Supporting my husband.

[beebs]

w00t!

[Doug Varrieur]

C'mon Doug one finger at a time.....type away and tell us about yourself...it's easy, I've written 6 books with two fingers 

[dougchappell]

     Hello,
 My name is Doug chappell, Paula's husband. Iam a type ii Diabetic with uncontrolled blood sugar. My blood sugar has been so high before my meter would not read it . My doctor ha told me that my cholesterol was so high that I did not have blood , (I had gravy) Both my parents were Diabetic and my brother is a type i diabetic. I have not always been this way, I was god enough to get a track scholarship to college ,but after slowing down my exercise I steadily went down hill from there. I was up to 350 pounds at one time and have since gotten down to 290. I feel with the support of my wife and friends like all of you I can lose the weight and get back in shape once more. I know it will not be easy,but I am going to do this. I have two beautiful
daughters that I hope will give me some grand children someday. I just need to make sure  I am still around to see them. I have been on this program since the 28 th of May. Ihave not checked my blood sugar since then , but I will tonight. I am sure it will be lower. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!

[owensmath]

Hi, Doug, and welcome!
You commented that it will not be easy. Maybe not at first, but I feel like it's easier for me now than it was before I was living the FTS life! I never cooked as much as I do now. I prefer to eat at home instead of eating out because I can make such flavorful and interesting foods. When I eat out, my choices are actually more limited than if I eat at home.  I think it's great that you and your wife are on this journey together. That will also make things easier and more natural for you. Keep in mind, too, that whatever you get a craving for can be met by substitutions!

[umpa]

Hi Doug! It is very nice to meet you! My name is Umpa.(I am dougs wife,the other doug the book guy)It is very important that you replace things and not remove them.This is a lifestyle change.My specialty is converting recipes.I have a column on the home page called ask umpa.We also have a recipe section that is 4 or 5 pages.If i can be of any assistance please dont hesitate to ask.You will find some wonderful,caring people here and everybody is in the same boat.We also have type one diabetics here that you can learn from as well as lots of people that have 100 pounds or more to lose.So use the forum and ask alot of questions,because your answers are here.

[beebs]

w00t! Set fire to the kitchen!!!

[Doug Varrieur]

Don`t worry Doug, we`re all here for each other. Welcome to the family

[paulachappell]

Doug's blood sugar was 144 this morning. WOOT!!  He is already able to cut way back on the insulin.

[owensmath]

I am not surprised, but that sure is great news!!!!!   

[umpa]

Doug that is great!!!! You are well on your way to being in control of your health!

[beebs]

Mine was 63......Yesterday is was 83.......

[paulachappell]

Wow beebs, is that TOO low?

[CJ]

welcome doug

[beebs]

Umm yeah 63 is WAY to low lol! I cant keep em up. I keep cutting my insulin back and im a type 1 diabetic! w00t!!! 

[Phil]

Doug, That's great! Mine usually is 120-140 before it was mud also. Keep up the good work you will fill 100% better.