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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Assegai" data-source="post: 387996" data-attributes="member: 40352">To be honest I cut carbs almost completely out of my diet, The only carbs I will eat is brown rice and quinoa maybe twice a week at suppertime. I do treat myself to the occasional sweat bread roll etc. on cheat days though! Otherwise its lean protein and veggies mostly... Oh yes, small breakfast of rolled oats to.What helped me get a handle on carbs etc. was a small program I got called Calorie Counter, One of the many generic calorie counting apps out there. But it built up an awareness of what contains what. I try not to micromanage my carb and protein intake anymore, getting obsessive about it helps no one.(Trust me I made that mistake), rather use common sense in recognizing starch is sugar, and should be treated as such, carbs should be managed, and protein encouraged... This all of course is my opinion only, I'm not a medical professional so please take my advice bearing that in mind.So short list:Chicken (LOTS of grilled chicken)BroccoliWild/Brown rice mixQuinoaOatsSpinachBeansBeef (LOTS of beef)... Wow, that's a short list... Occasional fruit and assortment of veggies combined with some meat is pretty much it.And the occasional cheat meal, a plate of sushi, a burger, some pizza. But even on cheat days I try to keep perspective on what I'm eating for example having two slices of pizza, not the entire family size pizza lol.As for exercise I am using programs mostly off bodybuilding.com. They have some great programs for beginners and pro's.In the beginning I was doing lots of cardio, Stationary bike mostly, but that got INTENSELY boring at around the two month mark though. So I started using free weights, I enjoy the weight training, and have the freedom to switch around exercises if a routine get mundane. Its actually recommended to mix it up in weight training. And if I can give the ladies a little bit of advise.. Don't be afraid of weights, It won't turn you into some muscle bound FLEX magazine cover girl <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Give it a bash, you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!Right now though I'm doing "Six pack shortcuts" It sounds corny I know, but its a pretty intense HITT program that gets the blood flowing. Check on youtube.Glucose tolerance test I have not had done though, Will enquire from my GP.Thanks for all the replies guys. This forum has done wonders for me and I recommend everyone I meet who has diabetes to join on here for the great support and sense of community.</blockquote>

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