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  • I did running (by way of intervals) for the first time in forever. Considering that two months ago I couldn't even run 15-20 seconds in total over a 30 min power walk, it was a pleasant surprise to run for just under 10 mins in a 35 min run/power walk interval session last night.
  • 38 year old, 5ft 8 here in Australia who had a stern talking to from my family doctor at the beginning of October 2022 (by this time, I was approx 230lbs). Was diagnosed pre-diabetic in 2017 shortly after our son was born (at that time was around 240lbs). One year later, that had bloomed into full type 2 diabetes (HbA1c in…
  • Congrats! You've definitely turned a page over such that this new lifestyle will be sustainable for you in the long run!
  • So two and a half months ago, before I get started on my fitness and health journey, I'm wearing size 40 in my favourite pants/shorts manufacturer: 5.11 Tactical. Yesterday morning as I'm putting on my work pants, I'm realising how ludicrous the gap at the front of my pants are, such that I have to really go super tight…
  • My mini goal is to go from being a smidge over 200lbs (and around 20% body fat) to under it by the end of this calendar year and to keep it off - permanently. Considering that 9 weeks ago I was at 235lbs and approximately 30% body fat, I’ve already come a long way. End goal is to get to between 176-187 lbs and maintain it…
  • I'm needing to refurb my wardrobe now. There's a sizeable gap in my pants around my waist now (around 10cm) and I'm now actually able to fit into a size L (for some brands). Last time I fit into a size L was back in high school. Another couple of NSVs are that I'm now at the lower end of the pre-diabetic blood sugar range…
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