SubscribeRosedale Diet - Another Low Carb Diet?
A few weeks ago I purchased a copy of the Rosedale Diet by Dr Ron Rosedale. The book describes a diet that is high in 'good' fats - low-to-moderate proteins, and very low carbs. In fact the only carbs allowed are fibrous carbs - like green veges. All grains and starchy carbs (i.e. potatoes, yams) are out.
After reading a lot of diet books - so many of them follow the same process - lots of pseudo-science, loads of recipes and meal plans, and, well, not a lot else really. A breakthrough? What do you think?
Favorite quote
"...achieve excellent results even if you never pick up a weight or dust off your treadmill..." - Dr Rosedale.
Hmmmm... if only
UPDATE: There is an excellent account of one persons experience (positive) with the Rosedale diet here.
UPDATE 2: Please read my comments further down. This posting was unfair to Dr Rosedale, and in hindsight I feel I was a little hasty.
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G'Day from down under where the Rosedale Diet is being met with some success. I have insulin and leptin resistance. I've been on it for 3 weeks and have my blood sugar under control and lost a bit of weight - I'm in for the long haul. I just can't get over the fact that those food cravings (especially for sweet things) disappear within a week. My only gripe is the book was written for Americans who are familiar with nutola and other trademarks not recognised down here. Also I don't seem to be able to get onto his website - it asks for a password before you've been given one!
ReplyI also ran into the password problem, how do you get around a password to reach the website?
Replyhello all, I happen to know a little about the mystery of dr rosedale. regardless of his personal or business practices; I watched this diet work. I know someone who lost the weight and it stayed off. like 50 lbs. The only diet Ive seen the weight stay off. Im currently struggling with extra weight fro a pregnancy 2 years ago. I do not suffer from any health issues - just want to lose the weight - wish me luck.
ReplyWHERE IS ROSEDALE, I WAS ON HIS PROGRAM, WAS DOING WELL, THEN HE CLOSED HIS CLINIC IN DENVER, SKIPPED OUT OF TOWN. I ORDERED HIS SUPPLEMENTS AND NEVER RECIEVED WHAT I PAID FOR.. I REALLY WANT AND NEED TO GET BACK TO THIS REMARKABLE THERAPY. CAN ANYONE HELP AND TELL ME WHERE TO FIND HIS
ReplyDr.Rosedale's web address (from an article 12/07 is http://advancedmetaboliclabs.com/
ReplyI've been following the Leptin Diet by Byron Richards, the author of the book Mastering Leptin as mentioned earlier by Steph and Beth. I was on this diet for 4 days but didn't register any weight loss yet. But I am surprised my food cravings were gone! Before this diet, I need to snack often and can't seem to control myself. Btw, I am 54 pounds overweight. Guess, so far so good for me.
ReplyHello all,
ReplyI tried Rosedale diet several months ago and lost 10 lbs in the first week, then nothing for two weeks and was very confused by that. Overall, however, I felt great and had more energy, clearer skin and no nagging hunger at all. I've decided to start again and am starting Mastering Leptin to get a little more insider info.
I'm using the supps suggested but in locally available versions. Also walking 1 hour 4-5 days weekly. I weigh 166.8 this morning and want to lose 30 lbs.
Thanks to all who post here. It really helps to keep me motivated!
Jen
Hello, I'm checking in again to let you know my progress with "Mastering Leptin". I am still on it, and am down 15 pounds. I am beginning to consider this a way of life now, and have no doubt I will reach my goal weight of losing another 10 pounds. I now tell people who are looking for a weight loss method to read both books, Rosedale and Mastering Leptin, but pay special attention to Mastering Leptin, and don't eat between meals. Personally, I find it a great relief to not have to snack anymore. I never have to worry about finding healthy snacks - a great problem when traveling, etc.
One thing I do notice now, is that my body is so accustomed to being without sugar, that if I now have even a little bit of sugar, I go through sort of a withdrawal later. Sounds crazy, but it's true.
