Our bodies use food for energy and growth which is a problem when you have diabetes as the condition stops this from happening properly. Once converted by the digestive system, food is transformed into glucose which is then used by our metabolisms for energy. We all need energy to survive but diabetes interrupts the transportation of glucose in our blood stream. Owing to this condition, excessive levels of glucose build up in the blood stream instead of absorption into the cells.

If you do not know much about this problem, there is some basic information below. Young people (sometimes older) are liable to contract type 1 diabetes which occurs when the body stops producing insulin,this means insulin must be given to the diabetic on a Read the rest of this entry »

What should I weigh? This is a question that we should always ask ourselves before we begin a weight loss program. If you go by how you feel, you run the risk of being influenced by distorted perceptions of weight that may be heavily influenced by your culture. This is why some skinny people think they’re fat and some fat people think they’re just about right.

It may help to rephrase your question to “What is the healthiest weight for me?”

A quick and easy way to get Read the rest of this entry »