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I take my dog with me, but have considered getting some pepper spray too.

Idiot! (Sorry, bad day)

Right now I am drinking The People's Green Tea from Coffee Beanery. Its okay - was given to me as a gift, would not go out and buy it though, its not that good.

I agree! Salada is great! Also like Tetley Green Tea

No, they just want to start an argument!

I started at 165 in Oct 2011, down to 155. Its been difficult! Need to get down to at least 135. I try to stay at about 1200 calories per day and try to walk an hour each day. Really been off the last week or so. Hoping to get my motivation back!

Dr Oz is nothing but a supplement slut. He'll promote anything for a buck. One day its one thing, the next something totally different. Have no respect for him anymore.

You've really done well! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to my latest results next Monday. Started out at 13.6 last May, 7.9 in July, 6.0 in Oct. Hoping for 6.0 or lower this time, then hopefully will start getting off some of the meds. Currently on Metforim 1000 mg /day and Victoza 1.2 mg /day.

Well, we need you make you feel a little better about yourself! Dieting is hard, hard, hard! We have all been there, had our own failures, so you are definitely not alone. Give MFP a try, you have lots of support here.

I have to ask: You can get insulin without a prescription?

I looked in Meijers too and couldn't find them.

I do the one minute muffin, but add a tablespoon on protein powder and a tablespoon of wheat germ. The cereal/milk would be too high in carbs for me. The eggs & toast would be okay.

My Great Grandmother was from County Cork. We visited Ireland last June.

Don't see any reason guys can't do this video too. And yes, it will benefit you. I have been doing Zumba 2x per week and Water Aerobics 2 x per week, plus walking every day and this video still kicked my butt! I did D3L1 last night. I am less sore today than yesterday so looking forward to D4L1 Connie

You can adjust the carb/protein/fat levels in your program. I have my set at 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. I try to keep my carbs under 100 g per day.

I had to do some of the exercises with the modifications! It was really tough. Can't wait for it to get easier. I'm going to do my day 2 later today after I get home from obedience class with my dog.

I lost my first 50 lbs doing nothing but walking. I have taken up other exercise programs only because the weather right now doesn't allow me to get in the walks that I need. As soon as weather clears I will be back out walking.:wink:

I'm going to check tonight to see if I can get it on my Kindle. If I can then I will join you starting tomorrow.

I agree - need a like button!

Many nutritionists will give you a goal of 150 grams of carbs per day - which is still way to high for a diabetic. When I was first diagnosed I was told this and felt pretty good with that as a goal. I have learned more since and now have a goal of a maximum of 120. Many people have goals much lower, but I have not been…

I didn't find any on Netflix - would appreciate names of some that are on there.:smile:

I use steamed cauliflower in place of potatoes and pasta. For many people (more and more every day) cutting carbs is not a "fad" or "Yo-Yo" diet it is a life-saving way of life. As a diabetic it is essential that I limit daily carbs, there are many ways to do it if you make the effort. :smile:

June 1 - National Hazelnut Cake Day! :ohwell:

I always listen to music, but I also always have a dog with me who alerts me to anything coming around.

Stephanie, Sounds like you are doing well. How often do you test? I started out just once a day (first thing in morning), now I am testing first thing in morning, then two hours after every meal. I was just diagnosed in May of 2011, so relatively new like you. Also in my 50's. Is Janumet the only med you are on? I am on…

Cindy, I also found that the carb limit set by the program was WAY too high. I try to keep under 120 grams per day. I started out trying for 150, once I got that down I dropped it to 120. When I get that under control I will try to drop to 100. I know some people who keep it under 50! I'm not anywhere near there yet.…

One Minute Flax Meal Muffin with light Cream Cheese. Totals about 300 cals, only 11 carbs - great diabetic breakfast!

I'm 55. I use the Crystal Light packets with water and also drink alot of green tea throughout the day.

I've been looking at them too. Hoping to scrape together the cash to get one. I like that it also tracks your sleep.

I use cauliflower in place of pasta with spaghetti sauce - that is probably my favorite. I also use it in place of rice with stir fry.