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Going to egg whites was a personal preference over a dietary one, but if it's more beneficial then I will suck it up and do more egg/egg white blending. I had never even considered the milk - I grew up drinking whole, but when I moved in with my partner only 2% was in the fridge and then 1% so I just went along with it. My…

I am hoping during my check-up with my DE that she will handle the diagnosis better and actually give me information - like recommended carb intake, and what numbers I should aim for, not just "Don't count carbs, and eat a lot of fiber and protein". Everyone is different, obviously, and I was hoping when I got her that she…

I just wanted to note that I haven't seen my diabetic educator since I've been diagnosed with PCOS (was just diagnosed first week of December, last saw my DE beginning of November but will be seeing her in about two weeks for a check up). I am glad to hear that it can affect my glucose levels - not happy to hear it, but I…

I second the baking method! Gets them nice and crispy and no chewy fat - blech. When I make them here at work I have no choice but to use a cookie sheet, so I line it in tinfoil and drain the fat off halfway through cooking. I have tried turkey bacon a few times, but can't get over the texture.

According to my diabetes educator, you can drink sugar-free but do not eat anything listed sugar-free because it still uses some form of sugar alcohols and those could be worse than the real thing. I have never tested this or tried out her theory - if I want something, I make an allowance for it. Also, one serving is…

I was just diagnosed with PCOS the other day during an ultrasound at a fertility clinic. I am also a Type II Insulin-Resistant diabetic, have been for about two years now (diagnosed at least). I was first put on, I guess what you'd call normal metformin, but it wreaked havoc with my body. I went to a new primary doctor who…

I tried the paleo pancakes once (two eggs + 1 mashed banana). I'm not big on banana's but I thought "Hey, what the hell, easy meal and a nice change from hard boiled eggs and a banana!" Alas, banana flavored egg is not my go-to. I had even added vanilla and cinnamon, butttt no go. I also stick to a meal for awhile then…

Uhm, these sound a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Will try later this week :-D

Thank you! I could not handle the regular metformin, it made me sick, so I stopped taking it. Got a new [much nicer, and way more helpful] primary doctor, and met with a diabetes educator today. On Metformin ER [Extended Release] 500mg/daily and it has made the world of a difference in regards to my body having zero side…

I just got mine for the first time and hit 9.1 :|

212 o___o Needless to say, I am going to the doctor tomorrow to meet with a nutritionist. I was diagnosed a year ago, and was told to eat 45-60 carbs/meal, and that was the extent of my education. Just had an A1C done [my first] and scored 9.1 *gulp*

You are so gorgeous, and I love your hair!

This just reminds me when I went in for diabetic counseling and the lady told me "I told another guy that yes, of course fruits and vegetables are still important to eat! Then I found out he was eating 8 ears of corn a day. So yes you can have it, but moderation, they have nutritional values just like everything else!"

Bumping - they sound delicious!

Left to its own devices, my body won't regulate my period. First few years I was regular, I think... But then I hit 14-15 and now it's once every 4-5 months unless I take BC.

Sometimes I bring clothes in my car, and if I have the energy then I go straight from work - no excuse. Otherwise I come home and eat, sleep, then go anytime between 3-7 p.m. with my friend three times a week. I try to go a fourth by myself at some point, but am lacking all energy this week despite my good eating habits so…

Not to be a downer but I hope not! I had clues dropped all over [the biggest was discussing wedding colors one day in the car randomly, and up until then we had never discussed marriage in-depth] and it ruined the spontaneous surprise. :-/

Her exercise diary lists 66 minutes on stair-treadmill ergometer burning 949 cal, and elliptical for 36 mins burning 470.

Googled Low Cal-High Fiber foods and this came up: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/low_calorie_high_fiber_lunch_recipes

I work in a group home.. Sitting at a desk, buzzing people in. I feel your pain! Can't eat what you don't bring ;) I also tote to work 2-3 bottles of carbonated flavored water and/or crystal light and see how long I can drink them before I feel the need to eat.

I am supposed to eat around 1700 but I am averaging around 1500 depending on if I actually put work into meal planning.. I am fond of liquid egg whites and sauteed zucchini.. Calories aren't bad, nor the carbs, and you can eat quite a bit. I like to pack small portions of a variety of things for work meal, and I keep it in…

I work overnights 11pm to 7am so my meals pretty much look like: Breakfast at 2-3 am Lunch around 8-9 am when I get home otherwise I sleep through it, sometimes too tired and just get a snack and sleep Dinner somewhere around 6-8pm whenever I wake up, as I shower for work at 9pm

I have never heard of fruit and marshmellow kebabs. I think you're my new favorite person :D Also, the idea of the stroll in the city villages sounds good. Could have a mother/daughter spa day and go "window shopping" if you have a city nearby that has something like a main street with lots of neat shops along, and then…

I also have a stepdaughter, and though she is only 9, we have noticed lately she is getting a little chubby - her other family is very overweight, all of them. I struck up a conversation with her the other day about food serving size after she ate a whole bag of goldfish [about 7 servings there!] and, doing the math,…

I would just say it sounds like you need to do portion control, honestly log what you eat [even that 2 tsp of sugar in your coffee], and view it often to see what the numbers say :) In every meal I try to do half my plate veggies, ideally fresh and either sauteed or steamed], a piece of protein about the size of my fist,…

Seconding this. While I have cut out bread and pasta, I have also found some variations. So if I really want a sandwich, I use sandwich thins instead if bread. Pasta? Follow the serving size. My wife does a lot of cooking and not only does she do comfort-food cooking, she cooks in mass proportions sometimes. We now decide…

I would say to let her bring it up. I think weight is a touchy topic for anyone regardless of their size. My aunt offered to let me go to the gym with her when I was in high school and I loved it. My mother is about the same size as I am [14/16] and she constantly complains about how fat she is, so I offer to do activities…

Past Go, do not stop. Do not collect $200! Yes, I also work overnight.

Used to go at eight a.m.once I got out of work. Rarely do I go at that time now due to being tired so when I do it is maybe for a half hour then go to bed. However I now have a workout partner (thank you Mfp!) and we go Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday's are family walk day normally with the dogs in tow and that keeps…

LOL! Problem solved. 30 mins left in shift, should YouTube catfish vids.. XD