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Type 2 also. I have gone from a high of 279 to 156 lbs. and my readings are in the normal range now with meds. I count calories every day, walk at least 30 minutes every day as well as work with resistance bands a few minutes every day. Atkins protein shakes and microwaved sweet potatoes help keep me from getting hungry. I…
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Atkins Plus Protein only have 190 mg of sodium, 30 grams protein and 1 gram of sugar.
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Just turned 65. Started my diet August 2018 at 245 lbs. 156 this morning. 5' 8", used to be 5'9" but I guess it is normal to lose some height with age.
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In my opinion you need to go with more calories and concentrate on getting enough protein. Your heart could suffer from not enough protein. I started at at 242 early September and am down to 163.6 this morning. I track my calories but keep it at 1300-1700 every day. I also walk 3 miles or a little more most days and do a…
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Good luck. I have gone from 279 to 166 pounds so 21 pounds sounds like you don't have much to lose compared to many. I count calories using the app and walk 3 miles every day as well as some moderate weight lifting. If an old guy like me (64) can do it you can.
