[Grovenet] Hope for us all if we can do it . . . .

[chuck]

Unfortunately, there's no easy way.  As the article says, a lifestyle 
change is needed.  Back when I had my computer shop, and access to 
Cornerstone, Quiznos, and La Sierra every day, I was 225lbs with a BMI 
of 30.5.  I have never been diagnosed with pre-diabetes - but I know I 
was close. 

Today I am 188lbs with a BMI of 25.5. 

Here's what I did to make the change.

1.  Stopped drinking soda.  Not even diet sodas.  I drink water, some 
juice, and coffee.  For a sweetener I use Stevia. 
2.  Cut back on all sweets.  Candy bars, sugar, cakes, cookies, pies, 
ice cream, etc.  These are now a rare treat. 
3.  Stopped all Fast Food.   We know it's not good for us anyway.  I now 
take a lunch to work - usually salad. 
4.  Cut back on all Processed Food.  It's mostly salt, sugar, and MSG 
anyway.
5.  And lastly - I became a Vegetarian.  

I'm sure this sounds drastic - but it worked for me.  I did this in 
stages, one at a time.  You feel deprived at first, but it's just your 
body craving sugar.  You get over it.  Today, I do not feel deprived in 
any way.  Oh sure I still miss my Cheeseburgers and Fries, but not much. 

There is a Documentary called Simply Raw - Reversing Diabetes in 30 
Days.  http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=2723421

These folks reversed and cured their Type 2 AND Type 1 diabetes by 
changing their diet.  Some couldn't do it.  Most did.  Wonderful movie.  
But it does require a lifestyle change.  And that - is not easy.