hi everyone. you'll do etter next time creation. my parent licence alzmr 106
(alzimer :lol). glen

Hi, all. I've been in a real funk. I have been trying to get back on my fast but haven't been able to. Then I got home last night and got a message from my clinic group leader who suggested I switch to a maintenance program since I haven't really been fasting. Well, I was angry and upset as I was really hoping to lose another 15 lbs or so before I see my doctor next month. So I've been stewing about this all day, but finally came to the realization that the group leader is probably right and so I will attend maintenance classes for three months and hope that I can lose some more weight doing that. One thing I am going to do is get a resting metabolism test which will tell me how many calories my body burns and maybe I can work with that.
So, I'm disappointed in myself. But I did lose enough weight to meet my initial goal and I am mobile again for the first time in several years.
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"Oh the joys of getting older. Actually about the only one I can think of is . . . no more TOM. Don't miss it even one little bit. "
Meowee - I'm with you. I could do without the "oldtimers" syndrome. Somebody gave me a Soduku book to exercise my gray cells. Haven't attempted it yet since I've always been intimidated by numbers.

Just checked the weather report. It might snow in San Francisco tonight! Whoopie! :carrot: Of course it will only hit the highest elevations and I live in the flat lands and will never see it because it melts fast. In 1976 I woke up and looked out the window and saw snowdrifts on the houses across the street. At the office I worked in I could open the windows and made a snowman on the windowsill. I know, those of you in the great cold north are rolling your eyes about now.:rolleyes:

Good evening all!

It's been a crazy couple of days, lots of snow, 2wd rental car... it's made the trip interesting, although I haven't been able to get as much stuff done as I would like to. Oh well. I haven't been eating very well either.

Tomorrow is always fresh.

welcome back rose. why are you fasting? aren't you suppose toe to lose wieght? i'm trying to pry. :) glen

Good morning . . . weather is kind of grey and rainy today. . . but still fairly mild. Even though the days are getting longer, I get very 'cabin-fever-ish' at this time of year. I just want winter to be over, even though it hasn't been too bad a winter overall.

Sounds like a little change on your 'plan' might be a good idea, Rosetta. My curiosity is right up there with Glen's. Perhaps you'd be willing to give us some more details . . . what does the 'fasting' plan entail? vs. what's involved in the 'maintenance' program. You are also very right to remind youself of your accomplishments. Sometimes we all tend to dwell on what we see as our failures and totally ignore our successes. Josian is doing it too. . . the right thing . . . by reminding herself that 'tomorrow is always a fresh day'. As long as we all keep that attitude, we will always pick ourselves up after the little tumbles and keep on moving forward.

Here's a good shot of :dust: :dust: :dust: for all of us. I feel a binge attack trying to sneak up on me and I'm definitely trying to fight it off. Other than that, nothing much is new in my world.

Even though we northerners might be rolling our eyes about your "Snow Excitement", Rosetta, I have to admit to feeling a little thrill at the first snowfall every winter. However, by this time of year . . . the thrill has definitely gone. :D

Hang in there, gang. If we just keep doing the right things, the rewards will come. :carrot:

Good morning all!
Lovely day here in Mississippi sun is shining and I think I have finally come to the end of my food poisoning.. thank the Lord for that, No more reheated restaurant turkey dinners for me thats for sure =/

Josian I to spent 3 weeks out on the road and busted my good eating habits to **** and back MORE than once, so don't feel to badly, as you said, tomorrow is a new day and a fresh start. Just think "Wedding Dress'!

I have to say, I didn't think fasting was any part of a good diet plan and I am so curious as to what type of eating you do Rosey, although in some of my research on dieting and the like I have come across more than one memntion that you need to zig-zag your calorie intake up and down some to keep metabolism on the ball.... is it something like that?

Well my check up went well, still in remission (awaiting test results) I believe which is a good thing, be glad when the 5 year wait for the all clear is over, only another 4 years to go.. bleh lol My Sl's are getting back on track now I am feeling better also, fasting test this morning was a decent 99, another 10 off that score and I shall be quite happy with that for a morning result.

My clothing cataloges started arriving yesterday. I have been hunting around online looking for style ideas (I don't really have a "Style") in preperation for the new warbrode I fully intend to buy myself starting at the end of summer, weight loss depending, poor hubby is rolling his eyes and gripping onto his wallet with both hands in the knowledge that I am going to order things in a BIG way LOL, poor fella. In the meantime I am having some fun just flicking through the pages and waiting to look good!

