wt loss group update

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I wanted to lose three pounds this month, but have only proceeded to

GAIN two. I'm not complaining (much!), since I've added working with

weights and doing abdominal work (pilates); both add muscle. And we

all know that muscle weighs more than the ever-unwanted FAT.

I know that more muscle increases your metabolism, but tell me that

when my pants don't fit the way I'd like. :-(

On the upside, my bg readings are getting even better. I've been

seeing the range drop to 87-107 for morning, and the postprandials

have been excellent, too. Adding an extra cup or two of veggies per

meal, and 1/2 cup blueberries or another half grapefruit to my snacks

has helped. My bedtime snack is now two plain rice cakes, 1/2 glass

skim milk, and 2 oz. of roast or grilled chicken or a grilled (on the

) plain hamburger; it's really helped my morning reading.