I forgot to mention. I am from New Jersey. I am a lifetime member of WW, (Okay, I am over my set weight by five pounds, so I am working on it by exercising . I find it very hard to lose weight with diabetes. Since I have been diagnosed only 2 months ago. everything is new. I am at the point where I am watching what I eat to stay healthy more than watching the scale. Of course, when I lose a pound or two, I feel excited. I am upping my fruits and veggies. I am not a big fan of veggies, but I am trying. As a sna ck, I buy the fresh carrot chips, and a fatfree dip. No, they aren't my beloved potato chips, but I can pretend can't I? Any hints on snackie-poos out there? This is an old trick,frozen grapes, they are good,and I feel like I am eating candy(good imagination) Speaking of that, anybody have any brands of sugarfree and low carb candy they enjoy? Bye for now
Hi everyone..just got back from curves and shopping..had a good workout.. my but im sore and tired..went to the grocery store and researched lo carb products..they really have alot..so i bought a few things like locarb bread..and i use the locarb tortilla for wrap sandwhiches..also found some salad dressings..and decaff coffee as i just learned that caffene makes your sugar levels spike i luv my coffee.. usually have 2 cups of folgers mocha motion every morning..but 7g of sugar and 14 carbs per cup so its something im giving up..as limiting my carbs to 30-60 aday.. 24 gs for coffee is to much..i tried the apple for snacks and that helps.. also tried the diet soda and a little whipping cream..yummy.. thanks..patsy..you wanted snack ideas..air popped popcorn and use pam butter flavoed spray and whatever seasonings you like..sf jello and puddings.. a smoothie made with ice, skim milk ,frozen strawberries(no sugar ones or whatever fruit you like)and splenda sweetner..then add a few spoonfuls of fat free cool whip and blend..i also freeze locarb yougart and use it like ice cream..you can make your own pchips.. just slice potatoes really thin spray with pam bake in hot oven(450 degrees) sprinkle with whatever seasoning you like.. i have found i like russel stover sugar free chocolate the best..as for hard candy dont eat to many as they act like a laxative .. i see that they have locarb candy now but dont know thw sugar content..anyways we need to help each other with all our tips as i really struggle but am determined that i can eat healthy lose weight and still be happy..i guess i have to just rethink things..not a negative but a positive..anyways will check in tomorrow.. have agreat weekend every one.. remember baby steps so we dont get discouraged...and drink your water till you slosh rosey
Hi there. The fog has finally come in and cooled things off. I got so pooped from the heat I called in sick yesterday to recover. Not been very good though. The hot weather has led me to the ice cream store. Enough said.
Patsy - sorry about your neuropathy. My left big toe is numb but I'm not sure it's neruopathy. May have come from a too-narrow shoe. Anyway, its a wierd feeling. I hope yo retain more from your diabetes classes than I did. I understood what the nutritionist was saying when she said it but now it's a little fuzzy. I looked at a sample menu she gave me and there are 180 carbs in it! But they are all complex carbs. I think that's the problem with a lot of the lo carb products. They don't provide the same nutrition as the complex carbs do.
Rosey - thanks for the snack tips. I didn't know that about caffeine. You are so good to give up your morning coffee drink. I drink a vente Starbucks tea every weekday with 3 sugar lumps (15 grams of carb) and a little milk. When my doc suggested I switch to artificial sweeteners I just shook my head. He rolled his eyes and sighed.
Well, now that the weather has cooled down, I will try to get in some walking and start the diet again from scratch. I generally know what to do, I just have a hard time getting started.
2-round - Hope all that training isn't frying your brain.
Hi everybody, I hope this thread remains active. It is good to know we are not alone in our "finger pricking" AKRosey, thank you for the tips on snacks. I think I will try the potato to make my own "chips" Rosettastone, I will let you know my take on the class. I think this is the trouble, there is so many differences of opinions on dieting for diabetics, it gets confusing. I am anxious to see if my counts are okay. I have written them down. I never fail to take it in the morning, but so many times, I am out and don't take my blood sugar.(or I just plain forget) I will see when I go the class, but I get the feeling there will be different opinions on that too. You gals probably know this, but I read on the internet that if you take 1/4 teaspoon of cinnimon everyday, it should help the blood sugar count go down. So what the heck, what is the worse that could happen, so everymorning, I have Carb Control Light and fit yogurt and mix my cinnimon in the cup. It is only 60 calories and 3 grams of carbs and it has splenda in it. That is not the only thing I have for breakfast, but I like to think of it as my morning dessert. Any more hints out there ladies, let's share our little diet tricks. Everybody have a great wekend and happy pricking!
