The Milk Debate is interesting.
Here in America, Cow Milk is prevalent.
Roughly 65% of the World population is Lactose Intolerant after infancy.
Roughly 65% of the world consumes goat milk.
Coincidence?
i need to look more into this. this is a concept I’m not familiar with
here’s the article i referenced
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Adequate nutrition is an important qualifier… Beyond health, certain food choices just make it easier to feel full and for longer which makes the process a whole lot smoother.
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Funny enough goats milk doesn’t hurt me the same as a glass of cows milk. Make it a bowl of icecream or a milk shake and we get my diabetes and my lactose intolerance high fiveing to give me a bad day.
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I’ve been on a glp1 for over a year and it’s helpful but it hits me in waves. I take it and after 5 days its effects wear off and I’m bearing its ability to restrict me. Without it I would be in insulin as my diabetes without it had maxed out all available medications and was still uncontrolled. I agree it’s being handed out like candy and it’s silly that I’ve had to search and beg to get my monjaro dye to shortages but it’s kept me from daily injections so I’ll call it a win. I will say at this point I know I can be forced to lose weight through restriction as the monjaro died that when it’s in full effect I just need it consistently so bypass is looking like the best option to reduce my many health issues and hopefully turn the course on a life that’s leading toward knee replacement, a fussed spine and heart conditions along with all the unpleasant that diabetes has.
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It’s a hard road but it can be done. You are strong and you have the encouragement and support of many others. Living with some pretty low income for quite a while forced me to reduce my portion sizes at every meal. There were times I felt unsatisfied but only for a little while and that passed, then eventually I started to get where the smaller portions got to be filling. It can be difficult as a tremendous amount of will power is needed but you can do it!!!
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i don’t think most ppl are aware but any given human’s stomach is only about the size of their fist. we just get used to overeating and stretching our stomachs. been fighting back from that myself
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This was the biggest epihany in my weight loss (55 pounds).
We “Think” we are hungry. When it really is habit.
For me is started out with cutting unnecessary food intakes. I ate 4 meals a day and Snacks in-between.
What I realized was happening when I lowered my intake; I was in this constant state of Athleticism- Maintaining maximum “Stretch” on my stomach. The uncomfortable feeling was my stomach “Shrinking” back to normal size.
Yes this is uncomfortable! But you are NOT hungry.
I also learned that it was OK to have leftovers. I didnt have to finish everything. Some of this was Mental as well with me. There was a time in my life where I was truly Hungry, didnt know when the next meal would be.
Once I got through the Stomach Restandardization, Eating a little slower. Less Food was satisfying. I also realized I really didnt like the feeling of being gorged.
Over Months, weight fell off, and so did consumption.
I am now what most would coin an Intermintent Faster. I really only eat one meal a day now. Dinner. I have found “My” balance for a weight I am happy with. And this is what is working for me.
During a Stupid phase, I cut more weight. I would only eat my 1 Meal at about 11:00am. That way I ensured I burned all carbs and intake before bed. At my Heaviest I was 240. I got down to 160. I felt frail and weak.
Now I hover between 180 and 185.
Hope my story helps someone.
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Another interesting thing I have realised is the Machine of the Human Body. We have been around for 1000’s of years.
In the not so recent past, food was not as available as it is now.
Our bodies are designed to fluctuate. Fatten up late Summer and Fall, then literally starve through the winter.
We were Hunters and Gatherers at a point. Not uncommon to go days without food.
This is also a interesting topic.
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Sorry Cap, I hope my posts didn’t come across as disrespectful. Diabetes is a serious condition, and it’s great that you’ve found something to help with it. By no means am I making light of diabetes or obesity or how difficult they can be to treat with “conventional” methods recommended by so many doctors.
I should expound a bit on my last reply. The reason I don’t believe medical intervention is typically needed for type II diabetes (in most cases) is due to the amazing results I’ve seen through non-pharmaceutical treatments: namely, a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting (IF). Curing type II diabetes is all about reversing insulin resistance, which happens when we chronically consume excess carbs (particularly refined ones and sugars). The pancreas eventually can’t produce enough insulin to successfully control blood sugar due to the cells that have become insulin-resistant. Keto helps with this by changing the fuel source from carbs - which cause the highest insulin spikes - to ketones produced from fat, which has little impact on insulin levels. You don’t have to stay on a keto diet forever, either: just long enough to increase your insulin sensitivity (likely less than a year). Then, you can reintroduce complex carbs from whole foods (which generally have a lower glycemic index) in moderation and perhaps maintain doing carb cycling. When you couple this with intermittent fasting is where the needle really starts moving. This allows for longer periods without triggering the release of insulin.
