diabitic weightloss

**marlas1too** · 05-29-2010, 02:36 AM

I'm so unhappy--first-I'm a class 2 diabetic (pills to control my problem not insulin) second I'm 62 (almost) third i stand 5ft 11 in (tall) and i weight 270 no matter what i do i cant lose more than 5 lbs but then it comes back I'm at my whits end i eat less and less still no weight loss i eat what my doctor tells me still no go i'm now walking everyday that is if my feet dont swell to bad if there is a good diet out there please tell me ill try it sick of size 20w cloths i want to be thin again---sorry im just a little sad

**mauimagic** · 05-29-2010, 02:58 AM

Marla, I am so sorry that you are having these health issues. Have you thought of addint to your exercise routine? Treading water in the pool, riding a bicycle, weight lifting for example... Water exercises provide the best workout with minimal effect on joints.

How is your water consumption? You might want to up it to help flush out your system while keeping it hydrated.

Please let us know how your doing.

**marlas1too** · 05-29-2010, 04:42 AM

i drink a little over a gal.of water a day plus im always working around the house and in the yard and garden but ill try to take in more water

**Lora88** · 05-29-2010, 06:19 AM

It can be your medication some tend to make you gain weight what are you taking? Metformin promotes weight loss

**ladytoysdream** · 05-29-2010, 06:20 AM

First a big (( hug )) for you.

I had a appt with a ENT specialist this past week. The other doctor wanted to do surgery on me. This doctor said no. Changing things around for my machine,and a different face mask was his ideas. Well the subject of weight came up. He said I need to lose some.
He made it sound simple.....eat less, move more, drink more water. Shoot for one pound a week. If we really think about it.....it's true we are our own worst enemies. We fool ourselves into thinking we are doing right. I am going to start a food diary log. He said count calories. No more than 1800 a day for me. If you eat 1000 for breakfast, than only 800 for the rest of the day. You make your own schedule.
Another suggestion was more small meals spaced out. Don't eat like it was Thanksgiving every day.

Look at your hands.......THERE IS YOUR POWER....to put or not put food in the mouth. As the doc said to me....*the ball is in your court now *

Think of the Wizard of Oz...the ending........the good witch said to Dorothy....your shoes.....you have had the power all along....now use them

**Libby** · 05-29-2010, 07:58 AM

Ive never known metformin to promote weightloss...if anything its made me gain my heavier weight.

As ladytoysdream said, its up to you to control what you put into your mouth and when. You DO have the power. At the same time are your food choices healthier options?

Use the food pyramid ad your guide. Eat whole grain pasta & breads - usually not the white bread/pasta on sale, more veggies then fruit and small portions of meat or protein at each meal. Low fat, less sauces/dressings and try to stick to things that are steamed or lightly pan fried vs deep fried and smothered with cheese - my downfall. Always eat a fibre & protein together - this avoids the "OMG I just ate an hour ago and I'm starving already!?" feeling. And try to limit your portions/servings - if you plan your food correctly you can eat 6 mini substantial meals/day vs 3 with snacks - who doesn't love eating?

If its in your budget, try to set up an appt with a dietitian and have them help you set out a meal plan. It may take a few tries but they can have you eating at your optimal caloric intake for weight loss w/o undereating or starving yourself. All you need to do is add 30 mins/day of exercise, must be brisk. Being active is great (housework, gardening - better then not moving right?) but I find being 'brisk' ie quick power walk around the neighbourhood works better.

Having said all that - we know what we need to do, its a matter of following through and actually doing it.

**nodmicks** · 05-29-2010, 08:14 AM

Hi Marla! I have been diabetic most of my adult life. I have been on and off meds more time than I can count. Really anytime I decide to be stubborn with my eating plan I end up on meds.

The only way I can keep off all meds and conquer the weight issues is a no processed foods lower carb program. I eat veggies protein and healthy fats to my hearts content but no grains besides flax.(I have a big gluten issue)

I was very very grateful when in 2000 I got a rather odd nutritionist(my third try) who in cooperation with the DR dug deeper and found out exactly what worked for me instead of the standard diabetes diet which had me getting fatter and fatter and on more meds (I started as a very skinny diabetic). I seriously challenge anyone to say a low carb diet is low veggies. I eat tons of low glycemic veggies. AS long as I faithfully stay on plan I am 100% med free including pills and the insulin I needed at one time. I also faithfully exercise 5 x a week.

MY A1c is always around 5. Blood pressure 90/60,Fasting blood sugar 100% normal, cholesterol couldn't be any better. However give me a month off my lower carb plan and they are horrendous!!!!

I realize my story is conflicting advice to some other on this thread as far as diet but I do want to throw it out there because all our bodies and metabolisms do work differently.

Sorry if this is a book! Off to go eat my pumpkin flax, cream for breakfast

**marlas1too** · 05-29-2010, 08:25 AM

even when i dont eat and only drink water or other non sweet liquids i still gain im at my whits end and befor you say it i take a water pill too i just seem to retain liquids no mater what---help

**nodmicks** · 05-29-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by marlas1too

even when i dont eat and only drink water or other non sweet liquids i still gain im at my whits end and befor you say it i take a water pill too i just seem to retain liquids no mater what---help

If ypu are not eating you are slowing your metabolism down to nothing. Have you had your thyroid checked?

**marlas1too** · 05-29-2010, 09:27 AM

thats just the problem im as healthy as a horse as my doctor says everything works good he even said i have the blood pressure of a 20 year old and mt pressure never goes up even when im doing a stress test .you go figure

**akolb** · 05-29-2010, 12:28 PM

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**mauimagic** · 05-29-2010, 05:27 PM

Good thread. Solid information. Mahalo folks - I am learning more from each post.

**marlas1too** · 05-30-2010, 07:15 AM

im switching to all water and im going to increase or try to walk another mile each day. im still not eating very big meals but im not eating pasta,sugar,salt,or high fat things. ill have to hope that will have some impact on my weight

**ladykemma2** · 05-30-2010, 07:52 AM

for me, metformin taking, large woman, my body changed dramaticallly when i started attending a "body sculpting" class at a local gym. i can see the muscle lines in my quads, i have lats (!) and my "neck and shoulder fat" is almost gone. my weight is the same. i did not change my diet.

on cable "body by gilad" is a body sculpting class if you can't afford a gym. fit network. http://fittv.discovery.com/fansites/gilad/gilad.html

also vitamins a&D, C, iron, fish oil, and b-complex make a huge improvement in my energy levels.

**marlas1too** · 05-30-2010, 11:42 AM

one of my problems that i have and ive been fighting is depressive eating and today is one of those days and im trying my best not to eat bad things but its hard -mabe its me i dont know i just seem to rub people the wrong way --please dont ask me whats wrong as i keep everything inside and ill just put a happy face on and go about life ways ------ remember its better to have and not need than need and not have