Hey all sorry I've been MIA for a couple of days. But I really had fun reading all the great tips from you gals. And just in the nick of time. I'm off to the grocery for the weekly shopping. Dear hubby wants jambalya tonight. Not exactly low carb. So I'll fix him a small pot and see if I can make something else for myself. It's just cooking 2 meals for 2 people is a bit extream. But I'm on the hunt for something i can do easy for my self.
Thanks for the tip on the grapes, I really like those. And already gave up the coffee and am drinking decafe tea. Boy I wonder how much caffine is in a Louisianna cup of coffee.
I'm going to try and get in the pool this afternoon and move this old body around. Still to hot here to try walking. You could have heat stroke at 10pm
And I also have neuopathy in my left foot, and don't know why but it's worse at night. My nerologist gives me a couple of drugs to help with the pain and spazums. Pills, pills, pills. Man I just love this life.
Have a great day.
deb
Hi from Rosey im so tickled to share hints with others like me..thankyou everyone..id like to know abit about you all so hers my bio ive lived in alaska for 28 yrs now..i have 2 grown daughters, and have been married for 35 yrs..i have 4 beautiful grand kids..my dh is medically retired and i retired sev yrs ago..i had my own day-care bs in my home for 20 yrs..i love to do crafts..sew my own clothes and make quilts.. i design beaded jewlery, and make and sell my greeting cards locally..im a crazy about doing scrapbooking and take lots of pictures..ive been diebetic for 6 yrs now..i take glucophage..and meds for h/p and asthma my sugars run around 120-130 in the evening.. when i get up they are higher this am they were 157..they go down during the day..i have never exercised deliberately a day in my life and the last few yrs have become very sedentary every thing i like to do is from a chair.. after a medical scare last yr where i almost died i decided to get up off my duff and get moving..and it hurts like you know what..im short 4 ft 10 inches tall and am over 300 #s..ive lost 23 #s in a year.. not great but its a loss..things i love are family first,crisp fall days,watching the birds at my feeder while having coffee, a good book,new crafts to learn,sunrise and sunsets sitting on the beach,visiting with my friends and x-mas. and playing bingo.now may be you know a bit about me what about all of you..isnt making new friends fun..im working hard to be healthier,throw away my cane,,lower sugar levels and lose weight.. when i go to curves my dd goes with me.. she pulls me out of the machines as i cant do yet by myself..and i cant do all of them yet either.. the first time i went i wanted to run for the hills..every day i go i groan but go and then fel wondeful about myself.. they say it will get easier..so now that you know alot about me i want to here about you guys if your willing..have a wonderful day everyone rosey
thank you for all the food hints. i found switching to decaf hard so i make it strong at creamer and flavoring[torani or davinci] now i am hooked on that. i use sugar free. i find most of the sugar free choc. very good but watch it.it may not make you gain but it may not let you loose.
my bio. 56, married31 years in nov..3 sons. i work part time in housekeeping and laundry at local nursing home. i live in small town in gods country.it is beautiful here. i like animals and have a 3month old kitty and a minuture dacshund. in my spare time i like the computer and like the casino .reading and some crafts. i have had diabetes 6 years i am on metform and take lipitor for high cholesterol. need tips on controlling this also. in the last year i have learned to control my carbs and now take meds only when needed and if i would behave i could probably loose more weight. i have lost 40 lbs. but should loose another 90 lbs.
