[acb-diabetics] weight loss

[Abby Vincent]

I have an endocrinologist for my general medical needs, as well as diabetic 
care.  She's not much help with weight loss.  She just says "lose weight". 
Well, she did say to eat smaller meals throughout the day instead of two or 
three big ones.  I've lost weight about half a dozen times, only to gain it 
back again.  Dieting, however I define it, doesn't seem to be a long term 
solution for me.  The one that worked best is weight watchers.  I'm 
considering trying it again, online this time, because I hear that now you 
can eat whatever you want, as long as you add the point value and don't go 
over your total.  The biggest problem I have is emotional eating.  That's 
sometimes called the "Oh, screw it", factor.  There's no easy solution for 
that.  The best thing was Meridia, but I had to give it up because it raised 
my blood pressure too much.  I'm between forty and fifty pounds overweight, 
depending on which of several numbers should be my normal weight.  That 
disqualifies me for weight loss surgery.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Abby

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From: "wanda sloan" <wsloan4 at woh.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 7:43 AM
To: <gmtravel at bellsouth.net>; "Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB 
issues" <acb-diabetics at acb.org>
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] weight loss

> Where are you from?  Does your city or county have a local diabetics
> association?  You may want to start there first.  Is your Dr. a General
> Physician or someone that has a practice in Internal Medicine?  It is
> important for your diabetic care to have all the correct tools to work 
> with.
> This is in your favor for your weight loss and diabetic care.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Metzler" <gmtravel at bellsouth.net>
> To: "acb-diabetics" <acb-diabetics at acb.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:22 AM
> Subject: [acb-diabetics] weight loss
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> My doctor wants me to lose weight but, he didn't have any guidelines for 
> me
> to follow.  Where is a good place to get weight loss information?  Any 
> help
> would be most appreciated.  Thanks,
>
> Regards, Gary Metzler
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>
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