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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / July 2004Pedometers? and an update.
I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't own a pedometer :( I want one, any rec's on brand and functions? I mentioned before that I am moonlighting waiting tables 3-4 days a week and someday I feel as if I've walked 100 miles, I would like to see what I am really putting in each day. Plus, I'd like to join in the next challenge. btw, as per the other news of my son, we found out for sure he has type 1 diabetes. So.. we go see an Internist next week and decide on meds etc. I've also scheduled an appointment with a therapist/counselor for the other issues. Dallas has done real well with the info overload of diabetes information he and I have been reading and talking about. I think he will do well with coping. Anyway, down a pound this week, and have been doing well on my WOE plan. Had one slip up and had a biscuit with a big breakfast on Sunday(breakfast with family) but short of that, staying under 1600 cals each day, taking all the water I can and keeping up with my walking, free weights and stationary bike. I'm also sorta surprised at my lb loss this week as its my TOM(or what I refer to as HELL week) It's day 2 of it and I hope this months is better than the nightmare one last month. Susan 280/190/140 http://www.store.yahoo.com/n-e-wlifestyles/ > I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't > own a pedometer :( [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Susan > 280/190/140 http://www.thepedometercompany.com/pedometers.html >I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't >own a pedometer :( [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >Susan >280/190/140 Good for you AND Dallas! Cynthia > btw, as per the other news of my son, we found out for sure he has type > 1 diabetes. So.. we go see an Internist next week and decide on meds > etc. I've also scheduled an appointment with a therapist/counselor for > the other issues. Dallas has done real well with the info overload of > diabetes information he and I have been reading and talking about. I > think he will do well with coping. I spoke to a friend of mine who's daughter has type 1 diabetes. The daughter is 17 now and has been working for the last few years toward her goal of getting an insulin pump - it was even in her IEP at school (she's also dyslexic). I believe she will be getting it sometime at the end of this year. I don't know much about it but I know that it is supposed to be a wonderful thing. BTW she sees an endocrinologist. It's good that your son is mature enough to participate in his treatment. I have a number of diabetic students ranging in age from 4-13 and even the adolescents don't seem to be able to handle aspects of their treatment. We (teachers) ended up with schedules from the school nurse (and daily reminder calls) for these students to check their blood sugar or have their snack, etc. I hope everything goes well for you. If you have specific questions, my friend said she'd try to answer them. Feel free to email me - this email works. Jenn > I spoke to a friend of mine who's daughter has type 1 > diabetes. The daughter is 17 now and has been working for the last few > years toward her goal of getting an insulin pump - snip > Jenn My brother-in-law got his pump a few months ago when my sister discovered she had money in her medical account that needed to be spent (or lose it). He had tried controlling his diabetes with diet alone when he was first diagnosed, but he kept losing weight, so he was on insulin injections for a few years before getting the pump. It's made a huge difference for everyone--he no longer has the highs and lows and the emotional and physical problems that go along with the sudden drops--which was a huge relief to my sister. One of the things they did before having the pump installed was attend a diabetic support group--it helped my brother-in-law a lot to understand how other people deal with the disease, and it helped my sister understand what he was going through. Amy > I spoke to a friend of mine who's daughter has type 1 diabetes. The > daughter is 17 now and has been working for the last few years toward > her goal of getting an insulin pump - it was even in her IEP at school > (she's also dyslexic). I believe she will be getting it sometime at > the end of this year. I don't know much about it but I know that it > is supposed to be a wonderful thing. BTW she sees an endocrinologist. Correct me if I'm wrong. My husband participated for a short while in the diabetic ngs. They all want the pump so "I can eat whatever I want then". The one actual person I know with one is the same way. This can't be good? btw, my husband gave up on those groups because it seemed as if they were only interested in how to *cheat*.  SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't > own a pedometer :( > I want one, any rec's on brand and functions? It depends on what features you want. If you want to count steps only, I suspect that about any $10 model will do. I know that Target had several in the under $20 range when I was looking for mine. After that, it sort of depends on what you want. Some features include talking (tells you every 1000 steps), mileage (set stride lenght and it says x steps times stride length = y miles), etc. > I mentioned before that I am moonlighting waiting tables 3-4 days a week > and someday I feel as if I've walked 100 miles, I would like to see what > I am really putting in each day. Plus, I'd like to join in the next > challenge. I'm with you. I hope that we do this sort of challenge every month or two. > btw, as per the other news of my son, we found out for sure he has type > 1 diabetes. So.. we go see an Internist next week and decide on meds > etc. I've also scheduled an appointment with a therapist/counselor for > the other issues. Dallas has done real well with the info overload of > diabetes information he and I have been reading and talking about. I > think he will do well with coping. Thanks for the update. I am really sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. > Anyway, down a pound this week, and have been doing well on my WOE plan. Great! > Had one slip up and had a biscuit with a big breakfast on > Sunday(breakfast with family) but short of that, staying under 1600 cals > each day, taking all the water I can and keeping up with my walking, > free weights and stationary bike. I'm also sorta surprised at my lb loss > this week as its my TOM(or what I refer to as HELL week) It's day 2 of > it and I hope this months is better than the nightmare one last month. Well, the main thing is that you were able to get back on track after the slip and you didn't just say, "Well, TODAY was a loss" and then go overboard in a not good way, if you catch my drift. Hang in there! Signaturejmk in NC > I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't > own a pedometer :( [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Susan > 280/190/140 It's basic, but McDonald's are giving step-based pedometers away with their go active (something like that) Happy Meals: a salad and a drink, and you get a ped. Cheers, Morgs 168/160/145ish > I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't > own a pedometer :( > I want one, any rec's on brand and functions? http://walking.about.com/library/gg/aaprsportline350.htm This is the one I own. I haven't used it recently but I never had any problems with it. I just pulled it out of the cupboard and it's still running and working fine. It was recommended by the owner of a fitness store where I shop. Beverly > I mentioned before that I am moonlighting waiting tables 3-4 days a week > and someday I feel as if I've walked 100 miles, I would like to see what [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Susan > 280/190/140 Congrats on the loss! Sorry to hear the diagnosis was positive but it certainly sounds like you're doing everything to handle the situation. Beverly > I was browsing through the other threads (the challenge one) and I don't > own a pedometer :( [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Susan > 280/190/140 |
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