Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 I am 75 years old, trying to control type 2 diabetics as well as maintain my weight, ( started at 179). Both numbers slowly going up thru the years. Doctor says numbers gotta stop going up or I gotta start taking expensive drugs and weight watchers. Started SBD a month ago, am into phase 2 now, have dropped 9 pounds, blood sugar has gone from 140 / 150 in morning to 110- 120 so both parts are working. Was on big list but wanted something quieter.Trying to select items I'll be using to maintain. In addition wife and I eat out frequently and trying to figure how to handle that. Went out two nights ago,( my first external test) had wine, chicken, one fork of spaghetti, one piece of bread, great salad with too much oil, and three bites of chocolate dessert. Weight was up 1 1/2 lbs next morning, ate a phase one bfst/lunch/dinner next day and weight went back to normal. So will see where its at tomorrow. So now you know all I know... -- Tom Thornton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Congrats to you for your success. That's great about blood chemistry. Let us know how you are doing. New to list I am 75 years old, trying to control type 2 diabetics as well asmaintain my weight, ( started at 179). Both numbers slowly going up thru the years. Doctor says numbers gotta stop going up or I gotta start taking expensive drugs and weight watchers.Started SBD a month ago, am into phase 2 now, have dropped 9 pounds,blood sugar has gone from 140 / 150 in morning to 110- 120 soboth parts are working.Was on big list but wanted something quieter.Trying to select items I'll be using to maintain. In addition wife and I eat out frequently andtrying to figure how to handle that.Went out two nights ago,( my first external test) had wine, chicken, one fork of spaghetti, one piece of bread, great salad with too much oil, and three bites of chocolate dessert. Weight was up 1 1/2 lbs next morning, ate a phase one bfst/lunch/dinner next day and weight went back to normal.So will see where its at tomorrow.So now you know all I know...-- Tom ThorntonReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hello Tom. I am new here myself, I am 60 and find the weight goes on real fast and comes off real slow! I am glad to hear your blood work was good. I go in next month and I average 200+ on chol and trig.I will really be pleased if this helps that. I don't want to go on meds. High Cholesterol runs in my family. Hang in there,we all struggle together. Have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Welcome to you, Louise. I think you will love the freedom of SBD. New To List Hi...new to list here. My name is Louise and I live in Houston, TX. I was diagnosed last week with Lupus and Metabolic Syndrome and I also have Grave's and Hashimoto's Disease, both thyroid related. I started on the SBD because of my doctor's recommendation. I joined the online group...it is cheaper than weight watchers actually. They had 6 weeks for $39.98 so I went for it. I have over 100 pounds to lose so it will be a while before I make it to Stage 3. I have just started #1 and it seems to be a very easy diet to follow. Men SKIP NEXT PARAGRAPH: I was thrilled to find my bra fit better...after just a few days!! Men RETURN :-) Seriously, it is a little thing but a big thing if you know what I mean. I know I will lose quickly in comparison to those with a lot less weight to lose but little things like a bra fitting better is a big deal!!! I am looking forward to being a part of the group and I thank you for letting me be a part of it. God's richest blessings, Louise Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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