Managing Pre Diabetes

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Q: Good foods to manage pre-diabetes.?
My father has "slight diabetes," and his doctors say that if he takes care of it now by excercising and eating healthy, it can be taken care of. What are some good foods/drinks he can have to help take care and kill off this disease/situation?

A: if its in the early stages try to do a lot of exersice and eat less meat , more fruits and vegetable avoid starch foods walk is the best dont rush to take medication take medication only if its uncontrollable once u start insulin you cant stop

Q: I have severe dietary issues (gluten, dairy, pre-diabetes), and only in dating and at work....?
...do I find that they're truly difficult to manage. I tell (the same people over and over) at work why I can't eat the pizza or spaghetti that everyone else is inhaling, and that's quite irritating. But,.....that's work. Now, (except for at work) if I'm not dating, I almost never have a problem. I can stay within my strict dietary boundaries. My guy friends not only don't put me in risky situations (trying new restaurants, long waits for food), but they also don't judge me when I get irritable about my food issues. It might only be once a month, but there's always an increased risk when dating a woman for me. No, health practitioners have no idea what's going on with me. I'm a great guy otherwise, so how do I get it through my woman's head that food is NOT a celebration for me?

A: You do not have to worry about anything. Tell people for their information which is very important. Entertain people with what they want and also with information of what you do not take they will ask what you would like to take. It is of great importance to your girlfriends to know as well coz it is good when it falls on you that on the girls side coz no man can entertain her. A doctor once told me when I once cried over the diet of a diabetic coz am one, "THAT THE DIABETICS FOODS ARE THE FOODS RECOMMENDED FOR EVERY MAN" Take heart sweetheart.

Q: If I am pre-diabetic and start experiencing eye problems, does it mean its become diabetes?
These eye problems are REALLY similar to what they say diabetics get. Temporary blurryness where I can't see faces from far away and reading gives me a headache; bulging veins in my eyes (not just bloodshot, bulging); days where my eyes are fine (maybe 2 days or 3 days a week), its usually worse at night.... I was told twice that I have high blood sugar and both times I managed to bring it down to average. It's been about 8 months since I last checked and....well I fixed my diet but it might have been too little too late. Can you experience this problem when your condition is still reversable? Or does this mean I have to start taking medication and calling myself diabetic? I am getting a blood check as soon as possible but may have to wait a week or two and am looking for some temporary answers. Thank you Actually, Runner, If you don't mind I would like to email you directly but your email is blocked on yahoo answers

A: Yes it could be go get a1c and reg blood test.. buy check monitor to check too

Q: What type of information or assessment tools can you use to determine whether supplementation is necessary?
Joann is a 48 year old woman who works full time and is the parent of two teenagers. She is 5ft, 9 inches tall and currently weighs 175lb. In the past 2 yrs, she has gained 10lb. Her recent blood glucose test results were borderline high, and her family has a history of diabetes and cancer. She recently completed a course of antibiotics for an ear infection and has been experiencing mood swings and night sweats, which she thinks may be related to pre- menopause. Joanne has called to make an appointment for dietary counselling and has expressed interest in getting more information about how diet can help her maintain her health, manage her risk for diabetes and cancer, and prevent any further weight gain. Her typical meals are as follows: a bagel, coffee and orange juice for breakfast, a sandwich with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoe and mayonnaise and fat -free cookies for lunch; and pasta with chicken and carrots, a green salad with blue cheese dressing and a small slice of cake or dish of ice-cream for dinner. Her beverages include diet colas, and her snacks are usually rice cakes or popcorn. She has no regular exercise program.

A: Before starting any supplements or HRT, I would try: Eliminate artificial sweeteners (diet soda included!) Increase plain water intake Eliminate processed foods (lunch meat, cheeses etc..) Take a good multi-vitamin daily Try herbal tea geared towards women's health As far as an exercise program goes, start small! Choose a parking spot furthest away from the store/work, and take the stairs instead of elevators. Baby steps will keep you from being too overwhelmed by all the changes. Good luck!