hope everyone has a good weekend. pat
Hi everybody, It is nice for gals to give their bio. So here is mine. I have been widowed for twelve years. I have 3 daughters and 1 son. They are all married and I have 9 grandchildren.(Ranging from 14 years old down to 2 years old.) All beautiful of course. I am from New Jersey, and live in a small town. I grew up in this town, went to school here, so it is a great feeling. I am now retired, but I am quite active. I have great girlfriends,go bowling-play dominos- enjoy some great vacations. went to Hawaii in April and I am going on a cruise on the 25th of this month. The cruise starts in San Francisco and hits resort towns like Costa Rica, Alcapoca(spelled wrong) Aruba, but the biggie is we are going thru the Panama canal and ending up in Fort Lauderdale, and then flying home. (I feel so spoiled) I will be going back to curves after my cruise, I walk,garden,and with nine Grandchildren, you know I am busy with them. I was married for thirty four years when my husband died. I moved from my big old house and went into a little rancher. I live alone, and I love it. My one daughter and son live near me. That makes it real nice, and the other two daughters live an hour away toward the shore. I have a boyfriend. He is great. When my husband died, I thought that was the end of any relationships, so I am really surprised over this, so my saying is "never say never" Talk more later
I forgot to tell you gals, I have justben diagnosed with diabetes, I am not on any meds yet, I am trying without, we will see. I also am on zocar, benicar for high blood pressure and hydrea, Thats another story. Real quick, I have polucythemia which means my body makestwo much blood, so for a while I had to have four plebonomies(taking a pint of blood out of me) but the medicine is working and I feel fine. When my blood cells were out of whack, I was so exhausted, I didn't know what was the matter with me. That happened in April, the diabetes in June. I wonder if polycythemia brought it on.(Who knows) Anyhoo, I am doing good,but Ihave neuropathy, and it bothers me at night.Enough of whining, I feel good and I am going to a polka festival today. life is good have a great week
Man I really like this bio idea so here's mine. I'm 48 will be 49 in a few weeks. Just got married for the 2nd time in Feb., had been a single parent for over 20 yrs. I have 1 grown son, and now a step son and daughter. I will be a grandmother for the first time in march. I work in the Nuclear Power industry which leaves little time for hobbies. But I do enjoy traveling when on vacation, and family is very big in my life. I've known that I have diabetes for about a year. I take actos, and also meds for hb, hcol, and also neropothy in my foot. I'm 5'3" and weigh 292. Hince the name 2round. And I would really love to get back into water sports which means I must lose weight to be able to particapate. My dh wants to buy a sailboat, and I'm looking forward to being able to sail with him. Hope everyone had a great weekend and is looking forward to a good week.
deb
It is nice to know everybody's bio. It makes this thread more "human'It is good to know we are from all over the country, but we can still support each other, because we seem to be in the same boat with the weight issues and the diabetes. I went to the diabetes class today. Learned a little more about diabetes. I got a little teary eyed, because I just didn't want to be there, but then I thought "Get over yourself and deal with this disorder,as it is treatable." Do any of you gals feel that way sometimes or do you get used to the blood sugar monitoring? Enough of my pitty party. I am going for a nice walk and then see my grandchild play field hockey. I was a field hockey referee for 12 years and I was in a women's field hockey league until I was 34 years old so I really enjoy watching the game. Talk to you gals soon.
Quck note, I don't know if you gals know this, but there is another website that is good for advice and support on diabetes and weight. You might know this one. It is www.dottisweightlosszone.com/ It has a good thread on diabetes and weight. I have been on this site for a while, and it has a lot of good stuff in it. have a great day
OK patsy don't be so blue we are all here for you. I know when I found out I cryed too. It was just that until then I always thought I was over weight but still in pretty good health. Well that's what happens when I start thinking if you know what I mean.
Thanks for the tip on the other site. I'm going to see if I can take a few to check it out tonight. I'm always looking for new info.
Hang in there girl, I'm in your corner. Together we can do this, even if it takes a long time.
Love ya,
deb
Hi from rosey another beautiful day here in alaska..my dh came home with a moose.. hes been hunting at his cabin..it took us all day to process it and is now in the freezer..i just got back from curves..sometimes i have to kick my self out the door to go but am glad i did..am happy to see all your bios too..we have alot in common and trading ideas and support sure helps..patsy i feel angry all the time that i have this rotton disease.. sometimes i feel like im focusing on food even more now..what to eat how much and when but its part of it isnt it.. i cried all the time too and with each new medication that i had to take..hang in there it will get better for you..ive learned to live with it now and i was never squemish about the blood testing..am feeling alot better on the locarbs altho its a struggel to stay with it.. my sugars where only 130 this am where before they were always aroung 160 or 175 when i got up..so thats an improvement there..i do use that dotties web site to..have agreat day everyone and hang in there rosey
I guess I should add to the bios. I'm 58, single, live in a small studio apartment in San Francisco. No pets or plants -- not enough room. I'm a legal assistant/secretary. My interests are reading, films, art, music (Beatles to Beethoven), popular culture and things French and Italian. Also addicted to computer games. I don't cook much of anything so much of my eating is takeout, of which this city has an abundance. I weigh over 300 lbs and am concerned because I don't exercise at all. Five years ago I'd got down to 215 and was well on my way to thinness, walking home up the hills every day and doing tai chi. Completely off the meds. Depression put some of the weight back on, then I hurt both achilles and couldn't do much walking without pain. As if that weren't enough I developed a right shoulder problem so I can't do most upper body exercises. A year ago I developed gastroparesis and panicked. Went to an endocrinologist who put me on Actos (in addition to Glucophage and Glucotrol). It helps lower my sugars but makes my feet swell and I've put on about 35 more lbs. I've been diabetic for about 10 years but I haven't really been good about controlling my diet. I'm having a hard time getting started. The last few months I've on and off diets. My goal is to get down below 200 before I turn 60 in a year and a half from now. Problem is I'm having a hard time getting motivated. Looks like we are all in similar boats so maybe we can help each other. Well, enough about me.
