Advice on meal follow
 | Hi, Bkw, and welcome. It sounds like the timing might be off. I would recommend to work out not much more than an hour after a meal. If that’s what you’re doing now, which meal precedes it? |
 | I’m going to be trying to get into a regular routine with the meal plans. I work night shift 6pm to 6am in a jail. I work 3 days on…2 off..2 on…then 3 off. I sleep nights when I’m off and days when I work. I like the idea of eating 6 small meals. When I’m working, I only eat at work. I usually bring 1 “dinner” then snack the rest of the night. My snacks have gone from candy bars and cokes to fruits, crackers, cheese, yogart… veggies with dressing etc… I’m also type 2 diabetic and take 42 units of Lantus each day and between 6 and 10 units of Novolog to cover any carbs I eat. I don’t go over 45 in a meal. I’m drinking my required amount of water too. I spoil myself and get bottled water that I really enjoy. I haven’t had a coke or candy bar in over 6 weeks. I’ve been behaving myself. I’m hoping to meet other diabetics here. |
 | I am a diabetic who just started on your menu plan. I have experienced low blood sugar after riding my stationary bike for just 25 minutes today. I usually bike 40-45 minutes/day. Do I need to adjust my menu plan for exercise? |
| | Hi, Lindadee. Absolutely! |
 | I’D LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN DRINK COFFEE SWEETENED WITH STEVIA. RESPONSE? |
| | Hi, Faye. That’s great to read! Yes, you can cut back a little if you wish. We recommend to start with the starchier carbs. If that won’t work for you, please do repost. |
 | I am having difficulty eating all the meals on the plan. I am losing weight very slowly, however, I do feel much better. Most important, my blood sugar is much lower at all time of the day. I am exercising about about 4 days out of the week & generally staying more active. Can I cut out any of the food on the plan? |
| | Hi, Jobob, and welcome! Don’t worry about being perfect, just do the best you can. Just ease into it, and let the little changes add up. |
 | Hi Kathleen, |
 | I can’t seem to use this TDC site yet. I tried to “Contact you” and of course I can’t seem to. I’d like to ask you a couple questions that are not on your list. 1. How do I change my name? The form asked for name and I gave my name! I did not know that I should have made one up. 2. How do you find an active group? I can find only two. One the most recent entry is from me. And the other is from a lady that states the purpose of the group. 3. I have gotten a few emails that say they are from TDC (like Noods today). I can’t tell if they are from TDC employees or members. How do you respond &/or contact them? I joined primarily for the support. How do you get current support? Is there a way to find them other than sorting through all of them one at a time? |
| | Please do update us. I just started a few days ago. I am having a hard time trying to figure out how the site works. The activity on this group that I can see is 7 months old! So it is nice to see there really is someone else. Maybe I just don’t know how to use the groups. I joined Trim Down for the support, so this has been very frustrating and disappointing. Much success to you! |
 | I’m a cook and sometimes it hard to stay away from the bad foods that I know I shouldn’t be eating and I’m around it all the time but I going to say no to all the stuff that not good for me I will let you all know how I do in a week started on 1/19 16 so I’m just getting started |
| | Hi, LSholts, and welcome. Many people have your story! I honestly recommend that you ease into this program, making small steps until you are comfortable with each stage. The steps will add up and may culminate in a lifestyle where healthy behaviors are second nature. This may very well include not depriving yourself, because that is often a recipe for failure. |
 | Hi, I am new to the TrimDown Club. One of the reasons I joined was because I my eating habits are aweful! I try to eat at least 3 small meals a day….but in reality I keep going back to one meal and junk. How can I get more regimentated to eat more durning the day, and building the discipline to stay away from junk food (sweets)? I am concerned about getting diabetes, and whatever weightloss programs I have done in the past (weight watchers) I end up gaining a LOT more weight than I lose. |
| | Hi, ukjaiswar. First, thanks for being a nurse! Second, no worries. As long as you don’t eat less than 3 meals per day, you can adjust your eating patterns in whichever way is comfortable – some options: |
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