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  • I'm so glad I found this thread. It would be nice to have more buddies that understand what it's like to battle with chronic pain. And when you have other health conditions on top of that, well we all know that can make your day really suck. I'm going to send friend request to those of you that were open to being added. I…
    in Looking for more MFP buddies! Comment by catt59 March 2018
  • So encouraging to read everybody's lists, saw a lot of things that I need to accomplish also. Mostly trying to lose weight so I can be more active. Trying to develop a daily routine so things get done consistently. and trying not to get upset when I can't get as much done in a day as I would like.
    in Anyone Working On Other Goals Besides Weight Loss? Comment by catt59 March 2018
  • Hi my name is Chris. I'm 59 years old and I have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I'm also diabetic and have suffered with migraines all my life. At this point I just do some stretching exercises and walking as I tend to injure myself if I try anything more strenuous. I have some congenital problems with my legs that makes…
    in New Member Introduction Comment by catt59 February 2018
  • Three of my grandparents had diabetes, they weren't diagnosed until they were in their 50s or 60s. My mother is diabetic and I have several cousins on both sides of my family that are also diabetic.
    in Anyone with a family history of type2 diabetes? Comment by catt59 February 2018
  • Hello my name is Chris, I'm 59 years old I have type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia, and just found out I have arthritis in my knees. Exercising is very difficult for me so any tips on that would be appreciated. I love to cook so right now I'm trying to adjust the recipes for my favorite things to make them more healthy.
    in New to the Group? Introduce yourself here. Comment by catt59 February 2018
  • I chew a lot of gum when I get cravings. Sipping on an herbal tea is also helpful providing it's not one you have to add sugar to. And when I am exercising I plan a meal that has more bulk to it, something with a lot more vegetables that will fill me up.
    in How do you beat the cravings and hunger during dieting and exercising?? Comment by catt59 February 2018
  • I am also a type 2 diabetic, trying to get healthy enough to keep up with my grandkids. I also have fibromyalgia and just found out I have arthritis in my knees.
    in Hello any diabetics here Comment by catt59 February 2018
  • Is anybody still active in this group?
    in New Member Introduction Comment by catt59 January 2018
  • Thank you both for the kind words. It has been interesting so far. I'm using the app on my phone also, I'm finding that it helps to be able to log what I've eaten right away.
    in New here, saying hello Comment by catt59 January 2018
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