60 days of logging turns into motivation and changes
funchords
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Day 60 of this journey: a few changes in two months
- BMI 41.6 to 35.4
- 44 lbs. lost, from 298 lbs. to 254
- over 80 miles walked, wore holes in the backs of the shoes
- blood glucose from >150 to <70 mg/dL 2-h PPBS (less than 100 is good)
- stopped 3x daily insulin shots and 4 metformin pills, taking zero diabetes meds now
- HbA1C from 9.5 to 7.5 (a month ago)
- pants are from size 46 to a loose 44
- shirts are from 3XL to 2XL
- waist from 51" to 48"
- hips from 46" to 44"
- resting heart rate from 85-90 bpm to 72-75
Started with logging foods and exercise on MyFitnessPal and walking 3x week for 30 minutes. Everything else stemmed from that commitment. I put bariatric surgery on indefinite hold. I've joined TOPS for support. I'm seeing my doctor monthly. I've shared (hopefully not too often or obnoxiously) to get support from friends. My commitments now: stick to logging and 3-5x week walking. Limit choices to items less than 15mg sugar. I'm aiming at 1600 calories on average (food minus exercise). My goal is to keep this level of commitment through June by which time I should have leveled off at some weight resembling normal (normal BMI for my height is below 180) -- the doctor and I will decide what's reasonable and doable, 180 is a soft goal as of the moment.
I know I won't keep losing 4-5 lbs a week, my goal is 2 lbs a week. I'm trying eat all of my calories but I don't want to add a bunch of late evening calories. I'm not hungry. I'm not craving.
- BMI 41.6 to 35.4
- 44 lbs. lost, from 298 lbs. to 254
- over 80 miles walked, wore holes in the backs of the shoes
- blood glucose from >150 to <70 mg/dL 2-h PPBS (less than 100 is good)
- stopped 3x daily insulin shots and 4 metformin pills, taking zero diabetes meds now
- HbA1C from 9.5 to 7.5 (a month ago)
- pants are from size 46 to a loose 44
- shirts are from 3XL to 2XL
- waist from 51" to 48"
- hips from 46" to 44"
- resting heart rate from 85-90 bpm to 72-75
Started with logging foods and exercise on MyFitnessPal and walking 3x week for 30 minutes. Everything else stemmed from that commitment. I put bariatric surgery on indefinite hold. I've joined TOPS for support. I'm seeing my doctor monthly. I've shared (hopefully not too often or obnoxiously) to get support from friends. My commitments now: stick to logging and 3-5x week walking. Limit choices to items less than 15mg sugar. I'm aiming at 1600 calories on average (food minus exercise). My goal is to keep this level of commitment through June by which time I should have leveled off at some weight resembling normal (normal BMI for my height is below 180) -- the doctor and I will decide what's reasonable and doable, 180 is a soft goal as of the moment.
I know I won't keep losing 4-5 lbs a week, my goal is 2 lbs a week. I'm trying eat all of my calories but I don't want to add a bunch of late evening calories. I'm not hungry. I'm not craving.
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This is incredible! I bet you just feel so much better, too!
Keep up the excellent work.0 -
A really amazing job! what a difference - congratulations!0
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Awesome success!0
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awesome! what a transformation. keep up the good work!0
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Well done you! Good commitment and realistic goals. That's the way forward!0
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Congrats! Awesome Job! Way to get healthier!0
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That is awesome.0
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These are awesome results! Congrats and keep up the great work.0
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Great job!!!0
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Great job!!
I've been there with the holes walked in the shoes lol. :drinker:0 -
Update... the doc has set my goal to 218. We'll reevaluate once that is reached.0
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great job!! So happy for you to reduce your shots and meds!! An inspiration!!0
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Kudos to you! Now, get some new shoes to break in...you deserve them!0
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Keep it up, you are doing great!0
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Fantastic results! Looking forward to another post from you in June or thereabouts (if not sooner).0
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Way to go!!!! 30 days logging in streak here0
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Wow! You did great! Not only did you change your appearance but you are changing your health for the better!! :flowerforyou:0
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Absolutely wonderful0
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Fantastic change in only 60 days. Keep it up!!0
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Picture from yesterday ... from 298 to 251 lbs.
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Fantastic! I often see pictures of weight loss but seeing your medical results is incredible! You are a true example for a lot of people, keep up the great work!0
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I think it's really cool that you started losing weight in prep for bariatric surgery but then decided you would continue your journey all the way.
Super-mega-congratulations on getting your diabetes into remission!0 -
Awesome!! Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!0
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Fantastic work in 60 days, you look so much healthier.0
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