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  • Thanks, lorrpb ...That's encouraging!
    in Feeling Bummed: Pre-diabetic with High Cholesterol Comment by dspinkston October 2016
  • Thanks ...I just checked it out, and this looks like a great site that will help me branch out to include more foods!
    in Feeling Bummed: Pre-diabetic with High Cholesterol Comment by dspinkston October 2016
  • Update: I just wanted to post an update to let everyone know that I am feeling a lot better! When I posted my comment, I was trying to eat only vegetables, and was afraid to eat anything else ...so I was only getting around 600 calories per day (and feeling terrible on so few cals!). After reading your comments I realized…
    in Feeling Bummed: Pre-diabetic with High Cholesterol Comment by dspinkston October 2016
  • MFP has helped me a lot! This past summer I became ill, and printed out some of my daily summaries to take to my doctor so he could see if nutrition was a factor. When I needed help dramatically adjusting what I eat, the MFP community was helpful, supportive, and encouraging - even though I had never taken part in the…
    in How has My Fitness Pal helped you? Comment by dspinkston September 2016
  • I agree with the pre-logging. I am going through the same thing except mine is due to health issues. I got so afraid to eat anything "bad" that I let my calories get down to 600 per day and lost my appetite ...please do not let that happen to you! Now each night before I go to bed I enter into MFP all of my meals and…
    in afraid to eat because it just might be bad Comment by dspinkston September 2016
  • cspeed54 ...Thanks for the info on Kaylyn's Kitchen ...I also am rooting for us both! cwolfman13 ...Thanks! It is helpful to know that 6 servings of fruit and veggies is a good number. mis1022 ...I am glad that you didn't give up; I know that both of us can beat this! I also am going back to my dr in 3 months (shortly…
    in Feeling Bummed: Pre-diabetic with High Cholesterol Comment by dspinkston September 2016
  • Thanks very much for the encouragement and tips ...at first I was struggling and felt so alone in this (even though my husband and sons have been supportive, they didn't know what to do either. ) I appreciate each of you taking time from your day to help me! I will definitely draw from your suggestions and look forward to…
    in Feeling Bummed: Pre-diabetic with High Cholesterol Comment by dspinkston September 2016
  • All of the above suggestions are very good, in my opinion ...especially peanut butter. You could eat it smeared on crackers -- It is surprising how filing and high in calories they are. You could try foods (in moderation) from the BRAT diet used when recovering from a stomach illness: bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.…
    in How to get enough calories? Comment by dspinkston July 2014
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