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Weight Machine Etiquette
(I did search for about 10 minutes to see if this was answered, I'm sure it has been, but I could not find the needle in the haystack) As part of my overall routine my trainer suggested ab focused 3 machines. 3 sets of 15-20 reps. So, machine 1 - do reps, machine 2 - do reps, machine 3 - do rep, repeat. But what if someone…
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All or Nothing
I have been an emotional/binge eater since I was 12 years old. I'm now weeks away from being 37. I've had one major weight loss that stalled and I gain 80% of it back. I had surgery and my mother passed. Which I used for excuses to overeat and to feel sorry for myself. I know that tracking my food helps, I've done it…
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Yep, I gained it all back.
At Christmas 2016, I was hovering around the 185 mark. I had lost 115 pounds after being diagnosed as diabetic and deciding that I was going to be in control. And I was for 1.5 years I paid attention to my diet and was active, walking daily. I was off of diabetes meds and no more blood pressure meds. As 2017 moved forward,…
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A1c
I got my A1c back today and drumroll please.... its 5.4. I am over the moon! All my hard work is paying off finally. (started at 8.7 in July) I really needed this too because I've been sick and using that as an excuse to eat what I want. Between getting to go off my water pill for high blood pressure (yay) and eating out…
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Share your Fave Diabetes Friendly Food/Products
There is a similar thread in the Food and Nutrition forum, but I thought it would be fun to focus on diabetes friendly items. I'm not going to be specific about what is or isn't "friendly", if it works for you and you love it, share! We all can do our own research to see if it fits our own needs!
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Meter Victories
We all have good days and bad on when it comes to testing our blood glucose. Here's a place to shout out those good days! It's encouraging to see that sometimes doing the right thing (or not) actually works out! For example, I forgot my metformin today. Despite this, I had an 80 carb lunch (not my usual 40). 3 hours after…
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Quest Mocha Chocolate Chip
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Expandable Handweight
Anyone have an expandable handweight that ranges maybe 5 or 10 to at least 25 that you would recommend. I don't have a lot to spend or space to house a large range of dumbells. Thanks in advance!
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What are your favorite psyllium husk recipes?
I just bought a huge container of ground psyllium husk to make this recipe (http://www.mytootiefoodie.com/magic-low-carb-soft-pretzels/). The pretzels came out delightful! They are a bit high calorie to eat all the time. How do you like to use ground psyllium husk? ETA: I've pinned a bunch of ideas from pinterest and a…
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medicine ball partner workout
Any suggestions for a good medicine ball partners workout thst you done and liked. Thinking of starting a routine with my hubs.
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Hunger before next dose
So, i'm on a similar med to Saxenda that is for Type 2 diabetes called Tanzeum. It works essentially the same way. I take my dose once a week which makes it different too. I find that right before my next dose which is Thursday night, I'm just super hungry. Anyone experience this prior to your next dose? This makes me…
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Lbs to 199
77.5 until 199. I'm down 23.5lbs so far. Just got an elliptical today to support my new low carb life. I'm type 2 diabetic, diagnosed in October 2014. Ignored my disease for most of the winter and started getting serious in July!
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And I'm not done yet!
As of today June 17, 2016, I've lost 113.4lbs. Last July (2015) I weighed in at 300lbs. Scary number. Even scarier was the diabetes diagnosis I had received the previous fall and promptly ignored. It just wasn't on my radar as I was in the middle of almost losing my home and a job that was incredibly stressful. Then, in…
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Frozen Spinach in Smoothie
I'm on the only one that eats fresh spinach in my home and I can never make it through the large bags in the grocery and the smaller bundles are even still too much. I just like it in my smoothies once in while. Anyone tried frozen spinach? Does it taste different? Does it blend easily? I would think it would blend ok, but…
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Anxiety Meds
Anyone taking Zoloft or something similar and willing to talk about it? I have been on anti depression and anxiety meds off and on since being a teenager (34 now). The reasons I was on zoloft have recently lifted, better job, less money stress, so I wanted to let go of the zoloft. Apparently, it was helping me control my…
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Espresso dropping blood sugar
Anyone ever had a espresso drop their blood sugar? I had an espresso about an hour ago and my bs was 93 and then I got the shakes and rapid heart rate (which is usually the low 60s for me). Didn't take my bs at the time cause I was on the phone. Got up to get snack and took it, only at 76. Thoughts...?
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Not ready to let go
I'm on Tanzeum, which is in the same class as the weight loss drugs, works the same but is for those with type 2 diabetes. Well, I've lost 70 lbs since taking this med (106 total ). It's been a huge help. Now, my blood sugar is starting to get lower, in the 70s all the time. I don't feel bad, other than being freezing…
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Morning Workout - Eat 1st?
I just worked out at 5am for the first time and got about 25 minutes in before I started to feel a little weak. My fbg was 78. Anyone have experience with this? I've got some carbmaster smoothies that I'm going to try, 90 calories and 12 g of carbs. Does that sound like enough for a 40 minute elliptical workout? I should…
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Fruit
Starting last year, I mostly eliminated fruit from my diet to get my blood sugar down. It worked and I have much more control now. I've been used to being in the 80s and 90s. I've started incorporating fruit back in my diet and it's making me crazy! My sugars are still in the normal range, but higher. 2 hours after lunch…
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Smoothie - Make Ahead (1.5 hours)
I'm new to smoothies and was excited to try one tomorrow when I realized I have a blood draw at work that i must fast for. If I make it at home without ice, do you think it'll be ok at work in 1 or 1.5 hours? I'll add ice at work. Thoughts? Here's what i plan on adding. spinach strawberries almond milk protein powder…
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Diet Bet
Anyone ever do a biggest loser bet at work or church? I did one at work and found it very motivational to have money on the line. I found another way to do them called a diet bet. Website is www.dietbet.com. I would make a $10 bet game and if you join you need to lose 4% of your body weight to win. If you win you get your…
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Food insights FTW
Just thought this was funny. Got the last of my protein with a Reese pb egg.
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Vaseline on hrm
Will Vaseline work in place of electrode gel on my hrm?
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Waterproof fitness tracker with digital display
My hubs runtastic orbit is no longer working (and help desk is worthless). He wants a MFP compatible tracker that is waterproof (swimming) and has a display (time, calories, steps). I've been looking though all the options and I'm going cross-eyed. Anyone have one that meets all the criteria?
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Need a bit of encouragement
My mother is in the hospital and is looking at a heart valve replacement. She is not healthy and has many chronic illnesses and their complications (lupus, diabetes, COPD). I'm scared to death. I always knew I would lose her sooner than others due to her illness, but I'm not ready and just want to stuff my face with…
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Diabetes (T2) - Holiday Spluge
Any fellow diabetics out there that splurged on carbs a few times during the holidays? I'm back on carb counting and my calorie deficit, but my fasting bg was between 89-100 and for the last 3 days it's around 115. Thoughts? I hate to think that a few days indulgences screwed me up that bad!
