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5/25/13 2:32 P

Day 6 of week 2. Hangin in there

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5/24/13 2:15 P

Week 2 day 5.

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5/23/13 11:25 P

Day 4 week 2, 1/2 way through! I am feelin slimmer!

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5/22/13 9:14 P

Day 3 week 2, feeling good, but still not "slim" enough to exercise! Soon!

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5/22/13 7:02 A

Week 2 Day 1 Glad to be here sharing it with all of You. Have a good day! I walked 3234 steps today and burned 349 calories,

Edited by: HAPPYGIRL511 at: 5/23/2013 (22:16)

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5/21/13 9:03 P

Day 2 week 2.........doing the Happy Dance!

my 9 yr old baby picked that emoticon for me

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5/20/13 3:51 P

Day one of week 2! Yeah!! So happy to be here! A little bit rougher today. Trying to find my new normal. (((HUGS))) to all!

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5/19/13 4:45 P

A little discouraged I didn't really drop weight this past week, but I'll keep trying.

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5/18/13 12:14 P

It's day 8 - checking in for week 2!

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5/18/13 4:35 A

The week didn't get much better but I am starting to feel better so maybe week three will be better.
I did somehow manage to lose 1 more kg and blood sugar down to 129, so diet must be working.
I will try to start exercise again tomorrow.

Edited by: OLMANED at: 5/18/2013 (04:35)

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5/15/13 3:23 A

Finally found the thread I want.
This is not a good week for me.
It has been raining and when one carries two metal rods and eight screws in one's lower back, it is arthritis city. My back is hurting so much can hardly walk let alone exercise. On top of that I seem to have developed some stomach distress. I won't go into the details - I will allow you to fill in the blanks. And, of course, that means constant headaches and lightheadedness. Right now I will accept all the pity I can get.
The one piece of good news is that my diabetes diet seems to be working. My fasting glucose level is down to 131. Six weeks ago it was 221 so I'm on track.
Won'tknow if my weight has gone down as I only weigh myself on Saturdays.

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5/15/13 1:27 A

I started late but here I am got Week 1 done. Hope to continue losing and gaining control. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALL!

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5/13/13 10:02 A

sunshine-girl I think you're doing great! It's HARD to resist potatoes & stuffing! Good job!

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5/13/13 8:23 A

last day of week 2 and i am doing okay, not great just okay. I cut right back on sunday lunch by marinading a chicken in a tikka style paste and serving it with roasted onions, peppers, sweet potatoes and courgettes. So not mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes or stuffing. Enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately I am being taken for a meal tonight so will have to try to be good or not too bad.

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5/12/13 7:31 P

LVI,

Happy Mother's Day to you also!

Thanks,
Gail

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5/12/13 5:37 P

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there!

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5/11/13 7:55 P

Sunshine,

Thanks! I have heard that Wii can offer a good workout. Thanks for the ideas - I don't have grandchildren yet, but maybe I'll try my 23 year old son's game system out.

Thanks,
Gail

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5/11/13 12:59 P

Wow! It sounds like we're all doing great! Congratulations everyone!
My blisters are finally better and I went for my 1.46 mi. walk today. Hurray! I admit I'm glad I'm done LOL. Just one more video to do this week for the challenge.

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5/11/13 9:38 A

Norma, didnt say Wii, I said Will. However, I do have Wii fit and lots of games. Rather than formal exercises it gives you games to play that give you a workout. Like boxercise, cycling, disco dancing and so on. It is really great fun for when the grandkids come over but they are getting older and tend to hog it. I use it after every workout to do my BMI and weight and it allows me to set a 2 week goal and tells me how I am doing. Good way to get sweaty and have a good laugh.

Day 5 of week 2 and doing okay, just okay. Managed to do the amount of calorie burn I planned and hope to increase once the pool gets a bit warmer. I am so lucky.

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5/11/13 1:52 A

Was at hospital with father-in-law most of week so only got 2 days of work out in and not much tracking done either. Next week will be a better week. Great thing about this week is today I walked out my front door with a walker for the 1st time since my car accident. No More Wheelchair. Yeah

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5/10/13 1:09 P

Sunshine,

Do you find the WII to give you a good workout? Are there any particular programs that you would recommend?

