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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I am very new to all this, so I'm not sure if I really qualify as LC'ing, but my diet is certainly far more LC than it used to be -- and probably the healthiest diet I have followed in all of my adult life, at least in my opinion. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in early June, and that Why would you care about a label for your diet plan? Lose weight, exercise and be happy... -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I am very new to all this, so I'm not sure if I really qualify as LC'ing, but my diet is certainly far more LC than it used to be -- and probably the healthiest diet I have followed in all of my adult life, at least in my opinion. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in early June, and that Why would you care about a label for your diet plan? Lose weight, exercise and be happy... -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories |
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"jk" wrote in message t... "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I am very new to all this, so I'm not sure if I really qualify as LC'ing, but my diet is certainly far more LC than it used to be -- and probably the healthiest diet I have followed in all of my adult life, at least in my opinion. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in early June, and that Why would you care about a label for your diet plan? Lose weight, exercise and be happy... -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories I don't really care about a label, but this is a low-carb newsgroup. So, I was interested in knowing whether what I think of as a lower-carb diet fits within the scope of what most people on this NG are doing. MaryL |
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"jk" wrote in message t... "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I am very new to all this, so I'm not sure if I really qualify as LC'ing, but my diet is certainly far more LC than it used to be -- and probably the healthiest diet I have followed in all of my adult life, at least in my opinion. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in early June, and that Why would you care about a label for your diet plan? Lose weight, exercise and be happy... -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories I don't really care about a label, but this is a low-carb newsgroup. So, I was interested in knowing whether what I think of as a lower-carb diet fits within the scope of what most people on this NG are doing. MaryL |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: Thanks very much. I can't add fish to my diet because I am allergic to fish. However, I don't have that excuse for exercise and I know it is essential that I develop some willpower there. MaryL The trick with exercise is to find something you enjoy doing for its own sake, not just because it is good for you. There are so many different ways to be more active, and you can get benefits even by being just slightly more active than you are now. Don't be afraid of exercise. You don't have to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Some people start with very simple things, like parking further away from the store, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, taking a 5 minute daily walk, etc. If you have no clue about exercise, I recommend checking out your local YMCA. The one I go to has so many options, for people of all fitness levels, and trained staff who really know about fitness, not just about how to sell memberships like at some gyms. -- Michelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: Thanks very much. I can't add fish to my diet because I am allergic to fish. However, I don't have that excuse for exercise and I know it is essential that I develop some willpower there. MaryL The trick with exercise is to find something you enjoy doing for its own sake, not just because it is good for you. There are so many different ways to be more active, and you can get benefits even by being just slightly more active than you are now. Don't be afraid of exercise. You don't have to go from couch potato to marathon runner overnight. Some people start with very simple things, like parking further away from the store, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, taking a 5 minute daily walk, etc. If you have no clue about exercise, I recommend checking out your local YMCA. The one I go to has so many options, for people of all fitness levels, and trained staff who really know about fitness, not just about how to sell memberships like at some gyms. -- Michelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. |
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MaryL -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote:
Does this really qualify as LC? Does anyone have any suggestions? why does it matter what you call it if it's working for you? |
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MaryL -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote:
Does this really qualify as LC? Does anyone have any suggestions? why does it matter what you call it if it's working for you? |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I am very new to all this, so I'm not sure if I really qualify as LC'ing, but my diet is certainly far more LC than it used to be -- and probably the healthiest diet I have followed in all of my adult life, at least in my opinion. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in early June, and that served as a real wake-up call for me to do something about my diet. I am greatly overweight and always knew that I "should" do something, but knowledge about some of the dreadful side-effects of diabetes has been a real motivation to me. I am essentially following the South Beach diet and am eating almost all fresh fruits and veggies (lots of them). SB emphasizes "good carbs" not "low carb." Most of the meat I eat is lean/low-fat except that I will sometimes (not always) have bacon with my eggs. I eat several eggs a week -- sometimes fried, sometimes poached, sometimes as an omelet. I frequently stir-fry veggies and chicken in a small amount of olive oil. In addition, I have eliminated rice, pasta, and white potatoes. The only bread I eat is a flourless bread made from the sprouts of whole grains known as Ezekiel bread, which I get at a health store. My blood sugar spiked on each occasion when I tried whole wheat bread or oatmeal bread, so I no longer do that. However, I do have old-fashioned oatmeal with fresh blueberries for breakfast, and I have not had any problems with BG as a result. I want to try steel-cut oatmeal but have not yet found any. As a result of these dietary changes, I have lost 33 pounds since early June. I also take one 500mg tablet of Metformin XR per day, which is a very low dose. All except 3 of my BG tests have been within the target range since early July, and my average BG (testing at a variety of times) is 109. We checked my meter in the doctor's office, and it gave the identical reading as what they received in their lab (using the same finger prick). I also feel much better than I have felt in years and have lots more energy. I had expected my doctor to increase my dosage of Metformin, but he said I am doing so well that that is not necessary. In fact, he hopes that I will eventually be able to control this entirely through diet and exercise (but I must admit that I still have not added exercise to my routine, even though I know it is very important). I had previously existed almost entirely on fast-food and commercially-prepared frozen meals. I am now doing all of my own cooking and am relying almost exclusively on fresh vegetables and fruits plus meat. I do not place a great deal of emphasis on "high protein," but I do get protein every day. Instead, I place emphasis on lots of the fruits and veggis that SB lists as "foods to enjoy." Does this really qualify as LC? Does anyone have any suggestions? I met with a dietitician/diabetes counselor, and she accepted the diet I am following but it really does not equate with her recommendations (which is *much* higher in carbs). A number of my friends who have T2 diabetes recommended SB, and that is how I got started in that direction. Thanks, MaryL You have gotten some of the best advice and support from some of the best people in the world. Welcome to the low-carb experience! Your life is changing! |
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Hi MaryL.
Your eating plan seems to work for you, and I think it's a healthy one for you. Congratulations for not falling prey to the 'got to eat all carbs, all the time, and cover it with lots of drugs' school of diabetes management. My strongest recommendation to any diabetic who wants to think about LC is to look at Dr Richard Bernstein's work in this area. He's a diabetic doctor both ways - a physician specialising in diabetes management AND is himself a T1 diabetic, managing his condition with LC and insulin shots for decades. His Web Site is http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/ and offers several chapters from his book on the subject. You might find many things of use in your condition. I'm looking forward to hearing of your continued success in controlling this condition. Aramanth LC since May 29th 1998 and for LIFE Diabetes T2 |
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