Q: Can I have hypertension if I control my diabetes?
I'm 29 , female and was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in February and since then taking metformin 500mg twice a day and diet and exercise changes. My weight dropped from 59kg to 52kg now, and my BMi is 23.7. My blood glucose is normal now, below 6.2 pre breakfast. However, after my visit to doc, my blood pressure up at 140/88. I never had high blood pressure before, but I may have overindulged on some high salt food and snacks some days before the test and am constantly stressed. Can I have hypertension even if I control my blood glucose? Or does the eating and stressing have something to do with it ? How many times do I have to test them? Sometimes I get panic attack and afraid to see the doc. Does that contribute to the pressure? If so, how can I manage them?

A: Unless it is genetic you should not have high blood pressure. Your weight loss should have helped. Metformin does not cause HP. More than salt, unless you are salt sensitive which is kinda rare, your stress levels are important to HP readings. Controlling your blood glucose is important for so many things that I can't list them but it will not, in and of itself, control high BP. I also have "white coat syndrome" My bp when I first go to the doctor is like yours. If I can get relaxed it easily goes down to 115/70 and that's in 5 minutes. Get yourself a home bp machine. When you wake up, after the washroom, take your bp, wait 5 minutes and take it again, one more time and the average is considered your real bp. Remember that the cuff needs to be on you arm at heart level. Avoid the wrist and finger kind of machines. When you next go to the doctor or to a pharmacy to check your bp bring your machine to see if it is off. Relaxation is important to a diabetic. Take up some form of meditation for 10 or 20 minutes a day. A simple breath observing meditation (you find examples on the web) will do wonders and it is completely free. I don't really know non US numbers but it looks like you are working hard to control your diabetes, keep it up.

Q: So discouraged... so many complications. Uterus problems, preterm labor issues, now diabetes.?
I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my first child, and from the beginning it has just been one problem after another. First I was diagnosed with a bicornuate (heart-shaped) uterus that gave me only a 50-60% chance of the pregnancy being successful, with high risks of late 2nd trimester miscarriage, pre-term labor, etc. We escaped the 2nd trimester without incident (thank God, but what a lot of worrying we did!) but now there's a whole new round of issues. Starting at 21 weeks, I've been having problems with preterm labor. I have to take medicine to prevent contractions but I still get them all the time. Usually just Braxton-Hicks, but sometimes big, crushing ones that are just terrifying. At 26 weeks, I had to go to the hospital to stop the contractions. Yesterday I just got the word that I have gestational diabetes. I am the healthiest eater I know and I'm right on target with my weight gain (15-20 lbs, depending on how swollen I am that day, heh). It's not too bad, but I'll have to stab myself 3-5 times a day to check my sugar and choreograph my food - though I honestly don't think I could eat any better than I already do. I meet with the nutritionist tonight to learn how to manage it. I've tried so hard to be a good, healthy mom-to-be, and I just feel like my body is turning on me. Like my body, with its deformed womb and sugar issues, is just not good enough to support my daughter. I am usually an optimist, but I just feel so discouraged because this stuff never ends. Plus I'm still working, yet on restricted activity, so I can't even cheer up by getting the nursery ready or anything. My husband has been great, but I can't help feel that my issues are letting him down. I just wanted to make a sweet, healthy baby for us, not a never-ending hassle. I know you guys know how I feel, please share your experiences and help me not feel alone, ok?