Thanks,
Gail

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5/10/13 1:08 P

Way to go, challenge mates! I am doing well getting the exercise in - hanging in there with the yoga classes and feeling like I am burning calories with the work-outs. The eating is also going well, although I didn't make any of the recipes on Spark yet. I am planning to make the garlic chicken recipe this weekend. I also had the opportunity to try a bulgur salad this week and it was fabulous! It had spinach, carrots, red onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and olive oil in it. It has made me interested in experimenting more with grains. Does anyone have any suggestions about cooking with grains?

Keep up the great work!
Gail

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5/10/13 1:00 P

I skipped exercise yesterday but plan on doing gardening and stacking wood for my grandparents today. I also saw a brief write up in glamour mag that doing the plank for as long as you can then rest and repeat five times will give your muscles a workout. They said it works arms, back, legs, butt and abs all at once. Do it three times a week and increase your time each day. I started only 15 seconds X 5 on Wed but I still feel it today. I did it today for 20 seconds X 5.

My energy level has increased so much from making exercise a daily commitment.

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5/10/13 11:55 A

Day 4 and still doing okay, no formal exercise today but walking around shops and planting out garden are tough enough. Found a great recipe for Sunday roast which only involves roasted veggies instead of roast potatoes or mash. Will give it a try.

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5/10/13 8:05 A

That's right! And, if you put on some of your favorite dance music or singalong music, it gets you in the mood to move! I can't sit still when I'm listening to Abba LOL! Last night I did an extra 15 mins. on my bike.
Today I plan on 1 or 2 videos from Spark. I had leg cramps all last night. Ouch!

Edited by: LVIPOND-M at: 5/10/2013 (08:07)

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5/10/13 7:50 A

Yes you can do this ! What I do is put a vhs or dvd in and start it and tell myself ok I will just do a little but when I have exercise shoes on and listen to the upbeat patter of the exercise leader I just want to go some more. You can do it too

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5/9/13 11:14 P

Congratulations to SHOES, BABCIA TEA, LVIPONDLM and SUNSHINE GIRL. I admire your commitment to getting your exercise in each day. That is my weakness right now. sometimes I only get in 10 minutes everyother day. My goal is to exercise every day for at least 10 minutes.

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5/9/13 8:57 A

I did 20 mins. on my bike yesterday = still have bad blisters on one foot. Stayed on track with my food. More bike and a video planned for today.

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5/9/13 7:06 A

20 minute cardio so far today. strength training yesterday

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5/8/13 10:16 A

I have completed two days of week 2 so far. The daily exercise I have been doing since starting has really increased my energy levels. I have been waking up easier and just feel better overall. I have so many self control issues on the weekend that I know it id my downfall. But I am trying.

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5/8/13 6:46 A

did 50 minutes of aerobics this morning and on track, go on Wii to do body check and it said I have lost 1lb since yesterday. Will not get weighed again until end of week 2 and planning a healthy food weekend.

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5/7/13 1:49 P

did manage to lose one pound, know it could have been more if I didnt revert to normal eating at weekends, and Im not talking pigging out, just normal. Will give it my best shot once again. Did 35 mins aerobics this morning and set for more tomorrow.

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5/7/13 10:18 A

I was very proud of myself yesterday when I walked 1.46 miles in 35 minutes. However, by the time I got home I had 4 blisters! Today I will be riding my stationary bike but I sure hope the blisters are better soon!

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5/6/13 11:59 P

Hi, I am starting week 2 today. I changed it a little to keep up with better and got myself on mondays as the start of each week, Easier to keep up with. My sugar has been great staying around 150 and A1C # at 5.6. I have lost 9.4 lbs since 4/28/13. I am immobile right now due to a car wreck so I swim per DR. approval, and it is great. However I did bad this weekend didn't record anything ate out and drank sodas. I still have so much to learn especially about choosing the right things when I go out, and willpower is not my strong suit. I learned from a customer at work who struggles with diabetes that cinnamon can help control it. I started a few months ago and it really seems to help. I now am not taking metformin or insulin. I recommend anyone who wants to try it discuss with DR. 1st. Mine may not be as severe as others, for example my fathers is bad and takes insulin every day, and my uncle has to have a liver transplant because of it. It is on both sides of my family so I have to get it under control now before its to late.

