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weaver

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hi
im a 41 year old bloke,3 years with diabetes,i work out a lot and am starting to get into weight training more and more,i would like to take some supplements to help my training,i have read on the net that whey protein can be benificial for the condition as well as the body building.
Any advice or help from fellow diabetics who body build would be greatly appreciated,
thanks
 
Hi Weaver

I used to train with weights quite extensively up until a few years ago. Then I got a job that basically kept me so busy I never had the time. I'm sure the stress of this helped bring about the onset of T2 but there is a family history so, these two thing interacted I guess.

I have read a lot about the benefits of resistance training to help keep BS levels low. Having the condition seems to have decreased my muscle mass and I think the way that energy is not processed or stored in muscle very well, also makes it hard to get back to the levels I did before. I still occasionally work out but at a less intensive rate. On the plus side diabetes has stripped my body of fat.

My advice to you would be to get your protein from more natural sources, such as chicken or fish, rather than protein powder. That would give your kidneys/liver respite.

Hope this helps.
 
I add whey protein to my almond/oat bran/wheat germ/crushed seed/soya milk porridge. (I dspoon)

THere are no measurable adverse effects. My kidney function (GFR) has been about 64 for 4 years, so no adverse effect on kidneys of a low carb, high protein diet. This is confirmed by my Dr, but applies to me. At 71 I still play tennis at club standard, but I don't do weight training.
 
thanks for the replies gents,when i was diagnosed i pretty much stopped drinking alchohol and changed my diet and my weight has now dropped by approx 2.5 stone over a couple of years,i am now very lean so took up the weight training to build myself up,does diabetes strip fat off you then or is it just the diet?
i think i will try to use my diet to supply the protein i need,but with the diet required i dont think im going to be able to bulk up much
 
I'm contending with weight loss myself.

I think this condition can have the effect of using up fat stores making us lean. If you think about it, the way that the body cannot get sufficient energy that is usually stored in muscle via glucose means that the body probably utilises the stored fat instead.

Don't like it myself.

I've gone from medium to slim. My snug fitting jeans are now like MC Hammer's pants...(okay slight exaggeration there but you get what I mean).
 
same here mate,i've always been a big bloke but have gone thin so am weight training now to build some muscle,6 months in i am having good results altho there is not a pick of fat on me,dropped a couple of jean sizes and even these are a bit loose
 
Hi
Do any of you body builders know of any simple resistance exercises that a skinny 67 year old granny can do at home I needto gain about 1 stone but especially some muscle.Ta
CAROL
 
weight training on its own wont put on a stone,some light dumbbells would probably suit you,theres loads of exercises you can do with these to good effect
 
Thanks weaver
I am being helped by dietician to put on weight but I need to build up muscle to help me look less like a skinned rabbit :lol: Also more muscle will help the BGs , is there anywhere on the net I could find the exercises I need I am not able to go to a gym at the moment.
CAROL
 
carty said:
Thanks weaver
I am being helped by dietician to put on weight but I need to build up muscle to help me look less like a skinned rabbit :lol: Also more muscle will help the BGs , is there anywhere on the net I could find the exercises I need I am not able to go to a gym at the moment.
CAROL
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Hi Carol :)

I am doing exercises under the care of a trainer at my gym and my muscles are starting to build – to the point that I can see they are actually there!! Quite a relief really! :lol: It is a shame that you can’t do this yourself but there are other ways.

Here are just a few thoughts and ideas which may help a bit.

Go to the library and explore what books they have and at least get a keep fit book. Then choose the exercises which will increase your strength first before moving on to weights and lifting anything too heavy. To start with you can do quite a bit with a couple of tins of beans or tomatoes out of the larder if you haven’t got any dumb bells. As Weaver says look for dumbbell exercises on the web but use tins if you want. Controlled movements holding weights will build up strength in your arms and even in your legs (if you can figure out how and what to use as a weight!) Doing each exercise in sets of 15 times each movement, rest for 1-3 mins and then repeat. Start off with a couple of sets of each kind of exercise and build up gradually as you can strain muscles if you are not careful. Slow and controlled movements are best and you need to make your muscles tired in order to build them. Do squats, lunges and pushups etc.

A gym ball is reasonably priced and also really helpful and usually comes complete with an instruction dvd. You can do many different exercises with one of these.

Walking and cycling are also useful but for endurance rather than at great speeds which will get the heart rate up. I am told that the cardio exercises are more geared to losing weight than gaining any if you do more than about 20 minutes so it is better to avoid those really.
 
Thanks a lot I will try most of those ideas bit worried about the squats though might not get back up :lol: I will keep you posted
CAROL
 
carty said:
Thanks a lot I will try most of those ideas bit worried about the squats though might not get back up :lol: I will keep you posted
CAROL
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Know what you mean! :lol: Just remember slow and gentle. :)
 
Thats the only way I will be able to do them anyway.If I get down to do push ups I may just stay down for a rest. Thanks for your support.
CAROL
 
hi, i am Simon and i am making muscles from last one year and in my opinion, taking protein while building muscles is crucial because protein contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen which help to build, repair and maintain almost all of the tissue in your body.

Without having the right support, the process you are doing through your workout and whatever, your routine will suffer. So, what you have noticed in internet is right.Protein really helps building muscle mass.
 
Natures best make a range of quality proteins. I have been using their isopure vanilla zero carb which you can get on amazon. It's not cheap but does not seem to effect my BS and i have gained 7 pounds most of which i think is muscle. Many whey powders have carbs and give me wind but this one is lactose free and gets my vote
 
I have used several different powders but the best I have found so far is LA Muscle's LA whey which is low carb. Its damnably expensive but every now and again the do two for one offers which means I only have to sell half my family to afford a tub. It has a decent taste and consistancy and what's more, it seems to be working.


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