Glad you are feeling better!

What a wise human being

My wife and I's monthly payment was $2415 month. We would pay an extra $500 a month towards the principal. We currently just refinanced to get a lower interest rate and to get off of PMI. Our new monthly payment is $2915 a month. We plan on still paying $3700 a month but are now going to do bi-monthly payments.

I brought a 269 fasting glucose level down to almost normal levels in 2 weeks by : 1. Delay bfast until 11am,or, noon...take berberine...eat 1 jumbo egg omelette with cheese and bacon bits inside plus 2 small sausage patties and coffee with 0 carb sweetener and lightener. No snacking,or, in between meal food. 2. Finish dinner before 6 or 7pm eating palm sized portion of meat, then BIG salad of romaine and spinach leaves, colored bell peppers, e.v. olive oil and low carb balsamic vinegar. 3. WALK within 10 mins of last bite to immediately knock down any spike from food !!...it works !! I knocked one spike down from 160 after stupidly eating a dessert to 95 with a 1.5 mile brisk walk !! Minimum 1.5 mile walk does magic in lowering post meal sugar rise !! 4. Get at least 8 full hours of sleep, where body can lower the glucose for hours before it rises to wake you up. 5. Eliminate all stress....it is PROVEN that stress ALONE can CAUSE diabetes from constant cortisol and insulin being in the blood, where the body then can only STORE fat, instead of burning it ...causing fatty liver and damage to the B cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. The also ARE studies showing that a significant number of people have developed diabetes from being exposed to the COVID virus !! The virus damages the immune system and the pancreas is damaged as a result, lessening insulin production. Pay attention to the news of a possible CURE for diabetes coming from a study in humans from CHINA, where 100% of test subjects were CURED by injections of a certain peptide enzyme. Use a constant glucose monitor to observe the changing levels and to see what works in lowering glucose spikes...like SEX.... I can PROVE IT with the data on my cell phone program !! If retired, an Advantage Plan may cover all the expense.

Cutting out the carbs, time restrictive eating and walks , 6:30 walks , walks at least 150000 steps every day . You be fine in one month.

sir, sounds like you are on the right track. i suggest complementing your low carb diet with a form of exercise that makes you feel good. for me it's swimming. not the vigorous competitive kind. i found this combination works well.

Doing something NOW is vital. The docs will not embrace diet as the means to fix your diabetes they want to Rx meds especially INSULIN. Stay strong.❤

Good wishes. At the same time, why you were waiting for this to happen and forget your plans to do things ‘slowly‘! Start today!

You can get a meter that you have 24/7 on your arm! It takes a few months to get your condition straightened out and at least 50 pounds down and you’ll be fine! No alcohol though ‘ keep it up 👍 😅❤

I'm on week 3 of low carb and it's crazy my blood sugar is getting worse .....while I was eating carbs , sugar my Glucose was around 105 -110 now while eating just meat I'm at 118 - 122 ( not high #s but it's higher than before ) ....I don't get it .

good on you mate you got this low carb is the way to go

Make sure to take some pro-biotics Barry. If you've went to the can that often you're in need of them for your gut health. I hope that you continue to do better. My wife buys frozen veggies & skillet roasts them. She throws on a little seasoning for flavor. They work great as a side dish to chicken & beef. A small baked potato isn't to high in carbs either. You can also bake them in your over at 400F. after slicing them into wedges. Gordon's Beer battered fish works good for a low-carb sandwich on the Keto bread. But I wouldn't add potatoes as a side on the dinner. But the roasted veggies work great with that. I hope that you found this info helpful. Take good care, and keep getting better brother. Peace.. Joe

I was on WW but switched to Healthiapp to follow the keto/low carb plan. Glad you are getting better everyday

Great job, Barry! You are doing awesome. Keep it going.

