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  • The problem is your body needs some nutrients on a daily basis. The body cannot store some of them and in some cases it is harmful to eat too much of some stuff at once. It is much like taking medication. You need a consistent dose daily. So as a general rule...not a good idea. However, if you anticipate a party or…
  • 5.8 is a good A1C...Normal! 4.0-6.0 is the normal range, so I guess if you have never been diagnosed with diabetes, it may get your attention. Just keep your weight in check and make sure you limit your ADDED sugar. Sugar in fruits and natural substances is good. Candy, cookies, cake should be limited to 5 servings a week.
  • Diet Grapico has 0 sodium, but it is not available everywhere. I have lost weight just fine while drinking diet drinks. Of course I crave sugar...don't we all? Eat very small portions :)
  • My wife lost 150 pounds in a year at an average of 3 pounds a week, but the first couple of months it was not unusual to have 11 and 12 pound weeks. Keep up the good work!
  • Close to 150 calories an hour
  • Some of it comes with time. Most lunch meats have the serving size at 2 or 3 oz. I found one for turkey (Hillshire Farms) which says 3 slices is 45 calories. The thin sliced ones are all about 15 calories a slice. Hang in there it gets easier. Enter the detailed name and sometimes you will get several versions of the same…
  • Yes. I am going to log it. I expect to go over or have one heck of an exercise session that day.
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