Healthy Weight Loss

*Anya* · 10-28-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

As I've said before, part of my changing my eating habits was with the goal of losing weight (which would be nice), but the primary reason was to improve my health.

As a diabetic, I worry about the complications of diabetes....losing my eyesight, my feet, organ failure...all that fun stuff.

My A1c...the critical number for diabetics...is 5.9
This is my best reading ever....as in ever since my diagnosis!
I have been stuck at 6.6, which is safe but not wonderful, for YEARS...and only by virtue of lots of medications.

Also good news....my triglycerides have dropped to 126.
And my HDL (the good cholesterol number) is a whopping 72.....LDL (bad stuff) 115.

My doctor is very pleased...and these new better numbers mean I can go off the Actos I've been on for years (and which the FDA just issued warnings about and pulled) without going onto a new replacement medication. She is willing to slightly increase my metformin dose and leave it at that....no new drug, and I'm off the Actos (which they found increases the risk of bladder cancer).

All of this by eating more veggies, more healthy fats, and fewer carbs....cutting out fast food, processed stuff, and the artificial sweeteners.
5.9 DANG!

Jo, those numbers are fantastic!! Perfect A1C!!

So proud of you, Wow, I have HDL envy

Awesome Job!

sarahwho · 10-28-2011, 09:35 PM

Oh good, I found the right thread! I need to lose weight! Have been going to a "herbalist" (that's what I'll call her - have no idea where her title really is) and she gave me some natural supplements (because vitamins and I don't get along)! For awhile I was losing weight (I'm down a pant's size...pant, pant), but it doesn't seem like it's coming off too quickly! I can't figure out the WW diet, and I have low blood sugar, so carb diets make me crash.......any suggestions?

Elijah · 10-29-2011, 04:11 PM

The simpler the better, I say...fruits, veges, lean meats. Stay away from processed foods and refined sugars and move your body!

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Originally Posted by sarahwho

Oh good, I found the right thread! I need to lose weight! Have been going to a "herbalist" (that's what I'll call her - have no idea where her title really is) and she gave me some natural supplements (because vitamins and I don't get along)! For awhile I was losing weight (I'm down a pant's size...pant, pant), but it doesn't seem like it's coming off too quickly! I can't figure out the WW diet, and I have low blood sugar, so carb diets make me crash.......any suggestions?

Thinker · 10-29-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ElijahRene

Good afternoon...I am now officially paralyzed and taking a day off from the gym today. On top of the muscle soreness mother nature came to call and to show Me who's boss.

Anyone have any suggestions for getting through the muscle soreness so tomorrow I can back on the horse?

I hope everyone is doing well.

Keep drinking water to start flushing the lactic acid AND......AND......do a lot of slow, static stretching.

Both are important.

Sachita · 10-31-2011, 06:11 AM

I've been reading this amazing book called "The China Study".

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932100660/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER"]Amazon.com: The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health (9781932100662): T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II, Howard Lyman, John Robbins: Books[/ame]

It is perhaps one of the most important books on nutrition. It's not a diet book but shines a light on the food industry and studies that prove that a plant based diet, no processed food, etc. eliminates disease and increases longevity. I know its hard to switch and I'm the first to shove cake in my mouth and deal with guilt later. Reading this makes me think which system I want to support and overall what I want the quality of my life to be. When I spend time with Mia, my granddaughter, I think things, want things and the number one priority for me is to be around when when she has kids and watch her live a wonderful and healthy life.

girl_dee · 10-31-2011, 06:34 AM

grrrr I contracted a dang stomach bug and spent two days from hell. I am so off the program now I don't know if I can get back on it again, the good news is I tried my skinny jeans on yesterday and they slipped right on, trying to get my strength back up without adding to my waistline.

Way to go all of you, you all do keep me going...

Rockinonahigh · 10-31-2011, 11:20 AM

Ive been dealing with a kidney prob since last week,tha antibiotics suck ass,no dairy,cheese,milk (wich I dont do much of any way) then eating reall food before and after takeing the dam pills.Thank goodness tomorrow is my last day takeing the pills,I still have some pain but the plumbing is working better,5 days is enough..just hope they relly work.

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sarahwho Member How Do You Identify?: lonely femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: single - I quit Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 80 Thanked 152 Times in 69 Posts Rep Power: 2722346	Oh good, I found the right thread! I need to lose weight! Have been going to a "herbalist" (that's what I'll call her - have no idea where her title really is) and she gave me some natural supplements (because vitamins and I don't get along)! For awhile I was losing weight (I'm down a pant's size...pant, pant), but it doesn't seem like it's coming off too quickly! I can't figure out the WW diet, and I have low blood sugar, so carb diets make me crash.......any suggestions?

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