Looking for trainer that deals with injuries and type 1 diabetic

[david2135]

I been lifting for several years with hockey and have had injuries due to hockey. I am recovering from ulnar nerve surgery (11 months ago) and also being a type 1 diabetic.

I am looking to hire someone that can work with me. I think I have a meal plan down with 4 starches per meal and 1 and 1/2 per snack (twice daily).

My main goal is losing weight. I was unable to lift for 3 years now with the pain and not being able to pick up a coke can.

If anyone can help or has personal experience it would be appreciated. (I just dont want to be a lurker anymore)

david2135

 

[Alex A]

my dad, mom and brother are diabetic. I guess i would be too if i did not work out and have my diet in check..

I personally have never worked with anyone who told me they were diabetic, but i would assume many of the same dieting principles would work..i.e cardio, frequent and consistant meals...

 

[david2135]

its just hard to find out how to control the insulin and working out and having to eat everytime you workout. I am in tight control, but will never get rid of my diabetes. It is type 1. I am thinking about going on the pump, but that can pose some other problems.

I will take a look at your website and see if it can help.

 

[Alex A]

its just hard to find out how to control the insulin and working out and having to eat everytime you workout. I am in tight control, but will never get rid of my diabetes. It is type 1. I am thinking about going on the pump, but that can pose some other problems.

I will take a look at your website and see if it can help.

Dave...does that mean you would have an insulin pump that regulates your insulin without monitoring it.. Bro, you dont mind me asking how old you are?

 

[Bigluice]

where do u live??

 

[david2135]

I live in North Dallas in Plano

 

[ericraven2003]

I live in North Dallas in Plano

You might want to check out some of the trainers at Life Time Fitness. Most have degrees, many in nutrition, and some with certain medical degrees: nursing, etc. I work out in Allen TX at one, and as a ex trainer, have talked to several of the guys there, and they seem to have a real handle on things. Not all though. Their backgrounds, with type of degrees are posted for the public.Just my 2 cents.

 

[david2135]

I had a membership to lifetime fitness before (richardson square) and didnt like the trainers. Most of them were young and were still in high school.

I used to work for 24 hr fitness and can tell when the crap stinks with what some people say.

 

[ericraven2003]

I had a membership to lifetime fitness before (richardson square) and didnt like the trainers. Most of them were young and were still in high school.

I used to work for 24 hr fitness and can tell when the crap stinks with what some people say.

In Allen, most are a bit older. You have some ex military and such.