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Right now I'm TRYING to do 6 days a week. 3 days of HIIT (30 Day Shred right now, but will move on later) and 3 days of running (various distances and speeds as I'm training for a 10K). Some weeks I get all 6, some weeks just 4.

Full coverage is unlikely... most insurance companies, if they approve it, will only pay about 80% of the pump, and then a portion (usually 80%) of the supplies that come with the insulin pump. It's certainly not a cheap endeavor but the payout can be well worth it when it comes to complications down the road. Those aren't…

I actually never had much experience with temp basals and found that most of my BG problems came well after a workout. If I used a temp basal, I usually just ended up high! I rarely needed to adjust right before working out, unless I was edging toward a low. If I was 150+ I could exercise and drop without an issue. If I…

I have type 1 diabetes, which is quite a bit different than type 2 / prediabetes when it comes to diet (since I can just take insulin for whatever I want) but I think good nutrition applies to both. What I suggest is looking at a lot of low-carb options -- protein and veggies are great places to get nutrients that won't…

Try eating more protein at dinner. If you're legit hungry, then that should help. And if you're not legit hungry, then it's the whole psychological relationship with food that's rearing its ugly head and that's EXACTLY why you're doing the Whole30 in the first place, so don't eat. Otherwise you sort of ruin the point.…

In regards to the OP, insulin pumps wouldn't prevent the insulin lipoatrophy. In fact, pumpers sometimes suffer more scar tissue because insulin is being continuously infused in the same spot for 3 days, versus all over with injections. That's with either type of pumps. As far as tubing, that's definitely a personal…

Your skin should eventually heal, but make sure you rotate everywhere. Start using legs, arms, back, lovehandles. Everywhere!

I would never eat during exercise unless you were doing extensive 1 hr + exercise, like a long run. Your body is not going to be able to digest the food and circulate the necessary blood to your muscles at the same time. This is the cause of stomach cramps when you workout immediately after eating. Personally I wouldn't…

MFP nutrient guidelines are irrelevant to people on Paleo. Either customize your own or just ignore those columns. Most people on Paleo don't even count calories because you're supposed to eat nutrient-dense foods to satiety and let your normal body signals do the work. Of course, that doesn't work for everyone but at the…

Some people need more carbs. I get mad when people think Paleo is low-carb. It isn't! Eat an apple with some almond butter too, or a banana for some potassium, or make a nice sweet potato hash with veggies. All of those are great and perfectly Paleo. I like to eat about 100 carbs a day and spread them out so that I don't…

From the sound of her voice, it really seemed like she was surprised that people were still buying her old products. It's not that they aren't effective, per se, but I think if you were going to buy something NEW, she would want people to buy her new routines and not her older ones. Obviously people improve upon their…

You are NOT supposed to log on the Whole30 because it defeats the purpose of realigning your psychological relationship with food. For me, that was the best thing and for a few days I did track "just to see" and I was amazed at how few calories I was eating on the Whole30. With paleo-fied foods, it's a lot easier to go…

Healthfully, yes. There will come a time where you can only lose weight by eating in an unhealthy way (aka anorexic). Technically you can keep losing weight until you are skin and bones, but that doesn't mean that's what your body wants to be!

Definitely first thing in the morning after going to the bathroom. You want to be fasted, with the least amount of excess water in you. You can gain up to 3-5 lbs. in one day just from food and water retention.

I usually either have a meal or nothing before working out, and then afterward, either a meal (if I didn't have it before) or an apple with almond butter.

I was just going to say what the PP said about shedding inches. Even if you don't lose all the weight you'd be AMAZED at the dress sizes you can drop. You might look like you've dropped 50 when you've really only dropped 20-25. At one point (before I gained the weight back... sigh) I could fit into a size 12 jeans at 185,…

Try snacking on more protein and fats, like cashews or other nuts. I personally like having an apple with almond butter after a workout. Keeps me very full.

Carbs are not evil on Paleo! Try eating more fruit or maybe even a sweet potato to get more carbs throughout the day. Here's one blog post on the subject: http://www.paleoplan.com/2013/03-21/if-youre-craving-carbs-you-might-just-need-some-carbs/ I know it's hard on Whole30 to get carbs because you can't paleo-fy stuff, but…

You can eat whatever calorie amount you want on the Paleo diet. If anything, I find it more filling for me because it's heavily protein based. Protein and carbs have the exact same amount of calories, so that shouldn't be an issue. I haven't lost a lot of weight on Paleo, but I've lost inches and I feel so much better. I…

Is there a type of fitness you like? I mostly read running blogs, but some of them also do Crossfit. My favorites include Losing Weight in the City, fANNEtastic foodie, Meals and Miles, Carrots N' Cake, Healthy Happier Bear, Healthy Tipping Point, Best Body Fitness, Peanut Butter Fingers and Run Eat Repeat. from there, you…

Since you have actual intolerances, I would be very explicit with your family on what they can expect you to eat so they don't ask questions. If you can, maybe suggest some alternatives? I had a baked ziti last night made with brown rice pasta and you literally couldn't taste or feel a difference in the pasta. Totally…

You just have to get out there and start. C25K is great, but for me, I just like to go at my own pace. I run until I can't anymore (usually when my heart is racing), then I walk until it slows down, and then I start over again. Sometimes I will run / jog for a song, then walk for a song. Or maybe run as much as I can for a…

I live in the NYC area but I wouldn't say I've had major success. Certainly my blood sugars are more stable, but I still have type 1 diabetes and still have to do all the work towards that. Hopefully they present a good story though!

I basically live and die by Paleo cookbooks. We would not have successfully transitioned into Paleo eating without them. I would have given up a loooong time ago.

We made a Chili Verde from the Everyday Paleo cookbook. It's pork shoulder, garlic and onions sauteed with coconut oil, smoked paprika, cumin and black better, then you douse that with a couple cups of chicken broth, and then there's a puree that you make from tomatillos, jalapenos and lime juice that you pour into the…

Yes!! You can be a healthy diabetic athlete and take insulin!! Examples include: Phil Southerland, cyclist Zippora Karz, prima ballerina with the NYC Ballet Dr. Nat Strand, first all-female winning team on Amazing Race and the first diabetic Sean Busby, snowboarder Missy Foy, marathon runner Kris Freeman, Olympic skiier…

MPW? ***not much, maybe 10-12 What's your favorite distance? ***I've only gone 2-3 miles so far. I'm a newbie! Brand of shoes? ***Brooks Indoor or outdoors? ***Outdoors!! Music or no music? ***Music or podcasts Most hated run? (intervals, tempo, hills, etc) ***Speedwork Gadgets? (Garmin, polar watch) ***Runkeeper Next…

There are cookbooks, like Everyday Paleo, that have recipes for your own dressing. I use either EVOO and balsamic vinegar, or I use EVOO and lemon juice. Both are good and they definitely help you enjoy the salad, and not just the dressing!

You can friend me. :) I eat Paleo about 80% of the time (sometimes more).

You're more than welcome to add me. I run outside quite a bit, and I do strength training at the gym, but it's easy enough to do at home if you get weights. I NEVER use machines, they are so bad for you IMO because your body does not move like that. I like free weights a lot more because it requires you to use all your…