365 Days ago...

moreclan9
moreclan9 Posts: 54 Member
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365 Days ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Being who I am, I Googled the results of this diagnosis and was terrified.

I decided I had had enough!

Things had to change.

7 months later I gave that diabetes back!
( I figured the Dr. must have given it to me since I didn't have it when I went IN to see her...LOL)

Now, I'm 120lbs lighter, and still going.

I feel great. I had not realized how much I had slowed down, until I started getting my energy back.

I've concluded I'm going to always be a tad bit hungry, and a tad bit sore, but it's worth it.

I've gotten my life back.
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  • DanerTee
    DanerTee Posts: 263 Member
    Amazing job!!! You feel better, look better and you've cured yourself, what more could you ask for?
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    Awesome dedication! Great job changing your life for the better!
  • koda0071
    koda0071 Posts: 40 Member
    Wow, Great job! Amazing difference between the two photos.
  • Bavieca
    Bavieca Posts: 31 Member
    wow you look like a whole different person!
  • rayzerwolf
    rayzerwolf Posts: 203 Member
    Great Work :) Looking good!
  • shiitaco
    shiitaco Posts: 3 Member
    edited February 2018
    Really well done, you look great.

    I think a LOT of people are going to be getting a pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis in the next decade and hopefully most of them react like you did. The problem is that some doctors make it sound like insulin resistance is this totally irreversible thing, which simply isn't true, as you've shown. Anyway, fantastic job.
  • YadaYadaYada64
    YadaYadaYada64 Posts: 50 Member
    Congratulations! So many people our age think it’s impossible to ever feel good again, let alone look good. Boy you sure prove that thinking wrong!
  • 2u4life
    2u4life Posts: 4 Member
    edited February 2018
    THank you for your story. I have just begun my journey of 100 pds to lose and am
    In great need of inspiration. Would you consider being an accountability or simply friend to check in with on this journey ?
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    moreclan9 wrote: »
    dy7xkg922uhc.jpg

    365 Days ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
    Being who I am, I Googled the results of this diagnosis and was terrified.

    I decided I had had enough!

    Things had to change.

    7 months later I gave that diabetes back!
    ( I figured the Dr. must have given it to me since I didn't have it when I went IN to see her...LOL)

    Now, I'm 120lbs lighter, and still going.

    I feel great. I had not realized how much I had slowed down, until I started getting my energy back.

    I've concluded I'm going to always be a tad bit hungry, and a tad bit sore, but it's worth it.

    I've gotten my life back.

    Amazing! Great work and fabulous inspiration for others. Well done!
  • sportychic87
    sportychic87 Posts: 214 Member
    You are an inspiration!
  • JR188
    JR188 Posts: 14 Member
    Type II diabetes is a good thing to give back! I love your humor & great job!!
  • jonesite
    jonesite Posts: 40 Member
    I am so inspired by you! I too was told that I have diabetes about one and a half years ago and I wish I had jumped on the wagon and started taking control like you did. After hearing that you did it, I feel that I would be able to do it too. Thank you for your post, I want to give that diabetes back to wherever it came from.
  • _Poetic_Serendipity_
    _Poetic_Serendipity_ Posts: 4 Member
    edited February 2018
    You have accomplished so much.... Health is important!!! Congratulations :)
  • KnitterNotAQuitter
    KnitterNotAQuitter Posts: 67 Member
    Congrats! I’m on the same journey as you, diagnosed Nov. 9. I hope I’ve done as much hard work as you have by the time the year is through!
  • judefit18
    judefit18 Posts: 38 Member
    Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your success story and here's to your good health!!!
  • luce_de_luce
    luce_de_luce Posts: 41 Member
    You look awesome! I just wanted to comment that the new hair is is stunning on you!
  • thesnackmonster
    thesnackmonster Posts: 78 Member
    Well done, your face looks amazing
  • carolgolf51
    carolgolf51 Posts: 5 Member
    Wonderful for you! You look beautiful and your good health is the best of all. Awesome!
  • khartell1022
    khartell1022 Posts: 25 Member
    Amazing job! You look great! Congratulations on your new healthy life.
  • MoonriverDreamer
    MoonriverDreamer Posts: 24 Member
    You look amazing! Congratulations for sticking it out and adjusting to your new normal so well. Although there can be aches and pains from working out, etc., just think of the pain you've avoided by losing the excess weight! You are an inspiration!
  • remoore23
    remoore23 Posts: 63 Member
    Great job! I'm so glad you feel better, and you look amazing :smile:
  • keodell1966
    keodell1966 Posts: 141 Member
    Good for you!
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    You look absolutely fantastic! You are an inspiration
  • tensquaredlives
    tensquaredlives Posts: 47 Member
    Awesome transformation and glad to hear about regaining your health. This is my number one goal.
  • Morglem
    Morglem Posts: 377 Member
    Amazing Job!!!
  • mcbeef29
    mcbeef29 Posts: 74 Member
    Congratulations, very inspiring!
  • glenn1011
    glenn1011 Posts: 17 Member
    Great stuff!
  • betty_veronica4
    betty_veronica4 Posts: 196 Member
    Fantastic job! Kudos to you!!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    You've done great :smile:

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