TEAM: Gutbusters (December)
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BB_1033
December Week 2
PW 174
CW 165
😳😳😳 I triple checked. Water weight gone possibly? I certainly don't feel that much smaller or see it. I'm a bit concerned with a huge drop like that. Think it may be time to get checked for diabetes again. I was diligent about my calories this past week and did exercise and/or stay busy so I don't know. I'm sure its gonna go up some in a week or two...hormones haha
@BB_1033 Take the wins where you can. This is known as as a whoosh, From experience, all big changes like this are water.
When being diligent with calories and exercise, the body stores water till working out it does not need that large a reserve, then gets rid of it all at once.
As you reduce in weight, you are LESS likely to get type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is insulin resistance and usually makes you put on weight as persistent high blood sugar and high insulin combines into fat for storage. Main culprit for type 2 diabetes is a diet with a consistent intake of high processed carbohydrates (lots of small snacks and meals high in carbs, but low in fiber). This type of diet seldom lets the insulin level fall to the point that glucagon is required. In this case, the body’s cells develop insulin resistance through persistent exposure. (Like a person with a pale complexion tanning due to persistent sun exposure).0 -
Hey guys,
Just checking in. I’m working really hard this week to make you guys proud. Fingers crossed for Wednesday.
Hope everyone is having a good month.4 -
Exercise? 23 mins of pilates and 46 mins gentle yoga (its definitely worth it anxiety wise, I'm noticing a change)
Tracked? Yes
Calories? Yes. I could have 2nds of dinner or a before bed snack and still be good. But I won't bc I'm stuffed already haha. Focused on protein today.1 -
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craigo3154 wrote: »BB_1033
December Week 2
PW 174
CW 165
😳😳😳 I triple checked. Water weight gone possibly? I certainly don't feel that much smaller or see it. I'm a bit concerned with a huge drop like that. Think it may be time to get checked for diabetes again. I was diligent about my calories this past week and did exercise and/or stay busy so I don't know. I'm sure its gonna go up some in a week or two...hormones haha
@BB_1033 Take the wins where you can. This is known as as a whoosh, From experience, all big changes like this are water.
When being diligent with calories and exercise, the body stores water till working out it does not need that large a reserve, then gets rid of it all at once.
As you reduce in weight, you are LESS likely to get type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is insulin resistance and usually makes you put on weight as persistent high blood sugar and high insulin combines into fat for storage. Main culprit for type 2 diabetes is a diet with a consistent intake of high processed carbohydrates (lots of small snacks and meals high in carbs, but low in fiber). This type of diet seldom lets the insulin level fall to the point that glucagon is required. In this case, the body’s cells develop insulin resistance through persistent exposure. (Like a person with a pale complexion tanning due to persistent sun exposure).
Well I only say I wonder bc from personal experience, sudden unintenional weight loss can be a sign of type 2 diabetes for some, as it was for everyone I know was diagnosed. And I'm at risk for it bc I had gestational diabetes despite my diet and healthy eating habits.1 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Elliptical trainer 16 minutes, machine workout with trainer 45 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Ran 30 minutes this morning then walked with a friend for an hour after work
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Elliptical for 30 minutes and weights for 20 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes3 -
craigo3154 wrote: »...
😳😳😳 I triple checked. Water weight gone possibly? I certainly don't feel that much smaller or see it. I'm a bit concerned with a huge drop like that. Think it may be time to get checked for diabetes again. I was diligent about my calories this past week and did exercise and/or stay busy so I don't know. I'm sure its gonna go up some in a week or two...hormones haha
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As you reduce in weight, you are LESS likely to get type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is insulin resistance and usually makes you put on weight as persistent high blood sugar and high insulin combines into fat for storage. Main culprit for type 2 diabetes is a diet with a consistent intake of high processed carbohydrates (lots of small snacks and meals high in carbs, but low in fiber). This type of diet seldom lets the insulin level fall to the point that glucagon is required. In this case, the body’s cells develop insulin resistance through persistent exposure. (Like a person with a pale complexion tanning due to persistent sun exposure).