Keep fighting the Fight, Barry! I’ve got a Glucose Meter too, and I hate using it. Probably bcuz I’m lazy. I only use it maybe 5x a month. My numbers pretty much stay within the 125-168 range. The only thing I’ve really learned from the Meter is that my numbers are always highest in the morning, when I wake up. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Now that’s Summer’s here, I’m getting back on my e-bike. If you don’t have one, GET one! Even riding for just a few minutes a day will make a Positive difference! 🤙🏼

All right Barry way to go. That person was right that he did read a hatchet job in USA Today about keto and insulin resistance, it was complete BS.

Hey Barry, so glad to hear you are feeling better...hang in there.

Stick to keto/carnivore and you'll see good results. Any exercise you can do will help bring down that blood sugar. When your blood sugar goes that high your kidneys go into emergency dump the sugar mode so that is why you were so thirsty and peed alot, not good for your kidneys. Good luck!

Let ok up Dr Jason Fung and Intermittant fasting

Congratulations on getting started on this lifestyle. I am going carnivore and today is day 4, so we're just about on the same timeline. I wish you success - and me success.

Look into Dr. Jason Fung. Do Metformin and start off 1/2 dose for a week and then go to normal dose of around 1000. You won't have to stay on Metformin if you don't want. Stay away from the Ozempic meds.

Great testimony. Remember, "normal" is sub 5.6. I went from 7.7 to 6 in 4 months. Been under 6 (5.5 most recently) for over 1.5 years. Low-low carb, high hydration, walking, strength training... none of the following: bread, rice, pasta, seed oils, processed foods, potatoes, juices, high glycemic fruit.

I’m in a similar situation. I cut out all starchy carbs and sugar. Started exercising and intermittent fasting. Brought my morning glucose reading from 189 to 101 in just over 3 weeks. It can be done without medication. Good luck!

2 weeks ago, my blood sugar was 490. I spent 2 days in the ICU on an insulin IV. High blood sugar in a type 2 diabetic is extremely dangerous. Your kidneys become affected (I had a kidney injury from it) and you can have convulsions. I wasn't discharged until my blood sugar stayed under 200. Not sure why you weren't hospitalized but be careful. If you are a type 2 diabetic a keto diet can be bad because it can increase insulin resistance. I'm sticking to the diabetic diet. Have a good journey and take care.

I lost 40lbs in 11 weeks doing keto. My blood work results were top notch after being through the roof. My sleep apnea is gone.

Hi Barry im glad you got your blood checked. I started carnivore 4 months ago. Ive lost 60 pounds i jave 80 more to go. Im 52 i was worried i was going to have a heart attack at Christmas last year. I had a severe bad chatlie horse that went up my leg and thigh i thought i was dying. I couldn't get around good so yes its been a huge wake up call for me to. Good luck. Keep posting. Protien and fat makes me full.

Barry, I am glad to see you giving the low carb way of eating another chance. I am rooting for you and believe that this time you will stick with it and will see amazing results! I look forward to watching you regain your health and seeing your A1C drop way down to a normal range. You got this, buddy and we all want to see you succeed!

When I was diagnosed with type2 diabetes my A1C was 16.4% or 35.4 mmol, I’m 60 and am just getting my glucose under control and I have found high protein low carb and low fibre is doing the trick.

Barry I always try be real but not negative with you but thank God you have come to the realization keto is not for weight loss but for reversing all your other issues. Most people I know who look at it as weight loss fall off the wagon. Keep it up, had most of your issues 8 years ago and all have been reversed 5 or 6 years ago along with their meds.

Barry, hang in there. You can of it. You str only couple of months from a video, where you have managed to lose 10, 20 or 30 lpounds Nothing to it, but to do it! Remember, no one is coming to save you, you have to save yourself. I hope you find these words inspiring, as that is my intention. You've got this!

Good to see you're back. I was hoping to see an update. Do you want an accountability buddy?

Very well said. Thank you for sharing Barry. This motivates me to sell more on eBay. Best of luck on your selling journey!

I did weight watchers for a while about 12-15 years ago. I really enjoyed the meetings with the suggestions from the leaders and success stories from the group. Congratulations on your loss so far!

the glasses look great

Anyone who plays guitar can’t be wrong! Thanks

I like your decision to pay off your house! Congratulations! I agree with having a paid off house. We paid our mortgage off and it helped us very much with other unexpected life event expenses and now with our rebuilding goals.

