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Weight loss is absolutely essential when you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The extra weight you are carrying helped to get you into this mess, and losing this weight can get you out of it! That's the simple part, the "why" of the issue.
As a diet industry with $80 billion in revenue and very little results shown, it's the "how" that is the hardest question to answer. Unfortunately, there are no magic pills or newly unearthed Amazonian fruits that hold the secret to weight loss... if you have type 2 diabetes, the best way to lose weight is a hearty commitment of healthy eating and exercise.
According to weight loss research, exercise will help you lose about 20% of what you need to shed, the other 80% will have to done by dieting. But remember, although exercise is only going to account for a fifth of your weight loss, it will strengthen your body and lower blood sugar levels.
It's tempting to make a mad dash towards the weight loss finish line. However, the goal in losing weight should be to do it gradually... with a doable weight loss goal of a pound or two (0.5 to 1kg) per week. This might not sound like much, especially if your weight is quite high, but those lost pounds/kilograms add up more quickly than you might realize. In 2 months, you can have lost 16 pounds (7.3kg), and by doing it sensibly, you'll be doing your body a favor. Being the weight loss tortoise, and not the hare, makes the journey easier, preserves lean muscle mass, and helps you to keep your lower blood sugar levels in check.
How can you lose weight gradually but steadily?
1. Cut Out Junk: It's amazing how much difference clearing your pantries of junk food can make. It's almost impossible to lose weight with junk food in the house. The most iron-hard will is melted away in the face of chips, cookies, and crackers. Clear these out and watch the weight come off with less effort and pain.
2. Drop Simple Carbs: Even so-called healthy foods containing a smidgen of whole grains can dupe you into thinking they are your weight loss friend. Not so. Don't be fooled by the clever packaging... low-calorie and other "healthy" foods are often just "Wonder Bread" in disguise.
3. Learn to Love Produce: Instead of heavily refined grains, take the majority of your carbs in the form of fruits and vegetables. Fresh is best, but frozen is an acceptable alternative. Produce has fiber and low glycemic index carbs which research shows help with weight loss.
4. Exercise...Hard: If you are a "couch potato" with a decade of experience, it's certainly not wise to jump into a strenuous exercise routine. However, at a certain weight, unless you turn your activity up a notch, you'll hit a plateau. Be sure to mix up the type and intensity of your exercise as you get into better and better shape.
5. Set Goals: Short-term, actionable, and realistic goals are a catalyst for change. Having type 2 diabetes can get you down, but by reaching your goals, you'll be giving your motivation a shot in the arm.
To permanently lose weight, your must permanently change the way you eat. Lose weight and you will have lower blood sugar levels.
Would you like more information about alternative ways to handle your type 2 diabetes?
To download your free copy of my E-Book, click here now: Answers to Your Questions... its based on questions many diabetics have asked me over recent months.
Beverleigh Piepers is a registered nurse who would like to help you understand how to live easily and happily with your type 2 diabetes.
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