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Well, here we are, exactly a year since I was told that my T2 was in remission. Have I continued 'doing the right thing' regarding my healthy eating & exercise? In a word, no! Like many, during these difficult times, I've baked. A lot. And ate. A lot. I've gained the dreaded 'Covid stone' - actually no, it's closer to one…

I think I prefer the word 'treat' to 'cheat'. Cheat makes it sound like a sneaky, undercover way to eat something that you obviously enjoy. I incorporate up to 3 small 'treats' per day, but always log them. (Usually just a ginger snap biscuit). Too many treats, and the only person I'd feel I was 'cheating', is me.

Check out Joanna Hall's DVDs. She's a qualified sports scientist, and her Walkactive methods are very good. I'm in the process of re-learning to walk properly. Wish I'd taken more notice of her when she was a guest speaker on a cruise I did, a few years ago!

I also hate the 'd' word. It's banned in my home. My current weight loss (39lb since May 18th) is due to a complete change in lifestyle, ie eating healthily, and exercise.

@Orphia Thanks for your reply. You're spot on - I need to get over the guilt of eating back exercise calories. Starting tomorrow, I'll do just that. (Having a slightly lazy day today, after a bit too much exertion yesterday!). I keep expecting my weight loss to slow right down, but equally, I'm delighted when yet another…

Amazing post @Orphia. I'm relatively new (3 months) to MFP and Fitbit, & still finding my way round the sites. I haven't yet linked my Fitbit to MFP - I'm assuming this is a good idea? Also, though I do occasionally eat back the exercise calories, I feel like I'm 'stealing' them! My journey on MFP began after I was…

First of all, congratulations on the birth of your baby. Secondly, be kind to yourself - pregnancy and giving birth are the most extreme things that happen to your body ever. I'm the last person in the world to properly advise you (still trying to lose MY baby weight - my babies are now 45 and 43, lol), but at a guess,…

Hi JudyKenova4 - received your friend request. Happy to accept, however, I'm away a lot in the coming months, so if I don't respond speedily, apologies in advance.

Well!!! Today was the day of reckoning - the results of my blood test. Absolutely delighted to be told by the nurse that I'm out of the range for full-blown Type 2 diabetes. She's adamant that you never 'reverse' it. However, my A1C test result has shown a drop from 51 to 41, so I'm technically in remission. The nurse was…

zebasschick, thanks for the info re the various blood tests. I definitely didn't know the difference, and was going to ask my nurse on the 19th. The only blood sugar test I've had (other than at my GP's practice) was at my sister's house (she's T2 too). She was amazed at how low my reading was (this was after I'd lost 1…

Ten days since my last post, so I thought I'd give another update. On Thursday, I had another blood test. I won't find out the results until the 19th. However the Healthcare *kitten*'t at the surgery was very impressed that I'd lost so much weight. Today, I stepped on the scales, and to my delight, had lost a bit more.…

I can only speak as a newbie to MFP. Had it not been for the concern of my 2 children, I would've blundered on, losing the odd pound or 2, then regaining it, and wondering why. Since they both recommended MFP, and using the Fitbit which had remained untouched, in its packaging, for 4 years, I haven't looked back. They've…

Thank you for your kind words. I'm still mad with myself, for putting on so much weight in the first place, but hey ho. Well done to your dad - what an inspiration!! I struggle with walking a bit, due to having both knees replaced, but I'll think of your amazing dad, and keep going!

Hi Missy - the medical profession in the UK are slowly realising that T2 CAN be reversed, particularly if you're newly diagnosed. Not sure where you live, but try Googling Professor Roy Taylor and his Diabetes trial, and also Dr Michael Mosley. The more I read of their work, the more determined I am, that I WILL conquer my…

Thanks Michael. My sister is T2 and has been for some years. She's still on Metformin, but is about to start on injections (Insulin I presume). I just don't want this, so that is indeed my motivation. Not easy is it? I can't recommend using a Fitbit enough, and also reading Dr Michael Mosley's books. I also watched an…

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd give an update. Since May 17th, when I was diagnosed with T2, I have been quite determined to a) lose weight, b) get a bit fitter and most importantly c) reverse this diagnosis. MFP has been the most amazing aid to my weight loss, as well as using a Fitbit. I've devoured (not literally - too…

Wow! Well done you, for avoiding potential health issues found at your medical. Hope your husband is well now. I've also been down the route of slimming clubs- lost, then regained plus! Attendance at the clubs was mostly for vanity reasons, if I'm honest. This time it's different. After my diagnosis, my daughter…

6 weeks ago today, I was told by the practice nurse at my GP's surgery, that I was Type 2. The shock of that diagnosis ( and the possible consequences) made me determined to lose weight and become fitter. I have completely changed the way I eat. I no longer buy biscuits, cake or sweets. I'm loosely following the advice of…

Four weeks ago today, I got the dreaded Type 2 diagnosis. As mentioned in my first post, I'm now very determined to lose weight, AND try to get fitter too. Losing a stone in two weeks, though not sustainable, gave me the kick start I needed. I've managed to lose another 4 lbs since then. Two things have kept me focused-…

laceygaywilson and iamsimpleguy, thank you both for your words of encouragement. Since my first post, I've finally got round to setting my fitbit up. Tracking every move I make! Using the food diary as soon as I eat or drink anything is really helping me. Feeling very positive and determined!