Type 1 or type2 diabetics out there?

Hi Emmanuel,

You might find this group helpful - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/232-type-1-juvenile-diabetics

Here was a recent thread about weightloss on that group - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10186096/anyone-having-luck-with-weight-loss

I was diagnosed last Fall after being in the ICU for several days due to DKA over in the Netherlands. I went from 295 lbs to 235. Once I got back I gained back 10+ lbs in a week or so. I started working out after that to FitnessBlender videos. I watched/measured/recorded what I ate down to exact amounts.

The same meal plan isn't going to work for everyone. It will be dependent on how your body reacts to carbs/proteins/fats and what physical activities are being done.

Exercise is by far the best way for me regulate my insulin sensitivity. I do 5 days a week 30 to 40 minute sessions. 1 day of stretching only and 1 day of nothing for recovery. I've done mixture of cardio, HIIT, and weight training. I use the built in FitnessBlender Programs so I have no worry about overworking muscle groups or proper cycling. It also helps me stay honest. Here lately I've been doing primary weight training for mass (FB Mass), so I'll throw in small amount of cardio 1-2 times a week but that's it.

When I was doing lots of Cardio/HIIT (like 40 minutes to an hour 6-7 days a week) I was consuming 100 carbs at lunch alone, but my workouts were high calorie burning so I needed it for energy.

My normal meal day:

Breakfast 51-61 carbs:
1 cup of oatmeal (dry - I mix Quick oats and Old fashioned oats for a texture change but just make sure to keep the measurements the same)
fruit in it (blueberries or strawberries usually 1/2 to 1 cup)
1/2 cup of Almond Milk (it's 1 carb compared to 8 carbs for normal skim milk)

Morning snack 15-19 carbs:
90-100 calorie granola bar

Lunch 30-40g carbs:
Salad with veggies with plain greek yogurt mixed in
3-6 oz of meat
fat free or light dressing or plain buffalo sauce
light greek yogurt 5.8 oz serving
low carb wrap for part of my salad to go in

Afternoon snack (I don't count carbs for these due to higher fat):
1/4 cup of raw almonds
light cheese wedge to dip them in

Diner (40-80 carbs):
Salad with veggies with plain greek yogurt mixed in again
3-6 oz of meat unless main course has meat
Whatever meal the family is having but I make sure to limit it down to 30-50 carbs and sometimes I will skip or substitute certain things

Late Night snack:
Oatmeal again or Popcorn or Yogurt or more almonds... or sometimes all of the above I just make sure to take insulin and make my ratio adjustments since I know I'll be sleeping while it breaks down to try to prevent spiking overnight

At any time if I start to get real hungry (to the point my stomach starts to burn) I'll have an additional snack. Usually a low calorie granola bar from the store or protein bar I make myself.