HI SEan,

On Sat 2037-Nov-14 13:24, Sean Dennis (1:18/200) wrote to All:

SD> I've lost about 15 pounds in a month-mainly due to overwhelming
SD> stress.  I've lost a lot of my appetite, but I guess that's good.  I
SD> can no longer wear my wedding ring as it completely falls off my
SD> hand (I was married in 2004 and that is my original ring).  My pants
SD> are falling off without wearing a good belt. My appetite has gone
SD> down considerably to where I eat about once a day. 

SD> Now some of you are thinking "No, that's not right!", but for me,
SD> that's about the only way I really lose weight is stress.  This
SD> time, though, I'm going to be good and keep off the weight.

ONe meal a day, if it fits you, with snacks can work.  I
know it's hard to get a balanced diet that way, but I've
functioned on one major meal a day and a couple of snacks.
My lady, the one with the condition might eat a small meal
in the morning, again a small lunch and then our usual
dinner.

SD> I'm even starting to work on becoming a referee for the local
SD> ladies' roller derby club (really! -
SD> http://www.littlecityrollergirls.com). 

YEp, exercise is one of the best ways to both keep the
weight under control and the diabetes.  The bad thing is if
you overindulge in the exercise you have to watch your
sugars because the body converts some of that stored fat to
sugar, and then you need insulin to counteract that.

Kathy's trouble is that she can't do the walking which is so necessary for
good cardiovascular health.  I'm still hunting somewhere secondhand a
stationary bike for her to ride.
When we were going to the health club (we lived closer to
MEmphis and it was feasible then) she'd do a bit of
stationary bike and some free weights for the shoulder
problem, etc. then get in the pool which was real good for
her.  NOw that we live too far from the city to make three
trips a week to the spa practical, and our memberships have
expired the stationary bike is the best thing.

SD> My glucose levels have dropped from 250 mg/dL at "idle" to around
SD> 150 mg/dL. Still a little high, but working on that too.

YEp, the stress, and you're more active, yes often looking
for a job can be more physically strenuous than working at
one .

Good luck with it.

SOunds like in some ways you're on the right track.  That
ladies' rollerderby ref thing could be fun too .

Regards,
           Richard
--- timEd 1.10.y2k+