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When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2006, my initial reaction was denial. I was young and I thought that type 2 diabetes showed up only in older adults. I kept asking questions like “How could this happen to me?” and “Could I have prevented this?” I was naive and I didn’t understand how diabetes would affect my everyday routine. It took a while for me to accept that I have diabetes and that it’s a chronic condition that needs to be managed.Here are four apps that help me manage my type 2 diabetes on a daily basis.1. MyFitnessPalI have been using MyFitnessPal (MFP) for a long time. In my opinion, it’s one of the best food log apps on the market. I’m able to log my calories and macronutrients protein, fat, and carbs and can even view them in graph formats.2. mySugrmySugr is my favorite blood sugar logbook app because of its easy to use, streamlined interface. My personalized home screen is tailored to my needs, including blood glucose numbers, carb count, and more. I have to check my blood sugar four to five times or more daily especially if I’m trying out something new and mySugr makes it so easy to log! I can view my daily, weekly, and monthly stats, which give me an estimate of my HbA1C. I usually need to show my doctor a log of my blood sugars every two to three months, so I download a CSV file to print and bring with me to my appointment.3. Zero Fasting TrackerZero Fasting Tracker is my favorite no-frills app for keeping track of my fasting. I use intermittent fasting to keep my blood sugar steady during the day. Zero is very easy to use just tap on Start Fasting and you’re ready to go! You can change your intermittent fasting goal in the settings, and it will notify you when your fasting period is over. It also shows your eating activity during the night, which may help you gather some insight into your morning glucose readings.4. 7 Minute WorkoutA combination of eating healthy and exercise helps me manage my type 2 diabetes. With a busy schedule, it’s easy to forget to stay active. But, if you have 7 minutes to spare, you can get a quick little workout in for the day. This app lets you browse many different 7 minute workouts, such as 7 minute abs and 7 minute sweat. It even comes with instructional videos to help you as well! Using 7 Minute Workout helps motivate me to get active, even though it only takes 7 minutes out of my day!Diabetes Medication - Click Here to Read

Yes, so long as you accept that you may not be able to eat as much as you want, as often as you want.Weight loss is about calories.Health is about nutrients and macros.In other words, using myself as an example, I’m 5′3″ and currently on 1370 calories without exercise to lose 1/2lb per week (I’m only about 8 lbs away from goal; 1/2lb per week is about the most I can safely lose). I could decide to eat 1370 calories worth of jellybeans per day for a week, and lose that 1/2lb. I’d probably feel ill, almost certainly hungry, likely lethargic, and if I kept it up long enough I would develop severe and possibly permanent health issues. (Example: Teenager left blind and deaf by decade-long diet of sausages, crisps and processed food ) BUT I would lose that half pound. For obvious reasons, not recommending this.When I started losing weight, I filled in a profile on MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal.com and got a calorie target. The diary page default settings show you the calories, carbs, fat, protein, sodium, and sugar content of each food logged. At first, I focused solely on calories. Eventually, I noticed I felt less hungry when I hit or came close to my protein target. I got back some blood work results that showed my iron as lower-than-optimal-but-not-yet-at-the-supplements-required stage. I switched out the sugar tracking for iron tracking. (I should probably point out two things here: 1) the MFP database can’t distinguish between naturally occurring sugars and added sugars and 2) I’m not Insulin Resistant, T2D or dealing with any other medical reason that might require me to restrict my sugars. If I were, I’d probably pay closer attention to it.) I also noticed that in addition to protein, I felt less hungry when I upped my fiber. I stopped tracking sodium (my blood pressure has actually dropped from borderline pre-hypertensive to the low end of normal since my weight has dropped) and started tracking fiber.I let the rest fall where it falls, which is generally around 50% carbs or slightly higher, and about 23–27% fat on an average day.There are foods I used to eat that I don’t have as often. Not because I “can’t” have them or think they’re “bad,” but because they aren’t worth the calories to me. For example, an apple turnover is 600 calories, or slightly under half my daily allotment. A whole one isn’t worth it to me. Even half is a bit high, though occasionally doable. I had a 300-calorie scoop of premium ice cream this week, but I also got 5 grams or protein from it; the turnover doesn’t have that saving grace. A quarter of the turnover? Okay, leaving aside how blessed hard it is to divide a triangular pastry into four equal pieces, that would be just enough to make me want another piece. So I don’t have turnovers very often. A cake pop at 140–170 calories? Or the aforementioned ice cream? Now you’re talking! But these foods do not make up the majority of my daily calories. For the most part, I eat fruits and veg, whole grains, legumes, some eggs and some dairy (I’m an ovo-lacto vegetarian). I’ll snack on roasted chickpeas, cold veggie dogs, or dry cereal. And I make room for a few items like popcorn or Special K cracker chips when I’m in the mood and have the calories to spare.tl/dr: You can eat foods you like and lose weight so long as you’re in calorie deficit, but in order to maintain good health and feel less hungry/moody/lethargic during weight loss, make sure your nutritional needs are met.

