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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:33pm

Hi Everyone,


   My doctor is still saying I'm pre-diabetic but he has me on metformin twice a day.  I've been working for several years to loose weight.  I horseback ride and take aqua aerobics for people with arthritis.  I've gone from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.  I walk my dog when my knees feel up to it.  I never eat large portions but my bad eating habits have been the problem.  I get up and I'm not hungry.  I could go all day just drinking my coffee (no sugar) and not eat until 6 pm.  So my body was always thinking it was starving.  I still have days when I have to force myself to eat something. 


    I find it hardest to stick to good eating habits when I travel.  I had a similar reaction as 'Scared' only in my case it was low blood sugar.  Scared me too.  It seems to me to be a balancing act to keep my sugar level. 


    I test more often than I did when this started.  Usually I am pretty good and hopefully it'll stay that way. 


    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.


   

Sharon

Emmie and her bud, Sabastian

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 1:56pm

Hi Sharon and welcome to the board!


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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 2:19pm

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Sharon

Emmie and her bud, Sabastian

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 7:49pm

I will definitely second that exercise is good for arthritis!!

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 8:48pm

Thank you so much for the suggestion. I use a city club and will check out what they have.

Sharon

Emmie and her bud, Sabastian

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Wed, 11-21-2007 - 4:38pm

I know I have to really pay attention to the cranky joints, but does it does amaze me how much it helps the arthritis pain, along with everything else!! I think a lot of that is the exercise DOES strengthen the muscles so it keeps the joints in better alignment!!

I will say the first couple times on the elliptical took some getting used to. I have rotten balance so literally had to concentrate on using it rather than watching the TV or reading. But that went away pretty quickly.

The Y does not keep the pool warm cuz they have so many kids using it!! Since my blood pressure is a little high at times even with the meds I need to avoid the whirlpool too, but that I would sure love to use!!

Auntydoxzz