Sounds great - right now about 185 / -1% = 183.15... woo hoo... let's go for it....

Thanks so much Snooozie for getting us started in June and for such a great idea! I'm jumping in for sure I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning and go from there.

I love this idea, Suzanne. I think it is one that I might be able to accomplish....I am going to try really hard while on vacation...no temptation lying around being stuck in a car or hotel room or walking a lot.

My goals for June:
1. Reduce my daily calorie intake (but don't go below my RMR) and practice portion control
2. Cook meals at home more often
3. stay hydrated, especially in this heat!
4. Exercise 3- 4 days per week

Expected Outcome: Lose 1% and be healthy

So sorry to hear about your disappointment and your bad news at the doctor's office Gail. I sure know how that feels. I agree with Snooozie that it is a real learning curve, and that all the good stuff you have been doing really has been terrific for you. If there is anything I can do to help or provide support, please don't hesitate to ask or PM me. You can do this, I know it, one step at a time, one day at a time. (Love your animated gifs btw).

Haha, Carol, it's spaghetti...

Snoozie, Seehe, You both have been a great help, I know you have tried to get me going on the right road....for over a year, when I first thought I was diabetic, but I didn't want to claim it, so I never really took it to heart , I thought I could manage it without meds...so thank you!! you for not popping me in the head, saying " We tried to help you!" You are all so kind!

Yay Snoozie! You have the right attitude! I love it! Have a wonderful weekend!

So it's that time of year again, and anybody wondering what it's like to live in Arizona, her ya go!

You Know You’re In Arizona When ….

You think Taco Bell is the local phone company.

You notice your car overheating before you drive it.

You no longer associate bridges or rivers with water.

You can hear the weather forecast of 115 degrees without flinching.

You discover, in July it only takes two fingers to drive your car, because your steering wheel is so hot.

The best parking is determined by shade.....not distance.

You run your air conditioner in the middle of winter so you can use your fireplace.

You realize that "Valley Fever" isn't a disco dance.

You can make sun tea instantly.

Hotter water comes from the cold water tap than the hot one.

It's noon in July, kids are on summer vacation and yet all the streets are totally empty of both cars and people.

You actually burn your hand opening the car door.

Sunscreen is sold year round and kept right at the checkout counter.

You put on fresh sunscreen just to go check the mail box.

Some fools will market mini-misters for joggers and some other fools will actually buy them. Worse.....some fools actually try to jog.

You can pronounce Saguaro, Tempe, San Xavier, Canyon de Chelly, Mogollon Rim, and Cholla.

You can understand the reason for a town named "Why"

You can fry an egg on the hood of a car in the morning.

You know hot air balloons can't rise because the air temperature is hotter than the air inside the balloon.

No one would dream of putting vinyl inside a car.

You can say "Hohokam" and people don't think you're laughing funny.

You hear people say "but it's a dry heat!"

You buy salsa by the gallon.

Your Christmas decorations include sand and l00 paper bags.

You think a red light is merely a suggestion.

All of your out-of-state friends start to visit after October but clear out come the end of April.

You think someone driving wearing oven mitts is clever.

Most of the restaurants in town have the first name "El" or "Los."

You think 60 tons of crushed red rock makes a beautiful yard.

Your house is made of stucco and has a red clay tile roof.

Most homes have more firearms than people.

You know better than to get into a car with leather seats if you're wearing shorts.

You can finish a Big Gulp in 10 minutes and go back for seconds.

You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Arizona.

You take rain dances seriously.

You've signed so many petitions to recall governors you can't remember the name of the incumbent.

When a rainy day puts you in a good mood.

When you drive two miles around a parking lot looking for a shady place - even in the dead of winter.

You feed your chickens ice cubes to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs.

You "hug" a cactus only once in your lifetime.

When you have to look up "mass transit" in the dictionary.

You wear a bola tie.

A haboob happens.

Petrified doesn't mean scared.

The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a bit chilly.

You've experienced condensation on your butt from the hot water in the toilet bowl.

You would give anything to be able to splash cold water on your face.

You can attend any function wearing shorts and a tank top.

You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.

Susan, I laughed until I almost cried..... Glad we will only be there a day... not really, I would love to stay longer in AZ.

Hello ladies, trying to catch up on everyone's comments. Great way to start June Snoozie. In fact my scale is broken and I am not replacing it anytime soon. I am working more on nsv. It's more important on how I feel and look and not what the scale says.

I am still recording my intake in my diary somewhat: yay

I am mostly staying under somewhat: lol

I am increasing my water intake:

And I am still walking and playing tennis: Trying to anyway at least 3 times a week both together.

Susan & Snoozie you are doing good.

Gail once you get your sugar under control with the medication and continue with your journey on here you can plan according. I have seen where diabetes is control not only by medicine but what we eat and how we exercise to the point of not needing as much of the medicine or none at all. So in my opinion your are doing great because you are ahead of the game.

Arghhhh -- was it Lose 1% of our body weight orrrrr gain 2% - I can't remember right now since I don't seem to be having much luck! But, it is up to me to change that! I seem to jump right on in there and kick some serious booty 1 week and lose 1# or more and don't know if I get all cocky or what, the next week - if it isn't nailed down, I eat it. And if it is nailed down - I just stand there and chew on it.

Working super hard to STOP that. My own worst enemy is my mind and it is rearing it's ugly mug right now. Waaaayyyy too much on the plate this summer - really super exciting and cool happenings - but, I May be a little freaked out thinking about all of it. Then to add to it, our son just found out he has to be "shipped out" for a short trainer from July 16 - August 8 --- their baby is due July 27. So, I guess this Grandma is flying to NC end of July and go on baby duty watch. Exciting YES - can't wait! But, oh my, work may pose a little issue.

I need to just look at this summer as keeping Alzheimer Disease at bay. Don't they say problem solving and keeping the mind going help combat that? Or am I just hoping?

What a great time Snooozie!! Let down the hair and then need hair of the dog, so to speak. Perfect way to spend some time! And yes, back on that beaten path you go! HAHAHAHAHA - laughing with you - about losing when we think we've done bad and gaining when we think we're kicking booty! No rhyme nor reason to this journey. Just keep plugging along!

Susan - I so hear ya on the logging thing. Then I look at myself in the mirror - neck up only! - anywho, I have to stop myself and think who am I kidding? It is only hurting me - But, still, I do it! Or I log complete for the day, and then my body (without my mind) sneaks into the kitchen and bags a snack. Usually not too big or bad, but still isn't logged. So, if I don't log it, did it actually happen??? That is what I Have Got to get past! Yes, it happened, yes, it's going to happen again - As long as I am not honest with myself, I can't do this. And then my tummy tries to say - Honest Logging is Soooo overrated - and I fight myself again! We can do this. Honest Logging. Yuck - but I find necessary for me.