ReplyIn regards to not having to find snacks, don't you get hungry between meals? I believe you mentioned before going something like 6 hours between eating. I can't imagine. You aren't starved? Even following Rosedale, which really reduces hunger for me, I still feel ready to eat after a few hours.
ReplyJen
Helloooo, anyone out there?
ReplyI'm off to read Mastering Leptin, as I am also finding that I feel jittery and irritable if I eat very few carbs and snack regularly.
One thing that does work great for me is no animal protein other than eggs and fish. If I stick to that I have much less trouble with my weight. I think I eat too much protein when I eat animal meat, because I love it so much I just keep on eating. With seafood I like it but not enough to eat until I pop.
Jen
I stuck to Rosedale for a good 6 months. It was after I quit smoking. I had put on weight and decided I needed a change. So, I got a trainer to devise a workout and diet program. He gave me a fair amount of weight training and Rosedale. I started at about 220lbs, 5'9". I wound up putting on another 5 pounds or so. Sounds crazy, but its true.
Other people may have a great experience on Rosedale. Mine was pretty bad. I've learned a few things. Number one, saturdated fat is NOT your enemy. Should you inhale it? No. But over the course of several months, I did Rosedale, and was slowly depriving my body. Not to go into too much detail, it even affected my sex drive. As soon as I got back to a "normal" diet, I felt much better.
The excessive supplements gave me heartburn. The supplements are excessive. Taking them I felt like some obsessive-compulsive recluse. I imagine if I wasn't single I'd scare the crap out of any girl who saw me suddenly drop a few hundred dollars on pills and take cup-loads at a time.
I put on weight because I felt deprived. The review here is incorrect. You can also have certain nuts. I wound up eating unbelievable quantities of almonds and pecans. You'd be shocked.
I think Rosedale will wind up in the bargain bin with the others. I think Rosedale is very intelligent, and I think parts of his theory have merit, but in total its pretty extreme. He bases his whole deal on Leptin, which is sort of the new kid on the hormonal block. Too much, too soon.
Again, my body reacts differently than others, so maybe I just couldn't hack it. But as with any diet, if you have trouble sticking with it, its bad. Also, I honestly think I was starving myself because I ingested almost no saturated fat. I can't say this enough. Saturated fat is your friend. Eat some.
ReplyI am what many diet sites term "morbidly obese". After hurting my back and having to cut out alot of the physical activities I used to partake in (an not cutting down the food accordingly) I gained over 100 lbs. I have spent the last 2 years trying different diets, with varying degrees of success, and not found any I could maintain. Last week I broke down and went to my doctor for help. She has recommended this book (which I am still reading) and we will be doing bi monthly weigh-ins in her office. I am waiting to start this until my blood tests come back and I finish the book. But am really encouraged by the amount of people on here who not only successfully lost weight, but are maintaining their weight once gone. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
ReplyBy the way, just found this on a article he wrote. Here is the link http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm?cmi=919154&cid=28
and if you notice at the end of the article it gives his email as
DearDrRosedale@ediets.com
just thought I would toss that in for those who are looking for him.
ReplyI've been reading this forum with great interest and I'm planning on beginning the new year on the Rosedale Diet. I've tried many other diets and have had limited success. By this I mean I slowly lose 10 - 20 pounds and then end up gaining them and a few more back very quickly. I'm a Type II diabetic and have been able to control my reading to below 6 with low carb but can't seem to lose any weight unless I'm very strict and walk an hour a day. This usually lasts a couple of months and then I "fall off the wagon" with both diet and exercise. I'm really hoping this is the one for me. My doctor is pleased with my below 6 H1 reading, however, on my last visit, she prescribed metformin (1000 mg daily) to help with weight loss. It's been three months and I haven't lost any weight or noticed any decrease in my appetite. I would appreciate any updates of success that any of you are experiencing, maybe it would motivate me.
ReplyHi- Reading these comments with much interest. Just bought the Rosedale Diet book- and started 2 days ago. Having some problems following, though. Thought someone might be able to give a "Newbie' some tips:
1) Without my usual high-fiber cereal in the morning--- finding that I'm quite "backed up", if you know what I mean. I am eating lots of broccoli, veggies, etc. Doesn't seem to do the trick. Any suggestions?
