Thank youNot everyone is a techie hence the online Apps can be very useful.
If there is any way I can help just let me know
I have a fairly physical job and walk most places and don't eat that much I find it hard to carb up for exercise as then its more insulin and that's part of my problem how did you get round this? any advise would be good.My tip: practise what you preach! 🙂 Seriously, I know that it can be very difficult getting into exercise if you haven't been one for it in the past. Start anything slowly and build it into your daily/weekly schedule - it only works if you find something you enjoy and can stick with. I used the gym for a while, but felt very claustrophobic there as my best reason for exercising is to be out in the open air.
Exercise has a huge (positive) impact on your blood sugars, so whatever you can manage is very beneficial 🙂
Hi Kev, apologies for the delay in responding 🙂 My personal experience is that I use far LESS insulin when I am doing any significant exercise. When you exercise the insulin receptors on your cells increase and this makes you more sensitive to insulin - increased sensitivity means you need less insulin for a given amount of carbs. I know of some professional sportsmen who use very little - if any - insulin when they are in training - here's an example 🙂 Moreover, this increased sensitivity can last fo 24 hours or more, so often people need to reduce their insulin doses for subsequent meals. It's very much a case of trial and error, being vigilant - if you use the Freestyle Libre, this can be a big help in tracking reactions.I have a fairly physical job and walk most places and don't eat that much I find it hard to carb up for exercise as then its more insulin and that's part of my problem how did you get round this? any advise would be good.
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Please use this thread for any handy hints and tips you come across to help us on our weight loss journey .
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As I can only shop on line. My rule is if I don’t buy it I can’t eat it. It isn’t easy having cravings but I found not to browse through the groceries just search for the food you need. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard work when hubby still wants treats. Sometimes if I feel weak I just tell him that the store has run out of his yummies. Temptation avoided.Please use this thread for any handy hints and tips you come across to help us on our weight loss journey .
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Bit awkward in a restaurant when presented the desert menu to whip out your toothpaste!A tip i read somewhere was as soon as you are tempted to eat something you shouldn't, immediately clean your teeth with some fresh minty toothpaste and you won't want to spoil that sparkling clean feeling.
If you know you're going to be in it for the long haul (ie you have a lot to lose, or losing it takes a long time, as I've found since turning 40!) don't deny yourself any of your favourite foods, just restrict them to occasional treats.
A couple of years ago I managed to lose almost 5 stone over two years. Every Friday I had my usual takeaway, but without the rice or bread, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday I had my three Hotel Chocolate chocolate treats. The fact that it is posh, expensive chocolate makes it more of a treat and means I don't mind stopping after three, also it's lower in carbs than the equivalent sweet cheap stuff. I find it helped me to resist sweet treats in the week knowing that I had the Hotel Chocolate to look forward to at the weekend.
True, its mainly for temptations at home or at work (i have all sorts at work for any eventuality) but, if the tip works you could escape to the ladies and take a brush and paste in your handbag.....alternatively does it hurt to have a dessert occasionally....today i ate one of those little blackcurrant cheesecakes you get in a pack of 3, and later i also had half a sliced banana with a spoonful of creme fraiche and even i was surprised to find my BS was only 5.1 as the desserts were after a meal as well.Bit awkward in a restaurant when presented the desert menu to whip out your toothpaste!
i now have a smaller 9" dinner plate. it helpsMy tip: Portion sizes
Sometimes husband can make dinner and bring in a plate that is twice the size it should be (bless him!). So instead of saying he has given me too much - i eat half and freeze the rest - telling him I am stuffed but meal was lovely and don't want to waste it. Or freeze half before start dinner - so not tempted to overeat!
I have the same problem with Wifey.My tip: Portion sizes
Sometimes husband can make dinner and bring in a plate that is twice the size it should be (bless him!). So instead of saying he has given me too much - i eat half and freeze the rest - telling him I am stuffed but meal was lovely and don't want to waste it. Or freeze half before start dinner - so not tempted to overeat!
Whenever I made things like chilli, curry, casseroles I brought it in a serving dish to the table so there was always the temptation to just have 'one more' spoonful but I stopped that and now always put it out onto the plates in the kitchen, with the veg, I still bring the salad to the table. Any left is had the next day or frozen as a home made 'ready meal'.I have the same problem with Wifey.
As I can only shop on line. My rule is if I don’t buy it I can’t eat it. It isn’t easy having cravings but I found not to browse through the groceries just search for the food you need. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard work when hubby still wants treats. Sometimes if I feel weak I just tell him that the store has run out of his yummies. Temptation avoided.