No dizziness or pain for 2 days now, without any pain meds at all.

Mad, I take a 325mg aspirin daily. My cardiologist explained why the 325mg and not the 81mg, but I don't remember why. He did say I could take Motrin occasionally, but that didn't help when I was getting the pain daily. Maybe I will discuss an alternative pain med with him at my next appointment.

I don't know what is in the Vicodin that has such a bad effect on me. I can take Percocet without any problems, and I thought Percocet was stronger than Vicodin.

I agree that cleaning and packing can provide good exercise. You are inspiring me to clean my house as if I was preparing to sell it. It could really use it! My friend is such a clean/neat freak that she could put her house up for sale tomorrow without doing a thing. That's my goal.

Hope things are going well for you, Trish.

Hi Snapple. I am full blown diabetic and only if I stay 100% on low carb (<50 gm per day) is my blood sugar in a good range. As for the belly fat, I've heard that low carb and exercise like walking will take care of that, but you can't prove it by me. LOL I am perfectly apple shaped, with all my fat around the middle. I know that is the cause of my medical issues.

I am a pear you're an apple.. what a lovely salad we would make!

Well I started back on the old low carb thing today so here goes again... I mean it's pretty hard to complain about a diet that allows for all kinds of savory foods but then the grass is always greener isn't it?

tonight's my last night on call for a week, and slept well last night. no work today unless called out, so will be extra busy in the house and yard.
Have food planned out and will be sticking to plan, NO MATTER WHAT for the next week. YES, we can.
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I have an exciting story to tell. I don't take much stock in dreams. I don't know what causes them. I mainly think it's something that you have on your mind, but then some of them seem to come out of left field. Well, Thursday night/Friday morning, I had a dream that I was going though my pockets and was pulling out wads of money. That could have been caused by knowing that DH was going to be wanting to go to the casino on Friday, something that I hate, because I hate losing, but then we do win sometimes, even if it is just getting our investment back. So we ended up going on Friday, and we came home $1,100 richer! LOL And I ate very low carb at the buffet and came home to a BG of 109. So it was a good day all around.

I checked out the brand of Garcinia Cambogia that I am taking and got a bad report that it wasn't pure etc. Turns out it was just another brand bad mouthing it. I went on Amazon to see what 5 Star brands were recommended and ended up finding this brand is one of the 5 Stars by 52% out of 461 customers. There way to many for me to read, but I only saw where there were a couple of people who said it didn't help them. Of course, they are taking it for weigh loss only. Some who gave it 4 stars said it worked and gave no complaints. When there were complaints, it was that the pills were too big. I did find a couple of brands that cost a little more but you only have to take 1 or 2 pills a day and they were highly recommended too. I may go to one of those when I'm finished with this bottle, however, I did read where one person said they took 2 of them 2x a day rather than the 3. It will all depend on how it works.

The main advise on the 5 Stars is to follow directions, eat low calorie (doesn't seem to mater whether low carb or not as it works for both) and to exercise. They say it works whether you exercise or not regardless of amount of exercise. Seems many people I've read about who do well with this exercise 3 or 4 times a week and they drink 8 oz glass of water with a tsp of ACV in it. They do say it has to have the mother stuff in the ACV. It is worth a try.

I've been taking this for 2 days (today is day 3) and my weight was back down to 214 this morning so that is a good sign especially since I wasn't doing it exactly according to directions or with ACV.

BBL

Trish, I did a search for that product and could not find any bad side effects listed anywhere, so if it helps you, go for it! It's hard to research it, because most info online is put there by a company that is promoting their own brand. I like to read reports that are not affiliated with the product, but I found none.

I went back to taking CoQ10 and Vit B12. It's just been a couple days and I don't see any effects either way so far.

I am still doing well with my eating. Yesterday we were very long before eating dinner. The place where we wanted to eat had a power outage, and we were waiting to see if they were going to reopen, but they didn't. So we finally went somewhere else around 7:30, which is very late for us. We usually eat around 4-5. I went through a period of feeling very hungry and had only water, but by the time we did eat, the gnawing hunger had subsided. I ended up eating a antipasta salad and it was very good. Then I ruined it by coming home and eating some pretzels. LOL Can't be good all the time, it seems. But I think that long fasting period was good for me, as I hadn't eaten since breakfast.

We're off to do some shopping. BBL

I changed my ticker as I have been 214 for 2 days. I saw a 213.8 but scales finally settled at 214 twice so I believe it is here to stay.

Carol Sue I did read something about one ingredient that was mentioned that I was not familiar with. I think it was called hydroxicut, so I researched it. It seems that a few years back there was a problem with the one this company was using and they recalled the product. FDA band the use of it and the one they use now is a better ingredient and according to WebMD it is acceptable. NO problem.

