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Taking control of my health
I’m Traci. I’m recently diagnosed with VERY HIGH cholesterol and Pre-Diabetes. Both parents suffered strokes, had cancer, and were basically couch potatoes. My mom now has dementia. I don’t want to be them. It’s a bit late in the game to start learning how to properly care for myself (57y) but I want to be around for my…
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PCOS & Pre- Diabetic
Hi, I’m on here trying to get help, and am honestly clueless. Around 2 years ago I was a completely healthy woman, perfect weight, and organs, I didn’t eat the best, but I didn’t eat the worst. I ended up randomly gaining 60+ pounds within the span of a year. I was still doing the same exact thing as before and was so…
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Glucose, meal and active data on one chart
As a diabete or someone monitoring glucose levels it is important to see how certain foods and activities affect my glucose level. It would therefore be very useful to see all three these metrics on a time based chart. Even just a line chart with diffent colored dots for when meals, glucose logs and active logs were added.…
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Keto Lifestyle
Please forgive me for the very long post, but I'm trying to make a point. I am trying Keto once again, and I have to say I am more successful this time around. I started at 165 lbs, and am down to 138 lbs. The first time I quit because I was always hungry. I didn't understand the whole net carb thing. I also started to…
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HELP NEEDED!
Hi all Recently back on my fitness kick! I've lost nearly 3 Kg in the last 4 weeks. I've been doing Les Mills online, mainly BodyCombat, BodyAttack, Body Pump about 4 times a week. I'm seeing a difference to my bum, legs and sides of my abdomen and waist but the front of my stomach is s different story. I have 3 children…
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Obese and now Type 2 Diabetic
My first personal post, recently diagnosed with T2 Diabetes, well in May actually. Had been pre-diabetic for 4 years and didn't do anything. Am 55 and over 18 stone. From 1 August am attending Gym Daily first thing (30 mins Strength training, 12 machines 3 sets of 10 reps then 15 mins cardio), 10 day streak so far, and am…
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Started Trulicity 💉
I started my Trulicity journey today! It's to help with my A1C and also unbig my back 🥴. My insurance would not approve Ozempic, so Trulicity it is.I'll be documenting the process on TikTok and YouTube. Anyone else on something similar? Let's do this together 💪🏾 I am on my way to a healthy A1C as well as BMI 💉…
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Getting Serious About my Health
Hi y’all, I’m 38, live in NC and am getting serious about my health due to some recent health issues. I’m plus size and haven’t worked out in around 6 years 🥴. Would love to befriend some other women with the same issues so we can motivate and encourage/educate. My husband and I joined our local YMCA last night so excited…
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Need friends to keep me going
Trying to take back my health after spending 50 days in the hospital and having 15 surgeries thanks to my Type 2 diabetes and a very faulty glucose meter. I'm still recovering so I have to go slow but am doing well walking, playing the game Pokémon Go (please don't judge, it's fun lol) and watching what I eat. Just looking…
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I would love to join this challenge
August Start Weight: 210.8 August Goal Weight:205 Ultimate Goal Weight: 170 August 1: 210.8 August 8: August 15: August 22: August 29: August 31:
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Hi
I’ve used MFP for a while now but never noticed the community aspect before. I’m working to lose weight & am in the home stretch. I started at 270 & now an 177. I need to hit 140. Unfortunately at 67 my body doesn’t accept change well. I got to 150 when Covid hit & gained 35 back with all my bad habits in full control. But…
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Did this years ago, trying it again
I used this app years ago, and lost over 100 pounds and kept it off. I was then 341. Now stuck at 231. So, I needed a way to track my food intake and exercise. And make friends and get support. SOOOO. I'M BACK....lol. Older now, 56, but ready for a change again.
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Hello
Hi! I’m a 47 year old mama of 3, and was just diagnosed with Type 2. Need friends for encouragement, ideas, and learning :)
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Introduction
I'm 65, retired and I was recently diagnosed with 'prediabetes' from a raised HbA1C blood test. I knew I was about 30% overweight and in the BMI 'obese' category. Not a good look. I have been on a weight loss journey since February 2023 and am pulling out all the stops. I joined Slimming World for some real world…
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Decided to get serious about my health at 77!