2) Having some difficulty finding "quick" low- protein foods for snacks. I love almonds- and use these as snacks--- but it contributes to daily protein count. I must say that eating "low protein" AND low carb is a big challenge for me. Can anyone offer some advice?
Any suggestion/ comments would be much appreciated!!!
ReplyThanks-- and good luck and health to you all!
Amy, I can't help you with question 2 since I don't really know what is acceptable on this diet, but on question 1, you should consider taking psyllium. You can find it in health food or supplement stores. It is the one thing you can take to keep stuff moving that won't get your body addicted to it.
ReplyHello Everyone,
I'm glad to see people taking the time to share their experiences with the Rosedale Diet. I'm just starting over for the 2nd time around. Originally I had started prior to X-mas but gave into all the temptations. I'm a big time compulsive eater... totally out of control :-( I had stayed on program for about 8 days, lost 5 lbs. and my craving for sugar had dimenished a great deal.
Well... I'm back on track. It's day two and I plan to stick with it this time around. I don't have an option. I must get my eating under control. I will continue to post my progress along the way. I encourage everyone to do the same. It's extremely motivating.
God bless everyone,
Lori
ReplyIn August 2005, I started Rosedale (I dont follow everything - I eat oranges, tomatoes and other fruits) -- and I have lost 130 pounds. I exercise though. I think that is key. Good luck.
ReplyI am thinking of starting the Rosedale Diet...any recommendations?
ReplyI think that Mr. Rosedale is a genious!
His insight of the human metabolism is just amazing.
I purchased his book about two months ago, and still keep reading the book. It is fascinating. I did not try his recipes though. But that part of the book is really not that important. I love chinese food. I eat a "vegetable delight" almost every day. Walnuts plus veggies, veggies and veggies. Once a week a prime rib plus some red wine. Can not imagine a better diet than that. I would love to see more of his work.
And love to see more Dr-s like him.
Not just the ones that take your money and run.
If you follow his diet, pretty soon you don't need anymore Dr-s.
Go and be a Centenarian!!!
Brian from St. Petersburg Florida
ReplyHello all. It has been really interesting and helpful to read all the comments on this site. Looks like the comments have dropped off, though, since a year ago -- where is everybody? I just started the Rosedale plan a few days ago with full support from my MD, who also has a background in Ayurvedic medicine. I had been following a modified plan for a long time, but I need to be much more careful. I am very active but carry some extra weight that I have not been able to dump. I eat organically and am a great cook, so it's pretty easy to modify some of my recipe faves for this plan. Looking forward to goo results with blood sugar which isn't high but rides on the higher side. Summer should make it easier to get terrific vegetables at the local farmers' market. Anyone out there who wants to talk more?
ReplyLupe, I hope you started the program. I think you have to be mentally ready, too, to take on the challenge. I just sent my sister a copy of Rosedale's book.
ReplyHi just found this site. I noticed that whilst talking about The Rosedale Diet some of you mentioned a wonderful book called Mastering Leptin.
I actually bought and read both the rosedale diet and Mastering Leptin. The latter seems to be much better researched and scientifically validated so I decided to stick with the Leptin Diet (in the Mastering Leptin book) rather than Rosedale. I had c60 lbs to lose and energy levels were very low. I too found that when I snacked, and especially on carbs, I felt irritable and exhausted. Exercise just left me feeling even more tired.
Since I have been on this 'diet' (although it doesn't feel like a 'diet' at all) I have lost 20 lbs (since jan) and my energy levels are fabulous. I am now running again for the first time in ages and hiked 9 miles cross country at the weekend easily. Weight loss has stalled a bit at the moment due to a bit of over-indulgence around Easter / my birthday but I am now back on track and strongly feel this is the way I will eat for life. Can't recommend Mastering Leptin enough. Oh by the way, I'm not taking any additional supplements, doing it all through my food choices so all it cost me was the price of the book! It is saving me a fortune in food, I no longer have the urge to snack all day!!
