philco41 Member

Thanks for all the replies. I follow most of the suggestions made, but still encounter the same problems after a few months of use. I carry a pedometer also which I know to be quite accurate in terms of step counting. Fitbit is in general about 15-20% off from my pedometer readings, usually on the high side. It has to be…

Google the Wahls Foundation, or check it out on Facebook for another interesting perspective. You could also look for Dr. Wahls book, "Minding your mitochondria." I'm not a follower, but she has an interesting perspective and some clinical experience. I'm glad to see you do favor grass-fed beef.

The staff at most gyms is used to dealing with these situations. Don't be afraid to ask them for help.

Mi objetivo era--y es--estar mas saludable para disfrutar de mis nietos y perder peso para mejorar mi diabetes y presion. He podido dejar las medicaciones para mi diabetes, mi presion esta mas bajo, y mi colesterol y otros valores mejoraron mas de lo que pensaba posible. Eso, desde luego, me ha ayudado a mantener mi…

Your goals are great, but try setting some smaller, more immediate ones for the short term. If you're just looking way ahead, it's easy to get depressed and want to give up. Set your goal to increase the distance you walk. If you walk a block, shoot for two, then three or four, then try to do it in less time. Just don't…

I'm diabetic, and I have to be careful not to let my blood sugar drop too low. I eat before exercise (usually a morning walk,) and often have a snack afterward to restore blood sugar levels.

The great thing about MFP is the size--the sheer number of people who can answer questions and give support, and the data base on which you can find just about anything you might eat with not just calorie count, but also nutritional information. I find carefully-and honestly-recording all I eat and my exercise lets me know…

In addition to all these suggestions, you can try buying the large portobella mushroom caps and cooking them like a burger. You can also learn to make your own using textured vegetable protein. You might also try falafel.

Hi. Feel free to add me if you like. I've been here almost 4 months now. I'll start by telling you now to use MFP to honestly record ALL you eat, and your exercise. That not only lets you see where you need work, but (at least for me) is a constant motivator.

Feel free to add me. The biggest ally you have is MFP. If you are concientious about logging ALL your food and exercise, it really helps you see where you need to put more emphasis.You said you like to eat healthy, that's half the battle. I've eaten pretty healthy for a long time, but my problem was too much healthy.…

Nonfat plain Greek yogurt with fresh fruit-blueberries, strawberries, bananas, etc.--and a bit of good granola on top.

I usually snack in the evening. I often exercise in the evening, so I get a bit hungry. I try to keep it a couple hours before bedtime, but as long as my morning blood glucose is good, I feel I've done all right. I do keep it healthy and balanced as much as possible.

Finally being able to lose the weight I'd been saying for years I wanted to lose, dropping a pants size, lowering total cholesterol to 140, triglycerides to 74, cutting my diabetes meds (hope to be able to eliminate them soon...) At 71, it's about time..., but better late than never.

I've been here since February. Feel free to add me if you like.

Saludos. No soy latino, mas he vivido en Costa Rica y mi senora es costarricense, asi que entiendo lo de las comidas. Cuando vamos a Costa Rica, siempre tengo que cuidarme porque mis cunadas todas cocinan y me consienten demasiado. Yo camino en el vecindario y voy al gimnasio unos 4 dias ;por semana. Como ya tengo 71 anos,…

There should be someone at the gym who can answer questions, and I would think they would have given you a basic orientation when you began. You might also want to consider a couple sessions with a trainer.

Avoid processed foods, junk foods, eat whole grains, maybe track your fiber intake. I try to eat enough vegetables, pretty much avoid red meats, most saturated fats, and keep my sodium within limits. I'm not a low carb person, but I do find that often some carbs are among my leftover calories. BTW, I don't try to eat back…

How do you track your supplement intake? Have you had potassium levels checked by a lab?

Lot of good ideas here. Yoplait fiber one yogurt seems to work. Only 50 calories, only drawback is the sugar. You could also add a bit of your fiber supplement to it. Also makes a good lo cal snack.

Gracias. Habia pensado crear un grupo asi, pues habia notado que en MFP hay personas de varias partes del mundo. Un grupo asi no solo facilita la comunicacion para muchos, sino que a la vez proporciona la oportunidad de conocer gentes, culturas y comidas nuevas. Tambien a veces uno no da con un termino o nombre de comida…

Someone posted a long, detailed defense of carbs the other day. I've lived in Costa Rica where people eat rice every day. My father in law lived to be 97. But he was active all his life and worked hard. We do tend to have a more sedentary lifestyle. I don't see carbs as bad, but I do tend to avoid processed and empty…

yogurt, nuts, banana, apple, fresh pineapple or papaya or mango, almond butter or peanut butter, granola--it really depends on where I am in my daily allotments. I don't feel a compulsion to eat all my calories, nor do I feel I have to limit myself to protein. You have to judge my your own goals and how you feel.

My experiments with Splenda have not been too satisfactory. You have to combine the Splenda with other sugar. They do sell a Splenda mix that's about half and half.

A lot of good advice here. Grind them (coffee grinder works great) and get the full benefit of fiber and omega-3's. Grind a small amount at a time and refrigerate. The whole seeds will keep well without refrigeration.

I don't stretch a lot, but tend to do it mostly after exercise. However, I'm 71 and now wish I had given more attention to stretching in the past. I've lost quite a bit of flexibility and it's not easy to get back at this point. Something to consider.

The fun about tracking sugar and sodium is seeing where it crops up. If the sugar you see is from fruits, etc., I wouldn't be concerned. It's when you see it coming up in places you wouldn't expect it that you want to be careful. I've been surprised at how much sodium can be in a slice of bread, for example. Good luck.

Your schedule for gym is similar to mine. I always have a snack after workout and before bed. I worried initially about the hour, but I'm diabetic and I have found that it has no effect on my AM fasting blood glucose.

My wife is from Costa Rica. When we travel there, there are often vendors along some highways selling fresh coconut water. They put it in plastic bags and give you a straw. It is refreshing.

In addition to asking and looking for something similar on MFP, there's an app called "fast food nutrition" that covers a lot of fast food locations. It may not have your specific location, but there should be something with a similar menu. Good luck!

I understood rolled oats. Once it has been in the blender, I doubt it makes a whole lot of difference. I would just stick with what you have.