Video Q&A about Non-Surgical Weight Management Program

I don't live anywhere close to the Mayo Clinic so I bought the book on the diet. I have to say that if I ate what they had, I'd gain more weight. I did get a few good pointers, but no way to follow that diet and lose weight for me. I do not lose weight and as far as what I eat, I fly by the seat of my pants---sometimes okay; sometimes not. I can eat the same thing two days in a row and have a reading in normal range and the next time, I'll be off of the chart! I have no idea what the difference is. There is no "team" for me, so I spend hours searching on line for food that will work. I have given up just about everything that has any taste. I am down to oven roasted chicken in salt-free, no fat broth. I can eat turnips, green beans, and broccoli. That's about it. Fruits are a disaster. Supper still is a big guess. I ate a small serving of chicken and lettuce and tomato salad. My blood this morning was 158. That is way over for me. I have not lost any weight, and when I followed some suggestions and exercised, I gained! I wish there was a pat answer concerning weight loss, but apparently no one has figured that out yet. Good luck with your weight loss travels.

retiredteacher

I also use spark people diet. You will like some of the recipes.

@retiredteacher Depending on how much weight you gained-muscle weighs more than non-muscle. When changing your diet it does take time for your body to adapt. Keep trying. I know I also gave up many foods...I have always been a salad and due to severe TMJ I can no longer chew anything hard or crunchy. Thankful for blenders and being a creative person.

I have fibromyalgia so I no longer eat gluten, sugar and only whole foods.

I realize this is about weight loss and I know several that struggle with their weight. We are all different and what works for one may not work for another.

I understand the feeling of being alone...Fibro and some other physical things have left me feeling alone. Do hope you can find encouragement here.

I've often wondered if Nutri-System or Adkins or Weight Watchers would work. It certainly wouldn't be as frustrating as trying to guess what will work and what won't. I have only been at this a little over a year, but it has thrown me because there is no pat answer for anything. I've probably checked every diet available including Spark People. That doesn't work for me. I just keep searching and realizing that each D2 is in the battle alone because we are all so different. I am sorry you have other problems to have to deal with too. Maybe some day someone will come along with the answers or a cure. Wouldn't that be terrific?

retiredteached

I have not tried any of the ones you mentioned, but can say anyone I have known who has tried Nutri-System says it was expensive and the food was not fit to eat and not healthy either.

I've heard that too. I bet if someone came up with a series of menus or delivered food, some diabetics would buy it. I would. I am not a cook and meals are always a bone of contention
in my house. It's just my husband and me and he is not a diabetic. What to eat is a daily problem.
retiredteacher

This can be a challenge to prepare a meal when others are not diabetic. I am not diabetic and one of those that does not eat sugar. It does help me with pain and I do enjoy being a creative cook. I live alone and this makes eating/planning meals easier.

Yes. I think that would be easier to only have to prepare for myself. But, I love my husband and sometimes, I just throw caution to the wind and cook something he wants, like steak and all the sides. he also loves cookies. Since I am not a cook, I can do a few meals. We always ate out before I got this disease since we were both working. Now, my limitations in the kitchen make days difficult. We are both retired. We thought we'd travel and enjoy good food from different places. It didn't work out that way.

retiredteacher

@retiredteacher If you would like to share-what area of teaching were you in? Retirement for some turns out as they planned. I live in an apartment and alone. Still endeavoring to adapt living in such close proximity w/ others. I need to not oppugn as I do have a place to live and food to eat. I am still ambulatory and can still drive some. My traveling days are over. Lots of free time and lots of pain. The home of my children's youth has been sold and they are all doing well.
Got off topic...a photo from my little flower garden. Still can play in the dirt some. Smiles across the miles.

@parus. I don't mind sharing. I taught Advanced Placement Lit. and Comp, Advanced Placement Language and Comp, and Composition for Freshmen in college. My third teaching job was with Upward Bound. I also taught language (oral and written) to Boy Scouts for
earning merit badges. Any time I could teach or coach in the academic areas, I was willing and ready. I have a superior education and insisted my students work 100%. I taught most years in an exclusive private school. I have enough hours that I am halfway
to a PHD. I should finish, but at this time my work is all diabetes, which I resent. My husband is also well educated as an engineer, and he owned his own businesses.
But, things change and are not as expected and we have to deal with them as best we can. Often it is not pleasant, but memories of good times help. 

retiredteacher