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Yes! Been a member for almost a year and a half and love them! The best workout and the best "gym" membership I'd ever had. It may be more costly than a regular gym membership but I have to say that I'm getting my money's worth. Haven't missed a session yet whereas I'd have a regular gym membership even though it's half…

Latest NSV: Went in yesterday for my blood sugar level retest. Great news! I am out of the pre-diabetic range and am now in the healthy range for blood sugar levels. It's even lower than it was 5 years ago. I'm so elated that my hard work and diligence has paid off. Not gonna stop...gonna continue on this awesome journey…

New update: Went in yesterday for my blood sugar level retest. Great news! I am out of the pre-diabetic range and am now in the healthy range for blood sugar levels. It's even lower than it was 5 years ago. I'm so elated that my hard work and diligence has paid off. Not giving up...gonna continue on this awesome journey of…

New update: Went in yesterday for my blood sugar level retest. Great news! I am out of the pre-diabetic range and am now in the healthy range for blood sugar levels. It's even lower than it was 5 years ago. I'm so elated that my hard work and diligence has paid off. Not giving up...gonna continue on this awesome journey of…

Increasing workout from 4 days a week to 5 days a week and reaching 170lbs. =)

Totally makes sense. So awesome! =)

This is great everyone! Love it! Yesterday, I was able to do 12 push-ups on my toes (not on my knees) without stopping! =)

Yesterday, I was able to do 12 push-ups on my toes (not on my knees) without stopping! =)

Congrats on the maintenance! So inspiring. =)

That's a great NSV! I deal with this too. I can't to have that as a success story. lol ;)

Great stories! Thanks for sharing! My most recent NSV is that I noticed my tastes buds are changing when I ate some celery stalks yesterday and they tasted so yummy. lol Please keep sharing!

After only 5 weeks of limiting my sugar intake, the dark ring around my neck and the dark spots on my knees caused by diabetes have disappeared! It was a total surprise. =)

I have the same concern about my calves. But yours look great. They're shapely and proportional. You might be too hard on yourself. As someone else told me, "You have skirt legs." Go flaunt them girl! =)

I'm hooked too...in a good way lol. Love that people are on the same journey and supportive of each other. =)

I totally agree!

Wow! Nice job! Keep it up! =)

I go into my doctor for a blood sugar test follow-up in October. I'll keep you all posted. =)

You're so inspirational! Thanks for sharing =)

I totally agree and can relate to you. =)

Welcome! I've found this is a great place to keep yourself honest and get support with people who are on the same journey. I, too, got a call from my doctor about a month and a half ago that I was now pre-diabetic. That did "scare me straight" and using MFP has been helping me stay on track. Best of luck and reach out to…

Hang in there. Thanks for reaching out to us. We've all been there. I agree with...if you haven't already stay away from added sugar. Keep us posted. =)

I heard keto diet is awesome and effective. Best of luck with that. Keep us posted on your progress. =)

Welcome! =)

@desertfox2001, same here. Just recently, I've rediscovered swimming laps and how much I enjoy it too. =) @Agkerrick, Also, been enjoying OrangeTheory. I love how it's based on heart rate and always different. The hour goes by so fast. I also have a bad knee so I do the elliptical at OrangeTheory instead of the…

Just sent you a friend request. Everyone here, please add me too. Would love to surround myself with us much like-minded, positive, supportive people who are on the same journey. SW 199 GW 140 Ultimate goal is to reach a healthy BMI and sustain it for the rest of my life. =)

You're post is so inspiring. I can totally relate. Especially about eating less sugar and fewer carbs. It's what's been working for me. Lifestyle change...I totally get it now. I've finally turned the corner. This time I'm winning with formula. No more fad diets or yo-yo dieting for me. :)

Would love to surround myself with more like-minded, positive friends on this awesome journey together =)

I was just thinking the other day that I wish I had more friends on MFP because it both inspires me and encourages me. I just have two friends right now and they're both sadly petering out...so please add me =) I'm loving MFP. On a 33 day streak and still going strong. This the first time I feel like I'm winning. Let's…