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5/6/13 10:39 P

checking IN FOR WEEK 2. I have had a very busy week with very little computer time so have not posted every day this week.. Hace managed to track my food and have stayed well with my calorie range.. My morning sugars have b een getting better . exercise has not been consistent this week but still managed to get most in.

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5/6/13 5:05 P

As I begin Week 2, I find myself reflecting back on last week's progress - I exercised 6 days. I am a beginner to yoga classes and went to 4 classes last week. I walked on the treadmill 2 days. Considering that getting myself to exercise is usually a great challenge, I was pleased with myself in this area!

My eating was spot on, as I had decided to cut all flour from my diet and to eat 3 healthy meals and 1 to 2 snacks. I did this perfectly last week - and really wasn't tempted to stray off course - this was a miracle, as I have only done this once in my life and with great challenges!

I have already noticed that I feel a little less heavy through my mid-section and that some aches that I had in my low back, right leg, and foot have eased up.

I have also been reviewing materials to keep me motivated every day, which was the different piece of the plan for me. In the past, I hadn't done this.

Even with all this progress, I am feeling down today - could it be the rainy, dark weather; could it be that I only lost 5 pounds last week when I expected more because the scale showed me as much as 7 but fluctuated each morning; could it be anxiety about finishing my dissertation - I am on a tight timeline to finish by June 14, a timeline that I have put myself on. Whatever it is - I'm going to just keep moving forward and keep my eye on the prize - improved health and well-being - I know that it will come if I keep running the journey!

Thanks for listening! I wish everyone a great week!

Gail

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5/6/13 9:10 A

Starting week 2 today and am very happy with last week. I'm still not big on exercise but I'm doing it! My daughter will be giving birth in the next 4 weeks, so when she has recovered, we can walk baby together. It's more fun with a buddy!
Can anyone help me change my ticker from kgs. to lbs.? My weight loss is recorded in lbs. everywhere else and I don't know why it shows kgs. on the ticker line! The numbers are in lbs., it just says kgs.

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5/4/13 4:09 P

week 2 wa pretty good... just a challenge. I missed one day of exercise during the week due to civic club meeting - and went there hungry. That was a mistake... those ladies always make food! But I exercised... I ate right... Im feeling better - just a lil creaky. LOL
Rhonda

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5/1/13 8:11 P

All is going well. Within 10 days, I will know my HgAC1 so I can see how bad I have been. I usually have to have the reason to change in front of me as well as the goal I am shooting for.

I made tuna (in water, drained) salad for lunch with green beans on the side. It wasn't glamorous but it was tasty, nutritious, and filling.

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4/29/13 8:13 A

I'm doing well. I was happy to see that my morning check was 89.

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4/28/13 10:45 P

week 2 day 2

Hope everyone is doing well with the challenge. I have had a busy 2 days but was very happy with my food choices. I do need to get a little more fat into my diet but that should not be too hard right? lol

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4/28/13 11:12 A

checking in for week 2

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4/24/13 9:01 P

This is my last day of week 2 its been real and I learned a lot. See u in the next week.
Oh yeah I forgot to tell u my blood sugar was 134 this small.

Edited by: MELODYANNETTE at: 4/24/2013 (21:03)

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4/23/13 8:45 P

Week 2, Day 3: Chick-fil-A for dinner. Stressful afternoon.

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4/23/13 2:35 P

DARLENE THANK U FOR ADDING ME AS A FRIEND I NEED YOUR POSITIVE WORLD. I ALSO HAVE 9 WONDERFUL GRAND CHILDREN PLUS MANY MORE THAT CALL ME GRANDMA.

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4/23/13 2:24 P

Hi all raining again. I ate 1/2 a potato today. I have always taken out of my snack and ate the whole potato at once. It feels good to be gaining control.