In case you are wondering, I am 34 female and live in UK. Have been struggling with my weight all my adult life. I will get there this time though - I can feel it!!
The good thing about this plan is it is not faddy, and it allows you to eat balanced meals with some carbs. I did Atkins years ago and although I lost laods of weight initially it all came back on again and I became a carb slave. Trust me, The Leptin Diet is brilliant!
My weight loss is relativley slow but this is probably because I work from home in front of pc all day. 20lbs in a few months is a miracle for me!!
ReplyHope this helps!
I love the Rosedale diet it has changed my life forever thanks to the Lord for leading me to this healthy lifestyle way of eating, I have been on this for over a year, it will be 2 years in Nov. of 07 and this is the only way of eating for the world today, I have never cheated with this way of eating and I have lost over 80 pounds, I am at a stand still now, and have been for a while, but I am looking forward to losing another 80lbs, if all the other diets dont work for you, try Rosedale I am on this way of eating for life. I do not take all the supplements he suggests. I do take 1 Tsp. cod liver oil and 3 Tbsp flax seed oil in a smoothie almost daily. And just introduced magnesium with calcium. Best regards
ReplyI found Doctor Rosedale's new website. He's got the book, and it looks like his supplements will be available again, too!
ReplyI just finished the book. It was recommended by Dr Mercola. I also read another book on exercising. The key to burn fat after exercising is not to burn fat during the workout. Example, I use a rebounder. Warm up for 2 minutes and then poor it on for a minute. Repeat this for no more than 20 minutes. I jog in place and do jumping jacks.
ReplySince I am type 2 diabetic, I needed to quit the grains and sugars. Blood sugar is already near normal since I've been leading up to this diet for a few days. Glad to hear from people who are doing this.
ReplyHi Patty; Could we be buddies on line? I need the Lords help and a christian friend to pray me through. wingsofprayer777@yahoo.com. God bless you
I started rosedale last summer in june 2006 i weighed 255 i lost weight at an averqge of 2-3 lbs a week and by october i weighed 210. i did the first three weeks no just like i was instructed then on weekend i would eat other food and still lost weight. I went off the diet with moving and job change and was not going any weight exzcept i weighed 215. I just started rosedale all the way again I started weighing 210 on last tuesday and i have already lost 2.5 lbs and i know I am in fat burning mode. I am planning to get to 170 by january february. I do not work out but i am a waitress so i do light walking. this works it is a miracle . my weight i gained was from child birth and went to do the old things to loose weight and it did not work. i find that i am not hungry between meals and energy level is up. if you feel tired or sick ot your head hearts that is all detox and drink plenty of water it will pass and it happens in spurts remember fat is toxic. i have realized too that if you eat wrong one meal just eat right the next and you will be fine. my child basicaly eats like I do and it is totaly healthy Good luck to everyone and please try this it works!!!! and no excercise and if you loose then tap off it is ok remember on this diet it builds muscle my size difference was a size 20-22 down to a 16-14 i went from 2x shirts to a xl. please do this it is a sheer miracle
ReplyI agree with Carol. First of all fellow people, lets get back to square one. Do u want to loose weight, look good, feel good and regain the energy you've lost? Yes! Let's quit looking for alternatives until you get through the first three weeks, then u can add from the B List. All diets are a mind set. You either want it or you don't. Yes, increase the quantities of veggies on the plan if u need more. It's only more of the good thing. Eat a salad with every meal, use olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. We are not all starting out at the same weight, so it makes sense that we can't all eat the same quantity of food in the beginning, your appetite and cravings will gradually reduce. If u think your eating too many nuts opt for fresh cut veggies like he says. Their easy to carry with u. When u get home from the grocery store. Wash it all up, cut into bit size pieces and their always ready to go. As for the deserts in the book. Skip them entirely, it's only something to play with your mind. Firstly, all artificial sweeteners are just plain bad and will eventually reak havoc on your body. Get use to it. Eventually, you will get to the point where u don't need the bad things because you already know what it tastes like in your mouth and u know it's not good for u. Imagine the taste in your mouth rather than putting it in there. It works! Remember just because others around u might be having desserts, doesn't mean it's good for them. They just think they can get away with it and they may for a while, but eventually it will come back to haunt them. Be smart, reason, educate yourself about proper nutrition and supplementation, but don't over read because it can be confusing and frustrating. You are not a victim! Lastly, take the time to learn to meditate. A wonderful CD by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer gives u a 20 minute meditation of morning 'Ah's
which is the sound of creation and manifestation followed by 20 minutes in the evening before bedtime of 'Oh's' the sound of gratitude and serenity will help you work anything out. Remember to Ask, Believe and you will Receive. I know u can all do it and succeed at whatever u put your mind to.