Hey...hope you're well.

Paid 401k to mortgage...i did the same.

Debt is stress. A job owns you as along as you have debt. Specially houses and cars. Get out soon as you can.

I will be 45 next month. We are fixing to sell and downsize to be debt free. Hoping $425k will be plenty for a nice house.

Paid off 3 rental house in california, I'm working on refi/cash out on my other rental that i don't want to keep and pay off 2 more California rental homes. Retired at 50 and leaving life to the fullest in South East Asia.

If your goal is to try and maximize every last penny out of your investments, then risking it all in the markets is the only way to do it. However, if you already have a decent life and just want to live normally, paying off all your debts will make you the happiest. All depends on what you value most.

As I always tell people, I have yet to meet a person who says, "You know what I regret most, paying off my mortgage..."

Great job!! I’m a beginner too. It helps watching videos. They keep me on track. It’s progress over perfection.

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I'm not even joking. I'm a man that weighed 231lbs about 3 and a half weeks ago. I'm 5'-9" and will be turning 56 this June. I cut back on my food intake for a week. Then my wife & daughter said they were going to go on Weight Watchers. I said "If you guys do it, I'll do it with you." So my daughter paid for the App for my first year. I usually weigh myself in my Jeans, shoes and long, sleeve T-shirts. That's 5.2lbs. So naked I was weighing 226lbs before I started. I weighed myself yesterday and I weighed 216.8 naked before my shower. I've been eating good. I had two 95% lean beef burgers. I weighed them at 4.oz before cooking them. WW point system isn't correct when it comes to beef. But I always drop 1 to two points from what they say. Beef is so much more healthy than chicken. That's because it gives you a healthy dose of copper. That's not found in chicken. So Red meat, including beef, can be included in a low-cholesterol diet if you make smarter choices and watch portion sizes. Lean cuts of red meat, such as loins, rounds, and chops, are lower in cholesterol-raising saturated fats. Extra-lean cuts of beef include: Top sirloin steak (92mg), Bottom-round steak (77mg), Top-round steak (77mg), Sirloin tip steak (71mg), and Eye of round steak (77mg) I also had one point Keto buns with my Sirloin burgers. but I still eat chicken breast too. But for an easy low point breakfast, I eat a small Keto muffin, it's 2 points, 1 egg on it, A half piece of of sliced, American cheese. that's 2 points, and two Banquet turkey sausages. 1tbls of low fat "Hellman's Mayo. Sometimes I make an Omelet with a full slice of cheese, two sausages cut up, and a half hash brown patty. Takes the edge off and sppeds up the weight loss. At 55 years old, I'm not walking no 10,000 steps a day. However, I have been taking short walks of 1000 steps. I walked off 550 steps. I then turned around and walked back home. I don't work, and I'm quite lazy. hahaha But the weight is slowly coming off. There's also low point power protein bars. Not all are good though. You have to find what you like. Most are around 4 to 5 points. I also eat "Skinny Pop" popcorn. but I like to sprinkle my "White Cheddar" cheese powder on it. Some days I'll just smash two bags in the same sitting. That stuff taste great. not to mention it's popcorn. But Baked Lays can be eaten too on WW. just measure it out. I love to smash some of those on my sliced turkey & cheese sandwiches. Low fat pepper jack cheese on one point Keto bread. great tasting sandwich. Hang in there Barry. Just start looking up some WW recipes and you'll find the swing of it. I felt hungry all the damn time for the first week. I hope you found this helpful. Peace.. Joe

Unfortunately, my Canadian WW membership does not let me view U.S. Connect. Can be contacted on Facebook or by email?

Barry keep up the good work 😊

New to your channel 🎉 Great Video all losses are Good 👍

Great job, Barry. Keep it going! I'm still going strong. I have lost 8.4 lbs. since May 1st. I am enjoying figuring out the points of my food and still remaining low carb. One thing that everyone (no matter what way of eating they promote) seem to agree on is that sugar and highly processed foods are the enemy.