week Seven = -3lbs Week eight = -4lbs Week nine = -3lbs Week ten = -4lbs Week eleven = -3lbs Week Twelve = -4lbs Week thirteen = -3lbs Week Fourteen = -2lbs (total loss so far =55lbs/ 3 stone 13lbs) Started Refeed on 23rd Nov 2010 Mini Goals; To loose a stone. Done! To stay on Lipotrim for a month. Done!! To be obese rather than super obese (13stone 12). Done!!! To loose 10% of my body weight. Done!!! To loose 20% of my body weight. Done!!! To be overweight rather than obese (12stone). Done!!!To look hot at my friends wedding in December and be able to wear a fab dress. To weigh less than 11 stone. to sustain a weight of less than 11 stone. To be totally proud of my body at my wedding next July. To eventually be healithy rather than over weight (9stone 11-long long term goal).

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