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I would suggest you pick a calorie limit and eat a balanced diet. Do not do anything restrictive. Also - the exercise - walking on a treadmill, or around the block is imperative. There is a new movement for pre surgery instructions- it's like shaping up for surgery - and research shows that this is having a huge impact on…
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You can also place any plain yogurt in a coffee filter lined strainer and cover in fridge over night. It will remove the extra water and make a thicker yogurt for sour cream. I use it as a replacement for sour cream in dips with veggies. My kids don't even notice.
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I do 16:8 most days. I have made it as far as 20:4. I would like to extend it farther but finding it difficult.
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It's whatever works for you. Personally I slowly decreased my carbs. I started around 150 and I now stay around 50 net carbs. Some people can go straight to 20g but I can't do it.
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Drink- water, tea, coffee and chew gum.
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What sort of things does it do? I currently have the Charge HR and am trying to decide if I want the Charge 2 or just go for the Apple watch. I have a lot of other Apple products so this would make sense. I also believe the new Apple 2 is waterproof?
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Yes. I do the 16:8 mostly and a couple 20:4's. I'm trying to work my way up to a 24 hour. I am losing weight slowly (but a normal rate 1-2pds per week). I do it for the effect on my type 2 diabetes and weight loss. I am having positive results. I tend to keep my net carbs closer to 50 than 20 however.
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Yes I mostly do 16:8 but working up to a 24 hr soon.
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I usually do a 16:8 - I don't eat after 7pm and eat at 11am. I would like to increase this. I try to have 2 good meals - still low carb during my eating hours - but that is me. You don't have to eat low carb to do this. A good reference is this book:…
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I try not to eat after 7pm. I will drink decaf tea at night of flavoured water to help. Of course this makes me get up in the night. Try to keep busy and stay away from the food. I will often watch tv in my bedroom if I'm hungry to stay away from the kitchen!
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I do the 16:8 method. I usually fast from 7pm to 11am but choose what works for you. Do you have a method to check your blood pressure. Usually they recommend drinking some bone broth in there, but I just use organic chicken broth. Always stop fasting if you start to feel unwell.
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I am eating low carb - I have 1-2 pieces/servings per week. I go with the veggies.
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I would say water. When I don't drink it, I feel hungry, I 'm tired and I don't lose weight. It seems to make the difference for me.
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Personally cutting carbs has been super hard for me. I am able to get mine down to around 40g net most days. Start by tracking and getting a feel for how many are in foods, then start cutting back. That may be a good place for you to start and then cut back.
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And your veggies would be covered under carbs. Mostly green leafies are your lowest - trial and error on others. I would ask also about how much fat - since this is what will keep you full longer.
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Go to My Home - then Goals and it should be top left Daily Nutritional goals. Make sure to save.
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Yes I do. I am doing low carb (<50g) mod protein with 16:8 fasting. I may move to 18:6 and then some 24 hours.
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First of all, get your cramps under control. Personally, I use Aleve (naproxen sodium) and ibuprofen. Take something at the first sign of cramps - as this blocks those receptors that get stimulated by hormones that are released and keep taking them for as long as you have cramps. If you wait too long, those receptors are…
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Good video here to help explain. It is about type 2 diabetics, but this is where pre diabetes can lead if it is not addressed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1vvigy5tQ
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I think it is a bit of trial and error with your diet. Definitely lower your carb intake. Start by tracking and see what you are eating. I have found by slowly lowering my carb intake, my blood sugars are under control. The information I have read and diet I follow recommend moderate protein - as protein can be turned into…
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I would start by tracking what you eat and watch the carb values. Start reading labels. You can slowly start reducing carbs once you get an idea how much is in foods. It has taken me a while to reduce carbs and have a good idea of what I am eating.
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Just tried my first one yesterday. I'm eating between 11am and 7pm. We will see how I do.
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I am trying it now. I am doing a 16:8 day in the hopes it helps my diabetes and I lose weight. I have just started, so only time will tell. So far my blood sugar has remained on the lower side for me.
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Just start walking. Go for a short walk, then increase the distance slightly every day. Easiest exercise and it still counts as exercise.
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No I haven't. I was placed on it when I was placed on blood pressure meds about 10 yrs ago. I think it was more prophylactic at the time then anything.
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It was good. I just don't know what to do with that information as a person who was placed on statins and now is type 2. Now what? I'm trying to get off my meds and am doing as much as I can. I am working to get my carbs down and I am going to try some intermittent fasting to see if I can get my glucose down. I'm just not…
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Do low carb for 2 weeks.
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No.
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Definitely plan your meals based on what is on sale. Apps like Flipp are really helpful. Check for stores that price match. Aldi's does have great deals on veggies etc. Meal prepping may help you stick to your weekly plan, rather than coming home starving and eating whatever is easiest. There are apps that also give you…