BeckyBee78

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  • Hi! I've been Type 1 for 26 years. I've got two healthy, handsome boys who are the joy of my life. Weight loss has always been a struggle because of the issue of lows and also because I have Addison's disease (adrenal failure). The corticosteroids that I have to take to manage the Addison's raise my blood sugar and make it…
    in Any ladies with Type 1 diabetes out there? Comment by BeckyBee78 July 2013
  • Congratulations on your new baby! I am currently breastfeeding my 11 month old son. I log my breastfeeding as 'exercise' once a day. I read that you burn approximately 20 calories per ounce of milk that you produce. I know it's hard to know how much milk you are producing unless you pump, but I would assume that a baby as…
    in 3 wks post partum - breastfeeding - questions!! Comment by BeckyBee78 July 2013
  • I count my coffee creamer... and it has helped me to drink less coffee in a day :) The regular (unflavored) creamers are 10 calories each for an individual tub. When I'm at work I try to have 2 per cup. At home, I use skim milk... And I drink diet coke for a caffeine boost in the afternoon. You're doing great - stick with…
    in Confused and Discouraged..... Comment by BeckyBee78 July 2013
  • I have Addison's and Type 1 diabetes. It's not an easy road to weight loss with those steroids, is it? Hope things are going well!
    in Need new friends with Tyroid problems or Addison's disease Comment by BeckyBee78 July 2013
  • I am so happy to find this post! I have Addison's Disease and Type 1 Diabetes and am struggling to lose the last 30lbs of my baby weight gain. I think I need to be drinking more water... and cutting out the saltier snacks. I really do tend to crave a LOT of salt... especially when it is so hot out!
    in Anyone else lost weight on long term steroids? Comment by BeckyBee78 July 2013
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