[Diabetes-talk] victoza

Sat Mar 23 18:43:14 UTC 2013

I don't know, endorphins are OK.  You're right about exercise being potentially boring, but I find that I get some of my most productive thinking done on the treadmill.  I used to run with my dog (a pet, not a guide) through our neighborhood, but zoning out while running can be dangerous.

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On Mar 23, 2013, at 9:11 AM, "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> You forget that exercise is almost always damned boring, too. The only way I
> stay on a treadmill is by reading a book!
> 
> And I power-lifted in high school and still love to walk -- but walking to
> get somewhere is far preferable to walking to stay in shape IMO.
> 
> And I'm one of those for whom exercise *never* made me feel better. And I
> see no more reason to become addicted to endorphins than any other drug!
> <grin>
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 9:38 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
> Yeah, it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise when you
> don't feel great. Often exercise helps with this, but it's the einitial
> getting up and doing it that's so hard to do. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Robert Shelton
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
> 
> I agree with all you say.  And, the one thing my sweety has a big
> problem with is exercise.  She eats reasonable portions and good healthy
> food, but hard to get her off the couch.  She has lupus, which
> contributes both to the diabetes and the soreness that makes exercise
> difficult.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:10 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
> When I worked as a fitness instructor and ballet dancer, I told people
> to not look at losing weight as a diet because this implies a temporary
> state of living when food, nutrition and exercise needs to become an
> entire lifestyle adjustment that is permanent. One, start eating healthy
> portions. This is key. Two, eat foods that are better for you
> nutritionally: whole wheat and grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy, fresh
> fruits and veggies, beans like chickpeas and garbanzo and lima, etc.
> Three, exercise needs to be a part of daily living. Activity of any kind
> to get the heart rate up and then toning. We act like this is so
> difficult, but when you think about it, it's really not. I do allow for
> one day a week when you can eat what ever food you just can't live
> without, though still in a moderate portion size. Whether it be
> chocolate, buffalo wings, fast-food, cookies, chips-- whatever your
> pleasure is. If needing to lose a large quantity of weight, you can cut
> back on calories, but in order to remain healthy and maintain weight
> loss, you can't yo-yo diet or lose weight then go back to old habits.
> Adjusting our mindsets to a lifestyle change is more constructive and
> productive when trying to lose weight and just healthy living in
> general.
> 
> Having said all that, I'm finding it difficult to exercise with Baby,
> smile. I get a lot of physical activity in a day just from dealing and
> playing with him, but to actually exercise, boy, it's tough finding the
> time especially time when I'm not exhausted, sigh. Somehow, I've managed
> to lose almost all the weight in seven months, but I need to work on the
> toning again. Something tells me this is a life-long struggle, grin.
> 
> And of course, we all here have to consider our diabetes. I'm likely to
> drop when exercising, so I try to do physical activity after meals. I
> test before and after too, but it can be crummy when a low blood sugar,
> or high one for that matter, gets in the way of exercise. Just another
> level to our daily life, sigh.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of d m gina
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:46 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
> 
> Did she get off of it rite away?
> There are so many ways to get weight off, I am doing pretty well.
> Holding my own. I hope it isn't a long night.
> 
> Original message:
>> Linda had a very similar experience.  This opinion is completely
>> uninformed by facts, but I almost think that this class of drug is 
>> almost like a chemical lapband in that it causes your stomach to fill 
>> quickly -- very quickly in some cases.  My sympathies.  We've had the 
>> same experience here, and it's not very pleasant.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
>> I started the encrease last night, taking it again this evening. Had
>> dinner then gave it all back. I'm not playing this game until the 
>> second one decides to settle. Will call over tomorrow.
>> I felt so tired, really drained.
>> I want my happy self back again.
>> I also have burning in the chest.
>> I think this is from acid.
>> Glad for those who can take it.
>> I played the game now game is over.
> 
>> --
>> --Dar
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>> every sinner has a future
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