A: My first pregnancy was rough as well. I know it can be very discouraging. Mine started off fairly normal. But I was throwing up 3 times a day. And it just won't stop. I would actually plan out my day at work so I could throw up. I always knew that I would throw up some of my lunch, so I would leave lunch early and just sit on my hands and knees in front of the toilet. So I was pretty weak most of the time. I really had a hard time functioning. And my doctor didn't seem concerned at all. And the vomiting just continue into my second trimester without much change. Then when I was 26 weeks my left thigh began to swell and get red. The on-call doctor said that I should just stay home and go to sleep. Thankfully I didn't and I went to the ER instead. I had large DVT in my thigh. I was on complete bed-rest in the hospital for 6 days. My thigh swelled up to the size of my waist. It was pretty disgusting. And then I went home and had to start twice daily blood thinner injections. And then there were tons of doctors appointments. I suddenly had three doctors instead of just one. They tried inducing at 38 weeks, but it didn't work so I had c-section. Those are not fun. But I did get through it. And my baby and I were just fine. It was physically and emotionally exhausting those 9 months, but now seeing my 2 year old and it was worth it. Still not fun and very scary. But worth it. Now I am almost done (giving birth on Friday) to my second child. Because the realized I have a blood clotting disorder, have taken blood thinners injections from the start. They aren't fun and the leave me with bruises, but my health and my babies health has been good. Morning sickness has been a bit better. But with pregnancy there is always something new. But I am sure once a little time has past, I will feel the same and know that it was all worth it. Hang in there. It is tough but you will get through it. And realize that you don't have to enjoy pregnancy to enjoy being a mom. Some people get the short end of the stick and get these crappy pregnancies.

Q: Question about pre-existing conditions for health insurance.?
I can understand how insurance companies deny coverage to those who are overweight, have type II diabetes, or any illness that is the result of poor lifestyle. But I know that companies deny coverage to those who suffer from anxiety and depression. Why? Depression isn't deadly; heck, diabetes is worse than depression! I barely managed to get coverage for the next three years (specialized COBRA plan through my parents) but why do insurance companies deny coverage to those with depression? Mental illness isn't the result of poor lifestyle and sometimes it's genetic.

A: I have no experience in an insurance company setting standards for pricing and acceptability. I can't change any aspect of their behavior, but, I do have a sense about how they think. I'll try to help you understand. First, be aware that they are not discriminating against you because your affliction is mental rather than physical. As you pointed out, they decline coverage for a variety of conditions. All they are trying to do when they decline coverage is to limit their UNQUANTIFIABLE risk. If they are able to use average numbers from a large population of people they have insured, their actuaries (people who study statistical trends, relationships, and outcomes) can predict how much will be spent on treating certain ailments and when the expenses are likely to begin. With that information, the insurance company can set premium rates that make sure they can cover paying those benefits and also make a profit. They try to avoid insuring people whose costs are uncertain. And, they try to avoid having to raise their rates to everyone because that would mean that healthy people are paying more than they should have to pay because they are carrying the unhealthy ones. I'm glad you were able to get coverage. Now that you know how lucky you were to do so, please heed this advice. Never let yourself fail to have coverage. Do whatever you must to keep yourself covered because if you let it lapse you may never get it again. You may even need to adjust your life expectations and job alternatives so that you have "guaranteed issue" group plans you can keep. It may be worth it because if you lose your health insurance you will not only be uninsured for depression and anxiety but for heart attack, cancer, stroke, accidental injury etc. Best wishes.

Q: Does anyone have Insulin Resistance?
Hi, I found out at the beginnig of the year that i have Insulin resistance which is a little like pre-diabetes (type 2), and i have to control my sugar intake and exercise more as well as take diabetes medication to prevent it from developing into type 2 diabetes. Just wanting to hear from anyone else who has the same thing... How do you manage to cut out sugar? Is it affecting your life? Any tips...? Also people with type 2 diabetes are welcome to comment. - Reply to: gerald/heather h Yeah i know i need to worry about carbs too, dont forget there are a lot of carbs in pasta! And its also not good to not eat for a while because when you do eat again, your sugar levels shoot right up! Its best for people with IR to eat a lot of little (healthy) snacks. Reply to "Bolt": Okay, just to get this straight > IR, pre-diabetes, and diabetes type 2 ARE ALL DIFFERENT THINGS. "The diabetes cycle" 1st stage - Insulin resistance (may last 5 to 20 years 2nd Stage - Pre diabetes (may last 5 to 10 years) 3rd stage - Type 2 diabetes, non insulin requiring 4th stage - type 2 diabetes, insulin requiring. Consult any good textbook and you will find it. People are so often mistaken...