Hey. Your question sounds EXACTLY like mines when I had finally became serious about losing weight.I started dieting at the beginning of April 2016. My starting weight was right around 280 lbs. I started the 21 Day Fix, T25, Turbo Fire. EXCITING!! Lost 40 pounds over the year. It was such an awesome feeling. Then came 2017. I did what so many people do and I started slacking because I'd begun to forget where I'd come from (weight wise). So sadly I gained a few pounds back. I was exercising here and there But nothing consistent. That's when I started jogging.. I didn't really make any progress worth mentioning weight or size-wise the entire year.Bring on 2019. I started the year around 235 lbs. I ended up seeing an Instagram post about losing 8 lbs in a week with this Keto way of eating. I'd never heard of Just Keto Diet before then, and didn't really think it was a realistic approach to weight loss. So of course I researched it. Everything I was reading and seeing was really interesting to me. Eventually I was sold.. So I figured I didn't have anything to lose (except excess fat) but everything to gain. I jumped in head first. Stuck with it and lost 53 pounds in my 1st year of low carb eating. Currently my total weight loss is sitting at 93 lbs. My husband, sisters, mom and a few of my coworkers have now adopted this lifestyle. I've never been the "popular" person that goes around affecting everyone they come in contact with. So I never would've thought that I'd actually inspire others to seriously start focusing on their health. But I have to admit, seeing others inspired by me and my journey has been just as rewarding is losing weight and regaining my health. And my journey isn't over yet! I'm VERY excited to bring in 2020 on the right foot. And you should be also!! I know that our physical appearance isn't everything, but I'd be lying if I told you that I don't absolutely love being smaller. I feel so much better about life in general now. I hope that your able to feel like that one day. So just stay focused. The process isn't instant. And that's ok. But the delayed gratification is so worth it.. maybe when I'm down to my target weight of 130 lbs I'll come back post an update. I didn't want to show you any before and after pictures because I feel like everyone is different and THE WORST thing you can do is measure your personal success against others. I promise you that if your serious and your consistent YOU WILL get the results. So become your own success story!I'm asked about my weight loss "secret" often enough to know the most common questions that people have. As someone that is just now really dedicating yourself to your overall health, I'm sure you have similar questions. We all do.1.) What strategies helped you get to your goal?I did a lot of things that didn't really work. But I think the most effective tactic I employed was I completely dedicated myself to my health. So when I finally found out about Just Keto Diet I read so much about it. And after I mentally invested in this new (healthy) way of living, I found a Facebook group that has been helpful as far as the clean eating aspect. Although I mainly just use the group for motivation. It really does help to know that your not in this alone.I also started focusing on real food ingredients and not just the carb count. The simpler the ingredients, the easier it is to track and manage my carb counting and to figure out if a particular food might not be working for me. I drink ketoproof coffee every morning. My weight loss had slowed somewhat. I read about people cutting out the heavy cream.I never thought that could be an ingredient holding me back. Decided to cut it out and see if anything happened and, sure enough, the weight started dropping again.2.) What is the most impactful change you’ve made to your diet and why do you feel it’s been the most important?Regardless if its break time, lunch or dinner time, if I’m not hungry, I don’t eat. That was my biggest learning curve with a low carb lifestyle. When your first starting out is easier to schedule your meals. But over time you'll begin to develop the habit of simply not eating when your not actually hungry. This comes with learning your biddy.3.) What is the best single piece of advice you can give to someone that is just starting out?A piece of advice I would give to a beginner would be to keep it simple. I didn’t know anyone who was Just Keto Diet when I started out. I knew to count carbs. I figured out what foods to avoid but wanted to convince myself I could still enjoy all kinds of treats as long as they were low carb. Bought the sweeteners. Bought the flours, whey protein, oat fiber and all kinds of extracts.Made low carb danishes, cookies, muffins, cheesecakes. It was neat at first but even with substitutions, the carbs are there and are not as satisfying as a meal. Plus the sweeteners were not agreeing with my digestive system. It has been much easier for me to track my carbs, and sometimes not worry about tracking if I keep my foods and meals simple.4.) How do you feel your life is now that you’re your goal seems pretty eminent?As far as life goes, the bottom line is I just feel better. I was not on medication or under Dr’s care for any illness or disease before I started low carb, just still overweight even after doing the exercise piece for 2 yrs. Finding this way of eating has improved my overall well being.5.) What do you consider the biggest change in your day-to-day life?I am also sharing Just Keto Diet with people I see every day. They ask a lot about my weight loss and how I am doing it. And I'm so invested into it that I've begun to love giving regular ppl my honest advice.6.) What did you do to find support throughout your journey?I look to social media for a lot of my information, recipes, tips, and motivation from other people living this lifestyle. My husband is my daily, real-life support as he is eating this way, too. We motivate each because we hold each other accountable. I think that's very important, accountability.7.) What do you currently do to manage your day-to-day diet?I log my food on MFP pretty religiously. I also exercise now. I know I’ve read that too much cardio can stress the body and increase cortisol levels, but there’s something about getting out and walking or using my weights. Building muscle burns fat and the honest truth is that you will not be able to get fast and consistent results without BOTH diet and exercise. I have to make sure I’m moving if I want to reach that goal, even as a walker.8.) If there is one thing that you could do differently during your journey, what would it be and why?If there was one thing I do differently, it would be meal prepping better. I make a couple of recipes a week that are dinner and lunch the next day. I know it would be easier to prep it all and pack it away to be able to grab and go. I think that's very helpful because the BIG "decisions" are made. After that it's not much to think about.So if your serious about your question then I highly recommend the Just Keto Diet. Everyone prefers a different approach to weight loss. But this is what has worked for me. I wish you ALL the best!!