heart healthy and diabetic healthy living

[Kelt]

I'm sorry you're going through this.

I am of the opinion that the biggest loser is one of the most irresponsible things I've ever seen and am surprised they haven't killed anyone yet.

That said, you can do a lot without spending eight hours a day, but you might want to plan on 1.5-2.0 hrs per day if you really want to overhaul things, at least until you get the hang of it. That's 1 hour a day to move your whole body with something like walking, swimming, or cycling. And the other 30-60-mins on learning about nutrition and changing how you cook and eat. Switching to a whole, non-processed foods way of eating will do wonders for you and still allows for a lot of variety while still controlling for diabetes and heart health.

I am not a medical person in any way but this is how I lost 160lbs three years ago, and I did go into a lot of nutrition research for myself. They say, and my experience proved out, that it is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise.

If you want to talk about it more, I'm happy to share specific tips or just be a sounding board. Shoot me a PM. I'll be interested to hear what others have to say as well. I'm sure others have experiences that will also be valuable.

Take heart buddy, you can beat this, but it will involve work and change.

[Teddybear]

Thank you Kelt.

After i get out of the hospital, hopefully today, i will shoot.you an.email.


I know that at this time of year a lot people make resolutions to change and some follow thru and some dont.

I KNOW the change needs to be made. I know it will be hard and a long road that is going to be filled with a LOT of potholes and distractions. I have a great support sysyem here but i know there coukd be others who need the encouragement and i hope this can be a.place for.that.

I hope others join this conversation with thier experiences and helpful tips for those of.us who can put them to good use.

[Kelt]

Here's why I think you can do this. The missing ingredient. You have a very big, specific, and personal motivation. You aren't trying to look like something unrealistic, or chasing something you want but can get by without, you have to do it or the alternative isn't good.

You can make this horrible drudgery or an interesting adventure. That part is in your head.

Get better.

[clay]

[B]Teddy.......sorry you are having to go through this! It is very scary in itself BUT know I am with you in spirit my friend. Hopefully the TEE will find answers for you. I have AFIB....diagnosed in 1996. I did okay with a pill until about 2 years ago. I would have episodes lasting about 12 hrs about 4 times a year! I didn't ever go to the hospital until year and a half ago. Then I found a wonderful, older cardiologist that I loved. She got me on a beta blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and an anti arrhythmic. It was trial & error but now have a regimen of calcium channel blocker & an antiarrhythmic that work great. I limit my caffeine, try to keep stress to a minimum, and getting adequate sleep helped me. I don't have diabetes to contend with, so no help there. A really good nutritionist would be a great resource to start with. Having a good support system is good, too. Your cardiologist will be able to guide you. Mine doesn't want me to get my heartrate above 120 so as to not trigger a fib. Each person is different so what works for one may not work for another! Kelt has some spot on advice.... and hopefully others will join in. I have had two very short episodes but also had lots of stress at time, now resolved. One important thing is to have adequate roughage in diet as getting constipated can lead to vagal nerve stim which can trigger a fib for me! One of my meds. is constipating so I use an over the counter stool softener daily! I drink a lot of water. I do have caffeine on occasion but in moderation. I am now only on 2 meds. instead of 3 initially . Just know I am here also if you want to PM me. Good luck teddy!
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