Blessed Be
Doris Magiera, Moonbeam, ON
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I love having a piece of toast in the morning with almond butter, but don't want to send away for the Manna from Heaven bread. Someone did tell me about Ezekiel 4:9 bread and I have been buying that. However, my daughter and I would love to start making our own bread (she has a hungry family of 5). Do any of you have a bread recipe that would work on the Rosedale diet? Also, do you know where to find more recipes? We have tried many of the recipes in the book and they are delicious, but would like more. Thanks!
ReplyHi Kris: Here is a low-carb bread recipe. The web page for the bread is: http://www.recipezaar.com/102631. The center of the page reflects the recipe, and on the left of the page has the nutritional label for the bread. I haven't tried this bread . . . yet, but I will this weekend. Hope it helps.
ReplyGood Luck!
The Rosedale diet is the first thing that has worked in a year. I have had every blood test done under the sun, only to tell me that I am perfectly healthy despite being 35 pounds overweight. I have done everything from only eating 800 calories a day to working out 2 hours a day. I have done everything. Tried everything and nothing would work. In the past year of being vigilant I gained 20 lbs. In the first week of being on the Rosedale diet, I have lost 5 pounds...that is a minor miracle for me!!!!
I am so thankful for this information, the media has made us so scared to eat fat. One doctor actually told me if I just a little bit less and exercised more the weight would come off.
ReplyI have to agree. I am almost through week 2 of Rosedale. I have been trying to move the scale for almost 9 months and NOTHING, I mean NOTHING has budged it. I spend over an hour at the gym 6 days a week and was still maintaining or even gaining ocassionally. I have lost 6 pounds in the last 10 days and could not be more thrilled. I am not hungry, my mood has improved, and best of all I feel much more alert and alive. No more carb-induced brain fog!
I would love to be able to find info about how many of the newer products on the market fit into the Rosedale plan - i.e. things that came out after the book was written, such as: ALLBran cracker, Mission Low-Carb tortillas, EatSmart Soy Crisps and Veggie chips, etc.
Replythis is really not a comment but for some support im 44 yrs old and i have very high sugar but finding it hard where to begin i do weight watchers but sometimes i feel that its not enough i cant do much excercise because my body just aches. sometimes i feel depressed because i feel big . my doc has told me i may not live till 60 but i feel real bad after leaving her office after shes told me im bigger than when i first seen her i cried.is this supossed to be an eye opener? sincerely donna
ReplyDonna,
I would highly recommend that you start by getting Dr. Rosedale's book and reading it cover to cover. There is extensive information and research about sugar in it. I sought it for weight loss, but was enlightened on so many other health issues along the way. It is intriguing, and I think motivating just to really understand what different foods are doing inside our bodies.
Best of luck to you!
ReplyNOT! Dr. Rosedale specificly says you are to avoid being in ketosis. You are to eat enough protein to prevent your body from burning it's muscles, but no more than is necessary. Please do your research!
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Dan
With reference to the above quote, Dr. Rosedale's book does not say that you are to avoid being in ketosis (pg. 22 & 23, of The Rosedale Diet book):
"First of all, let me correct a popular misconception about high protein diets and ketones. Ketones are a by-product of fat burning, and they are a good, efficient fuel. Under normal circumstances, your cells should be able to burn detones and deep them at a low level. It is healthy for cells to burn ketones, especially your brain cells."