A: Contrary to what "your good textbook" reads, you are a type 2 diabetic. Anyone with consistent elevated blood sugars is diabetic...The term pre-diabetes or border line diabetes is just a nice way of saying... get your glucose levels down. 90-95% of all diabetics are type 2 and the vast, vast majority of them are insulin resistant, why do you think you were put on oral meds? As for cutting back on sugar? .......Just say no to the foods that will cause your blood sugars to elevate and stay elevated or suffer the consequences. It requires a permanent life style change to do this, not easy but it has to be done along with exercise

Q: Peanut butter question, and anyone have advice for eating to prevent diabetes?
I'm 39 and had my first child nearly 2 years ago. I'm about 135 lbs--not overweight but I do have belly fat I didn't used to have pre-baby. I was gestational while pregnant, and Type 2 runs in my family on my father's side. I know exercise is important but have trouble fitting that into my schedule, beyond walking on nice days when I'm not chained to my desk at my FT job or caring for my daughter, who does keep me pretty busy and active. I have tried to some degree to maintain a lower carb, higher protein and fiber diet like I followed while I was gestational (and it was entirely managed then with diet and exercise, primarily yoga and walking). I have a terrible, terrible sweet tooth. I have a very, very difficult time turning down sweets and often don't when I know I should. I fear I know my fate but if there are ways to prolong or prevent it, I really do want to try. Peanut butter has been a good thing for me. Just a spoonful or two keeps me from wanting to snack more much of the time. But I noticed Reduced Fat Peanut Butter has more carbs than regular or even all natural peanut butter. I'm wondering if I should stick with the regular form of PB since I'm not overweight, so that my carbs are ultimately lower. Thoughts? Plus any and all good food tips that might help me prevent Type 2 and also satisfy or cure my sweet tooth would be appreciated. Motivation to exercise wouldn't hurt either. :)

A: Beware of low carb labels! Beware of low sugar labels as well! Here's the problem, there is no carbs in fat, so when a company wants to reduce the carbs they replace sugars with fats to keep the taste. The opposite is true as well, there is no fat in sugar. You can take out the fat, but you have to get the taste back with sugar. Overall, calories is more important than anything else. If you watch calories, you'll be also reduce fat and sugar consumption because both are high in calories. Staying fit and eating less processed food will help you avoid type 2 diabetes. Eat foods that have a low glycemic index score (lots of sites with that info) when possible. An occasional sweet treat is not the end of the world and will not, but itself, cause diabetes. Remeber that sweets are a treat and shouldn't be a basic food staple at home.

