tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post4525885469174660369..comments2023-10-09T04:56:39.773-04:00Comments on Dorkabetic: The Round Truth.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06057037135771680767noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-13452648077457439172008-04-04T14:35:00.000-04:002008-04-04T14:35:00.000-04:00Losing 70 lbs doesn't make any difference, either....Losing 70 lbs doesn't make any difference, either. Lowering my blood levels of insulin and glucose (by cutting back on starches and sugar) cut my resistance in half. I only had to cut it back to ~150g carb per day not counting fiber. I cut it back farther than that and found out I feel better at a lower level but that didn't make a big difference in control or weight.<BR/>I think people trying to lose weight 'for their health' is counterproductive. You need to find foods that you like that don't make you feel bad (alleriges, intolerances, digestive issues, etc) get a variety, plenty of protein and fat to support your metabolism, activity and appetite plus enough carb to make life worth living. If that makes you feel better you'll have more energy for more physical activity which will also make you feel better. That will all likely improve your health, it may or may not make you lose weight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-66462990157494959862008-04-01T21:07:00.000-04:002008-04-01T21:07:00.000-04:00I read that post, too. I can't really speak to th...I read that post, too. I can't really speak to the diabetes end of it, since I don't have either type. <BR/><BR/>I can say that I've been exercising a lot lately, and even with all that, have not seen any shift in the weight. I feel better, though, which I really like. I'd like to see some of the weight go away, but I have to say, I really like having all this extra energy.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-49482648203852669732008-04-01T17:12:00.000-04:002008-04-01T17:12:00.000-04:00Beautifully written Hannah - As diabetics & women,...Beautifully written Hannah - <BR/><BR/>As diabetics & women,food & weight issues are many.<BR/><BR/>I think we need to focus on our health, as in what - would be good for our health as a WHOLE, not just the diabetes part of us.<BR/><BR/>I don't diet anymore, I just focus on eating MORE healthy than I used to. I also focus on MOVING more.<BR/> <BR/>Thinking this way, makes good health and lower numbers on all levels easier to attain.<BR/>Your georgous, funny, and very smart, and you have a husband who is certifiably NUTZ about you!<BR/><BR/>We need to focus on what we need to gain & maintain, as in good health & happiness, not what we must lose. <BR/>k2k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-6097203764336242902008-03-31T23:43:00.000-04:002008-03-31T23:43:00.000-04:00Oh, this is such a tough one. I'm not obessed with...Oh, this is such a tough one. I'm not obessed with my weight, but I always take it as a sign that I am going in the wrong direction when I put on the pounds. <BR/><BR/>It's so hard to accept my own body image. Even if I lose enough to meet my bmi, I know I'm not going to be happy, because I don't have that flat stomach, or cellulite-free thighs. <BR/><BR/>I think one reason we type-two's get caught up in the weight loss thing is we keep getting told that if we lose weight, we'll be less insulin resistant. I haven't noticed any difference after 30-40 pounds (curse those recurring pounds!), but I keep feeling like if I can just lose a bit more it'll finally happen.Laura Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579036430694070624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-72355616462876471192008-03-31T21:24:00.000-04:002008-03-31T21:24:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing this. As you know, I've bee...Thank you for sharing this. As you know, I've been struggling with the whole "what should I really weigh" thing in order to control type 2.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't matter how much I weigh, it's about the exercise and keeping a watchful (not close, but watchful) eye on what I'm eating that keeps me in control. But I still feel internal pressure to lose a few more pounds. If I have this control (5.5 - 6.0) at this weight, why wouldn't I have even better control at a lower weight? Ugh. Very confusing.<BR/><BR/>Some of these issues contribute to my extended blogging break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32135187.post-12850107806270144552008-03-31T21:22:00.000-04:002008-03-31T21:22:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing this. As you know, I've bee...Thank you for sharing this. As you know, I've been struggling with the whole "what should I really weigh" thing in order to control type 2.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't matter how much I weigh, it's about the exercise and keeping a watchful (not close, but watchful) eye on what I'm eating that keeps me in control. But I still feel internal pressure to lose a few more pounds. If I have this control (5.5 - 6.0) at this weight, why wouldn't I have even better control at a lower weight? Ugh. Very confusing.<BR/><BR/>Some of these issues contribute to my extended blogging break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com