So I am 77 years old, I am tired of my doctors prescribing more and more pills. I have 4 stints and take several medication for CAD and cholesterol. Also approaching diabetes. Even though I live in Florida I am an avid snow skier but last year my health really interfered with my skiing. I found the documentary Game…
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Prescribed Steroids
I can not wait until my medical team gives me the okay to start tapering these damn steroids. My PCP tells me that my managed pre-diabetes has turned into Type 2 Diabetes because of the steroids my Neurologist prescribed me. I have ballooned from a heavy 220 to a more serious 250. It is time to take control of my diet and…
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I am back!!!
Hello all!! I am back again. This time around, it feels different. After seeing first hand the affects of diabetes causes, I am ready and willing to do whatever it takes (within reason) to get on track and off these meds!! I am looking for a person (or a group of people) to hold me accountable and to help me to motivate…
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Preggy and Type lada
I'm pregnant and type LADA diabetic. Insulin pump, dexcom cgm. I have a strict dietician ❤️. I am a major crocheter, love gamers, cats and ramen of course. Looking to help other diabetics and those with chronic diseases.
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Health matters
Hi my name is Damion and I am working on getting a handle on my diabetes
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Newbie! Need Help!
Hi everyone. I'm new here, but already enjoying the vibe. I'm grateful that my company cares about us and offers these types of resources. I was in a size 7 just 4 years ago. I'm up to a good size 16 at 216lbs now. I had gone through some seriously rough life events, depression, stopped my daily walks, started eating sugar…
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Diabetes and weight loss!
I’m looking for a support system with others fighting this disease and losing weight. I’m a wife, mom, grandmother, teacher. I was diagnosed a year ago and started using this app right before diagnosis. I’ve lost 75 lbs so far and need to lose at least 25 more. I would love to have a support group on here.
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New to my fitness journey!
Hello! My name is V. I’m starting my weight lost journey. Looking for tips on what things to eat that are taste good that are less carbs and high protein! I’ve lost 12 pounds and decided to join this app and I’ve lost 6 pounds again. I’ve been going on 3-4 mile walks and I do small dumbbells workouts. I do mainly eat once…
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New person
Hello everyone. My name is Yvonne. have over 50 pounds to lose. I have been fortunate enough to find a dietitian that I think will work. She has me using this program to log my meals. I was using chronometer and was very used to it. Now I am using both programs. I have been trying to add the bike exercise entry here…
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Back with a brand new edition!
Hey all! It’s been a journey for sure! Within the past 12 months I’ve lost 70lbs, but feel the need to dive back into the community (and this app) to further my progress. I also love hearing everyone’s journey to wellness, and will always been a listening ear and support. I have PCOS (where my Cysters at?❤️) and have…
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A1C is Down- Back to MFP from WW - LOWCARB NO KETO
from WW,Klinio and back to MFP! A1C is down 4pts- since 2021- Had to get back to seriously considering my health at my age - Over 54ish lol- Diabetic (now pre-diabetic numbers) and have excuses to the moon if I indulge myself but refuse to now- love to hear your achievements, goals, lowcarb High Veggi (NOT KETO) recipes !!
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Premium version
Can someone tell me about the premiium version? It is a lot of money and I want to make sure I don't waste my money. I need to track my food, my carbs (keep them low) and track my exercise and my blood sugars
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Hit me up with your carb free faves
Hit me up with your carb free or low carb meals that are your faves. Diabetic that needs to drop the carbs to drop the numbers on the habc1 tests. Thanks in advance x
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workouts in a semi advise??
Hello I am an over the road truck driver trying to add more exercise into my day that’s not dependent on the outside weather. Looking for advise and tips for workout in the small confines of my truck sleeper. Thanks in advance for any advise. Would also be interested in accountability partners to encourage each other.
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Hello
Hey everyone! I am a 36 woman who is pre-diabetic & currently 5’7” and 295lbs. My goal is to get healthy and fit and get down to about 175lbs. I’m a bit terrified lol. Any tips you can give me on how to burn/loose fat, especially insulin resistant fat, while keeping in mind overall mind & body health, would be great! I am…