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Hi, I'm new to this site too, but not new to fitness. Picking up the diabetic diet book would be helpful for you to follow and take healthy recipes from. As someone that works in a hospital and sees so many diabetic patients changing their diets, it's amazing to see the change in them as they begin to feel better and lose weight. Don't be shy to add me:)

Hi!

I don't know much about diabetes, but I do know, if you use this site and stay in your calorie goals YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT.

I joined here years ago and have lost lots of weight. Everytime I think I have things under control and stop logging, I put the weight back on. If you log your food, it forces you to make better decisions. Just started logging again about 16 days ago.:flowerforyou:

Hi Robbin!! While I do not have Diabetes, my mother does. And with the diagnosis, she started making small changes so that she would stick with them. Changes like going from whole fat dairy products to low/non-fat. Adding more fruit & veggies to her meals. Eliminating most sugary items. Lots & lots of water (she adds Crystal Light sometimes). Started with a 30 min walk for exercise. And getting plenty of rest. These small steps can make a big different since you are just starting. The thing is to not overwhelm yourself all at once and just start slow & simple. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!! If you like add me. WE CAN ALL USE SUPPORT & MOTIVATION.

Hi Robbin-- here's the simplest place to start. The best advice I can give you is don't complicate it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/963088-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy

Hi--I have Type 2 diabetes as well. I was fortunate enough to get a doctor who suggested about a year and a half ago that I see a nutritionist and gave me a referal to this woman who is not only a nutritionist, but a certified diabetes educator. Together we worked out a foodplan to help me lose weight and manage my diabetes. In February, after months of her encouragement I joined a gym and signed up for a personal trainer. My blood sugar currently runs a bit high, but I'm sure it will return to normal as I get consistent with my diet and exercise and oose weight.

Maybe this is not what will work for you. It has taken me several years to get to this point. To begin with I suggest limiting carbs to whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Eat plenty of protein--try to balance your protein and your carbs. Eat small meals frequently and always eat a carb like fruit with protein, like peanut butter or cheese. Don't focus on losing weight. Focus on eating healthy and controlling your blood sugar and the weight will probably start to come off.

Exercise: I hate it! or I used to. I'm starting to make friends with exercise as I work out (vigorously!) at my ability level, which is ground zero. I also am working a weekly "aquafit" class into my weekend routine. I go with a friend from work who belongs to the same gym I joined. I am also trying to do more walking, in addition to the moderate amount of walking I do in my job.

I hope this helps. Don't give up! if you want to friend me, feel free. Best wishes, Karen

Robbin, I don't know much about diabetes. but I would suggest you see a dietitian and they will help you with what to eat. I have been lucky not to get it as I weigh 296. I have set up fitness pal and have tried to stay under my calorie count and walk every day. I try and eat fruits and vegetables and not stay away from fast food. Hope that helps
Tom

Robbin, I don't know much about diabetes. but I would suggest you see a dietitian and they will help you with what to eat. I have been lucky not to get it as I weigh 296. I have set up fitness pal and have tried to stay under my calorie count and walk every day. I try and eat fruits and vegetables and not stay away from fast food. Hope that helps
Tom

If you can't find or afford a dietitian, there is one on MFP that created his own group and volunteers his time to answer questions when he can. He's registered in Texas. Here's the link to the group:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/13105-ask-the-dietitian

Hi Robin,
I just got diagnosed the first of January with Type 2 diabetes. Take a deep breath and be glad, you can do this. it's do-able. My sugar went from 300+ to running consistently now at between 85- 120. First, start counting carbs. Of course you know refined sugar is out, but did you know that certain food turn into sugar the minute you put them in your mouth? These foods are starch, and they are, for example, corn, flour (breads and pasta), potatoes,and rice.
The good news is, fat is your friend. Cheese, butter, and creams are good for you.
Coffee lowers sugar, and if you like it with cream use heavy whipping cream, not non dairy creamers. Most thing you used to put on bread or crackers, you can put on celery or a pork rind.
I am going to list here some of the staples of my diet:
Coffee, Isopure Protein mix, Tuna Fish, Pork Rinds, Eggs, Cheese, Cucumbers, Celery, Salad Greens (spinach, collard, spring greens, arugula, loose leaf and romain lettuces) Blue cheese dressing is lower in carbs than ranch, but you can have ranch, just count the carbs.
Don't think like, I can't have this or that, think like, it will be a treat- and treat yourself to some potatoes, or corn instead of them being a staple, see? And then monitor your sugar to see if you can have it. For example; the other day my grandson was here and he wanted taquitos, and I had 4 of them smothered in cheese. My sugar was through the roof for 3 days. Her's the thing , two days before I had banana cream pie, and it barely raised my sugar to 126 if memory serves, so I learned, i can have a piece of pie but not 4 taquitos, and that's okay, I'd rather have the pie :-). Check out my diary if you want to see how I eat, and I usually post a note about blood sugar.