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My doc told me I was prediabetic and said to cut the carbs and sugar. I got this trainer who is also a dietician, so he's advising me. I'm not sure how much stock I'm putting into what he says though. I have no idea how qualified he is. I just know it's difficult for me to cut the carbs completely from certain meals (he…

I'm thinking of having my sister or someone take my scale from me and only allow me to use it once a month. It may be best for my sanity! I have willpower for food, but not for weighing myself, apparently.

K, I looked it up! I got it! This is only my third day...

Sorry, I'm new. What is IIFYM?

Thanks again, everyone! I really feel such encouragement and support on this board! It's really nice. And I find it so inspirational to see all of you who have lost weight. That's really great. And now I shall eat carbs (healthy ones) and not feel badly about it. As many of you said, I have to eat what works for me or I'll…

Oh, I'm the queen of excuses! But yes, I finally just stopped. It's like something in my head clicked and I thought, why the hell not? I'm just sitting here. I'm off of work for another month and a half and have nothing better to do. I might as well exercise. And once you're into it, it's not so hard. My main goal now is…

First thing in the morning. I promise! I will get thee scale...

Well, I am pre-diabetic, so my doc said to reduce my sugar and carbs. I think I am. But I'm not sure what limit. On MFP, it says 160 g a day, but my trainer said no more than 100 g a day. The Diabetic Association website said between 145 and 160 g a day. I'm just not sure what to do with it...

I think I miscalculated. And no, I didn't weight it. I had a half breast, cut into two "sandwiches". I try to eat more protein, but I just don't like meat that much. Perhaps it was 4 oz. I have to get a scale. I've been measuring things with measuring cups, but for meat, I've just been eating one or half a chicken breast a…

Thanks for the tip. I just tried Greek yogurt yesterday. I forget the brand. But I really hated it. It was so thick. I threw it away. I love my Yoplait. But perhaps I will do eggs for breakfast instead of dinner. I hate cottage cheese - it freaks me out for some reason! See - picky eater. But thanks. And I will friend you!

I want to lose 80 - 90 lbs, and it is daunting. However, just set smaller goals. That's what I'm doing. Right now, my goal is to get under 200 lbs. After that, I'll worry about the rest!

Oh, that made me laugh too. Looking like a manatee is never fun! I love that that's your motivation! That's great! And I'm glad it inspired you!

Good for you for starting. I started about three weeks ago and it isn't nearly as bad as I thought. i lost 50 lbs. years ago by watching my fat and calories, but since then, I haven't done jack. What made me start now? My doc called and said I had a high A1C count and was pre-diabetic. My whole family is diabetic and I…

Thanks, Bobbie. I really could never do Atkins or anything like that. I just don't like enough meats and veggies for that to ever work. I think I will just eat better carbs and try to watch them and eat enough calories and see where it takes me. It seems the responses here have been pretty much pro-carb from people who…

Interesting... Thanks for sharing. I wonder if anyone can look at my food journal and tell me if I'm eating anything too much or wrong...

I think he said because I would go to sleep shortly after dinner and not burn them off. He said if it was too hard, I could eat carbs with dinner like every fourth night. I still think that's too much of a stretch for me. I mean, I'm trying to make a lifestyle change, not change everything so completely that I'm miserable!…

Hi all, Thanks so much for all of your replies! Many of you have suggested alternatives. But I can't stress enough that I'm such a picky eater! It's so hard for me to find what to eat, dieting or not. I am trying to push myself to eat new foods, but it's really tough. For dinner tonight, I had two eggs scrambled with…

Thanks. Very enlightening! I think I will try to eat most carbs earlier, but I cannot conceive of having no carbs at dinner! I just don't like enough other things to have not a single carb! I will keep it the lowest of my meals though, if possible. Thanks all!

Oh, I didn't mention my trainer is also a registered dietician! That was by accident that I found him, but that's why he's advising me on nutrition and exercise.

I'm not sure of that brand of pasta, but I found this Dreamfields stuff that's really good and low carb. I wish I liked more veggies and fish and stuff. There's only so much chicken I can eat. I think I'll have to do mostly salads and put chicken or beef on it or something. So boring. Or maybe I can research some other…

I could use that too. I'm new here, but I'd welcome mutual friendship and support! I can't promise to be an expert on anything, but I am a great cheerleader! I'm a little frustrated the last three days, but I'm not quitting. I think the thing is to not quit trying and eventually it'll happen (at least I hope). Please…

I just saw my trainer and he said I should not eat any carbs at dinner! I'm like, how? He's emailing me some options. I wish I could like more veggies. i eat what I do like every day. I also wish I liked meat more. That would make the cutting carbs so much easier. He said I shouldn't have more than 100 g of carbs a day. I…

Can you all see my food diary? I think I changed the settings correctly, but I'm not sure. Any responses would be appreciated! Thanks!

Oh, as for where I am in my cycle, I just finished last week. I've been working out and dieting since the end of last month. I started off walking, but that really hurts my back. So, I joined a gym and found the bike and the arc trainer are much better on my back. I then got a personal trainer who I've seen once. I'm…

Hi all, Thanks for such quick responses. I'll look at my diary to make it public. I just started MFP yesterday, and I realized I entered my food for today! So today I'm entering my food for yesterday. The reason I'm working out so much right now is because I have time and am trying to build up muscle and help my back. I am…

I have recently joined MFP and am not eating enough and then working out is burning even more. I am not hungry though, which is weird. i've never been a big eater. I just ate the wrong things. I've always been heavy. My problem is carbs because I don't really like meat or veggies. Now, I have to figure out how to eat more!…

I am equally as frustrated. I feel you! For three days, I've gained a little. Now up to a pound. And I've been working out every day 1 - 2 hours a day, mostly cardio but also weights. I think I'm not eating enough calories. Perhaps you aren't either. It's maddening to work that hard and then gain anything or in your case…

I noticed this thread because this happened to me. A long time ago, at camp when I was in the 7th grade, I had bruising everywhere. And I mean in weird places you wouldn't normally bruise, like inside my arms and thighs. It seriously looked like someone beat me up. And the bruises all had red dots on them. Well, I was…