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I know I’m a little late replying. Before I started my weight loss journey my A1C was 6.0. I had been pre diabetic for years. And was close to being type 2 diabetic. My dr told me to keep my carbs around 100-125g each day and sugar around 25g. This was in August. When it was rechecked in February, it was 5.4. No longer pre…

In August of 2023 my A1C got to 6.0. I had been pre diabetic for probably the last 5 years. Dr told me if I didn’t do something I would become type 2 diabetic. Started my weight loss journey the next day. I weighed 208 lbs. Cut my sugar intake to 25g a day. 8 months later I’m down 53 lbs and my A1C is 5.4. No longer pre…

Yesterday I tried on a size 12 jeans and they fit. I started out at a size 18 4 1/2 months ago. I’ve been wearing a size 14 and noticed they were starting to get a little baggy on me. Today, my bmi went from obese to overweight. People are telling me “you’ve lost a lot of weight”. It motivates me when I hear that. My…

Happy New Years Eve everyone. Getting ready to leave to go to my twin sister’s to ring in the new year. I decided to not track my food today and to just enjoy my time at my sisters tonight. Tomorrow is a new year. 30 more pounds to lose to be at my goal. Today my bmi went from obese to overweight! I can’t remember the last…

Got behind on reading here…4 days! That was a lot of reading. Prayers for those who have lost loved ones and those who are sick. Had a wonderful Christmas. Had a Christmas Eve Eve get together at my twin sisters house. This is me, my twin and my mom… On Christmas we got together at my other sisters house… I’m kinda glad…

Just got caught up reading 129 posts. I was behind 3 days. My mom’s sister passed away not long ago. I found a digital picture of her that her daughter took and had it put on the 5x7 magnetic photo at Walgreens. I also bought her a Christmas garden flag because the last time I was there she didn’t have one. I took them to…

Finally got caught up on all the posts. 15 days til Christmas and I still haven’t put up my Christmas tree. Maybe I’ll just put my Charlie Brown tree up. We don’t get many visitors, so we’d be the only one who’d see it. No biggie tho. Went with my husband to his work Christmas party last night. Lots of yummy food. I done…

Had our ladies Christmas party at church last night. I definitely didn’t stay within my calorie deficit. Too many yummy appetizers. I’m back at it today tho. This is my little village I got last night at the party. I moved the little boy standing next to the Christmas tree to the middle.

I’m still around, just reading everyone’s posts. I hope everyone is having a good Monday. I love looking at the pictures you all post on here. This is my baby, Ginger. I can’t take her walking with me when I walk outside because she constantly has her nose to the ground and has to stop every couple of minutes. The part…

I'm in southeast Kentucky. I’m 2 1/2 hours south of Louisville.

I hardly ever eat any of my exercise calories back unless I go out to a restaurant and want to splurge a little. I figured that’s more calories burned that will help me lose weight. Gina from Kentucky

The little town I live in is changing into Whoville for Christmas. Here’s our tree! Gina

I wish it was pre-programmed! I just follow along with the video. She tells you when to increase and decrease your speed and incline. Gina

My husband and I ended up going over to Pigeon Forge this past Sunday. Got back home this evening. It was a wonderful trip. We done a lot of shopping and a lot of eating. I dread stepping on the scale Friday. The way I see it tho, any weight gained is I lost it once and I can lose it again. I got a lot of reading to do to…

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. I done really well with not eating too much. Just a spoonful of my favorites including chicken and dumplings. Yum! Today is weigh in day for me and I’m down 2 more pounds. That makes 31 pounds lost. On a different note, we changed dates for our vacation. Instead of…

Happy Thanksgiving to those like me in the U.S. I just got done doing a new incline workout on the treadmill for 25 minutes. 4 sets starting at a 2 incline going up to 8 on the 4th set. You do 1 minute and 30 second intervals with speed between 2.0 and 3.5. It definitely got my heart rate up. This evening I’ll just do a…

Thanks! We’re going to Pigeon Forge Tennessee. That’s usually our go to place as it only takes us a couple of hours to get there. We drive over to Ashville, NC also. Gina

I love walking outdoors more than I do on the treadmill. With the colder weather and rain tho, the treadmill it will be. Plus with the treadmill I can walk at an incline. Gina

I’m not much of a post-er but I love reading about your alls days. Had our first Thanksgiving dinner at my twin sister’s house this past Sunday. Got 2 more dinners and a party between Thursday and December 5th. On top of that, my husband will be on vacation next week and we’re going away for a few days starting Sunday for…

Scrolling through the discussions I found this one that I can relate to. I’m 54 from Kentucky. I started my weight loss journey on August 18th the day after my dr told me I was headed to being type 2 diabetic if I didn’t change the path I was on. Since then, I’ve went from 208 to 180.6. My goal is 30 more pounds and then…

Just checking in here. My starting weight on August 18th was 208 pounds. As of this past Friday I’m at 188.6 pounds. My deficit is at 1400 calories, but most days I’m no where near that. I can usually get in around 1100 calories if I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, but most days I don’t eat breakfast. I’m a picky eater so…

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Hi all. I’m Gina, from Kentucky , 54 years old, very married also. My starting weight was 207. Currently at 197 after 1 month. I was at 194 last week, but gained a few pounds. Since I stayed under my daily calorie intake, I’m figuring it may be muscle gain. I’m on a 1400 calorie a day diet, walking 5 days a week. Today I…

Hi Donna. I’m Gina. I’m semi new. It’s been a long time since I was here the 1st time (2011). I’ve been lurking around for 2 weeks now, just reading posts. I’m back on my weight loss journey because my dr told me I was headed to being a type 2 diabetic if I didn’t do something. I’m determined not to let that happen. The…

Hi Nicole. My last dr visit 2 weeks ago I was told I was on my way to being a type 2 diabetic, so here I am again trying not to let that happen. So far I’ve lost 8 pounds, which it seems I always lose around 5 pounds that first week I go on a diet. I’ve been inspired by just reading posts about other’s accomplishments on…