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How many and what type of carbs to eat
http://www.diabetesdaily.com/voices/2012/11/carbohydrate-confusion/ I liked this article, because it tells us to listen to our bodies and read our glucose meters. My diabetes educator had me at 30 to 45 grams of carbs per meal, and while I've followed that for over 10 years my medication levels continued to increase to…
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Inspriring story of paleo, diabetic athlete
I came across this story and wanted to share it with the group here. Its truly inspiring. http://www.diabetesdaily.com/voices/2012/10/crossfit-for-diabetes/
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All calories are not created equally
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/08/27/the-hidden-truths-about-calories/ This article reports findings of studies that show the same food can produce different calorie counts in different individuals, or in the same individual depending on how it is prepared. I thought it was very interestings and wanted…
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Help with hip pain from running
I started running a couple of months ago. I recently started getting pain in my hips after running. Kind of near the back of my hips, or top of buttocks. It doesn't feel like like muscle pain, or nerve pain. It starts right after running, and goes away after a day or two if I don't run. I don't get it from walking or from…
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I have always been told....
One of my pet peeves is getting advice that starts with "I have always been told..." or "I was taught". A lot of the nutritional information we have learned by word of mouth over the years is questionable. Even the medical professionals have changed their advice based on more recent scientific studies. Just because you…
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Sodium may not be the enemy.
Nov. 9, 2011 -- Everyone knows that too much salt is bad for you, right? Well, according to new research, not everyone is convinced. Reducing dietary sodium (salt) helps lower blood pressure a little, but it also may increase levels of some hormones and unhealthy blood fats, a new review of studies shows. Researchers say…
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Does sodium really matter in weight loss?
Lets say I eat a reletively high level of sodium, but I eat exactly the same amount of sodium everyday, while eating at my 1200 calorie goal, and meeting my exercise goals. Is the sodium really going to hold back my weight loss? I understand I could get a one time loss by cutting sodium, but wouldn't those pounds just come…
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HRM/calories burned Question
I have a new HRM. If I exercise at the top of the range it recommends, does it matter what type of exercise I am doing in terms of number of calories burned? For example, I can bike for half an hour, keeping my heart rate at the top of the range, and have a really great time. Or I can get on a treadmill, and be totally…
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Are you really trying to loose your weight, or lose it?
I can't help but laugh every time I read someone's post about loosing weight. I thought we were here to lose it or tighten it, not loose it!
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new to mfp, type II diabetic, looking for friends 40 - 60
I just started this week, and am looking for friends facing similar challenges. I think I want to lose around 30 lbs total, but my primary driver is to get healthier, and get better control of my diabetes hopefully while reducing medication. I have a lot of knowledge of nutrition, but have been eating way too many calories…
