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tgrant0613 · 02-11-2013, 07:03 PM

Hi Everyone! I just seen I haven't signed in since April... Not going to beat myself up over that. Not gonna feel sorry for myself. Just going to go from here. It is now a health issue (diabetes) and I know I have to make changes now. I need a place to give and receive support and encouragement. My life is incredibly stressful and I have to carve out time to plan meals etc. I also need a place to *blog* my day to day stuff; i hope that is ok here. I enjoy reading everyone's posts. I'm glad to know I'm not alone. I am a fulltime+ caregiver. I take care of individuals with developmental disabilities about 60 hrs a week plus I take care of my mom who has copd. The hardest thing for a caregiver to do is take care of themselves; but i have got to start! I ate locarb today. That's a start. I joined the YMCA so I can go work out.

Breakfast: Ham & Cheese omelet.
Lunch: was on the go so i just had a ham/chs rollup snack.
Dinner: Ground beef w/ cheese melted on top and spinach.

I am proud of the fact that I want cereal this evening,... but I am refusing to grab a bowl. The little things really do add up (positive or negative) lol.

I drink alot of diet pop. I have been reading many articles about how bad it is for you. I want to start drinking more water and am going to buy some water bottles tomorrow. I really need to stock up on lc snacks.

Thank you for letting me post here. God bless.

*Tammy*

ravenrose · 02-12-2013, 10:48 AM

good luck, Tammy! it is so important, and you realize that. a lot of life ahead, and you can make the deciding difference in how much your diabetes debilitates you in your later years. don't let it happen!

personally, I would not focus on the exercise at the same time you are trying to get your eating under control. you can lose weight and control your blood sugar without it, though of course it's very healthy too.

the biggest thing is to remember that every mouthful counts. don't go off on a binge if you eat something not on plan. get back on plan with the NEXT mouthful, that you don't eat!

thecloude1 · 02-12-2013, 02:24 PM

Good Luck!

Phranquie · 02-12-2013, 05:51 PM

Welcome back Tammy. Lots of folks here have returned several times and keep trying until it sticks. With the health incentive I wish your the best of luck changing your life and eating patterns.

Join a dialy thread so people can get to know you and offer daily support, motivation and encouragement. Daily accountability really helps me stay on track.

tgrant0613 · 02-12-2013, 07:29 PM

Ummm..... what is a daily thread??? lol I don't mean to sound ignorant, but i am trying to get this.

alabama sunshine · 02-13-2013, 04:09 AM

Back.

groovygiirl · 02-14-2013, 09:53 AM

Hi Tammy, I just started again this week myself

Phranquie · 02-14-2013, 01:36 PM

Tammy, a daily thread is where a group of people touch base daily. There are several here in the Century Club: Daily Weigher, 300lb Support, New Clothes for 4th of July. Also look under the LC Support Groups/LC Challenges, there are lots of daily threads that you can just hop in, introduce yourself and join. Find one that appeals to you and see if you like the flow and rapport of the people. Each group is a little different but there are plenty so you should have no problem finding one that you like.

02-11-2013, 07:03 PM	#1
tgrant0613 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 37 Gallery: tgrant0613 Stats: 284/261/125 WOE: Basic Lo Carb Start Date: Feb/2013 (restart)	Back Again! Hi Everyone! I just seen I haven't signed in since April... Not going to beat myself up over that. Not gonna feel sorry for myself. Just going to go from here. It is now a health issue (diabetes) and I know I have to make changes now. I need a place to give and receive support and encouragement. My life is incredibly stressful and I have to carve out time to plan meals etc. I also need a place to blog my day to day stuff; i hope that is ok here. I enjoy reading everyone's posts. I'm glad to know I'm not alone. I am a fulltime+ caregiver. I take care of individuals with developmental disabilities about 60 hrs a week plus I take care of my mom who has copd. The hardest thing for a caregiver to do is take care of themselves; but i have got to start! I ate locarb today. That's a start. I joined the YMCA so I can go work out. Breakfast: Ham & Cheese omelet. Lunch: was on the go so i just had a ham/chs rollup snack. Dinner: Ground beef w/ cheese melted on top and spinach. I am proud of the fact that I want cereal this evening,... but I am refusing to grab a bowl. The little things really do add up (positive or negative) lol. I drink alot of diet pop. I have been reading many articles about how bad it is for you. I want to start drinking more water and am going to buy some water bottles tomorrow. I really need to stock up on lc snacks. Thank you for letting me post here. God bless. Tammy

02-12-2013, 10:48 AM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,067 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	good luck, Tammy! it is so important, and you realize that. a lot of life ahead, and you can make the deciding difference in how much your diabetes debilitates you in your later years. don't let it happen! personally, I would not focus on the exercise at the same time you are trying to get your eating under control. you can lose weight and control your blood sugar without it, though of course it's very healthy too. the biggest thing is to remember that every mouthful counts. don't go off on a binge if you eat something not on plan. get back on plan with the NEXT mouthful, that you don't eat! __________________ Often I don't come back to read threads where I've posted. If you want me to see something, please send me a private message. Thanks!

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02-12-2013, 02:24 PM	#3
thecloude1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,580 Gallery: thecloude1 Stats: 325/294/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 4, 2013	Good Luck!

02-12-2013, 05:51 PM	#4
Phranquie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,258 Gallery: Phranquie Stats: 325+/166/125/ (5'-3" & 52 yo) WOE: Moderate Carb Start Date: Restart: 7/16/12	Welcome back Tammy. Lots of folks here have returned several times and keep trying until it sticks. With the health incentive I wish your the best of luck changing your life and eating patterns. Join a dialy thread so people can get to know you and offer daily support, motivation and encouragement. Daily accountability really helps me stay on track.

02-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#5
tgrant0613 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 37 Gallery: tgrant0613 Stats: 284/261/125 WOE: Basic Lo Carb Start Date: Feb/2013 (restart)	Ummm..... what is a daily thread??? lol I don't mean to sound ignorant, but i am trying to get this.

02-13-2013, 04:09 AM	#6
alabama sunshine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 1,072 Gallery: alabama sunshine Stats: 447/441/200 WOE: Low Carb (Atkins) Start Date: restart 02/03/2013	Back.

02-14-2013, 09:53 AM	#7
groovygiirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 89 Gallery: groovygiirl Stats: 301/275.8/200 WOE: Atkins (probably) Start Date: Feb 2013	Hi Tammy, I just started again this week myself

02-14-2013, 01:36 PM	#8
Phranquie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,258 Gallery: Phranquie Stats: 325+/166/125/ (5'-3" & 52 yo) WOE: Moderate Carb Start Date: Restart: 7/16/12	Tammy, a daily thread is where a group of people touch base daily. There are several here in the Century Club: Daily Weigher, 300lb Support, New Clothes for 4th of July. Also look under the LC Support Groups/LC Challenges, there are lots of daily threads that you can just hop in, introduce yourself and join. Find one that appeals to you and see if you like the flow and rapport of the people. Each group is a little different but there are plenty so you should have no problem finding one that you like.