Newbie Topic

Jingerbird1972 06/22/12
Hi everyone, I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with type 2 about 6 years ago after losing about 100lbs. I am trying to find ways to "evict" diabetes from my life and the only starting point is losing weight. I have about 50 lbs to lose until I reach my target weight but it is really hard now. It doesn't matter what I try, nothing seems to make any difference.
I stopped smoking almost 12 months ago and have put on 10 lbs since. I work out on a cross trainer for at least 30 mins everyday. Besides getting fitter, there is no weight lose. Any advice gratefully accepted.

Lu52501 03/06/13
I was having the same problem. Was wondering if you count calories and keep track of what you eat. My doctor suggested that since I do those things that if I eat the same amount of calories all the time that my body will and has got accustomed to that amount...she suggested that I change the amount every so often to jolt my metabulism and just keep chugging along. I am wheel chair bound and I use the shake weight for my arms and do other exercises on my lower extremities. Doing that with my diet has worked for me. Just thought I would maybe give you another option or at least something for you to consider. Nice to see you in the My Net Diary Community.

Mikeky 03/10/13
Everyone is different in how they respond, but I know for me I seem to have more weight loss on weeks I can push exercise past 40 minutes compared to 30 minutes a session.

Maybe try a few longer workouts?

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