Q: Did you see "Sicko"? How would you have dealt with this situation?
yesterday, the local volunteer fire department had their monthly fund-raising breakfast. We met up with our neighbor and went there for breakfast. Over breakfast we talked about SICKO. A guy sitting at the other end of the table started with the standard republic kook-aid rhetoric. "Can't pick your own doctor....bureacrats managing your health...socialized medicine...doctors would get out of medicine...yadda yadda yadda" I started asking him a few questions - his answers are in bold Who pays for your health insurance now? "employer, with an employee co-pay" If for what ever reason you no longer have a job, would the employer continue to provide health insurance? "no" What would you do, could you afford health insurance for yourself and family? "uhh..uhhh..." Any medical problems that would be considered pre-existing? High blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes? "Yeah, but.." Assuming you could afford an individual plan - you would be denied coverage because of those pre-existing conditions. In a Universal healthcare type coverage - you would still have health coverage. Now about picking your own doctor - let's say you want Dr. Jones, but Dr. Jones is not within your current healthplan's network - can you still go to Dr. Jones without paying 'out of network' fees or needing a referral or pre-approval? "no" then you really can't pick your own doctor can you? With Universal healthcare, all doctors are included. Now, let's say you have a particular medical problem, your doctor wants to send you to a specialist or for a special test - either you or your doctor has to contact the insurance company for pre-approval and it could be denied because either they won't cover the cost of the test or because the particular specialist is not 'in-network'. So you still can't PICK YOUR OWN DOCTOR. he snorts the quality of healthcare will go down - me: the united states is ranked 37th in the world, just above Slovania in terms of healthcare services for it's citizens. there won't be any doctors, they'll stop practicing because they can't make any money - me: well, let me ask you this do you want to be treated by a doctor whose motivation for being a doctor is to make money, or to provide the best he/she can in keeping you healthy? right now, they get bonuses from insurance companies by NOT recommending certain treatments/drugs/procedures - or on the flipside get bonuses from drug companies by prescribing stuff you don't need. Don't know about you, but when I see a doctor I would want to see one that is concerned about the health of his/her patients, not one that is concerned about the health of his/her bank account. I don't want some bureaucrat making my medical decisions me: who makes them now? some bureaucrat at the insurance company - they decide which doctors you can or cannot see, which procedures you can or cannot have, which medications you can or cannot have, which medical conditions they will cover or not cover. these bureaucrats at the insurance companies get bonuses and promotions by DENYING YOU SERVICES or COVERAGE, and they come out and tell you their first responsibility and obligation is to the STOCKHOLDERS. Our healthcare system is based on concern for profits, not people. ----------- I may not have changed his mind, but I did see alot of people around us nodding their heads. I did tell the guy to go rent/buy SICKO, watch it, do some research on his own and then make up his own mind. As we were leaving, one woman came up to us, asked for the name of the movie again, said she wanted to watch it, then told us how her husband lost his job a could of years back and they had no health insurance until he found another job, she was scared out of her wits that during the interim time that she, her husband or kids would need medical attention and how would they pay for it.

A: It's amazing how selfish and ignorant people can be. Like the idiot above who said free clinics are enough. That's so ridiculous. Can you get a major operation at a free clinic? Can you go through chemotherapy at a free clinic? Can a free clinic help you in a life or death, emergency room type situation? No. It really is horrifying to realize just how corrupt and inhumane the system is. It's shocking to think that many people are refused treatment and allowed to die because they either don't have insurance, or their insurance company finds a way to skirt around paying for necessary treatment. A few years ago a boy in my state died after he was bitten by a poisonous snake, rushed to the nearest hospital, where he was refused treatment due to being uninsured. I find it absolutely horrifying that I live in a country that allows this to happen, and even more chilling to encounter so many people who will defend such a system and insist that it is the "best in the world."

Q: Those who are pro-choice, what would you do?
I am 5 weeks pregnant, married, with two kids. My youngest is 13 months. With my last child I was in the hospital for two weeks before she was born with pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, extremely high blood pressure, and when she was delivered via c-section, they found a hole in my uterus. Eventhough I was on a strict diet, my daughter was 2 ounces shy of 11 lbs. My son was just as big. They should have tied my tubes when they found the hole, but they didn't b/c I didn't have insurance. The doctor told me afterwards that I shouldn't have anymore children, because it would probably rip another hole in my uterus and put us both in jeopardy. I have been taking the pills since she was born, but managed to get pregnant, eventhough I take it regularly (not always at the same time). We love our children very much, but my husband doesn't want me to put myself at risk. For those who are pro-choice, what choice would you make? This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make. Thanks to everyone who has been so considerate. I meet with my doctor on Wednesday, and I will definitely go with whatever option is best for my family and the baby. My husband has already decided to get a vasectomy in the next few weeks. Once again, thanks for the support and the non-judgemental input.

A: i could never imagine being in this situation. im sorry you have to make this decision. my heart goes out to you. but if it was me in this position, i would have an abortion. why risk you and your child's life when you have already been warned by a doctor? plus, if something was to happen to you, your husband would be alone taking care of a 13 month old and your other child. could you really imagine him taking care of the 2 children on his own? im sure his parent would help, but it is NOT THE SAME as having a wife around. your children would grow up motherless. dont risk your life, the baby's life, and your childrens childhood.

