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I was told I was type 2 about 2 years ago. I was 36 and weighed about 240 pounds the heaviest I had every been. My daily fasting number was 188-200 Now, I am 1
by jason_slack 11y ago
I was told I was type 2 about 2 years ago. I was 36 and weighed about 240 pounds the heaviest I had every been. My daily fasting number was 188-200
Now, I am 195 pounds and my daily fasting number is 116-120. I did through diet and exercise. I stopped bread, soda, bought low sugar soy milk, major meal changes. I also started to exercise by buying a home gym.
This has also helped my wife. We now work out together.
At 195 pounds my dr still says I am overweight (although I don't look it) and next wants me under 180.
If anyone wants advice on how I adjusted my meals, ask. I am not perfect, but I have experience.
- itchyouch 11y agoChuckles. I am 165 with 15% body fat at 5'6" which puts me at overweight based on BMI. You can be "heavier" as long as the weight is in muscle rather than lipids (fat).
- Shebanator 11y agoYep, BMI is pretty much useless. Body fat percentage FTW.
- jtuente 11y agoBMI is far from useless. Unless you're sporting a six-pack, over 6'4 or under 5'1; BMI will fairly accurately gauge your overall fitness level. The range for a normal adult is absolutely huge. Small-fat and body-builders are the only people who have any reason to be skeptical of their own BMI.
- tvon 11y agoI'm always curious to see the plans people followed, if you wouldn't mind sharing.