Well I only say I wonder bc from personal experience, sudden unintenional weight loss can be a sign of type 2 diabetes for some, as it was for everyone I know was diagnosed. And I'm at risk for it bc I had gestational diabetes despite my diet and healthy eating habits.
@BB_1033. If you are at all concerned, get fully checked out.
There can be a number of reasons for a large weight loss.
Diabetes is a research area of mine as my wife has type 2 and is slowing reducing her reliance on medication. I have done A LOT of research into this area.
Gestational diabetes does increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (it also is a significant factor contributing to increased birth weight of babies).
Usual symptoms of Type 2 is:- Being excessively thirsty
- Passing more urine
- Feeling tired and lethargic
- Always feeling hungry
- Having cuts that heal slowly
- Itching, skin infections
- Blurred vision
- Gradually putting on weight
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Feeling dizzy
- Leg cramps.
Type 1 has weight loss as body is actively fighting insulin and passing unabsorbed blood sugar through the kidneys. Diabetes mellitus (Latin for siphon sweet) used to be a death sentence and the afflicted would effectively waste away. 1922 was the first time artificial insulin became available so that those with type 1 could live a more normal life.
Type 2 is a modern epidemic.
( ref: https://cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics/slides/long_term_trends.pdf )
This is US data. The main upswing in this data seems consistent with the low-fat diet recommendation (1977 - nett effect was remove fat and add sugar to make palatable), supporting recommendations (eg. USDA food pyramid 1992 - I call the fat pyramid) and consumption of foods containing processed carbohydrates.
You CAN get type type 2 diabetes without being overweight. However, this is uncommon.
Type 2 diabetes is more common in lower socio-economic communities. This tends to correlate with processed carbohydrate food being cheaper as it is easier to transport, has a long shelf life (less wastage) and large government subsidies for production.
Type 2 diabetes also seems to be on the rise in Asian countries as they start to adopt a more westernised diet.
Seems to be for type 2 diabetes, the WORST thing you can do is have lots of small carbohydrate meals/snacks. This keeps the insulin requirement for the body high, thus re-enforcing the insulin resistance.
However, if a type 2 on medication does drastically cut down on carbohydrates (eg. Keto type diet), care must be taken not to let blood sugar fall too low (hypoglycemic event). High blood sugar will kill you slowly, but low blood sugar can kill you quickly (within hours). Most type 2 diabetics are on medication to try reduce blood sugar (insulin, metformin, etc...). Combine this with low carb diet and this increases the chances of a hypo event. A diabetic, whether partaking of a low carb diet or not, should be very familiar with the early warning signs of a hypo event and know what to do.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 15 minute walk, 90 minute Praise dance
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
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December 10
Exercised? Yes Vacuuming, mopping cleaning
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes3 -
December 10
Exercised?: Yes (5 km in 40 mins - hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Not as tired today and made the sub 40min for the 5km easily. Cooler temperatures helped too. Walked after dinner.
Mentally was another bad day for me. Hard to keep focus on what I was doing. Really struggling with starting things to get my motivation going. (activity comes before motivation, then followed by more activity). Maybe I need to start walking in the morning instead of the evening.4 -
Good morning! Today we’re looking for a weigh-in from:
@elisepfliger04 - are you still with us?
@Kenyaa3
@shalvy2007
@SuzanneElizabeth16
@tuddy315
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Nice work, @Kenyaa3!!
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tuddy315
December Week 2
PW: 208.0
CW: 205.84 -
Shalvy2007
December week 2
PW: 145
CW: 143.2
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Sorry forgot to post for December 9, my in laws came over and threw off my evening routine, I was able to get on the treadmill prior to them stopping by:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 30 min treadmill jog, 15 ab workout
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes3
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