2round -- you have a pool?! Lucky you. That's perfect exercise. You can do aquatic exercise which will take the pressure off your joints. Maybe you can get a book on the kind of exercises to do.
Patsy - I didn't know that about cinnamon. I'll try to put that in my morning yogurt. Your cruise sounds terrific. I sometimes think about doing one to Alaska but I'm afraid I would just eat the whole time. I also take cholesterol and high blood pressure drugs (lipitor and diovan). Hope you dance your at the polka festival. Thanks for the tip on the other website. I'll check it out.
Rosey - bravo for you going to Curves! You go girl!
Paperdoll - I need to control my cholesterol too, even though with the Lipitor my numbers are in the safe range. It really comes down to limiting fat intake.
i luv my coffee.. usually have 2 cups of folgers mocha motion every morning..but 7g of sugar and 14 carbs per cup 
so its something im giving up..as limiting my carbs to 30-60 aday.. 24 gs for coffee is to much..i tried the apple for snacks and that helps.. also tried the diet soda and a little whipping cream..yummy.. thanks..patsy..you wanted snack ideas..air popped popcorn and use pam butter flavoed spray and whatever seasonings you like..sf jello and puddings.. a smoothie made with ice, skim milk ,frozen strawberries(no sugar ones or whatever fruit you like)and splenda sweetner..then add a few spoonfuls of fat free cool whip and blend..i also freeze locarb yougart and use it like ice cream..you can make your own pchips.. just slice potatoes really thin spray with pam bake in hot oven(450 degrees) sprinkle with whatever seasoning you like.. i have found i like russel stover sugar free chocolate the best..as for hard candy dont eat to many as they act like a laxative 
.. i see that they have locarb candy now but dont know thw sugar content..anyways we need to help each other with all our tips as i really struggle but am determined that i can eat healthy lose weight and still be happy..i guess i have to just rethink things..not a negative but a positive..anyways will check in tomorrow.. have agreat weekend every one.. remember baby steps so we dont get discouraged...and drink your water till you slosh 
rosey
Enough said. 
im so tickled to share hints with others like me..thankyou everyone..id like to know abit about you all so hers my bio 
I guess I should add to the bios. I'm 58, single, live in a small studio apartment in San Francisco. No pets or plants -- not enough room. I'm a legal assistant/secretary. My interests are reading, films, art, music (Beatles to Beethoven), popular culture and things French and Italian. Also addicted to computer games. I don't cook much of anything so much of my eating is takeout, of which this city has an abundance. I weigh over 300 lbs and am concerned because I don't exercise at all. Five years ago I'd got down to 215 and was well on my way to thinness, walking home up the hills every day and doing tai chi. Completely off the meds. Depression put some of the weight back on, then I hurt both achilles and couldn't do much walking without pain. As if that weren't enough I developed a right shoulder problem so I can't do most upper body exercises. A year ago I developed gastroparesis and panicked. Went to an endocrinologist who put me on Actos (in addition to Glucophage and Glucotrol). It helps lower my sugars but makes my feet swell and I've put on about 35 more lbs. I've been diabetic for about 10 years but I haven't really been good about controlling my diet. I'm having a hard time getting started. The last few months I've on and off diets. My goal is to get down below 200 before I turn 60 in a year and a half from now. Problem is I'm having a hard time getting motivated. Looks like we are all in similar boats so maybe we can help each other. Well, enough about me.
at the polka festival. Thanks for the tip on the other website. I'll check it out.