I did see that where this calls for 3 pills before 2 meals, that it is recommended on one website I found to take 2 pills with ACV 2 times a day. I am going to be taking 2 with ACV at breakfast and our meal at 3 or 4. I had read to take it an hour before meals, but the article that recommends taking with ACV says 30 to 45 minutes before meals.

My fbs is still up a bit, but that happens as I lose weight. However, the readings later before our main meal bs reads between 108 and 116. So I am happy with that. I probably would get a better fbs reading if I got up earlier, but I sleep in on days I don't have to go any where. I am looking forward to the energy this is supposed to give me. I did have a few minutes of energy and cleaned places in my kitchen that I've been neglecting lately.

I think my FBS would read better if I didn't eat floury foods at night. My DS told me of a chip made with Ritz and I was bad. I bought some. I decided that eating my 1oz bag of potato chips is better to snack on rather than those because while they are a high carb vegetable at least they are not made with white flour. That reminds me. One of the reviews on Amazon on this product I use said to eat a low calorie plan that is 80% healthy foods. That is the way I want to eat.

DS wants to take us out for my birthday dinner today. We have to go to DD so DH can check on his toe and change the bandage on it so we will probably go then. Thinking about going to my favorite steak house. I can stay OP eating there.

Have a great day.

Trish, I certainly agree with you on the floury foods. I try to avoid them altogether, but we bought these pretzels that I really like so much better than others. They are Snyders of Hanover Dipping Sticks. Normally, I am not into pretzels or other salty snacks.

I looked into the Garcinia Cambogia with ACV and that's when I saw this particular warning.

And although HCA may help lower cholesterol, those taking a statin should consult a physician because HCA can increase the risk of harmful side effects such as muscle degradation. Lastly, as with all dietary supplements, HCA is not evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.

I don't remember whether you are taking a statin or not. I have cut way back on my statin and am considering stopping it altogether. I know my doctor would tell me that it has nothing to do with the pain and weakness I've been having off and on in my legs, but I'm not sure I would believe him. My cholesterol was a little high, but not extreme like some people's.

I didn't remember when your birthday is, but Happy Birthday to You!!

Carol Sue WebMD warned that people on statins, diabetic, asthma meds or blood thinners cannot take Garcinia Cambogia. My DS is on diabetic and asthma meds and DH is on statins, diabetic meds and Xerlto. So they can't take it. The only medicine I take is for blood pressure and an occasional mild fluid pill. So I'm safe.

I switched to 2 pills 2x a day and did much better. I am using a regular serving spoon of ACV which is probably more than a tsp and I add Stevia to the mixture and drink it with the pills. That is how the article I read from Dr. Oz said to take it 30 to 45 minutes before eating.

We didn't go out to eat because DD didn't feel like it. DH and I went over and I cleaned up DD kitchen while DH changed the bandage. DD toe is healing nicely. I hope by the end of the week that he can just wear a band aid on it. We had to get gasoline for the lawnmowers and we can only get the non ethynol gas at one Walmart in town and it is over by DD. We got the gas then DH decided he wanted a HB from McDonald's. I don't like their burgers, but I get one with just meat and bring it home and add tomatoes, lettuce and onion to it. We went by the store to get lettuce and strawberries and came straight home.

My birthday is this coming Tuesday. We decided that since DBIL has to go right by my favorite steakhouse that is on this side of town that one day when DD feels like it and DBIL gets off early enough that we will all meet on this side of town for my birthday dinner. This is my first birthday with my family in 14 years.

I too like pretzels, but I walk by them thinking I sure would like to have some, but I just walk by. I think it is the salt I like more than the pretzels. LOL

I've had a fairly good day of eating. I think it will get better and better the more I take the garcinia cambogia and ACV. Tomorrow I go back to my regular exercise routine.

Trish, I didn't see anything about asthma meds, but not having asthma, I wouldn't think about that. With Diabetics meds, they just said that meds might have to be adjusted. I take my Glimiperide according to what my blood sugar readings are, so I adjust it myself, already. I get two 2mg pills per day. They are scored to be cut in half, and then I use a pill cutter to cut them into fourths. So sometimes I'm only taking half a mg. If I were to just take one pill twice a day like I'm prescribed, I would end up having hypos because sometimes my meals are zero carb. I don't want to tell the doctor because I don't want him to cut me back to one pill a day. Sometimes I do need both of them and I want to have them when I need them.

I have never been much of a salty snack eater because I don't really like salt. For a while I bought no salt pretzels. Then DH bought these one day and I got hooked on them. I will try to steer him away from them in the stores from now on. LOL

My eating has been pretty good, too. Yesterday DH wanted to go out for breakfast and I really don't like that, but I went. I always eat too much. So I wasn't hungry the rest of the day. DH was, but I told him to just find something to eat and I took a nap. When I woke up at 7PM he still hadn't eaten so I cooked us some steak. By that time my BG was down to 106, so going for hours without eating is helping me. It just doesn't help with the dawn phenomenon.

