Type 2 Diabetic doing Intermittent fasting

[thevalueman]

I was worried that the fasting might interfere with an exercise regiment....glad to hear that.
Thanks for your input
sounds like you're too busy doing your exercise to work.....which is not a bad thing....who likes to work anyway!! NOT ME!!
as stated....a lifestyle change.......I'm worried that I just my be too lazy to keep it up....at 71, I seem to be able to find many things that interfere with what i should be doing.....

on another note......i find that many/most of these drugs they are prescribing "for our health" also come with notations that this drug MAY cause fatigue.....gee....wonder why anybody taking these can get up the energy to hit the gym....taking two, or three for these drugs.....makes me wonder how a person can even get out of the bed in the morning....

 

[Tunahawk]

I agree on the drugs. I have been lucky. I'm not on any prescribed drugs. Also unfortunately I do work a full time job, I just have to make time to work out. You know what they say "If it was easy everyone would do it"

 

[Horsehat]

I have fallen off the wagon but was doing OMAD and fasting 3 days a month for about a year. Lost over 50 lbs and A-1 c dropped from pre-diabetic to normal. It works but requires a discipline I don’t always have.

 

[kodis556]

What do you sub for carbs? Carbs are the absolute hardest thing for me to cut out, I starve myself of them and then find myself scarfing them down later on...

There's literally dozens of carb "substitutes" out there. I've been on Keto for 5 years now, and it's clear the market has noticed people simply needed alternatives. They are more expensive than plain old bread/tortillas, but in the long run it's going to be less expensive than dealing with diabetes.

Kroger has a great selection of breads (Lewis Bakery, carb master), tortillas and store brand keto alternative breads. I eat toast and sandwiches every day just like before, only with low carb breads. You can make quesadillas just like before.

Yes, some of the better stuff like the Hero bread and bagels are ungodly expensive, but again, well worth it for your health. I also buy egg white "spaghetti noodles" and have spaghetti and meatballs. I was 230 lbs when I decided to lose the extra weight. 5 years later I'm holding steady at 205 and bloodwork is great.

 

[Winterborne]

Your physical activity sets your caloric intake.

Younger more active me ate every two hours...yes I was broke ALOT.

As a grumpy old fart I can get by two small meals a day...even with going to the gym.

I am type 2 but it is very controlled.

I do like a tea spoon of apple cider vinegar of the mother in the evenings and some what watch what I eat.
Also I take fish oil, peppers blend and beets supplements.

I used to do the intermittent fasting and it works well with the above doctrine.

Normally I eat better through the week and splurge on the weekends with friends/family.

A huge key to better health is less coffee/tea/soft drinks and alcohol.

I can tell when I don't drink enough actual water, your body gains more benefits because it can process it easier.

 

[fast306stang]

There's literally dozens of carb "substitutes" out there. I've been on Keto for 5 years now, and it's clear the market has noticed people simply needed alternatives. They are more expensive than plain old bread/tortillas, but in the long run it's going to be less expensive than dealing with diabetes.

Kroger has a great selection of breads (Lewis Bakery, carb master), tortillas and store brand keto alternative breads. I eat toast and sandwiches every day just like before, only with low carb breads. You can make quesadillas just like before.

Yes, some of the better stuff like the Hero bread and bagels are ungodly expensive, but again, well worth it for your health. I also buy egg white "spaghetti noodles" and have spaghetti and meatballs. I was 230 lbs when I decided to lose the extra weight. 5 years later I'm holding steady at 205 and bloodwork is great.

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This is an awesome, informative post. Thank you for taking the time to write that. I knew about some of these and had forgotten about them, I assumed you were skipping sandwiches and the like altogether. You've given me some things to think about, I appreciate that!

 

[kodis556]

This is an awesome, informative post. Thank you for taking the time to write that. I knew about some of these and had forgotten about them, I assumed you were skipping sandwiches and the like altogether. You've given me some things to think about, I appreciate that!

And that Hero Bread company makes buttermilk biscuits, bagels and croissants to add to the mix, but again very expensive but I do splurge to stay on track. You can make bacon, egg and cheese biscuits anytime at home. Zero carbs and very filling.

 

[fast306stang]

And that Hero Bread company makes buttermilk biscuits, bagels and croissants to add to the mix, but again very expensive but I do splurge to stay on track. You can make bacon, egg and cheese biscuits anytime at home. Zero carbs and very filling.

All the stuff I love lol

I'll try to find it and get some. That would make cutting carbs a LOT easier even if it costs more money

 

[thevalueman]

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[1776]

There's literally dozens of carb "substitutes" out there. I've been on Keto for 5 years now, and it's clear the market has noticed people simply needed alternatives. They are more expensive than plain old bread/tortillas, but in the long run it's going to be less expensive than dealing with diabetes.

Kroger has a great selection of breads (Lewis Bakery, carb master), tortillas and store brand keto alternative breads. I eat toast and sandwiches every day just like before, only with low carb breads. You can make quesadillas just like before.

Yes, some of the better stuff like the Hero bread and bagels are ungodly expensive, but again, well worth it for your health. I also buy egg white "spaghetti noodles" and have spaghetti and meatballs. I was 230 lbs when I decided to lose the extra weight. 5 years later I'm holding steady at 205 and bloodwork is great.

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I don't fast, do keto, or any of that.....but I do watch my calories and protein intake. Those Mission Carb Balance Tortillas are awesome. Low in calories, good fiber, good protein, and taste decent.