Haven't been doing any of my hobbies for the last month with being away and feeling under the weather, I think today I am going to drag out my cross stitch and get back to the project I have half finished, something other than just sitting on the couch and staring at the TV, my brain needs some stimulation!

Creations hows the foot sweetie?

have a good day all, be safe and be happy
*HUGS*
-Dianne xx

Hello Everyone,
My name is Wheezy and I live in Ontario, Canada. Today is rainy and dull. I am wanting to join this group as I have diabetes too! I have been diabetic for 28 1/2 years. Have been on insulin for the last two. I have gained over 25 lbs since going on it and I am now working to lose that weight as well as weight that I have gained over the years. My sugars are usually good in the morning and rise in the late afternoon, but since I have been going to TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) I have lost 10 lbs to date. I am working to lose at least 60 - 70 lbs. I will see my doctor next month and he will help me set a goal. My HA1C was a little too high last time so my goal this time in April will be at least at a 7. My doctor wants it below 7 and that's another goal I will work on.
My mom and sister are planning a trip to Alaska in May and was wondering is any of you could tell me what it is like at that time of the year.
Anyway I hope you all have a great day and I will talk with you later today as my grandson wants to use the computer to play on.
Talk with you soon,
Wheezy

Got my brace adjusted. Feels fine. BS was 97 this morning. Went shopping,with the walking,cold and dampness,my foot and ankle didn't swell as bad.
When I have the brace on the ankle is more straight up and down,so the blood flows better.
Have to cook and clean tomorrow. The kids are coming for dinner. Might be a challenge. First time I've cooked for them after finding out 13 months old ganddaughter has milk allergies.
Have a nice weekend every one.

Judy

Good Morning! We didn't get our snow, at least so far.:( But there's a nice chill in the air which suits me just fine. I feel better in cooler weather.
To those who asked, the medically supervised fast I've been on since last August consists of using nutritionally fortified meal replacements totalling 500-800 calories a day, taking liquid potassium supplements, vitamins and being checked by a doctor every week. In addition, you attend weekly behavior classes. This worked really well and I lost weight rapidly - average 3-4 lbs a week. It's expensive but I was desperate. It is a well-established program here in San Francisco and is paid for by some insurers as long as you are losing weight. I wasn't hungry at all on the fast. But I started having emotional cravings and that's what did me in. Lately I haven't been able to stay on it at all, although I've tried. I had already paid my fasting fee this month so it will be transferred into three months maintenance classes. They consist of a weekly meeting to discuss nutrition and to continue to use meal replacements for at least one meal a day. I have gotten used to having them for lunch so I will continue and try to substitute low calorie meals like Lean Cuisine for dinner. The point is to keep you from gaining back the weight you lost. I am still hoping to lose more weight, just not as rapidly. I'm also thinking of joining a gym now that I will no longer be paying for the program.
Creations - I think I missed something. What is wrong with your ankle, if I'm not being too nosey? Anyway, glad it's better.
Wheezy. Welcome. We're all here struggling with the same issues. Rosey from Alaska can answer your travel query.
Happy day to all.

Morning everyone..my goodness theres alot of posts and that makes me soooooo happy..first off.. im rosey and rosesttas rosetta:) she is the one fasting and i too am curious how that works and the maintenance program..im the crafty fluffs lady in alaska:lol: not sure if u are all mixing us up or i need stronger glasses or having a brain fart again.. meaning no offence to anyone..in the meantime welcome wheezy.. and hope your family loves alaska..may can be cool..so bring a warm sweater of jacket..its just begining spring for us then..i used to belong to TOPS its a great group..meowee i have spring fever too.. and can hardly wait for winter to be gone..rosetta.. am happy to see your posts.. sry you are stuggling..maybe your body needs a break from the program.. we are all hoping good things for you.. and you can have all our snow..diane.. thats such good news for you hope the tests confirm it :crossed: i love looking at the new clothes too but usually go back to whats comfortable on me sweats and my homemade flannel blouses..at my age comfort comes before fashion:lol3:.creations.. glad you got your brace fixed and feel better.. my grdaughter has an egg allergy and im constantly looking at labels so can relate there..hello mr ken(glen)..and all the other ladies that post too..i didnt post yesteday as we went ona road trip.. my dh wanted to find this new lumber place and it was about 75 miles from home.. it was abeautiful day for a drive..tonite my mil is taking us out to dinner.. a new place called the Treehouse..hope i can be good:?: its treat to eat out.. not just the food but being served and someone else cleans up :cp: :encore: :cp:..have agreat day everyone will check in later ((((((((hugs))) rosey:wave:

Trying to catch up!
 