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4/21/13 7:51 P

Hi DMORELL I LIVE IN MISSOURI CLOSE TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLY . TOOK THAT 2 mile WALK IT GOT UPTO 51 W REAL FEEL OF 60. This is farm country. I can drive for 30 minutes and never see a car. Had pizza and chocolate yesterday. Back on track today.

Edited by: MELODYANNETTE at: 4/21/2013 (19:53)

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4/21/13 7:35 P

Week 2, Day 1: I'm up .7 lbs according to my WII Fit :( from last Sunday. . I know it's true b/c I made and ate pumpkin cream cheese muffins from Wednesday thru today. It's ok. I met my week 1 goals tho' of tracking food and doing exercises. That 15-minute desk workout video is tough!

I'm going to pack a healthy lunch for tomorrow and works his week towards getting better at this. Stay strong everyone!

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4/21/13 6:54 P

hi I live in NYC, its in the 60s today, a little sleepy today zumba 15 min and my mini stepper 15 mins and a 15 mins walk

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4/20/13 10:30 A

I would love to go for a walk. It frosted hard here last night. Have a good time on your hike. Accucheck 169 this am. Expecting granddaughters today. They love to walk out here in the country.

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4/20/13 9:51 A

I am going for a hike today, with weighs in my backpack, I am going to work out hard today,

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4/19/13 5:21 P

I am not working out this week got lazy going for a walk 2 miles right now

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4/19/13 3:50 P

There were not many people around at lunch time so I did the 11 min chair workout video. Got my heart pumping right here at my desk at work. It was awesome.

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4/19/13 1:37 P

Had an off day yesterday. I too ate in the car on my way home and it wasn't anything healthy (Taco Bell) so it blew me out of my calorie range. When I got home I found my husband giving a little party for a friend who stopped by so I topped of my Taco Bell with like 3 beers and then it was off to a softball game until 9 at night. What was I thinking eating and drinking that much?

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4/19/13 9:04 A

In the middle of the second week. It's hard to find time to add in those workouts, but I'm trying to make it a priority. So far, pretty good. Working out in 10-15 minute increments is great, since I don't need to make it a huge, separate, time consuming thing.

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4/19/13 8:58 A

Hi I started WK 2 yesterday also. Had a 12 hr. shift and had to renew CPR/BLS. Then the flood from all the rain made a 30 minute drive into a 2 hr. Trip home. Its still raining . I didn't get lunch yesterday, so I ate it in the car. Accucheck this am 143 its coming down. I have a 3 day weekend. Its still raining so I'll work out inside. Have a great day.

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4/17/13 4:31 P

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. I see a lot of people losing weight and learning healthy habits. Keep up the good work.

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4/17/13 4:01 P

hello ladies had almost a perfect week i weighed in today i didn't loss a pound but I'm glad i didn't gain either no exercise last week this week i have to try to get my shake back Jeanin i should be going to week 3 tomorrow i'll go with you or we can stay back on week 2 let me know ladies have a wonderful night

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4/17/13 3:59 P

I keep forgetting to check in. I am on here almost every day. I have lost 2 lbs. I feel like I should be doing better. I will keep plugging along.

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4/17/13 1:08 A

I miss you all back here in week 2! No one seems to be doing week 3 with me. . . You all seem to be doing really well with your tracking.

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4/17/13 12:33 A

Started week 2 yesterday. I did a mile on the treadmill but then I went way over my calorie goal for yesterday. Today I had a rest day so no workout besides the grueling 8 flights of stairs at work, but I kept my eating under control.

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4/17/13 12:14 A

Darlene, so sorry to hear about your son. This is devastating, but you are back on the right track now... Read everything you can about Diabetes here on SparkPeople, they have lots of information. Check with your insurance company about taking Diabetic Classes, they usually pay for them when newly diagnosed. Spark is a font of information and track your food and your exercise, that will help you get on track quicker. Be sure you look up the signs of hypoglycemia, you will surprised how much the exercise helps. I check before and after my exercise and I can drop as much as 51 points so I make sure I have something with glucose in it (fruit..) and some protein before I exercise. Good luck and welcome. P.S. don't make your carbs way too low, the brain and other parts of the body need carbs to work right.

