tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post810658586954288083..comments2023-10-30T14:26:47.315+05:30Comments on Hip Hop Grandmom: Of this and that........Hip Grandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16891699611146003601noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-79003868598741799772011-05-29T13:11:25.531+05:302011-05-29T13:11:25.531+05:30dipali:let us shake hands. It helps to know that I...dipali:let us shake hands. It helps to know that I am not alone.Hip Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891699611146003601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-19130872408743403992011-05-28T23:59:27.632+05:302011-05-28T23:59:27.632+05:30I'm largely in the same boat as you, HHG, with...I'm largely in the same boat as you, HHG, with diabetes, hypertension and overweight. Need to lose at least ten kilos, but I wonder how!<br />Apparently that will also help the acid reflux which can be very distressing.<br />I guess a minimum sum on medication is par for the course for people of our generation. As long as we keep functioning reasonably well, I guess it's okay.dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-42005740521002030962011-05-27T19:45:52.663+05:302011-05-27T19:45:52.663+05:30dr.antony:True, after a point too much diet restri...dr.antony:True, after a point too much diet restriction need not be insisted. At the same time one has to maintain one's health to avoid being a pain to others. A balance has to be struck and it is the person concerned who has to decide. <br /><br />My diabetes has been under control since the past 10 years so I think the same diet chart should be okay. However, in most diabetics there is a loss in weight. in my case there is a regular and steady increase and that is worrying.Hip Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891699611146003601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-84120506253786128702011-05-26T23:30:52.457+05:302011-05-26T23:30:52.457+05:30Delurking for the first time, have been reading yo...Delurking for the first time, have been reading your blog for long time :)<br />This topic is close to my heart as many of my family members suffer from diabetes. I became cautious after I had gestational diabetes and the doctors here in the US told me that if I don't take care, I might get diabetes sooner as it runs in my family (I am not overweight). So for the past six years I have changed the way I eat, I stopped eating rice, I have the usual southindian fair with dalia (there are different types so please do experiment, some dalia tastes verymuch like rice if you cook it right). Important think I have noticed is that you need to add protein and fibre in every meal, breafast is very important, a good balanced breafast with protein and carb, eg: oatmeal with yogurt and add some cut apples, will keep you full for a long time. Addai with brown rice tastes the same as with raw/white rice and doesn't spike blood sugar levels. Lastly early dinner is key to weight loss, you need to have dinner by 7:30, if you feel hungry before you go to bed have half apple and some nuts. <br />Sorry for a long post like comment, I thought of sending you a mail but din't know your email id. <br /><br />AIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-34745151390854586562011-05-26T00:26:49.904+05:302011-05-26T00:26:49.904+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.dr.antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191095888228061156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-16868053583037085722011-05-26T00:26:48.370+05:302011-05-26T00:26:48.370+05:30There is nothing forbidden in diabetes except dire...There is nothing forbidden in diabetes except direct sugars.<br />Eat in moderation,do regular exercise and reach the ideal weight if you can.<br />I never insist on dietary restriction,especially in the elderly.That is the only thing they enjoy,and why refuse that simple pleasure.And it is not going to make big differences at that age.<br /><br />Good control of diabetes should start at the beginning.Much of the damage is done in the first ten years.dr.antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191095888228061156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-4363834020870049842011-05-24T11:35:29.628+05:302011-05-24T11:35:29.628+05:30Sumana:I only try to be cautious. Of what use is c...Sumana:I only try to be cautious. Of what use is caution when one feels deprived and unable to accept one's medical condition? I keep reminding myself that i've had more than my share of yummy, spicy food. Forsaking sweets is not that much of a problem. Please go ahead and enjoy good food while you can.<br /><br />R's Mom:That was a very motivating offer. We'll be weight loss partners and pat our backs on June 23rd won't we?? Come on. Let's do it. Hurray!!So it is losing 3 kilos by June 23rd right?<br /><br />Anu:Thanks. And you know the two old men actually pluck flowers early in the morning from a neighboring park and chuckle over their achievement. Really a high spirited duo I must say.<br /><br />Neha:Welcome here.Please do keep me updated with your progress. I would be motivated (read shamed) into losing weight.<br /><br />Deepa:You do it to your mom? Well I understand your concern as much as I understand my children's. You are right about our food habits. Palatable but unhealthy.<br /><br />Shachi:You know at my age one is quite set in our ways and giving up something like rice and switching to daliya is difficult. I have no problem with rotis as replacement. Unfortunately south Indian preparations taste better with rice.Hip Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891699611146003601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-78736422722272937602011-05-24T03:02:41.534+05:302011-05-24T03:02:41.534+05:30Wish you all the best! It's very tough to deal...Wish you all the best! It's very tough to deal with health issues at an elderly age. And from reading this post I am proud of you for being so aware and taking good care of yourself.Shachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008713817905152623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-23499160203621343182011-05-23T20:07:46.447+05:302011-05-23T20:07:46.447+05:30I can so relate to you being monitored by phone ca...I can so relate to you being monitored by phone calls :) I do the same to my mom. she has sugar for the past 1 yr and even before that we used to keep warning her ;) Sadly Indian food though yummy isn't well-balanced. Make sure every meal has a protein content and reduce the carbs and increase the veggies. Protein fills you up well. Brown rice is also a good option. Good luck dear HHG !Deepahttp://rishnish.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-21215811334724905122011-05-23T19:25:50.956+05:302011-05-23T19:25:50.956+05:30A new follower :)
All the best on your weight los...A new follower :)<br /><br />All the best on your weight loss plan. I, too, am working on losing weight and doing both - exercise and right diet. Btw, the best way is to keep your metabolism going. Eat smaller meals - every 2-2.5 hours. It always works. And always go on a diet that you can sustain so that there are no chances of regaining all the lost weight.<br /><br />Let's do it together!! I've lost 0.8 in the last 1 week. I'll keep you updated!Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356457383586939084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-48994263828903288542011-05-23T18:24:41.129+05:302011-05-23T18:24:41.129+05:30Dear Maam
This was one of your cutest posts. love...Dear Maam<br /><br />This was one of your cutest posts. loved the story about the people in your neighborhood. <br /><br />Warm wishes<br /><br />AnuAnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142486077365684495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-78218972732339131602011-05-23T15:56:45.582+05:302011-05-23T15:56:45.582+05:30Awww! Hugs HHG...All the best for the weight loss ...Awww! Hugs HHG...All the best for the weight loss and guess what I think we should do it together...I need to lose TEN kgs myself and let me at least start with 3...what say? so by the June 23rd, both of us should lose 3 kgs..will you be my weight loss partner? ;) and do enjoy stuff in moderation..my mom just got diabetes about a month ago and the doc told her the same thing..enjoy stuff in moderation and you can live happily :)R's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252099630701664622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29858077.post-69753817955883701582011-05-23T15:55:48.179+05:302011-05-23T15:55:48.179+05:30All the best HHG and i am sure you are a very bala...All the best HHG and i am sure you are a very balanced & cautious eater. I see my parents are so restrictive in their diets and i tell myself, "Shame on me" when i cannot control something. It is tough to just stop eating things you love or which are a part f your daily diet. Like the morning tea, if you are asked to drink sugarless then probably we might just end up giving tea.Sumanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894195422278069398noreply@blogger.com