On Friday when we went to the casino, I put eye makeup on, which I don't do every day. The next day my eyes were very watery again, so I threw away all my makeup and bought all new. They say you can get an eye infection from your makeup, and I think that's what's happening with me. I also bought some more eye wash as that was what helped clear it up the last time. The eye wash is very soothing.

Thanks for sharing your statin experience and providing info on HCA and statins.

One thing I want to mention about statins is that statins can lower CoQ10 levels. This can be a concern because CoQ10 helps our body produce the cellular energy needed by our organs (especially the heart!). Supplementing with CoQ10 can help replenish low levels.

I'd urge anyone taking a statin to talk to their healthcare provider about adding CoQ10.

Kate, I do take CoQ10. I used to work in a pharmacy and the pharmacist recommended it to me.

Snapple, Kate and anyone else I've missed Welcome here. Thanks for chiming in here. Sorry I haven't said anything to y'all before now. We are always happy to see new faces although sorry you are having to deal with diabetes.

Carol Sue Are you able to take the garcinia cambogia? Are you planning to try it? I don't remember you saying and I wasn't sure if you could take it because I'm not sure what meds you are on.

DH read or heard somewhere that if you take a statin that you need to double up on the CoQ10 so he has taken 2 pills instead of 1 ever since then. We really don't like him taking statins because I still believe this is why he has experience diabetes which is one of the side effects of taking them.

I am back on CAD today. I think I need the structure of eating carby food only once a day. I had 2 eggs with bacon and greens this morning for my CM breakfast. I will have to do that when I eat breakfast at Whataburger when I meet DD and DS. I can sub a sausage patty for the bacon for a change when eating with them. I've been hungry for a pork roast so I have one in a crockpot today for main meal. I have some left over chicken I home roasted in the air-fryer the other day so I going to make a chicken salad for my dinner tonight.

My weight is up a little because of the carby foods I ate the past 2 days, but my FBS was down a bit. I think I will check my FBS for the rest of this week and then I plan to just check it ever once in a while. My doc said I don't have to check it everyday so I will start saving my strips. However, I will continue to check before main meal each day. As long as I'm getting those readings below 120 before main meal, I know my bs is still doing well. Following CAD along with exercise 3 or 4 days a week will help me to keep bs readings coming down.

I am getting a few surges of energy although not as much as I want. I am beginning to see things I need to do around my house and find myself actually doing something about it instead of just thinking "I sure do need to clean that up". Hopefully as I get more OP the energy will stay with me longer.

fatmad You are in my thoughts as you are working so hard to get things ready to put your house on the market.

Y'all have a great day.

Trish, I'm not going to take the Garcinia Cambogia right now, as 1) I am still taking statins even though I have lowered my dose, and 2) I am still taking Metformin and it seems to be doing a good job for me with little side effects. I am considering stopping my statins altogether because of the leg pains I'm getting. I have read a lot about them in the past few days and I've learned that even if you are not getting muscle pains, which I haven't been in the past, they can still be doing muscle damage. If at some time in the future it would seem beneficial for me to take the Garcinia Cambogia, I would not be afraid to take it once I am off the statins, as it seems safe from what I've read.

When I stick with my low carb diet, I have very good blood sugar readings and don't need much Glimiperide. That tells me that my Pancreas is still working properly....I just have to control the carbs. There are times when I'm not happy about not eating some of the foods I have enjoyed in the past, like pasta and pizza, but I am just facing the fact that this is my fate as a diabetic and I am healthier and happier if I just do what I'm supposed to do and suck it up. I find that there are a lot of things I don't miss anymore. I eat an occasionally french fry or two. I have a piece of chocolate once in a while. But I don't miss baked goods at all, and I'm even getting accustomed to not having bread. I still miss a plate of spaghetti, and will probably still have it occasionally, and just take the Glimiperide to compensate.

It took a long time for me to get to this point. I hope it stays this way.

Carol Sue I didn't think you were taking it because of the statin, but I couldn't tell for sure by our recent conversations.

I just cannot do CAD any more. Can't do a RM because I am so lethargic after eating my higher carbs at one meal. I've been miserable all afternoon and evening. I've been sleepy all day and evening.

I never weigh my food especially meat, but I think when eating at home, I will start doing that again. I weighed the pulled pork we had for lunch. I was going to eat 6 oz, but it was so much meat that I ended up eating about 4.5 oz. So maybe I should start weighing to see the size of portions I'm eating.

Not sure if we are going anywhere in the morning. DD said he wouldn't know what he would be feeling like in the morning. I would just as soon stay home, but will do whatever he feels like doing. DH wants to go out for steak for my birthday, but right now I don't care whether we go tomorrow are not. We get paid Wednesday and I'd just as soon wait and to then because we will need to go to Sam's Club.

Good night.