Originally Posted by cabletech94:
I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 15 years ago. told myself, no biggie, I can change shit up. I never did, obviously. fast forward to Thanksgiving of last year, doc said "why don't you try the dexcom 7 patch/receiver". so I did! down 40 pounds and generally feeling much better. no drugs, no new exercise. just knowing what I was eating, that was causing issues. just had a checkup last month. doc says "whatever you are doing, you're levels are at pre-diabetic levels!! keep it up".
I think I recall a post that Buck had "sugar is killing us, and is in everything" or something like that. its' amazing what's in our food and how horrible we are eating as a society.
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Lower you insulin resistance as quickly as possible. For some people that could be dangerous but for most it's the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rausch:
Lower you insulin resistance as quickly as possible. For some people that could be dangerous but for most it's the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.
yes!! once i realized what my "triggers" were, it was certainly (more) manageable. i should also add that using common sense, not over-indulging, and making better choices have helped me out tremendously!! also, i pretty much won't eat anything after 8pm.
everything in moderation!! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
Looking for the glasses that I'm actually wearing is another good one. "Have you seen my [raises hand to face] - uh, never mind."
Admittedly, even in my younger days I was a bit flighty, so I didn't exactly start this downhill slide from a position of strength. :-)
My wife and my son have a field day with me these days when I "lose" something......"where are my glasses" and "where did you move the car keys" usually bring all kinds of abuse.
The only thing I seem to do well, is take my medicines on time. [Reply]
FWIW, I went from my 'finally quit smoking' size 54 pants to this week's size 42. Down 110 lbs, yay me! I did a lot walking and 'rucking' - or walking w/a weighted rucksack (double bagged yellow split peas that I ate as 'dal w/Spinach' later) Bought a couple 3 kettle bells, a few dumb bells and a '7 lb mace' (FYI, I say go buy a good sledge hammer or splitting maul and do the 'mace moves' - and split some firewood or bash a fencepost.) But here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McXi57CgcBc. Remember - we're in it for the long haul. Eat 'mediteranean' diet, given a choice, and move it or lose it. [Reply]