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The larger problem is that food manufacturers tend to add more and more sodium to their products. It's a cheap, easy way to add more flavour to things. But cumulatively it becomes a problem for a good number of people: the telltale sign is high blood pressure. This is why it's important to periodically track what you eat…
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Looking great! Wow.
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Feel free to add me. Always happy to motivate and give back after all the motivation I've received on mfp this last year.
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I can attest to that. Low-carb combined with daily exercise for me resulted in a pretty significant drop in the first few months but then that slowed to where I am now in which I have to work hard for every pound. Try setting some shorter term goals and be prepared to modify along the way. The key is to stick with it and…
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Shambala by the Beastie Boys
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Calories? Never. My struggle is with sodium since I'm on a low-sodium/low-carb diet. Try cutting wheat out of your diet for a day or two and see what kinds of numbers you get. It can make a big difference.
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Feel free to add me, fellow T2 diabetics. I'm happy to share what I've learned about what works in keeping BG at healthy levels.
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I'm a walking fan. It's far more forgiving to your joints, puts you at less risk of burnout early-on in a new regime, and makes it easier to incorporate things like listening to iTunes or podcasts during your workout. The key, of course, is to be consistent. I walk twice daily, achieving just about the same amount of…
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The real problem isn't sugar: it's carb-rich foods and *refined* sugars that cause problems for T2 diabetics. That's why you'll find measurable differences in your blood glucose tests between a diet that's loaded with, say, white rice, potatoes and breads, versus one that's protein rich and stingy on the carbs. As for…
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I'm in my mid 40s. Nice to see such good company in Club 40. Happy to add you.
