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I just found this string, and at a very opportune moment in my journey. Like some of you, I started back after getting some distressing news on my triglycerides, cholesterol, and A1C. I have for many years been pre-diabetic, and I historically consume a lot of alcohol. But whenever I've gotten poor blood results, I start…
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I have been a member for nearly 2 months, and I don't usually post. I have done extremely well by changing my diet completely and forcing myself to work out daily. But I do agree that checking in helps. I weigh myself daily, and I work out harder if I eat more than my allotted calories. I am down 29 lbs. in 47 days. I…
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Just started the program myself. After a 4 yr hiatus from watching my diet and working out, I started back two weeks ago. I've focused on reducing calories, but incorporating exercise as well My goal is an hour of exercise a day, although most days, I have been exercising around 30 minutes. Still, I have in two weeks lost…
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I am not in Virginia, but I am in my early 70's and I need to lose weight. I hope you air your problems or need for support to your husband. Although he doesn't need to lose weight, he does need to realize that your overall health is just as important to him as it is to you. Good luck with your efforts. Feel free to vent…
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I also was on MYPlate, which I think was part of Spark. I used the app diligently whenever I worked out regularly But consistency is my problem. I really only dieted and worked out when I needed to--when I was close to being pre-Diabletic, or when my BP was getting too high. Once I'd work through that to the Dr's…
