Congratulations on the Type II control, Jimt. Same here. If had a lot of trouble until I found the Atkins diet. It was literally a lifesaver. My biggest problem was appetite control. Atkins showed me how. Not a problem anymore. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
jimt wrote: >In my time in I put in a lot more than just a single 30 day stretch on MREs. >If I was to eat one now I would probably be in the emergency room or other.. >Since retirement I am now type II diabetic using primarily diet and exercise >to control. > >jimt > >On 11/7/04 1:04 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > > >>Maybe good for the GI in the field where calorie consumption is really >>high, but a total wipeout for civilians with diabeties. Carbs like that >>would run the ol' blood sugar right up and off the chart!! >> >>John Rodgers >>Chelsea, AL >> >> >> >>jimt wrote: >> >> >> >>>On 11/7/04 2:21 AM, "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>I'm getting ready for the road....most of my comments and questions have >>>>been >>>>centered around Westy comfort....ideas to make staying in my Westy more >>>>enjoyable...correctly stocking it for the road: >>>> >>>>I received a catalog from "Emergency Essentials" (company in UT) >>>>www.beprepared.com 800.999.1863... >>>> >>>>OK...has anyone done business with them...how do MRE's taste...do you store >>>>food...either for everyday use or emergency's...this is an interesting >>>>concept...disclaimer....I've never eaten an MRE...OR...any of the >>>>freeze-dried >>>>foods... >>>> >>>>Could be an idea for stocking my VW camper...mostly for back-up and >>>>emergencies.... >>>> >>>>Thanks >>>>Chuck >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>Reference the MRE. Carry a microwave, hot sauce, bbq sauce, lots of water, >>>and a few of them are edible. DAMGER. These meals are designed around the >>>caloric intake of a 180 lb combat troop carrying a load and moving all day. >>>Extremely high in carbs and fat. Low in protein. The normal civilian can >>>gain weight on just two per day. The sedantary can gain weight probably on >>>just one. >>> >>> >>> > > >•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• >jimt >Planned insanity is best. >Remember that sanity is optional. >http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) >http://www.westydriver.com > > > > |
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