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4/16/13 1:36 P

hi I really don't know any thing about diabetic my md gave me pills and that was it, Im learning as I go, I been doing low carbs to get control. my lost my son and stop my meds for 6 mos its a yr I have not been in control since, but since doing no carbs its going down slowly, today 182, not good but for a yr I have been 200+I was 233, as of today 225..8 working out only 10 mins at a time, today I am going to do 10 mins every hr, well ty anyway

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4/16/13 9:38 A

Welcome to week two ladies! It does help to check in, I try to do it everyday to keep myself motivated and to help others. It is official I took myself off of the sick list, canceled the funeral arrangements but am still accepting flowers - giggle - MY FBS today was 181 and I can't figure out why as I keep on target yesterday with my eating, if anything I didn't eat all I should... All I can think of is that I forgot to take my insulin last night and that is really rare. Well all I can say is tomorrows BS better be better!

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4/16/13 8:04 A

start of week two, did 50 mins aerobics this moring, lost 2 lbs and going for walk this afternoon.

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4/16/13 12:56 A

Checking in. Working at staying on track.

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4/15/13 9:36 P

Nadine66 Thanks for the low cal treat, sounds delicious and yes we DB's are supposed to get a lot of Cinammon... This is a good idea. MY FBS 121 not sure why so high except I did eat late last night. I am feeling much better but not up to where I want to be but I did go swimming today! hip hip hoooray!

Dmorelli, you are on the right challenge and yes your blood sugars will go down steadily as long as you eat what we are supposed to and do the exercise, hope you don't do what I did, I kept having hypoglycemia because I was controlling my diet better and increasing the exercise, I think by tomarrow I will be back to my normal... Hey WE can do this!

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4/15/13 8:30 A

Congratulation Dmorelli blood sugars will get better as time goes by i to started out that high now I'm down to the 90s if lam a good girl you'll have more energy too . today I'm on the run with my aunt getting her hair cut and of course out for lunch soup here i come

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4/15/13 7:27 A

Day 1 week 2 I lost 4 lbs last week woohoo for me.
my morning test has been dropping every day it. started at 234, next day 221, 209, 191 this morning 171. I am so excited with my loss, and proud. since My Son died last yr this is the first time I think I smiled

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4/14/13 3:36 P

Thanks Edna, Ok you guys i have a great snack for you better and than ice cream take one carmel rice cake and put sugar free cool whip on it then take cinnamon and sprinkle it on top its sooooooo good, plus cinnamon is good for your diabetes control i take 2000mg a day

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4/14/13 9:43 A

NADINE66 That is great, with more energy you can do more exercise and if you stick to your diet you WILL loose. Congratulations! Edna

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4/14/13 9:42 A

Feeling a little better today, each day I am making progress, I can even talk in my own voice, the squeaky voice is gone. FBS 121, I am not quite sure why it is so high, will evaluate what I ate yesterday. Hope everyone is doing great on this week 2. I am even going to do more vigorous exercise today, yesterday I went to the pool and watched others swim, guess I can't get points for passive exercise.

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4/13/13 10:52 A

Well I feel a little better today. Yuk having a cold when it is so nice out sucks... Spent most of my time in bed yesterday (that's what I have to do with all of my issues)... Didn't meet my nutritional needs yesterday and did NO exercise, hope this doesn't set me back. I am having some anxiety about only weighing once a week (Thursday for me), I'm afraid I will gain tons of weight, yet I know that is unrealistic since I am tracking everything I can. The good news is my blood sugar was 88 this morning and no hypoglycemia for a couple of days so I am on the right track... hoping to have my A1C in the 6's by my next check-up in June. Keep on keeping on my fellow diabetic team. Edna

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4/13/13 10:47 A

Jeannie, don't get discouraged, you will notice that your clothes start fitting better, getting into things you haven't worn in a long time. The very fact that you are on SparkPeople and the diabetic 8 week challenge, you will succed. what ever you do, Don't give up! Edna

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4/13/13 6:41 A

Thats GREAT!!!!!! the same with me ive only lost a few pounds but i love my blood sugars plus i have alot more energy i figure it will come off in time we can do it

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4/12/13 11:56 A

TGIF!

