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Look for the book "The Insulin Resistance Diet". The dietitians and physicians in the book explain that people with insulin resistance can't process carbohydrates the way that people without insulin resistance do. Whatever carbs your body does not use right away will be stored as fat (this is not supposed to be what…
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I drink some mixed with some lowfat milk after a weight lifting day. I feel like it helps me recover (not feel so sore the next couple of days) and keep the muscle that I am trying to build. I work out really hard with a personal trainer pushing me along the way. I am dripping in sweat the whole time and before I started…
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Also an excellent resource for keeping blood sugar stable to avoid the crashes and jittery feelings (I have definitely struggled with that in the past) is something called the Insulin Resistance Diet. You can google it. I found a copy of the book on Amazon for a few bucks. I just read back through this thread and saw where…
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Try tea or water with lemon slices instead of the Mountain Dew. Also, looking at your snack choices, the Pop Tarts are full of sugar, empty calories and processed stuff that is not that great for you. Try some fruit - strawberries, grapes and oranges for example. If you are really craving some starch try some whole wheat…
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Got it! Thanks!
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I remember that the most recent winner of The Biggest Loser, Rachel, was given a lot of greif in the media about looking too thin at the finale. She WAS really thin, but I think that because the public saw how heavy she was starting out, they were quick to judge her. But really, if she was a stranger standing in line at…
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Thanks for the help! I lost 1.6 lbs this week which is what MFP says to expect with the goals that I set for myself, so I guess I am on track. I didn't eat back all of my calories, but I did have a protein drink right after my workout that I have noticed really helps keep me from getting as sore as long as I have it within…
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I count TRX the same as a circuit training workout. I work out twice a week with a personal trainer and TRX days just kill me. So hard! There are many variables that could make it harder or easier, but I feel like I work just as hard on TRX days (if not harder) than on days where we are inside doing more traditional…
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Baby arugula is much milder. I can't stand the more mature stuff - it tastes bitter to me. The baby version is great for salad greens. A whole cup full only has 4 calories.
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Running with a prior patella injury is maybe not a good idea. I have an old knee injury (been dealing with it since I was 12!) and I have to be very careful about the kind of impact exercise I can do. I was starting a running program, but when my knee really started to hurt I saw the doctor. He told me do NOT run! It was…
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I signed up to work out with a personal trainer twice a week. That way it is in my calendar and I treat it like any other appointment I have to keep. Sometimes those two workouts are all I squeeze in for the week and I work out MUCH harder than I would on my own. I would love to be a "morning person" and squeeze in my…
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Try eating more -but make sure that it is quality food, and make sure you are drinking enough water. Lean proteins, lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains. Try two weeks with only whole, unprocessed foods and see if that helps. I have also found that I am personally VERY sodium sensitive. If my diet is to high in…
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joybedford, :smile: Thanks for sharing. I also have children with special needs. It can be hard to find time to take care of yourself when you constantly have to needs of your children and family in the forefront. I know it makes sense that taking care of myself is the best way to be the best mom I can be, but I needed the…
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joybedford, :smile: Thanks for sharing. I also have children with special needs. It can be hard to find time to take care of yourself when you constantly have to needs of your children and family in the forefront. I know it makes sense that taking care of myself is the best way to be the best mom I can be, but I needed the…
