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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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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!
  • 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!
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