Hi,
My name is Pam and I am a type O, and I am 55. I subscribe to the ER4YT-O
list as well as the Sears/Dadamo list. From what I have read, it seems that
the O’s have the most difficulty loosing weight, often have arthritis, and
CFS/FMS. I sure quality on all three of these points. I have had moderately
severe fibromyalgia for at least 6 years, and probably much longer. I was
eating a no fat no meat high carbohydrate diet for almost a year, which
resulted in a good weight loss….UNTIL. My metabolism slowed to a virtual
halt, my fibromyalgia symptoms escalated until I had no choice but to seek
medical help. And guess what, there is none to speak of. I had a bilateral
hip replacement three years ago. My knees are bad, as well as my neck and
back. I find myself VERY carbohydrate sensitive, with pretty severe cravings
unless I virtually eliminate most of my carbohydrates. I cannot but wonder
if my “good intentioned” diet exacerbated my health issues? I am doing my
best to eliminate the “avoid” foods totally and concentrating on the protein.
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