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.
I also use my 'garage sale' Indian clubs during commercials on tv - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qk2fbkjYNBA
- At end of night I've burned calories for 25 - 30 minutes. No big 'weight loss' from Indian Clubs - but my neck, shoulders and back benefit and my arms/shoulders stay 'toned'. And your forearms stay 'stout'.
I keep samurai swords I learned to use in the 60s'/70s taking Okinawan Kempo. I won't tell you that you need to learn Kempo or buy swords. But don't break in at my place.
Remember - we're in it for the long haul. Eat a 'mediteranean' diet (Sardines in hot sauce or olive oil, always stocked up - keep a lot of canned garbanzos and 'store brand' low sodium canned soup on hand), given a choice, and remember kids - move it or lose it. And if the other guy pulls it out and wiggles it at you - it's kind of nice to have that samurai sword handy. Even if a gelding wins the Derby...he's a gelding. [Reply]
Originally Posted by UteChief:
I’m sorry to hear that. I need to be more thankful for what I have. It’s just been extremely challenging as of late.
That’s ok man! Just because I have problems doesn’t mean yours are less. And it’s not ALL bad on my side. Luck just hasn’t been with me. I hope things work out on your end. My inbox is always open
No matter what we still have the Chiefs of course :-) [Reply]