My FBS is 102 today. Woo hoo again!

Today is my last day of week 2. I still haven't really lost any weight (it fluctuates up and down a few pounds.) But I am working on being more conscious of what I eat and my resulting blood sugar levels.

Edited by: JEANINNEWCASTLE at: 4/12/2013 (11:58)

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4/11/13 11:40 A

FBS - 108! Woo hoo!

Edna - I haven't tried any protein powder so I can't help on that.

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4/11/13 8:43 A

Sounds very good the casserole, I will write down the recipe and try it.

FBS 111 so not doing too bad with the cutting on my insulin!

Edited by: EDNASHUKIS at: 4/11/2013 (08:45)

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4/11/13 8:42 A

OMG Jeannie you are so right, I will work at getting more protein, since I had my gastric stapling banding bariatric surgery meat is so hard for me, and I have become too lax in eating enough protein. duh... I will work on that and cut out carbs. and add protein. If I have to I will take the protein powder, have you had any experience with that? Edna

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4/11/13 8:36 A

Jeannie, I am not sure I will have to re-evaluate my nutritional information, being a diabetic, I have focused on the carbs duh!

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4/10/13 9:43 P

I made the Eggplant, Squash & Zucchini Casserole and it was delicious. We made enough to have it for lunch the next day!

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4/10/13 1:50 P

Edna, are you eating enough protein to give your blood sugars staying power?

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4/10/13 1:48 P

I sure understand how you feel, it just takes it all out of you. I have been having hypoglcemia every day during this challenge, I drastically reduced my insulin. for a sugar that low besides the gel I believe you should have Glucagon on hand too. It is an injection and you can teach your family how to do it. 32 is very very low and can be dangerous... mine has only been in the high 50's so I must have caught it quicker. Good Luck

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4/10/13 1:44 P

Week 2 Day 1 - I was confused, I thought I started week 2 tomarrow... but NO it is today. I have laryngitis and I am going to take it easy on exercise today rode bike once and that is it. Reducing my insulin has helped... Had hypoglcemia at 3:30am, that seems to be the time... So I have reduced my insulin even more 15 u am and pm so if I have a few highs I can live with it. Today's FBS was 128, I don't like it that high but I will take it. Thanks Team for cheering me on.

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4/10/13 10:08 A

Good job, Nadine, identifying better choices. You can do it!

FBS - 111 this morning. Now to try and identify and make my own good choices.

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4/10/13 8:46 A

ok today I'm cutting off hubby and his tim hortons had two tibits and woke up to fbs 157 today I'm going to try to go out with my aunt witch loves to go out to lunch i have to start making choices that are good for me so watch out red lobster and your 700 calorie ceaser salad it will be a small side salad for me hope everyone has a great day had thunderstorms last night spring is here frogs are gabbing

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4/9/13 11:06 A

Tuesday - FBS - 114, which is disappointing since yesterday I had good sugars all day. My sugars were great until after dinner. Dinner was a higher carb dinner and I paid for it.

Edited by: JEANINNEWCASTLE at: 4/9/2013 (23:27)

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4/9/13 8:29 A

today i woke up with fbs =119 the night before i went to bed with 86 had jello and whip cream tonight i'll try a half of a tuna sandwich and a glass of milk it seems like my long lasting levmir shot isn't working that great but i 'am glad all my kids went back to school today they have a 11 more weeks until break i have 11 quite weeks left

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4/8/13 11:33 A

Monday - FBS - 101 Woo hoo!

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4/7/13 5:42 P

Sunday - FSB - 116.
I've made good choices so far today on food. I'm going to 2 hours of therapeutic Feldenkrais movement soon.

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4/7/13 12:50 A

Saturday - 1st day of week 2 -

I'm frustrated. I had perfect sugars all of week 1. Tonight I had refried beans and 1/3 of a tortilla (along with veggies and meat) and my blood sugar has gone up 150 2 hours postprandial. It's probably the beans, though the tortilla probably didn't help.