HI EVERYONE!

Hello, I was diagnosed 3.5 years ago with type 2 Diabetes. I have not lossed the weight nor have I gotten my A1C lowered now is time for me to stop playing with my health and do it. Can you give me any advice or help on how you lossed weight and lower my A1C?

I feel the fact that you recognize you need to do something about it is a great thing and you should pat yourself on the back for that. Staying motivated is very hard for me too. I do well one day and do horrible the next. I am trying to set mini goals for myself. My goal for today and the rest of the week is to post everything I eat regardless of how bad it is. We can do it, one day at time!

G'day Chyna,

I am in basically the same position as you. 2 Years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and High Cholesterol (both were at levels so dangerous I should have been in a coma) I started out at 185 kgs (yep 407lbs). I changed my life completely and after around 12 months I had gotten down to 128kg (282lbs) My sugar levels and Cholesterol were all back to normal as well..I was feeling awesome. I was exercising daily and feeling fantastic when I was struck down with severe chest pains. over the last 8 months I have had 2 stints in hospital (one in the ICU). I have been cleared of heart problems but I still experience pain in my chest when I exercise, so basically I have been able to do very, very little. I am an emotional eater and when I could not exercise without pain I rapidly became really depressed and fell back into some (not all) of my old eating habits, adding to that is that I seem to be one of those people where Diet alone is not enough for me to lose weight, I need to exercise. I am now at 147kgs (324 pounds) *sigh.....I am determined not to put back on 20kgs though and luckily a friend of mine was giving her Iphone away and I found this App.

I Turn 40 in around 27 weeks and I determined to get my weight down as low as possible in that time, but by doing it the healthy way. I look forward to following your progression and gaining some inspiration along the way

Cheers

Hey guys, don't lose hope...just take it day by day and small steps..each day you add on...its not a change that can be made in a week or month...eat small amounts throughout the day so your levels stay consistent. If you need anything just let me know and I will do what I can...I am a fitness professional and I love helping ppl...