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Originally Posted by Lisa Michelle
Do you like walking? I find that's a really easy one and it can be so enjoyable and calming if you can perhaps go somewhere nice, a bit quiet, out in the countryside...?
Do you have any friends or family who could perhaps do something with you?
What's the diabetic diet like? I think it's important to not deprive yourself of everything enjoyable, it has to be something you will stick to and not be hating every moment of it. .
What sort of things do you crave when you have cravings? If they're 'bad' foods you could perhaps find some healthier alternatives, so when you feel hungry you're still eating but it's better for you.
Anyway, good luck. x
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Yes, I was actually just thinking walking would be a good idea.. only thing is, where I live, there's only about 3 months out of the year where it's actually warm enough to go on a long walk. We get a ton of snow from usually October to as far as April. I wanted to go for a walk yesterday but it was quite cold and it discouraged me from doing it. Summer will soon be here, so hopefully I can do some more walking as the weather gets warmer. I will ask my sister (who is also trying to lose weight) if she will walk with me.. even if it's for only 15 mintues, that's better than nothing I guess
As for the diabetic diet.. it's basically taking one portion of each food group for each meal of the day. I'm currently trying to follow the 1200 calories a day one, which normally I could do, but the risperadol makes me crave really sweet foods like cupcakes and sweet pop/soda (like pepsi) as the night time approaches. Night eating is my biggest weakness.. that's when I get all my food cravings. Ironically, night time is when my anxiety is always at its worst too. I think if I can figure out ways to stop the binge eating at night and get my anxiety under better control, I'd be off to a good start.
Thanks again everyone for the support and tips/advice. It helps to know I'm not alone in this battle..
