Hello everyone

Go get 'em.

I'm 5'7" and started at 207 (April 28, 2013). Now 151.

If I can do it you can.

Well tonight I got my lowest blood sugar reading... 155. Normally its between 250 and 300 especially after dinner.
I'm hungry though because I didn't eat much because what my wife made wasn't very healthy imo

Hi Kevin, make sure you eat enough, even if you have to make it yourself.

Hi Kevin, make sure you eat enough, even if you have to make it yourself.
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I ate enough I'm just used to eating till I'm stuffed. That's gonna be hard for me.
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I know what you mean! :embarassed:

Hi, Kevin! You have a great attitude, and you will succeed. You have a good motivator--getting off of meds, and you are in a great place with a lot of knowledgeable, encouraging people who will help. I have been on here for a little over 6 months, and I have lost 60 pounds. I have quite a ways to go, but I am a lot closer than I was this time last year. In 6 months, you can not believe how much can change, in the way you feel, the way you look, and just your attitude about things. I just want you to know, this is going to be one of the best things you will do for yourself, and as long as you stay positive and take it one day and one choice at a time, you will get there. When I started, I had high cholesterol and was on meds for that, high blood pressure and taking meds to prevent me from developing diabetes. So far, I am off of the cholesterol meds and hope to shed the other two in time.

The main thing is to remember that there are people who are willing to cheer you on, and will talk you through stuff when it gets hard or when you have questions. All you have to do, is just reach out and let people know what you need. This is one of the best things I have ever done for myself, and my only regret is that I waited so long to start.

I wish you the best and hope that you will reach the goals you have set. If you want to add me as a friend, feel free. Congrats on putting things in motion to reach your goals and become healthier.

BTW, we all have our moments when we do not make the choices we should. If you do not wind up where you want to be at the end of the day, then just break it down and see what you could have done differently to make a healthier choice and learn from those moments. For me, if I need to drop my blood sugar, I exercise. The more activity you can fit in to burn those excess carbs, the better. Just find something you love doing and do it. My dad is a diabetic and he walks when his gets high.

Your issues with blood sugar did not sprout up in one day, and it will take time to learn what to eat, how much to eat, and how it affects your sugar. Just take note of what you are doing that works and what doesn't and use everything as a lesson learned. As long as you are learning, something good came from the day. Just chalk this day up to a lesson learned and maybe try to preplan your day. I did that when I started and it really kept me on track and kept me from making as many poor choices. I also would not eat something until I knew the calorie count (you may want to look at carb count too.). Just hang in there and it will get better.

I find watching sugars and carbs to be a good way to avoid getting spikes in sugar... 3 months with no insulin after starting to log foods... natural raw almonds are good for snacks... just eat a small handful (about 1/4c) or a celery bunch (about 8 8 inch stalks) both very low in carbs but take care of my crunchy craving


... do try to stay away from all high glycemic index foods (google it!)