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Type 1 Diabetic - Recs to help lose weight
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items I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for about 13 years. Been trying to get more fit and have lost over 20lbs! These are things that finally helped me see results! Calorie deficit is key!
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A go to snack that helps get your protein in! I always get the large tubs it’s the most bang for your buck. Vanilla is perfect for little bowls with cut up fruit to fulfill a sweet tooth and use the plain in savory recipes!
Oikos® Triple Zero High Protein Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Only 50 calories and 11g of carbs! These are so texturally pleasing and don’t spike your sugar level!
Quaker ® Rice Cakes - Apple Cinnamon
The best mandarins out there. Takes 5 of these to start affecting your blood sugar. The perfect little snack without taking insulin.
Cuties Citrus
The best eggs that are readily available and have better protein than most.
Happy Egg
The best protein bar I’ve had. These do have some sugars that will spike you but I eat this right before the gym and keeps my sugars stable through a cardio workout without dipping too low. Coconut is the best!
Shop BUILT Puff Bars | Protein Puffs
These are a bit pricey but taste damn good. Perfect snack to take before a hike.
Chomps
When you need something other than water this is perfect. 0 calories 0g carbs! Not usually advertised as sugar free so it can be overlooked.
Fresca® - Sparkling Flavored Soda
Another great way to switch up from just having water! They sell these at Sam’s club and Costco!
Sugar-Free
For workouts! Dissolve the REGULAR not sugar free into your water and drink during cardio. Another option to not drop low while working out!
Electrolyte Powder for Hydration | Gatorade Official Site
The best zero sugar creamer that doesn’t have a chemical aftertaste.
Starbucks ® Zero Creamer with 0g Added Sugar per Serving
The best popsicles ever. They do sell sugar free versions but the regular ones are manageable and not too high in sugar. Just take your insulin! A good small sweet treat for cravings.
Outshine Products
Goated snack. No insulin required. Gimme every variety.
Vlasic Pickles
Vitamins/Powders
Take Vitamin B tablets. Being in a calorie deficit was causing me some drowsiness and started taking these to get more fuel from the foods I’m eating. Can also help increase metabolism naturally!
Bronson Super B 100 Vitamin B Complex SR
The best! I use this as a powder in shakes after the gym. Has improved my skin!
Grass Fed Collagen Peptides Powder
My go-to bread. Nutritional information is for 2 slices and the lowest carb and best protein ratio I’ve seen and it tastes good. Breads usually spike my levels and this doesn’t!
Plant Protein - Arnold® Premium Breads
TAKE FIBER! Tried this thinking I might not be getting enough fiber in my diet and this does wonders for keeping blood sugars stable. Pay attention to serving sizes, you gotta eat three of these to get 7g!
Vitamatic Prebiotic Fiber Gummies for Adults - 2 Pack
Products/Workouts
The best workouts for starting out. She also has an app to help you remember to stay on track! Small movements lead to big gains!
Chloe Ting - Free Workout Programs
Hit the gym and do stair steppers! Push yourself to go slow for 10 minutes and increase speed then increase time. Burns so many calories very quickly. Planet Fitness always has candy at the front desk for any lows!
Tips for a Fun and Challenging Stair Climber Workout
Do weight training! Cardio is always important but gaining more muscle means you’re burning more calories naturally! I bought one dumbbell at a time and incorporated exercises off of YouTube! I really like the feel of these weights from Target.
Dumbbells
The best water bottle I’ve tried. Stays cold and most important is easier to clean than most. Has a gasket but close enough to surface you can actually scrub it. Drink more water!
The Quick Flip Go Bottle | 24 OZ
Get a full length mirror! Take progress pics! The number on the scale doesn’t show you how much you’ve actually changed.
Large Mirrors - Full Length Mirrors
Love this brand of scale. Has an app to show you trends and specifics about your body. Can even track measurements in the app! Don’t rely on the scale but it’s nice to have.
RENPHO Smart Digital Bathroom Scale