It has begun.... (COVID-19)

x BlueRobot said:
If you're like me and Fahrenheit is doesn't mean anything, then his fever was between 37 and 38C ;)

Does Vitamin D really make a difference? I've always taken it in the autumn and winter months for years, but recently hear about the hype surrounding it and COVID.

I hope you get well soon! I'm sure you'll be okay! I know quite a few people who've had it now and they've said it's like having bad flu, think it starts getting better within a week?
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I was taking Vit D3 because the Prilosec I take for GERD tends to diminish Vit D. My Dr. had put me on it about 5 years ago. She did list it in my current instructions for COVID.

My fever/sx started on Dec 18th, today, the 30th is the first day without a fever. I am so weak. Barely enough energy to walk to the bathroom. I do feel better though.

I've had the flu, this, for me was way worse.

Thanks for all the well wishes!
 
xrobwx71 said:
I am! Thank you!
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Glad to hear you are feeling better. I have a few family members who have been through it too - it is brutal and some effects take a while to wear off such as the lack of taste and smell. Hope you get no long term effects.
 
A Guy said:

xrobwx71 , how are you doing?​


A Guy
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Back to work. The first few days were rough with weakness and fatigue but now, I'm in my 3rd week and am pretty much back to normal. Maybe a little extra tired midday but other than that, no obvious ill aftereffects.


I'm 5'9'' 260lbs and my Dr. told me being overweight was a factor in the severity of symptoms presenting with COVID. I am working diligently to mitigate obesity with diet and exercise. After all, I have a 9-year old daughter that I need to get to at least 35. I'm currently 49. :-)

Thanks so much for asking.
 
I'm glad to hear you have recovered so well, I hope it continues for you

I'm 5'10" and in January I was 235 when doc said I was pre-diabetic. So I changed out foods I ate for other, lower carb, less sugar foods. Added salads regularly, etc. Lost 30 lbs and have kept it off because I'm not "on a diet", I just changed my diet. I rarely have cravings for all the bad stuff ;)

Good luck, I only mention because it can be done without starving yourself, or being miserable

A tip, if you are a dessert guy, get Jello Fat Free Sugar Free Chocolate instant pudding. It's chocolate pudding! By that I mean, it's not so so fat free blah blah pudding, it's just great chocolate pudding. When made with fat free milk, the nutrition is great, Zero fat, Zero sugar ;)

A Guy
 
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@A Guy
Thanks so much for the sound advice. I am doing just what you say. Lower carbs.Increase salads. Walking at least 30 minutes a day. Sugar is the devil. Hahaha.

I wish work counted for exercise. I walk a thousand miles a day at work but as they say, it doesn't count because it's not sustained.
 
I personally disagree with lower carbohydrates, since they're your body's main source of fuel. Diabetes is actually caused by excess fat intake, the issue with carbohydrates for diabetics is more of a symptom rather than the cause. I would advocate for carbs which have a lower glycaemic index, like sweet potatoes and yams instead of white potatoes for example. Although, increasing the amount of salads you eat a great idea too, especially since the increased fibre will make you feel satiated for longer periods.

Like @A Guy said, dieting doesn't work and never will do. You have to change your lifestyle and eating habits for sustainable weight loss, and to maintain a healthy weight thereafter, you'll definitely need to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Most diet plans aim for short-term weight loss.

My general rule is if you can't pronounce the ingredient on the label then don't buy it. Or at least research it beforehand, some ingredients are just vitamins which have been added. In the UK for instance, all bread flour has to be fortified with certain vitamins and minerals by law.

Also, aim for as many whole foods or foods which have been minimally processed.

I'm 5'8" and 11st (154lbs) now, but at my heaviest I was around 13st 7lbs (189lbs) so I was heading towards some possible future health problems. I lost the weight through diet changes (using the rule above) and exercise every day, sometimes twice a day. I would cycle a few miles about 3-4 times a week and then do an hour or so of weights when I wasn't cycling. Weekends are the times when I would sometimes work out twice a day.
 
x BlueRobot said:
I personally disagree with lower carbohydrates, since they're your body's main source of fuel. Diabetes is actually caused by excess fat intake, the issue with carbohydrates for diabetics is more of a symptom rather than the cause. I would advocate for carbs which have a lower glycaemic index, like sweet potatoes and yams instead of white potatoes for example. Although, increasing the amount of salads you eat a great idea too, especially since the increased fibre will make you feel satiated for longer periods.

Like @A Guy said, dieting doesn't work and never will do. You have to change your lifestyle and eating habits for sustainable weight loss, and to maintain a healthy weight thereafter, you'll definitely need to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Most diet plans aim for short-term weight loss.

My general rule is if you can't pronounce the ingredient on the label then don't buy it. Or at least research it beforehand, some ingredients are just vitamins which have been added. In the UK for instance, all bread flour has to be fortified with certain vitamins and minerals by law.

Also, aim for as many whole foods or foods which have been minimally processed.

I'm 5'8" and 11st (154lbs) now, but at my heaviest I was around 13st 7lbs (189lbs) so I was heading towards some possible future health problems. I lost the weight through diet changes (using the rule above) and exercise every day, sometimes twice a day. I would cycle a few miles about 3-4 times a week and then do an hour or so of weights when I wasn't cycling. Weekends are the times when I would sometimes work out twice a day.
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I agree 100% I didn't mean carbs across the board and was being facetious. I do eat sweet potatoes (I ate one last night) and try to stay away from "the white foods". I look for high fiber

content, ect. I'm staying away from processed foods. In moderation, I eat more avocados, baked fish, baked chicken, olives, etc.

I did lose 13 lbs of that 260 during COVID, but I'll be damned if I want to do that again.

My salads? Always with fresh Spinach, Kale or at least Romain lettuce, not that iceberg, leaves with water in it. Olive oil for dressing. Chicken etc.
 
Although Iceberg Lettuce isn't as vitamin/mineral packed as the darker greens, it is nutritious and contains fiber. Best salad incorporates many colors and my choice of dressing is virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and oregano plus black pepper.
 
Whole carbs vs refined carbs, of course you need carbs ;) And for salad, I generally get a mix called Super Greens

O Organics Organic Super Greens Baby Spinach Baby Chard Baby Kale - 16 Oz - Safeway

These are the #1,#2, and #3 most nutritious greens. Grape tomatoes, and yes the full fat Ranch dressing after reading about what you get that makes the low fat version low fat. There is no one size fits all, but I gave up all the Os (Fritos, Doritos, Cheetos), and all the sweets (cake, pie, brownies, cookies). I am one that has to have dessert, so along with the pudding, I make sugar free cheesecake (no crust) and berries. A Kind bar (Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Bar). a piece of 72% dark chocolate. I won't be miserable, lol

No doubt your doctor/medical group has a nutritionist who can give more professional advice, I'm just saying it's doable without always being hungry and making yourself miserable.

Good luck, you got this ;)

A Guy

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xrobwx71 said:
Back to work. The first few days were rough with weakness and fatigue but now, I'm in my 3rd week and am pretty much back to normal. Maybe a little extra tired midday but other than that, no obvious ill aftereffects.


I'm 5'9'' 260lbs and my Dr. told me being overweight was a factor in the severity of symptoms presenting with COVID. I am working diligently to mitigate obesity with diet and exercise. After all, I have a 9-year old daughter that I need to get to at least 35. I'm currently 49. :-)

Thanks so much for asking.
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I am so sorry and do apoligize that I missed all this Rob. Dang that had to be scary. I certainly hope you'll be feeling better and get your strength back soon. Take it easy okay?
 

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