Originally posted by jttessaroo
Hello, I am new to this forum. I was interested in this topic because I am type 2 diabetic and MUST exercise. I used to ride bicycles everywhere when I was younger (no car in Southern California!!) Now I have a car and diabetes. As to the Atkins diet, I tried it and lost a whopping 4 lbs in the first two weeks. My blood sugar dropped, though. I suspect that would happen if I ate dirt.
Four pounds in the first two weeks is not a bad showing. Atkins is a long-term commitment. I started a year ago to lose 30 pounds. It took several months and I’ve kept it off for over a year. Now I’ve upped the carbs a little bit to aid recovery from longer rides. This may not be a good idea for you. I obviously don’t know all the details of your condition. I do know that diabetes is not good. Over time, it gets worse if left untreated. I have a family history of type II diabetes. That’s one of my reasons for using the Atkins program. If you can control your condition through diet and exercise, go for it. Be patient. It takes years to develop obesity and the related disorders. Allow yourself some time to gradually undo the damage. Slow steady changes are the ones that persist. Wouldn’t it be great to still be riding when you’re 80 years old?