Tips for weight loss?

vlheureux

So I've been a T1 diabetic since I was one. It's not the kind that has anything to do with weight or excercise, it's simply because I'm genetically screwed. Anyways, about two years ago I had a few problems with my diabetes and depression, I was low all the time, and I ended up eating a lot of junk food. Unfortunately, I've gotten a bit heavy for my height of 5'5" at around 160 lbs. I've joined in hopes of shedding around 30-ish pounds before summer, since I've spent the past few hiding in the house instead of at the beach, embarrassed by my weight. I miss being able to go do things with my friends and wear nice things insead of baggy clothes to hide my figure.

Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had some tips on weight loss, or what to eat when I'm low to avoid racking up too many carbs. I've been trying to diet for about two weeks now, and have noticed a two pound drop, and I'm actually really proud of myself, but sometimes I feel like I'm ready to give up and just eat an entire box of chocolates...

shadow2soul

Good threads to read:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10589/for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/987513/lifting-is-the-most-horrible-thing-to-a-woman-since-twiggy/p1

ana3067

It's all about caloric deficit. Calculate NEAT needs (no exercise included) if you are not regularly active or change things up often. Subtract 20% from that number and try it out as your goal. Then if you exercise, log and eat back the calories. Be very honest with the activity you are choosing. Calculators I rec are exrx.net and health-calc.com (average your activity out for a normal week).

I'm not sure how type1 and type 2 diabetes differ, so if you need to limit carbs you may enjoy a low-carb, high-fat diet. Nuts and nut butters, oils, fatty cuts of meat, fish, eggs, these are some examples of things to include.

Also, no food should be restricted outside of your health needs. So if you can eat sweets in moderation, and you feel like eating some chocolate, go ahead. As long as you are within your calories you will lose weight.

So.. junk food doesnt' cause weight gain, eating too much in general does. If you crave the junk, eat it when it fits into your calories.

vlheureux

Thank you both, you guys were super helpful!