SharonNehring Member

You may find that a moderate level carb diet is better for you in the long term. I aim for 100-130 gm carbs a day, which is not considered low but is much lower than what i used to eat. Along with watching calories and regular exercise, it has worked fine for me. It's obvious from your posts that doing low carb isn't…

Today 6 miles Total 12.5 miles Not great but I got 2 days in. I was riding daily for several months, so I'm hoping to find the incentive to get back at it.

I used to wear sz 10 wide width shoes. Now none of them fit anymore and flop on my feet. I'm buying a 9 - 9 1/2 depending on the shoe type.

I am finally getting started, better late than never right? 6.5 miles today

Good morning all! I'm Sharon, currently living in MN. I had been riding my recumbent stationary bike regularly since December, typically 10 miles at a time 5-6 days a week. I've slacked off with the nice summer weather and being outdoors so I'm hoping this challenge will get me back riding regularly. I have a bike but do…

I'm having the same upper arm problem, and elsewhere. I am more conscientious now than when at my highest weight and refuse to wear shorts or tank tops in public. I'm going to check out the exercises and lotion too. Thanks for the ideas!

There's no magic answer. You, and you alone, control what you put in your mouth. You must develop the self control to resist eating more. Use distraction, remove high calorie foods from your house, keep healthier snacks available, make a list of all the reasons why you want this and hang it on the frig to remind you very…

Sugar free jello and fat free cool whip is about the only thing I can come up with for that few calories, besides raw veggies. If you'll go for more calories, beef jerky gives you salty and chewy, lots of protein and few carbs. I second Molly McButter, it's great on baked potatoes, veggies and such. You can also add a kick…

The first step is to recognize the problem, which you have, so step #1 completed. You have some good ideas for ways to avoid this in the future but you still have to actually stick to your plan. Always eat something healthy before you go so you aren't starving. Make a health dish to bring with you so there'll be at least…

Welcome! I was diagnosed type 2 in December when my A1C spiked to over 8! (I had been keeping it in the 6 range for some time.). Going on a reduced carb diet (counting carbs, not NO carb like Atkins), metformin and regular exercise brought mine down to 5.7 in three months time. My doc was impressed. LOL I said, it's…

Welcome to you both! You can find lots of friends here who are on the same journey to getting healthy. As you browse the forums, when you come across someone who's message you like, have something in common with etc, just send them a friend request with a short note of introduction. Most are more than happy to befriend new…

When you lose weight quickly there is going to be some skin sagging and flabbiness. I am more self conscious now than when I was at my highest weight for this reason. Whether or not your skin will tighten up completely is related to many factors, including age, amount of loss, genetics, exercise, weight lifting etc. Focus…

I've noticed that by removing grains from my diet I was also removing a lot of the fiber. I have to make a conscious effort to get some fiber, which of course affects the GI system. I average 100-120 gm/ day carbs, which isn't crazy low but much less than I was eating before.

Jog a lap around the rest stop. Do 20 squats, 20 standing push ups (put your hands on the hood or against a wall) and 20 jumping jacks (or however many you want). I'd also add a bit of stretching in there if you have time. Once you arrive, select activities that get you moving each day. Take walks/hikes, swim etc. Healthy…

Those padded shorts are a must! :laugh: I ride my stationary bike all the time but do get out on the roads sometimes too. I also have fibromyalgia and can appreciate the effort it takes to make oneself get up and move some days. Keep up the good work! Your speed and endurance will keep increasing over time.

Yes to this! Have you set up your MFP to calculate your calorie goals? Are you weighing, measuring and logging everything you eat? If you aren't measuring, you are probably eating more calories than you think due to portion sizes. You could also try increasing your exercise or try a more challenging workout. Are you weigh…

Yes, these can be symptoms of low b/p amongst other things. I've been having the same problem and have been gradually reducing dosages. It would be helpful to have a b/p monitor at home so you can check it when you are having symptoms. Mine has gotten as low as 70s/40s on occasion, and no, that's not good. LOL.

Also greek yogurt (read the label, some have more protein than others), tuna, skim milk or buy some protein powder. You can add it to smoothies, milk, yogurt, oatmeal etc to boost protein levels in foods you already eat.

If you continue to reduce your body fat, eventually your thighs will get smaller. There's no magic percentage of fat number that will make it disappear. You also can't spot reduce certain areas unfortunately. The bad news is, you can't change genetics. If you've had large thighs since childhood then chances are they may…

Oatmeal with fruit is my to go breakfast on weekdays, eggs in various ways on the weekends. Hard boiled eggs (protein!) are simple to make ahead of time. Grab some cheese, greek yogurt, nuts or nut butters (all have protein). Overnight oats, you mix steel cut oats with greek yogurt, soy milk or whatever you'd like and put…

Try going with a moderate amount of carbs first, 80-120 range, which will get you looking at food labels and counting carbs. Once you have that down, you can begin decreasing carbs again. This stair step method takes a little longer but makes it a little easier. I aim for no more than 135 gm carbs a day, no more than 45gm…

I agree, focus on getting enough protein and a fats, reduce carbs to a moderate level and ramp up your exercise routine to include more weight lifting and body weight exercise like squats, planks, push ups etc. I feel that toning is more important here than struggling to lose more. You can lose several inches and sculpt…

I put on a wetsuit for the first time, even better, it was 2 sizes smaller than the clothing I had worn. Yep, it was tight fitting but it was sort of like wearing Spanx. LOL I needed it for protection from the cold water I was snorkeling in. I had worried and stressed they wouldn't have one that would fit or I'd look…

Eggs (fixed any way), greek yogurt, skim milk, cheese (I like the individual serving sizes to keep it simple), Turkey and chicken (if you don't like baked versions, try making it another way or buying it already made at the deli), tuna salad, nuts and seeds,fresh or frozen fruits and veggies, oatmeal. You could try protein…

You could try using your blog here to track your daily progress. You can keep it marked as private so others do not have access if you'd like. I use mine to track goals, small victories, things I want to try etc. For me, it's like an online diary. I've done 60 min on the exercise bike then spent 2 hrs outside doing a bit…

Ladies with PCOS often have insulin resistance to go with it. The commonly recognized best diet for treating both is eating reduced carbs. There are tons of posts on PCOS here. Go to the starting page of a forum and do a search for them. There are also several PCOS groups here. Go to groups (button next to message boards…

I can't say that I could email everyday but I'm happy to leave comments on your posts if you want to add me to your friends list. I've found that friending multiple people has been my best route for finding support. There are some ladies I have connected with more than others, but by having several people reading my posts…

Truly, it's not easy to lose weight with exercise alone, you must adjust what you eat as well. You need to measure your portions and log everything you eat for at least a couple of weeks to get a baseline average for calories a day. If you set your MFP loss goal to a lb a week, the program will automatically deduct 500…

Wine festival, state fair, Down by the Riverside, Renaissance Faire, work trip to NYC and vacation all coming up in the next 2 months. What I try to do is, select an item i want to splurge on, then surround that with healthier foods the rest of the day. I also skip any chain restaurants or regular items i can get anytime,…

I'm following a reduced carb plan to treat type 2 diabetes and am always open to more friends on a similar journey.