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Hey folks -- I think you've got the gist, but I'd offer a nuance, which is that the two lists are "Why I want to lose weight" and "Why I don't want to lose weight". The distinction being: the inclusion of the word "want" implies that its a choice, and forcing you to acknowledge that NOT losing the weight is also a choice.…
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For some context: I'm T1, diagnosed about 18 months ago. Initially had been diagnosed at T2, based on age & weight (at my highest I weighed 351#, currently 210#) put on Metformin & told to change my eating. It didn't help because, unbeknownst to me, my pancreas function was declining. A DKA sent me to the ICU, where they…
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FYI -- I'm T1, so the answer for me is an insulin pump that can have different delivery rates at different times of day. I have a continuous glucose monitor & can see that my background insulin needs are not constant during the day. Although you are only testing at certain points, I'm sure your body's needs vary with time…
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It is not unusual (although its also not ideal!) to have a rise in the morning. Google "dawn phenomenon". Basically, your body knows what time you usually wake up & knows that you're going to need higher blood pressure & higher blood glucose to wake up and start moving (even just walking around & showering requires more…
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Hi there & welcome! As you probably have noticed, its pretty quiet here, but I think there are more people lurking than we realize. Congrats on beating cancer! You already know you are strong and resilient -- draw on that knowledge when facing this next challenge. You can do this!
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It may also help to know that spikes are going to happen for T1D, even for the most vigilant. You all know the difficulties of counting carbs accurately. For T1D there’s also variability in the timing of the insulin from the injection/ infusion site — it’s not going straight to the blood stream, and since you are injecting…
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Insert the usual caveats that each person's diabetes is different (i.e., what can spike one person is a non-issue for someone else, and vice versa). I'm T1D, aim for 30-45g carb/meal. Not gluten free but I naturally gravitate towards potatoes or corn over pasta & bread anyway. Legumes (beans, peas, lentils). Greek yogurt.…
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Oh, here's the link to the Reuters article I got my numbers from. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-diabetes-immune-disorders-idUSKCN12L2L9
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Yeah, the co-occurrence of autoimmune disease is common. Something like 20% of T1's diagnosed in childhood have another autoimmune disease by age 6, and by the time you reach 65 y.o., 50% of T1's have a second autoimmune disease. For me, Hashimoto's (15 years ago) preceded T1 (1 year ago). They checked me for celiac just…
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I still do but there's not much to discuss, I guess! How are you doing?
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I wish I had known that I was worth the effort. And, related to that: I wish I had known that it was my home life that was kittened up, not me. And I wish I had gotten into therapy at a younger age. It would have made so many things (not just my weight) better. Murple
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Nothing helps my BG control like exercise. I'm not naturally an exercise fanatic, but I can't ignore my data. A 2-hour tennis match gives me 35-48 hours where I can do no wrong. Of course, I can't give that kind of time to tennis every day, but I try to play 2 or 3 times/week, and walk the other days. Otherwise, its just…
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I make baked kale chips with evoo, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust to taste. I like them slightly browned, so they taste more like potato chips although thinner & crispier rather than crunchy. Cello Whisps come in both parmesan & cheddar crisps, the latter being a bit less salty.
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I didn't realize boneless chicken wings weren't common elsewhere in the country; many places here offer the choice. I suspect restaurants don't want to deal with all the mess either!
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Generally I'm a high-bar-setter. I don't get a thrill from checking off mundane things like drinking my water every day. But improving my tennis game to a solid 3.0 by playing twice a week, or a dedicated hitting session to practice serves -- that's a goal I want, with specific steps that will get me there over time. I'm…
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Basically I've just accepted smaller portions of everything. Also -- I dumped the guilt, and changed how I talked about food (and myself). Its just food, not a moral choice. Food isn't bad or good, and I am not bad/good based on my food choices. I think of my daily allowance as a budget, and spend it as I see fit. Gotta…
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Oh yeah, forgot about that. Love me some Halo-Top although its expensive!
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Milk - 1% if at all Cheese - I'll use the kind made from 2% milk but not fat-free Sweeteners - I drink Diet Coke, Crystal Lite, etc. Light sour cream Low carb tortillas Egg beaters Splenda/Sugar blend for some things Sugar-free cough drops (more for diabetes than calorie reasons)
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I think its human nature -- we've ignored our weight until it became intolerable. And then we want it gone now, Now, NOW! So I don't fault people for being optimistic and setting things up for 2#/week. I do fault them for driving the bus into a ditch when reality doesn't meet their hopes. When I started, it sure seemed…
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I eat a fair number of vegetarian meals, a few vegan. I'd say if you want to give it a shot a few days a week, sign up for one of the meal-delivery services like Purple Carrot, which delivers everything you need along with instructions. for 2-3 meals/week (adjustable by you). I do it because I like the food, not really for…
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A meal = when eating is my focus. It typically involves cooking but not always. It is substantial enough to last me several hours, 400-600 calories and 30-45g carb. A snack = when I'm just eating something to get me to the next meal (but don't stop what else I'm doing). 100-200 calories and 15-20g carb.
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Down 1 351/ 197 / 167
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Like gadgetgirl, vacations are usually bracketed by stress before and stress returning. It used to make me feel important that so many things at work were depending on me. Now people's dependency irritates me. "You're an adult. Make a decision without me!" It doesn't really impact my WL efforts except that I tend to…
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My mom used to make this too -- its like "unaged pickles".
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I tend to make stir fried vegetables & add a bottle sauce & protein. Its essentially the same meal, but one night its Thai peanut sauce, the next its Chicken Tikka Masala, the next its a curry, the next its marinara. Murple
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I was diagnosed as Type 1 Diabetic last summer. Its changed my whole mindset. Cheating or slipping -- in the past, I would shrug and say, "Oh well, I'll just be fat for one more day. No big deal." Now, there's an immediate negative impact if I don't control my eating, and I learn quickly from that kind of immediate…
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Weight loss doesn't figure into my vacation plans per se. But I am an active vacationer, so I walk a lot more while sightseeing, for example, and I always make sure my hotel has a pool so I can swim (feels like a real indulgence/ luxury to me!) So mostly I just have to make sure my eating isn't wildly out of spec. Some…
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I probably have fish 6-10 times/month. Mostly salmon, tuna or shrimp. I love all fish and most seafood. Like CountCurt, I don't like my house to smell like fish, so its something I order when eating at restaurants, grill, and only occasionally cook it indoors. Favorite is a plank on the grill; simplest is a foil pouch on…
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One other piece in terms of the ability to stick to the plan -- prioritizing oneself and one's needs is a key factor in many aspects of weight loss success. While both genders experience the pressure to self-abnegate for the sake of family, women in particular are penalized socially for prioritizing their needs over those…
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Each body is different, too, so take the glycemic index as a guide but not gospel. Case in point: rice causes a spike for me; rice noodles do not. (disclaimer: T1D. YMMV)
