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Almased
Has anyone tried the Almased Synergy Diet? If so, what kind of results did you have? Were there any side effects? If you are also diabetic how were your blood sugar levels affected? I really want to try it but I need some positive or negative feedback... Thanks everyone!
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Nutrisystem D
Hi, I just bought the 5 day kit of Nutrition D to try. I would love your opinions, thoughts, success or not successful things as control of blood sugars, Hunger, weight loss if you are using it or have tried it in the past. Any info would be. Appreciated! Thank you, Diane
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South beach diet
Hi T1's, Just wondering if any of you have ever tried the South Beach Diet, your thoughts/experiences, healthy & safe for a T1, successes/failures, opions as to whether you would/wouldn't do it & why. I am so stuck with my weight (actually going the wrong direction...had lost 42lbs now have only lost 32lbs 8( !) Any…
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Where do you insert your pump catheter?
Hi T1 pals, Ive been T1 41 yrs but have only had a pump for one yr. So far Ive only inserted the catheter all over my stomach. I have a Medtronic Paradigm. It has the shortest tubing available but it is a pain sometimes getting in the way. Where do yall insert it other than your stomach? I need suggestions that make it…
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Can calories burned today be logged on tomorrow's diary?
Just curious. If I haven't reached my calorie goal today without adding exercise calories, can I use the calories burned today on tomorrow's log? Thanks
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Dietician, nutritionist or CDE??
I want to see one of the 3 people listed above but would love some input & opinions as to which one is more beneficial for diet, exercise & meal plans for weight loss. I did see a dietician about a year ago (the only one on my insurance & she was 50 miles away-one way & was no help at all so I never went back). So I guess…
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Low glycemic index diet?
Hi all, Have any of you ever tried the low glycemic index diet? It is supposed to help balance blood sugars & prevent highs & lows. It is based on carbs. I just started reading about it--the author is Dr.Jennie Brand-Miller. Just thought I would see if any one has heard of it or tried it. It sounds like a good diabetic…
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Highs & lows?
:frown: Do all type 1's have unexplained highs & lows?? I get SO frustrated sometimes. I am eating properly & have started exercising regularly...my blood sugars can be great all day (sometimes for 1 or 2 checks--i check approx. every 2 hours--then out of the blue, its over 200. Example Yesterday..1st 2 checks in low…
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trying to get the scoop on protein shakes?
i have a few questions about protein shakes...any input appreciated- 1) Do they really promote weight loss if used as a meal replacement? What if you add things like canola oil, flax & frozen strawberries? 2)How many meals a day would you think would be safe to replace without overdoing the protein? I sometimes worry about…
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why don't you burn calories doing strength training??
I don't understand why strength training dosen't burn calories if something like light housework does? Doesn't strength training take energy and expended energy burn calories? Please enlighten me!
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anyone got a good smoothie recipe?
Hi everyone! My name is Diane. I love smoothies and I'm looking for some healthy recipes for some good ones I can whip up at home in the blender. Thanks to all!
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Shakeology??
Does anyone know what shakeology is? is it healthy or is it just another weight loss gimmick for someone to make alot of money from those wanting a quick fix? how much does it cost?
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burning calories?
i just started doing cardio monday and today i added some strength training. doesn't strength training burn calories or does abd crunches and rowing count as cardio and not strength training??
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meds changed
i have now been taken off my fluid pill (taken to lower BP) and another BP pill i take has been cut in half. My insulin has also been cut down. In 36 yrs on insulin the dose has never been lowered only increased! Praise God!!!
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not sure how net calories work
i'm starting at a gym on Monday and i'm not sure about net calories. it seems if u are allowed 1200 cal/day & burn say 200 and eat that 200 in addition to the 1200 you'd be defeating your purpose. Am i way off?
