Group: I am overweight or obese

I am overweight or obese
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 381, Messages: 6449

Being overweight is a common trait these days and there is not enough help out there. Find out how you can shed those pounds and improve yourself from within.

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looking to loose 20 lbs.

Dani165
Dani165
Posts: 1
Joined: 2007/05/30
United States
2007/05/30, 09:00 PM
I'm a 24 year old female looking to loose about 15-20 lbs by september. I'm a type 1 diabetic....how can i do this safely?
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2007/05/31, 08:14 AM
First check with your doctor about a healthy eating plan...then start walking and moving more daily.

Weight lifting will help your muscles deal with insulin better as well as help you lose weight- so get on a training plan.

You will need to monitor your blood sugar and consult with your doctor - exercise can sometimes effect your levels and cause a need to change your insulin dosage.

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amyksmith76
amyksmith76
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Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2007/05/31, 12:21 PM
Dani, asimmer is right. Your Dr. can help guide you in the right direction. I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy. The Dr. referred to a nutritionist who put me on a very easy plan. It was a "points" type plan that helped me track my sugars, carbs, protien, etc. It was extremely easy to follow and really helped.