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Vacation nervousness
So... I'm feeling both happy and nervous. My vacation starts today, and Sunday afternoon I'm leavin' on a jet plane for 10 days in Amsterdam. I asked my doctor (I'm a T2 diabetic) how I should handle eating while I'm away. She said that while I'm in Europe I can eat what I like, because it isn't for that long and I will be…
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BG testing while traveling
Background: i'm now under good control with oral meds, diet, and exercise. I never used to test other than fasting, and before exercise. Last week I saw an endo for the first time, and she wants me to do a pattern of staggered testing (fasting Monday, after breakfast on Tuesday, etc.). I haven't had any problems with this…
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Need fast, easy low(er) carb dinner suggestions for one
I've been chugging along, losing about a half pound per week, and eating back my exercise calories. So far, so good. But now I need to tweak my diet. I am a T2 diabetic, and my doctor wants me to restrict my meals to 45 g of carbs. She also wants me to cook for myself more, and not depend so much on eating out and eating…
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What do you eat before exercise?
T2 on oral meds. My BG control has gotten better over the last few months between the meds and the weight loss. I joined the local Y, and go to exercise 5-6 days a week. I'm doing moderate cardio (30-40 minutes brisk walking on the treadmill). I go to the gym after work, then go home and have dinner. I usually have a light…
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Using jacuzzi/sauna/steam room at the gym
Background: I joined the local Y two months ago. It was my first time belonging to a gym. I mostly use the treadmill and recumbent bike, and sometimes the weight machines. I do 30-45 minutes of moderate cardio 5-6 times a week, and I'm content with that. My goals are to earn more calories, lose weight, increase general…
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Zombies, Run C25K?
I have never been a runner. Ever. When I started at the gym, 2.5 mph on the treadmill felt like "brisk" walking to me, and I was dismayed to discover that MFP considered it "leisurely". In the month+ since then, I've gotten to the point where I can do 3 mph on the treadmill for most of my 30 minute session. Today I pushed…
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Speed/time/incline on the treadmill?
Background: I am a newcomer to MFP and to regular formal exercise. I want to lose weight and get fitter for health reasons (I have Type 2 diabetes, which was uncontrolled for several years.) I'm female, late 50s, work a sedentary desk job. I need to lose at least 30-40 pounds. I am using MFP to track my calories. After my…
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Getting started
About a month ago, I got serious about getting my Type2 diabetes under control. I joined the local Y and have been doing regular cardio (treadmill and bike). The other day I started strength training, and quickly discovered that my arm muscles are made of sawdust and marshmallow fluff. :) I've been eating sensibly, and…