Q: Worried we may not be able to conceive . . .?
Background . . . my husband and I got married at the end of October. We've since been TTC. Our honeymoon was over an ovulation period (we were quite active during that ovulation period). Nothing. We tried again at the end of November. Nothing. In December we tried a few times. And now I'm not sure . . . My last normal AF was 12/14/08. I'm regular . . . by the clock . . . I'm fairly precise every month. I get it on the day that I'm expecting it and it lasts 4 days and I can even count on the pattern - heavy - medium - light - stop - light - done. We had sex a few times during my ovulation period 12/21/08 - 12/25/08. AF was due on 1/8/09, instead started on 1/6/09 and was extremely light and color varied between brown to pink and once or twice a little bit of red with a clot or two. I thought maybe it was implantation bleeding - the problem was that it lasted from 1/6 - 1/10! From what I understand, implantation bleeding is only supposed to last for about a day - at the most. I took a PT on 1/8 and it was negative. I've not had any other symptoms. I'm thinking about taking another one tomorrow morning (I probably will), but I'm really nervous about this. We really want another child. Here may be some other contributing factors. I just turned 36. I smoke. I've been overweight all my life (not extremely so, but just so I've always been on the borderline of the BMI scale - always just managing to stay under 30). I just found out that I am pre-diabetic for certain - this is due to a combination of factors, primarily my weight, but also because of a predominating family history of diabetes - aunts, uncles, parents, brother, etc. all have it, and because I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter. I also am having problems with high cholesterol (not too bad yet, but doctor recommended fish oil, which I've been taking) and with a serious gall bladder problem (have an almost 2" gall stone that needs to be removed). I don't know if all of those things (on top of stress at a job that I hate) are contributing to my not being able to get pregnant or not. I didn't have any problem with my daughter. I was pregnant with her in about a month. This time around I started taking my prenatal vitamin with folic acid as soon as we decided to try. I've been doing my best to bring down the Blood Glucose levels with diet and exercise. And we're in the process of quitting smoking for good. The only thing different between now and my first pregnancy is the diabetes. I wasn't diabetic before I got pregnant with my daughter. I've found so much conflicting info on the web about the correlation between diabetes and infirtility, that it has my head reeling. I'm not sure of what to make of all of it. (And before you write it, I already have an appointment with my doctor.) Yet my levels aren't that terribly high, either. My doc said I was closer to being pre-diabetic. I just treat it as if I actually have it. Has anyone gone through this? I'm really looking for some good advice, suggestions, commiserations . . .

A: I happened upon this site -http://www.birthbabyandmom.com/how-to-get-pregnant.html, and thankfully my husband even paid attention. We are in early preg now as a result of paying attention to the advice given on the site. I also was taking chasteberry to help. I wish you luck.

Q: Erection/Orgasm problems.?
About 50% of the time I have had a problem obtaining a full erection. It goes hard… but not completely hard. And sometimes it can go soft during sex. My girlfriend would always get upset and think it was her fault. I always managed to get it hard again to keep going, and most of the time I have a problem actually ejaculating> I am not trying to brag, but sometimes she would orgasm 3 or 4 times before I was able to and then she would fall asleep on me. Some guys have a problem of pre-mature ejaculation… well I am the complete opposite. And that sucks just as much. I went to my doctor and had a medical, he deems me as quite healthy. I have enough iron, protein, calcium, no diabetes and no STDs. My girlfriend and I had a long distance relationship, so obviously I also masturbated. The same thing happened as during sex. And no, I am not gay. This is completely a medical problem. It’s annoying the hell out of me. And I don’t know why it’s happening… Help please?

