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Hi my name is Lisa, and I just joined this program. I was diagnosed last summer as a type I diabetic, which I am finding is quite different than a type II. I have been on a diabetic diet (one quite similar to this program) for quite a long time. When I started, I was quite thin, as you lose weight when you are a type I and your blood sugar gets to high. I was started on insulin, which is still not keeping my blood sugar as low as I would like without crashing..ugggh in the last 9 months I have worked so hard to try to keep the weight off and yet am just gaining. I need help. any suggestions for exercise and foods to eat to take the weight off while taking insulin?
Hi, Lisa, and welcome. I will forward your query to our fitness specialist, Meagan Lee.
In the meantime, look to the foods in the Menu Planner highlighted in lighter blue – those are the foods that are considered the best for meeting your weight and health goals. The protein-carbohydrate combinations and fiber/water-rich carbohydrates are best suited for this. If you can try to include berries in your fruit selection.lisawhite,
If you have not already started a cardio program like walking or riding a bike, I would start there first. If you have been on a continuous exercise program then let me know what you are currently doing and I can assist you in making some good changes for fat loss.I do 35 to 40 minutes of cardio workout (biking, aerobics,) 4 times a week, and lift light weights twice a week for 30 minutes.
Thank you to both of you. Sharon, i thought i would send you an idea of what I usually eat for a day…
Breakfast
1egg, 2egg whites
1/2 c. Broccoli
1/2c. Cucumber
1 udi bread
Snack
1/2 c. Sttawberries
2-4 oz almond milk
lunch
4 oz chicken breast
mixed greens
1/2 c. Brocolli
1/2 c. Cauliflower
Few radish and celery pieces
Few sliced cucumbers
6 quinoa and whole grain crackers
Snack
12-20 almonds
Dinner
4oz chicken or salmon
Sm veggies salad
1 c. Asparagus
Sometimes I might have
maybe 1/2 potato or 1 small red potato or 1/2 c. Rice or 6 more crackersHi, Lisa. Looks great. What type of eggs do you use? We would recommend omega-3 and/or grass-fed, as this makes a big difference for diabetics.
I believe they are the omega-3′ s but I will check into that. Thanks. So why would I still be gaining. Weight? Insulin? So frustrating.
Hi, Lisa. Insulin absolutely can cause weight gain. The “trick” could be to control your blood sugar as much as possible with diet and exercise so that you need as little insulin as possible.
Beyond that, the fact that you lost weight because of hyperglycemia could very well have had th esame effect on your body as a crash-type diet, meaning you are also dealing with a slowed metabolism and rebound weight gain.
Is your exercise program fairly new? If so, give it time to work its magic alone with healthy eating to normalize your metabolism. If not, try switching out some exercises to work some new muscles.I try to control blood sugars with diet and exercise, I am actually only taking 3-5 units with meals, and 5-10 of levemir. but im still having a hard time keeping the bloodsugars low. but working on it. I have been doing this workout routine for about 4-5 weeks now, but maybe I just need to give it some more time.
Thank-youHi, Lisa. How much water are you drinking each day? If you are working out as you say, you need more than the average person, about 10 glasses per day, more if you are in a hot climate without air conditioning. Be sure not to count diuretics such as coffee as water. Water is a major diluter of blood and therefore blood sugar.
Hi, my name is Diane & today is my 1st day on this program. I am a Type 1 diabetic for 40 yrs now. I am on an insulin pump only for 11 months. I have also been on a weight loss journey for nearly 2 yrs & have gone from 181 lbs to 143.2 lbs. I have not lost an ounce in months & have actually gained 5 lbs. Sooo discouraging!! I belong to a site called My Fitness Pal which is great for tracking food & exercise & giving you all your nutrition values. The negative side is they don’t give you a meal plan. You are completely on your own!! I’m very excited to have a place that does all the work for you by providing a meal plan that’s so easy to follow.
I want to lose another 16 lbs, improve my A1c & achieve great blood sugar control. I’m hoping to do that with this program.
Any other Type 1’s on this program?
Hi My name is Dottie & this is day 1 on this program. There sure is a lot to learn. I was diagnosed type 2 Diabetic in 2007. My A1C is 5.9, Down from 7.9,My main reason for joining this club is of course support but I need help balancing Carbs with protein. I have been following the DASH program for a lot of years due to hypertension. So maybe this is where I can get the help I need to lose weight. I don’t seem to gain but stay the same. thanks
New to program. I am just looking through web site for the first time. OMG it seems very hard to understand.
Hi shortcutz,
Starting something new can be hard, and that’s why we’ve made it easy for you to absorb all of the wonderful information we have to offer. To get started on the Trim Down Club Program, follow the instructions below:1. Go to http://www.trimdownclub.com
2. On the top right corner of the homepage click Login
3. Enter your Username and Password (You can also use your email address connected to your purchase as your username. If you lost or forgot your password, click on “Lost your password?”)
4. After you login, click on “Follow 8 Week Plan”. This weekly guide will give you the tools and directions you need to start the program
5. Feel free to start by reading the brief Week 1 Introduction
6. Next, move on to the STARTING STEPS. To access the steps, simply click on START located underneath each STEP
7. To access your Weekly Meal Plan, simply click on the START button underneath Step 3.
8. As you progress in Week 1, gain some extra credit by checking out the Want to See More section. Here you will find the hottest information in the field of nutrition and health
9. Each week you will unlock new information as we guide you to get the body you deserve!You’ve taken a huge step in the right direction, and the Trim Down Club Support Team and I are here to help you. Don’t hesitate to contact us, if we can be of any service.
Please drop by the website from time to time, since we’re continuously adding to the members’ area to enrich your Trim Down Club experience.
To your success!
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