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@Chris T . I am a fellow diabetic. I checked with my PCM before starting IF. I was given the go ahead, but also told to monitor my blood sugar levels. As a diabetic, you have to reduce carb intake, and sugar intake. They are every-freaking-where. As a rice & bread junkie, it sucks big time.
My recommendation to is to not begin intermittent fasting or the warrior diet until you can confer with your doctor, first. This is by far the most important step. Make sure that you are cleared to exercise with a moderate level of effort. These two are paramount to your long term health. Once you are cleared, I would say that you should get, read & re-read Simple & Sinister. Then, get a 12 kilogram kettlebell and begin the journey towards the Simple goal.
Daily exercise with the kettlebell, along with sensible eating, should be enough to start. Then, once your A1C starts to drop due to the level of exercise you have achieved, then look to one of those eating plans.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Take one at a time, focus on healthier food choices, start Simple & Sinister, and stick with it. Once you have a groove exercising, then look to change your eating habits.
Thanks y'all!
My cardiologist really just advised me to lose weight healthily. No specifications. My regular doctor, however, suggested low carb and low sugar because my A1C are high and if not lowered, I'll be on insulin....could this be a reason for weight gain? I've been reading. I ordered the book. It'll be here in a few days. I enjoy others success. I still don't know what's best. To do low carb along with WD? That sucks. Lol. Thanks again!
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