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  • She said if I did this the calories would automatically be lowered without tracking them because the plant based food already are lower in calories.
  • She said saturated fat was the problem. It clogs the cells and doesn’t allow the insulin to get to the body to be used. She called it insulin resistance. I should eat very little animal food if any. Make 80% of my diet plant based. Whole grain, fruits and fruits and nuts. Healthy fats are good in moderation. She talked…
  • See my registered dietician who was assigned to me after being diagnosed as pre diabetic told me if I stick to a plant based diet it would already be low calorie. I would not have to track calories.
  • I also have to remind myself that I really started this journey in 2018 when I was 207 lbs at a doctors office. I was on antidepressants too. Then I could not afford them anymore. The next visit after that I was 196 lbs. That is already an improvement. I just am a very impatient person.
  • I did get better shoes. It did not help. I am walking in the evening too. It is just so hot and humid.
  • My husband told me that I was going faster than I realize. I don’t see it though.
  • I walk around the block. Not quite a mile. It is about 25 minutes depending on my pace that particular day. I walk it every day. Yes there are some hill and yes I am short. I guess I really don’t need to worry about pace or distance at this point. Any movement is better than no movement. It is just a little depressing to e…
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