A: Hi In the first place you probably had a problem with keeping your erection. Now you have another problem and that is that in the back of your mind you fear it will keep happening. This fear is causing the problem now. So relax with your girlfriend, have lots of foreplay and when you are both relaxed and by then you should be fully erect, you can have sex and you will be OK. Convince yourself that it will all be OK. You have nothing wrong physically you just need to have your confidence in your performance to be boosted up a bit. Stop worrying about it, you will be fine and enjoy your sex life again. Firstly then, relax. Have loads of foreplay. When you are both relaxed and ready then you will be OK. Try it out and lets know that it worked for you, then put those fears of it not happening out of your mind. Regards

Q: Tips on losing the final 10 pounds? Please read the details..?
Hello :) I have never been overweight, meaning I have always had a normal BMI. I am 5'3 and currently 130 pounds. I just want to get down to 120 (not more because I don't want to lose too much boobs & butt lol.. me & my husband love curves) My body has been in a plateau for a long time but I thought I'd give it a try to lose them, it's ok if I don't, it's just an extra thing for me and I'm not really desperate about it, it might actually be fun :D I mean I already know that I'm healthy and I have no problem with my current weight, so I'm reaaaally gonna take my time with losing these. No pressure :D My lifestyle: Medical: - I do blood tests every 6 months, nothing to worry about and perfectly healthy according to my DR. - I do not have genetic diseases running in my family like diabetes or heart trouble, some of us have irritable bowel syndrome. Food: - I do not eat junk food, I cook everything from fresh. The only thing I can think of being pre-packed in my home is probably whole wheat pasta or stock cubes or tinned chopped tomatoes. - I do not drink anything but water, it's the only thing that quenches my thirst. - I only eat brown bread, brown (whole wheat) pasta, and brown rice.. no white bread or anything of the like. - I only have skimmed yogurt, and I don't drink skimmed milk, but use skimmed milk if a recipe has milk in it. Also the only cheese I have is low fat cottage cheese (usually only 2 slices on 1 piece of brown toast). - I don't like bananas or mangos, I eat all other kinds of fruits, though. - I only eat raw peanuts (a handful at a time) nothing salted or roasted. - I only eat egg whites. - I count calories everyday and usually don't exceed 1300-1500, if I overeat on a family occasion, I make up for it by being careful the next couple of days so I manage my weight and it works. Exercise: Sadly I have had Exercise-induced asthma for a looong time. But instead of using it as an excuse, I always try to work around it. Even though I know I cannot do hardcore Exercise or too much cardio, I do what I can to keep myself healthy even if it's not ideal for everyone else. I Exercise 6 days a week (Friday is a break) Alternating: 3 days = 45 mins of nonstop serious power-walking (I do not slow down) in a non air conditioned room and I live in a HOT climate, so it really gets me sweating. 3 days = 20 mins of Aerobics + 10-pound weights. This is very tiring because of my asthma and I usually reach the 18th-20th minute with sharp pains in my chest, but I go lie down for a while afterwards so I'm usually OK, it's worth it. When I was younger and living with parents I had access to a swimming pool and swimming was wonderful for my case, but I moved away and have no access to a pool anymore. Can't afford a gym either, sadly. So I work out at home. I would appreciate any tips on things I haven't thought of doing! Thank you so much! I know a lot of people are gonna say: cut off alcohol it makes you gain weight, but I forgot to mention that I do not drink alcohol, don't drink caffeine and don't smoke as well. Gypsy, To do that I would need a gym, as I've mentioned, that is not an option for me.

A: I'm glad that your goal isn't completely nuts. I read so many questions on this site regarding people wanting to get down to insane weights for their height and it's just ridiculous. Now onto your question.. In terms of exercising, there are simple exercises that can be done at home with no equipment at all that shouldn't be too taxing on your medical condition. These include dips (for the triceps..all you need is a chair!), push ups, invisible chair (for the quadriceps), etc. If you search on google or youtube for exercises that can be done at home without equipment you will find there are numerous options. It seems as though you are doing well from a nutrition standpoint. My only suggestion would be to cut back from 1300-1500 to 1200 (but no lower than that) while you are trying to lose those last 10 lbs. As we all know, cutting calories causes weight loss, so there you go! Good luck. I know from personal experience that those last 10 can be a pain to get rid of.