My goodness there has been lots going on while I have been gone for a week!
I just got back from the podiatrst, he thinks the incisions are beautiful. I had a bunion corrected and a hammer toe corrected on the next toe. He must like PURPLE! :) it feels better just getting the bulky bandages off, but will be wearing the boot for another month or so. DH is not wild about cooking OR TV dinnners, so we have eaten out several times, but think I am doing fine. I need to be extra careful because i can't exercise on the bike...I don't want to gain now! One part of me is skinny now, he pointed out that he had removed fatty tissue while working on the hammer toe, making that toe a lot slimmer! :rofl:

We got a lot of snow last night, woke up to a Winter Wonderland. :)but now as it is melting, it looks like rain coming off of my roof!

On an earlier post I saw discussion about Byetta. here is a site for a blog where users discuss their success and or problems.
http://diabetes.blog.com/543604/ I've been using it since December. I lost 5 pounds right away, but then slowed way down. I have had none of the bad side effects. and my BS numbers stableized between 100 and 118 for my fasting #s. :)

Wow . . . it is busy, busy, busy on this thread today. Keep it up, gang.

Just wanted to pass along a quick :hug: for you, Dianne, and another for you, Creations. :hug: So glad you both had good medical results.

Here's a welcoming :hug: for you Wheezy. Wow, can I ever relate. I've had type 2 for about 15 years. Had just managed to make it down to under 250, four years ago when I started on insulin and watched it all come back again with a vengeance. It's discouraging, but we just have to keep fighting the best fight we know how. It took me almost 4 years to realize that. So don't do as I did :D

Rosetta . . . thanks for the info. I think you will do well and continue to lose nicely on what you're describing as maintenance. Add lots of salad to that dinner-time Lean cuisine. And make yourself some of what I call, 'Sanity Soup'. . . tomatoey broth (use watered down juice or V-8), with lots of low carb veggies (onions, celery, spinach, etc.) You can have it anytime you feel the need for a little something hot and it has almost no calories. ;)

I'm with your, Rosey, comfort is definitely my main objective these days. One of the things I do like about winter is being able to wander around in sweats all day.

Gmalil . . . Glad your doc likes his own handiwork so much ;) Oh well, once you've completely healed up, you'll be able to become a "second-toe-foot-model" for him. Good way to get back some of your money.

Well, gang, time to go think about dinner. I've been filling up on lots of water today in the hopes of scaring off that "binge-:devil:" by making loud gurgling sounds when I move. So far it's working. :D

Have a great evening. See you all tomorrow. :carrot:

Thanks everyone for welcoming me into the group. I like to thank Meowee for the hug. Yes, I have been on the insulin for just 2 years and I have seen what diabetes can do to your body. It is very scary. It's quite rapid in my family on my dad's side. I lost my dad to complications 13 years ago and he was only 67. I certainly don't want to go down that path. My one sister has complications with her eyes. The doctor has told her that she could pull her license at anytime when she has her appointments. She has neuropathy in her back, shoulders, arms and fingers. Its very painful. I have it in my left leg.
Rosey thank you for letting me know that is just coming into spring in May. I have been told to wear layers since you don't know what to expect. Will we need raincoats, is it quite rainy at that time?
Do any of you ladies have any ideas on how to lose the weight when you are at a plateau. I have been at a stand still for about 3 weeks. Its very depressing.

Rosettastone- no problem. I have arthrtis in both my right ankle and foot. Due to several injuries. About 25 years ago,I fell and was told I sprained my ankle. Two years ago I tore the tenan. When I had a MRI,was told at my time my foot was broken and it never healed right. That's whn it had to happen. When I was put in a comwalker for the tear,it was too big and my foot was all over the place after the swelling went down. Dr wouldn't order anything else. Had been to a few. This one seems to know his stuff and when I wear the brace the pain and swellen aren't as bad.
It time it will have to be replaced as they wear out. It was $1200 and I had to pay $650 as we have cobra insurance. A whole other story.
Judy