"Ketosis is often confused with ketoacidosis, which occurs in severe uncontrolled diabetes when virtually no insulin is produced and ketones are allowed to build up to extraordinarily high levels, which can be dangerous."
"This is not to say that I think a high protein diet is good; it's bad for other reasons. Protein is acidic and is broken down into two potentially toxic waste products: urea and ammonia. You don't want to overload your body with these nasty by-products of protein metabolism."
"Furthermore, the more protein you eat, the more proficient you become at making glucose from the protein in your diet, and from the protein in your muscle and bone. As I tell my diabetic patients, this is something that you don't want to be good at!"
"Remember, you need to eat enough protein to replace and repair body parts, but not so much that you must burn off the excess as sugar, thus disrupting you metabolism."
Per his book, "Ketones are a by-product of fat burning...", therefore, if you are burning fat, you are in a state of ketosis.
ReplyMy story is that I had a persistent cough and it was getting worse. I went to a homeopathic doctor, (M.D.), and he gave me homeopathic remedies and which eventually included injections for my liver and lungs. I did this for approx. six months. I was not getting better but was getting worse. The cough was not only getting worse but I now had a painful sore throat. Finally, he gave me a prescription for a strong antibiotic. The first prescription did not do anything to heal me, so he gave me another prescription for the antibiotic. My throat felt a little better, but I was not cured.
I stopped going to the doctor (he is still my primary doctor) and knew that there was not another doctor to help me. I did what Dr. Mercola of mercola.com (free web site) states: "Take Control Of Your Health!" I started researching information about diet. (I should state that I was overweight by 117 pounds and I was prediabetic.)
The first book that I read was The Fungus Link, which was recommended to me by my sister. This book and others can be obtained from knowthecause.com. I also purchased and read three other books from the web site: The Fungus Link 2, Infectious Diabetes, and The Germ That Causes Cancer.
My sister had also recommended that I get Dr. Mercola's newsletter through his web site, mercola.com. Through his website, Dr. Mercola recommended Dr. Rosedale's diet book, The Rosedale Diet. I got this book and read it.
In further researching the new Leptin information I got from The Rosedale Diet book, I came across the book, Mastering Leptin. I got this book and read it. (Many comments on this web site have made reference to this book.)
In continuing my research, Dr. Mercola recommended the book by T.S. Wiley; Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival. I, of course, got this book and read it.
I came to realize that I needed to balance my hormonal system which includes the hormones: leptin, insulin, cortisol, melatonin, and the rest of the hormones in my hormonal system. I also needed to get rid of the fungus in my body. I decided to do a modified diet that included the information from the diet in The Fungus Link and The Rosedale Diet, and to follow the sleeping information from Lights Out.
Within four days the horrible cough and sore throat were gone. In six days, the ear that I did not hear well out of (it was what I call "closed up") and in the past had a tube in, "opened up". It would "close up" and "open up" for awhile. Eventually it stayed open and I could hear so much better. My weight is also down considerably. I don't get on a scale because it is not about weight loss for me; it's about being healthy.
I will eventually add the eating schedule from the book, Mastering Leptin, into the mix of my modified diet and sleep pattern. With regard to the fruits, I stay with only the citrus fruits, berries, and green apples from the Fungus Link book. I stay away from all yeast products. I use limited grains and limited legumes from The Rosedale Diet. I follow the recommendation for "vinegars" from the Fungus Link diet. I don't use canola oil, but use only the following oils:olive, grape seed, flax seed, and avocado.
I will go off of this modified diet occasionally, but as someone said previously, the correction is in the next meal.
I hope my story and research helps those that have asked for help.
ReplyI forgot to add this information to my previous comments:
I follow the recommendation for "beverages" from The Fungus Link diet; I also use almond oil; and I don't use deli meats which is recommended from The Rosedale Diet.
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