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  • I agree with making it at least 2.5 - you were pushing a double stroller, which adds resistance and makes you work a lot harder. What helps me is that I got a really good pedometer that calculates calories burned. So, I take the calories burned on the pedometer as the basis, and then tweak the walking pace and time to come…
    in The zoo... Comment by elsieshaye August 2011
  • I'm a diabetic on insulin, and if I don't eat a little something right before bed I risk waking up at 3 am with very low blood sugar (not a good thing). It hasn't affected my weight loss.
    in Is it better to not eat past 7 at night ?? Comment by elsieshaye August 2011
  • I think it's possible to both be honest with ourselves about how we got where we are and be positive and encouraging about where we are moving to from here and how we're doing it. They're not mutually exclusive, and changing health habits is not an all-or-nothing proposition. I absolutely agree with your points about…
    in Admit How We Were, Plan to Change, No Crying in Baseball Comment by elsieshaye August 2011
  • I'm diabetic, and I just count carbs. I'm not sure what distinction MFP makes between "sugar" and "carbs" - there are lots of different sugars, so it's kind of a meaningless data point, IMO. Carbs are what get quickly turned into glucose, regardless of whether the carb is in the form of simple sugars or in starches, so I'd…
    in Suga, Suga, SUGA! Comment by elsieshaye August 2011
  • That's wonderful!! Keep on keeping on!
    in 80 lbs down, in two hundred land and a new car Comment by elsieshaye July 2011
  • Hi. I was diagnosed Type II two years ago, and my current A1C is 6.9 (down from somewhere around 10). I've got around 100 pounds to lose. I take metformin, Lantus and Apidra. Eating low carb has pretty much eliminated my need for Apidra, and I'm currently trying to figure out the best dosing for the Lantus, since I'm…
    in Type II Diabetics - Let's Support Each Other Comment by elsieshaye July 2011
  • Yep, I agree. Water and plain tea for me. (I've noticed I can really taste the sweetness in berries and herbal teas much more now that I've cut out nearly all added sweeteners.)
    in SOoo not right... Comment by elsieshaye July 2011
  • Nay. I'd rather have one ounce of really nice, full-fat cheese and savor it than have 4 oz of fat free and feel cheated. Totally agree with the good fat/bad fat comment. We need fat in our diet, but only high-quality fat.
    in fat free. yay or nay? Comment by elsieshaye July 2011
  • I'm a low-carber, more paleo now in summer because of all the lovely berries, but I love cheese. I totally agree with the people who say, portion it out and view it as a treat. Decrease something you feel "meh" about to make up for it, but definitely put together a plan you can live with. Personally, I go for full-fat…
    in Cheese or No Cheese Comment by elsieshaye July 2011
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