LauraDotts Member

I was told by a medical person that a teaspoon of packaged frosting works great.

Yes, you have described many abusive behaviors. Along with the excellent advice above, wipe the computer hard drives on your way out. Delete all photos. If there are any printed photos, shred them.

I looked it up. Glumetza is a slow release form of metformin.

Where are you in your cycle. Some women only see loss on the scale one week out of the month. But that drop can be significant. Watch your measurements and how your clothes are fitting.

Here are 3 that I choose: Vintage Plantations - Artisanal Chocolate 90% Dark Fearless Organic Chocolate - Midnight - Simply Deep and Dark (75%) Theo Chocolate - Organic Fair Trade, Ultimate Dark 85% Cacao All 3 of them have very few ingredients which do not include soy. My favorite of the 3 is the Vintage Plantations.

Jicama: dip it in peanut butter or a homemade (sugar free) version of nutella, add it to salads. Love it.

By the way, higher cholesterol levels are one of the diabetic complications you can expect with elevated blood glucose levels.

I second the recommendation to read the resources at bloodsugar101.com. An A1c of over 6 is not acceptable for the long term. An A1c of 6.0 is an average glucose reading of 135 mg/dl. An A1c of 6.5 is an average glucose reading of 153 mg/dl. Blood glucose readings over 140 is known to do damage to internal organs and…

What have your levels been after meals? Are you on medication?

One of the symptoms of diabetes is excessive thirst. If your blood sugar levels are running high that could explain your constant thirst.

Have you been diagnosed or checked for diabetes?

Keeping your carb intake low will keep your sugar intake low. So, watch your carbs. Your carb intake is "good" per MFP standards. It is NOT good per diabetic standards. Keep your carb intake under 100 grams a day. Choose low glycemic load/index carbs: green vegetables, carrots, cauliflower, summer squashes, etc. Eat a…

Motivation: that's tough. Sometimes it's the little things that motivate us more than the big things. 9+ years ago I was motivated by a big thing...diabetes. I lost a bunch of weight, got it under control and kept it under control for more than a year. Then life took some turns and I started slipping and sliding. Just…

Never. Diabetes doesn't take a day off so neither can I. A little bit over a safe blood glucose level does hurt. Hurts a lot even if I won't notice. They add up, do damage and then kills. I've already allowed too much damage in the past. I see what diabetes has done to loved ones. Nope, no cheat meals for me. Now,…

I second the fajita suggestion. Another good choice is stuffed pablano peppers (chiles rellanos).

Good carbs are ones with a low glycemic load/level. Bad carbs have a high glycemic load/level. There are websites that will tell you what the glycemic load/level is for any food. High glycemic foods include sugar, potatoes, flour, bread (even the whole grain ones), rice (both brown and white), oats, pasta, fruit, peas,…

Keep up the good work. It will just get better and better. This is so exciting. Yay.

As long as your urine is pale yellow or almost clear you are not dehydrated. In fact, you are hydrated. If it is dark yellow, then drink more water. It is normal to urinate a lot when well hydrated because your body no longer needs to hold on to it. It is also getting rid of toxins and waste. If your soda contains…

It is so much fun to shock the doctor. LOL!! Congratulations on a job well done. Keep it up.

You won't lose more by eating that much less. Your body can only eliminate a few pounds of fat a week. If you ate nothing for a week it wouldn't change the amount of fat your body can eliminate in that time. Eating too few calories will actually slow down weight loss. The healthier you eat the faster you will reach your…

Not even the tons of coconut oil I consume helped. LOL!

Increase your fat and salt intake.

My first impression of your diary is that you need to eat real food -- meat, veggies, dairy, etc.

Definitely wait and stay whole paleo for 30 days. Plan a Chipotle burrito as a reward for the end of the 30 days. It will also serve as a test to see how such a meal will affect you. You may find that it's okay and you can indulge in Chipotle every so often, or you may discover that the side effects just aren't worth it.

Awesome. You've worked hard and the rewards are there. Fantastic numbers.

I have been taking magnesium from the very beginning of my weight loss. But once the flora was gone that didn't even help.

Add a shower in the garage. Just sayin...

Wonderful success. Congrats!

I swear that my body will move fat around trying to find it a new home before it finally kicks it to the curb. A week and a half does not a plateau make. I know it is discouraging but pay it no mind. Just stick to your plan. The weight eventually has to go. I just went 3 weeks with not only no weight loss but a "false…

WOW!! I love Nutella. I haven't touched it in over 9 months. Can't have it in the house. THANK YOU FOR THE RECIPE. I will be making that soon, very soon.