I'm back!

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Registered: 03-28-2003
I'm back!
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Tue, 06-28-2005 - 2:34pm

Well hello everyone!
I used to post on this board about a year ago and loved the support I gained here. My name is Heather, I am 32 and at the biggest weight I have ever been at. I am currently 285 and need to get down to 180 to be at a healthy weight. My minigoal is to lose 30 pounds by the end of the summer. My ultimate goal is to be at 150. Me and my husband Shawn have been married almost one year and we are trying to have a baby. I was just diagnosed as being insulin resistant which explains some of my weight issues. Insulin resistance is where your insulin isn't working correctly in order to use the glucose in your body. It can lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer to name a few and it is genetic, so there is no cure. It has been a real obstacle in getting pregnant, but I am on glucaphage now and I just started the insulin resistant diet. Anyway, I am glad to be back on board! I hope I can get to know all of you!

Heather

Heather and Shawn 7/16/04

 

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Registered: 02-22-2005
In reply to: hedieann
Tue, 06-28-2005 - 3:23pm
Welcome! Glad you found your way back. What kind of foods do you eat on an insulin resistant diet? LK
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Registered: 03-28-2003
In reply to: hedieann
Tue, 06-28-2005 - 4:21pm
Thanks LK!
This way of eating is so simple I wished I would have known about it sooner. Basically I do what is called a link and balance approach. Anytime I eat a serving of carbs I have to make sure I get a serving of protein. Of course its all healthy and low fat carbs and proteins. I can't have more than two servings of carbs at any one time. Its kinda like a diabetic diet, but the beauty is if I want to splurge every once in awhile I can as long I link and balance. I got this approach from an awesome book called the Insulin Resistant Diet. It was developed by a doctor and a nutritionist from the Mayo Clinic. So will see!

Heather and Shawn 7/16/04

 

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Registered: 06-17-2003
In reply to: hedieann
Tue, 06-28-2005 - 9:04pm
Hi Heather, I am really glad to see you posting again. I really hope you find the support you need and good luck reaching your goals. sharla
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Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: hedieann
Tue, 06-28-2005 - 9:41pm
Hi Heather!
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Registered: 12-10-2004
In reply to: hedieann
Tue, 06-28-2005 - 10:30pm
Hello! I've got the insulin resistance too but I couldn't take all the protein. Instead I make sure I get protein at two meals at least and I eat a lot of fiber to offset the carbs. :o) Kristi <><
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Registered: 05-08-2003
In reply to: hedieann
Wed, 06-29-2005 - 5:36am

Hi Heather! Glad to see you back here!!! I'm glad that you have a plan and you sound really motivated!

Hope to see you posting around here a lot!!

Dawn