Both keto & IF apply to weight loss as well. While it’s true that “calories in - calories out = change in weight,” this is an oversimplification because there are so many metabolic factors that can effect the “calories out” portion of the equation. High insulin levels (again, due to insulin resistance) is one such factor that can stifle weight loss. Being in too much of a caloric deficit (i.e. cutting too many calories at once) can also lower metabolism or calories burned. Perhaps the greatest factor if diet and exercise aren’t working is a potential hormone imbalance. I strongly encourage men who have “tried everything” to lose weight to investigate TRT. This is where medicine can be helpful (though there are dietary measure that can improve this as well). For women, hormones are more complicated, but Metabolic Renewal by Dr. Jade Teta is the best resource I’ve come across for helping women with weight loss and hormone imbalance. IF both increases metabolism and likely will reduce the amount of calories you can consume in a day.
My stepdad is probably the best first-hand example I’ve seen. His doctor diagnosed him with type 2 diabetes and wanted to put him on medications. Before resorting to that, my stepdad went keto and reversed his diagnosis in about a year. With only maybe 2.5-3 combined years on keto and later incorporating IF (even though he does it rather inconsistently), he’s kept it that way for nearly 15 years. He added in TRT about two years ago and is the leanest he’s been since I met him. Interestingly, he also needed to increase his calories to lose weight. I’m not saying that absolutely nobody needs pharmaceuticals to control their condition, but I’ve read so many more stories like his, and it come with a LOT fewer side effects. For some, it may be worth considering before the pharmaceutical route that typically only manages symptoms - not cures the root. If anyone is interested, Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Sten Ekberg, and Thomas DeLauer have some phenomenal content on the matter.
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When I was younger I could probably have done this much easier and I absolutely agree that lowering carbs/sugars and increasing activity could reverse my issues but age eventually does a number and not taking care of yourself long enough makes getting back to good way harder. You can’t reverse decades of damage easily
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All that to say no offense taken
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Every little step towards your goals is progress. You can do it!
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Just doing a little bit of something good is way better than none at all. It’s ok to start slow.
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If it’s any encouragement, my stepdad (& many others I know of) didn’t start until they were older than you appear to be. Just glad something is working for you. Stay well my friend.
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I understand how challenging a weight loss journey can be, but you’re not alone! The key is consistency; just like anything, taking small daily steps can lead to significant changes over time. I’ve found that a good balance of diet and exercise works wonders. And honestly, staying patient with yourself is so important — there’s no rush! Some people find supplements helpful if you’re looking to speed things up. I’ve heard good things about Canadian Steroids Shop for weight loss support. Do your research and talk to a professional if you’re considering anything like that. You’ve got this, one step at a time!
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This is such good advice. Most people want immediate results but slow and steady truly does win the race.
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I keep starting posts then erasing them in this thread🤣.
Stay positive, go slowly, from my experience as an older person that lost weight, I can tell you it takes longer and you need to be careful, however, having said that, I think folks over complicate dieting.
It’s not hard, it’s just no fun. You gotta eat less, and cut way way back on empty calories (my favorite calories😕).
You are in control of what you eat, just be smart and accept you have to give up the pleasure of some foods.
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My insurance wants me to eat more, but not too much. But better? They have an app for me so I guess I’ll use it to track things. My weight hit a wall so we’ll see.
I’m on a side quest for my IBS though so that’ll take some time. Especially because they’ll diagnose me but never try to help me. Or send me somewhere to actually BE diagnosed instead of being like “yup, sounds about right maybe”. Idk. I’m getting frustrated and I’ve just kinda shut down the last few weeks. It’s been years. I’m tired.
On a fun note, I FINALLY felt my hernia. Had it for years, didn’t know it was there, I now know I have a lifting limit and it HURTS. Then I realized I was finally trim enough to actually feel the lump. That was fun and annoying at the same time because I REALLY don’t like knowing where it is now. It’s creepy.
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I’m on a journey too. I’ve had weight issues and disordered eating since I was a teenager. Always played sports or lifted weights, but I could always out-eat my efforts. I knew what I had to do, but could never stick to an appropriate diet long-term.
As of this morning I’ve reached the middle of my weight loss goal - 45 pounds lost since mid-June and 45 to go! I’m doing a protein-sparing modified fast, as that has been most effective for me in the past. Fast results so that I don’t get discouraged. Eating 150 or so grams of protein daily also diminishes hunger, making it easier to stick to. What has helped me a lot this round has been using an app called MacroFactor. It makes tracking food super easy. I used to create a spreadsheet with recipes and common food, go back and forth with my food scale, trying to nail my targets. Now, I just weigh the food or scan the barcode on the package and it shows me targeted amounts consumed and remaining. It also constantly recalculates my TDEE to keep me on track losing 0.9% bodyweight per week. It’s a bit pricy at $100/yr but I’ve found it invaluable.
Best of luck everyone!
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