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So confused about calorie intake
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Remember the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? I think this might apply here. You've successfully lost 85 lbs doing what you're doing. If I were in your shoes, I'd tighten up my logging and make sure I know how many calories I'm consuming but keep doing what I'm doing otherwise.3
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I am going to tighten up. quiksylver296 posted a video about measuring and I was very surprised by what I learned. I am sure it is going to help me with measurements.7
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Thanks everyone for the comments and help. I guess because I am stuck right now (I am going up and down a pound or 2), I get discouraged and think another way would be better. I am definitely going to try your suggestions and see if that helps me. Thanks again and I hope you all have a blessed day8
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@jessesmom81, I love your attitude and your openness.
I know you are having mobility issues with your knees, and well done on doing the chair exercises, but I was wondering if you had a pool that offered aqua fit or water walking available.
It is a great way to exercise if you have hip or knee problems as it is very low impact, but really helps with flexibility, mobility, and will help with muscle retention and/or strengthening.
Classes can come in all levels, including ones that are specifically for people with mobility issues.
(I took my MiL to a gentle class after she had had 4 TIAs that left her weak and with balance issues, it really helped with her recovery and she is going strong at 79).
If it is not for you, or impractical, no worries, you are doing great.
Cheers, h.0 -
I would love to be able to do pool exercises. The only thing available is the Y but I am on a fixed income and it is very expensive. I appreciate the thought though. Thank you and have a blessed day1
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jessesmom81 wrote: »I would love to be able to do pool exercises. The only thing available is the Y but I am on a fixed income and it is very expensive. I appreciate the thought though. Thank you and have a blessed day
Some Ys offer scholarships for low income people who have health issues (mine does). It might be worth asking . . . .
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jessesmom81 wrote: »I would love to be able to do pool exercises. The only thing available is the Y but I am on a fixed income and it is very expensive. I appreciate the thought though. Thank you and have a blessed day
Some Ys offer scholarships for low income people who have health issues (mine does). It might be worth asking . . . .
Ooh, @AnnPT77, I was just coming to say that, with the proviso that I am in Canada.
Cheers, h.
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middlehaitch wrote: »jessesmom81 wrote: »I would love to be able to do pool exercises. The only thing available is the Y but I am on a fixed income and it is very expensive. I appreciate the thought though. Thank you and have a blessed day
Some Ys offer scholarships for low income people who have health issues (mine does). It might be worth asking . . . .
Ooh, @AnnPT77, I was just coming to say that, with the proviso that I am in Canada.
Cheers, h.
I should've said: Mine is in the U.S. But I don't know whether all Ys have similar policies or not.1 -
Thank you. I will check into that
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jessesmom81 wrote: »Thank you. I will check into that
And Silver Sneakers at LA Fitness or 24 Hour (and other gyms) is free! I think you get it through your Medicare.0 -
jessesmom81 wrote: »Thank you. I will check into that
And Silver Sneakers at LA Fitness or 24 Hour (and other gyms) is free! I think you get it through your Medicare.
You would think governments should help subsidize programs like this so they are affordable for all. Think of how much could be saved in health costs with this bit of preventative care.0 -
jessesmom81 wrote: »Thank you. I will check into that
And Silver Sneakers at LA Fitness or 24 Hour (and other gyms) is free! I think you get it through your Medicare.
I'm not quite old enough for Medicare yet. I will be in December.0 -
Lillymoo01 wrote: »jessesmom81 wrote: »Thank you. I will check into that
And Silver Sneakers at LA Fitness or 24 Hour (and other gyms) is free! I think you get it through your Medicare.
You would think governments should help subsidize programs like this so they are affordable for all. Think of how much could be saved in health costs with this bit of preventative care.
You are so right. It would save a lot of money.0 -
jessesmom81 wrote: »Elsie, I have been to the diabetes classes and I do track my sugars several times a day. My A1c was 6.4 last month when I went to the doctor which is good. My cholesterol was better also.I had 3 tia's last July so I am doing my very best to get all of my numbers down so that doesn't happen again. I was very lucky that it wasn't bad and I have recovered very well.
I am so happy that you recovered so well. One of the things I have learned about diabetes, is that it is entirely up to you to keep your blood sugar under control. It's great that you have worked hard to bring your numbers down. That must feel great! My sister has diabetes and a weight problem. When her numbers get out of whack, I see a change in her personality. She's more negative. When my husband was just diagnosed, and we started working together to keep his blood glucose stable, he is like his old self. For so long now, he has been cranky, and lethargic. He's back to the man I married and I love it.0 -
Lillymoo01 wrote: »jessesmom81 wrote: »Thank you. I will check into that
And Silver Sneakers at LA Fitness or 24 Hour (and other gyms) is free! I think you get it through your Medicare.
You would think governments should help subsidize programs like this so they are affordable for all. Think of how much could be saved in health costs with this bit of preventative care.
Around here, some do. Local community-based senior centers sometimes have exercise programs, including some suitable for people with physical limitations. They don't always require that one be 65+ to count as "senior". There are also churches with senior exercise programs around here (I think they're free . . . but of course that isn't governments who fund the church ones).0 -
elsie6hickman wrote: »jessesmom81 wrote: »Elsie, I have been to the diabetes classes and I do track my sugars several times a day. My A1c was 6.4 last month when I went to the doctor which is good. My cholesterol was better also.I had 3 tia's last July so I am doing my very best to get all of my numbers down so that doesn't happen again. I was very lucky that it wasn't bad and I have recovered very well.
I am so happy that you recovered so well. One of the things I have learned about diabetes, is that it is entirely up to you to keep your blood sugar under control. It's great that you have worked hard to bring your numbers down. That must feel great! My sister has diabetes and a weight problem. When her numbers get out of whack, I see a change in her personality. She's more negative. When my husband was just diagnosed, and we started working together to keep his blood glucose stable, he is like his old self. For so long now, he has been cranky, and lethargic. He's back to the man I married and I love it.
Thank you Elsie. Yes your sugars being out of whack does make you cranky and lethargic because you feel so bad. It is so hard on your body. I sat around for months and did nothing because I didn't have the energy or the will to get up and do anything. I just didn't care. But I have a 3 year old granddaugher that I love very much and I do want to be around a long time for her. \\
I am so glad that you husband is doing so well. You supporting him makes all the difference in the world. Have a blessed day1
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