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Jealous of partner
Does anyone feel the same? Last year I weighed in at 225 lbs and found out I was diabetic at approximately this time of year. At the same time I had a major flare of rhuematoid arthritis that I didnt even know I had until that happened. This left me with some lingering problems with my nerves. However...I have lost over 30…
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Vibration Machines
Hi Everyone I am thinking of purchasing a vibration machine as I have developed a bad spur in my foot which makes the repetition of walking painful...and on top I think I now have carpul tunnel which makes weightlifting hard for me...uggh I hate RA. I have read conflicting things regarding these machines and RA. Has anyone…
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Dr Oz Cheat Day - faturday!
Did anyone see Dr Oz today? He was talking about the benefit of a cheat day once per week...he called that day faturday! Oh great I thought...bring it on!!! Dr Oz wants me to cheat. It was all good until he showed us what you should cheat with. He showed off his diet cheat day menu...egg and turkey bacon, whole wheat…
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A1c Target
Hi Gang I need some opinions. I recently brought down my A1c to 5.9 from 6.3 in April, and 9.6 in January. I am very pleased with that, but still thought it would be very good to bring it down further, below 5.5 at least. So that has been my personal target. I was surprised when my doctor told me my result...then added,…
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Letting Yourself Spike - Advice
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed type2 in January. I have recently lowered my A1c to 6.3 (from 9.6 when Dx). I have been pretty good at watching what I eat - I live a low carb lifestyle, and have lost about 35lbs since January. All is good...except... I do all the cooking, which is no problem, but on the weekends I like to take…
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Protien Shake
Are any of you supplementing your diet with protien shakes? If so, which ones/types do you use and how do you prepare it? Thanks
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Low Carb Low Cal Protein Powder for Diabetic
I am interested in boosting my daily protein intake. I see that protein shakes are a convenient way to do that. I dont want a meal replacement, I just want a "snack" type shake or what have you. I am diabetic, so I need a low carb/no sugar powder....and I'd like to keep the calories as low as possible. Does anyone have a…
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Dining Out in Edmonton
Hi there I recently visited Red Robin and saw they had an option to swap out the bun on their hamburgers with a few other healthier choices..including lettuce. Being a low carber I was excited...gosh those burgers are sooo tasty with a lettuce bun...highly recommend it! Anyone else have a restaraunt recommendation for us…
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Fiber Supplement
HI There I just set MFP to track fiber in my diet a few days ago, and my grams per day are about 1/2 of what they "should" be. I was kind of suprised given that I eat a lot of veggies. I decided to add in a few teaspoons of powerdered fiber supplement (Fiber Sure) to my coffee in the morning. Do you think I should be doing…
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JM 30 day sHred - calories burned???
Hey all u exprts out there....just starting the shred....how have you guys been logging the calories burned???
