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Other T2 Diabetics controlling with just diet and exercise?
I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My dr. thinks we can control it with just diet and exercise, at least for a long time. I'd really like to make some MFP friends who are doing this to have be a support network for each other. I have joined a diabetic group here, but while it has a ton of members, lately…
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Suggestions for exercise hater with bad joints
...and a fear of water. :-p I successfully lost 71 lb. in 7 months about 6 years ago and kept it off for awhile, all without any exercise at all. But I'm in my 50s now, perimenopausal, and I want to do all I can to make sure I get the weight that crept back on back off successfully. My hips and knees are very problematical…
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Men who started @ 300+ lb w/sedentary lifestyle
I have a friend who is trying very hard to lose weight and is having practically no luck at all. He eats healthily but seems to yoyo back and forth with about 8 lbs. I know some scoff at the "starvation mode" thing, but I do keep wondering if he's not eating enough calories. Admittedly, he doesn't do much physical…
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Active Packs - light meal/snack option
While they're not exactly health food, I just discovered Active Packs by Armour. They're along the line of Lunchables in concept, but healthier. The one I grabbed today to go with a cup of soup was the Turkey & Cheese Wraps. It contained two small 100% whole wheat wraps (about the diameter of a hamburger bun), 6…
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Exercise form/posture question
In doing a stretch band exercise that was to work my chest, back, and arms, I noticed that my neck and upper shoulders were straining and getting tight, so I knew I was not standing correctly or not holding myself correctly or something, but nothing that I seemed to do corrected the problem. Now, about an hour afterwards,…
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Water question
I know it is suggested to drink 8 glasses of water a day, give or take, I guess, based on weight, activity level, etc. My question is does this mean just water, or do things like tea (green or otherwise), coffee, or other non-calorie non-soda things count? I have heard differing opinions on this in the past, and wondered…
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Making whole wheat pasta more palatable
I try to eat only truly whole grain products, but whole wheat pasta was something I really didn't care for in general, both the "harsh" flavor and the texture of most of it. There were a couple of brands that tasted and felt better to me, but I can hardly ever find them anymore. A friend shared that she had found if she…
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You Might Be On Phase 1 Of South Beach Diet If...
You might be on Phase 1 of SBD if... ...your family and friends think you've taken up smoking, but it's actually just string cheese hanging out of your mouth daily. ...you decide to buy stock in a California almond orchard. ...you find yourself checking other people's carts for the evil white bread, white rice, and white…
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Exercise novice looking for tips
To be honest, I HATE exercising. The whole sweating-like-a-pig, gasping-for-air thing, I HATE it! But I also hate having all this excess weight, and I know part of that is from not exercising. So. I need suggestions as to what to do. I have a couple of physical issues, one lower leg that is set into the knee joint at a…
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Newbie intro
Hey, everyone :smile: I'm hoping to become part of a great support network here. The lack of daily f2f encouragement and accountability is hard on me. I am a member of a great mailing list, but participation fluctuates a lot, and often there's no one there when I need a hug--or a boot to the behind! :laugh: I'm a new empty…
