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titus2cat I got the challenge idea from nsk's post. I don't like to exercise either. I am also too lazy. I was told that movement is exercise. I have to start small with an achievable goal. melody I consider yard work exercise. SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE: 30 minutes of exercise 3 x per week = 90 minutes of movement per week…

Joy I am the meal planner. I get very few suggestions from hubby. We rarely eat out. I welcome any suggestions, tips, etc. you have to help me get my A1C to a healthy number. Melody I think the weight will drop if I continue to watch what I eat and practice portion control. This weight loss game is not easy. If I don't…

Joy a travel buddy sounds nice. I belong to a group, and we mostly go to the theatre and day trips nsk Factor could be an option when you don't have time to meal plan Melody 2-3 days is the most I do at one time. One of those days may be leftovers Do any of you set a goal(s) each month. My long-term goal is to reduce my…

NSK I totally understand your difficulty with meal planning. In the past when I got hungry, I would eat anything in sight. Since my diagnosis I no longer do that. I have made it a point to plan my meals at least 2-3 days in advance. Breakfast and dinner I have under control it's lunch that throws me for a loop especially…

Joy do yourself a favor and get the riding mower. I weigh myself once a week on Sunday morning.

How often do you weigh yourself?

NSK I totally agree with you about the sliced bread; it can live forever in my house. I have a problem with rolls, hard or soft, French bread, artesian, brioche etc. I slather it in butter 😁 I also make French toast or bread pudding. I enjoy garlic bread with pasta. I am not eliminating bread or any food forever; I'm…

Joy Yes, I have made major changes in my eating habits. Thanks for the bread suggestions. I'm a big eater 😀 but bread has not been an issue for me. I rarely eat sliced bread only when I make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or toast. I enjoy rolls for sandwiches. I will find something I like so I can change up my…

Melody that's a good idea to mix the pasta but I don't like whole wheat. Joy I have seen the Barilla Protein+. I think Catelli is sold here (US) at Walmart. I have been looking at Yogurt but too much sugar. I have NOT found a bread I like. I don't eat much bread; most low carb bread is too thick and tastes like cardboard.…

Joy I tried whole wheat before did not like it at all I will look for the brand you suggested.

JOY I've been hacked before also. Get the security monitoring but keep an eye on your credit. NSK I'm sure you find another doctor Melody I enjoy crafting it relaxes me Been grocery shopping trying to read labels and figure out this low carb eating. Pretty much got the vegetables figured out. Now to incorporate low carb…

nsk1951 Peaches?? Only thing on my mind would have been a cobbler 😍 I gave up vegetable gardening because of the squirrels, possums and racoons, yes in the city. Melody a walk by the lake sounds great. I live in the city so that's a no for me Cloudy day. Up very early today. Had lots of errands to run.

JOY I will check out the American Diabetes Association's website. I'm due for an A1C check in November. nsk1951 you make good points here. I was thinking of getting my nails done something I have never done. I will just ruin them weeding my yard LOL 😁. Not much on my agenda today. Did laundry earlier. Thunderstorms in the…

nsk1951 good job on the weight loss. I eat the same meal for breakfast maybe I will change it up and get in more exercise. melody 1 hour on your bike 👍️ Joy Like you my doctor only told me to watch what I eat. How is it going with the low carb food choices. I'm reading labels and learning as I go. I choose items with low…

Hello whimsey6 Best advice given to me is track everything you eat oceanmelody Sounds like you had a good time at the festival Joy1580vb Good job getting those steps in I Did some grocery shopping early today. Weather is too hot, no working in the yard today.

Hello SapphireMoon23 I was just diagnosed as pre-diabetic and I have high cholesterol, but unlike you my blood pressure is slightly elevated. I'm doing this on my own since my doctor only told me to watch what I eat and cut back on sugar and sweets. We can do this one day at a time

oceanmelody Thanks for the welcome. Good to hear your husband got his numbers to a healthy level, this is very encouraging. Ukrainian festival sounds like fun, hope you enjoy it. Passing by desserts is hard for me but I'm doing it. Stick with your plan I'm sure you'll reach your 14 pound weight loss. Joy1580vb Its been so…

Joy1580vb Thanks for the info. I also save half the banana for the next day. Good for you on the treadmill I need to get in more exercise. I like walking, it clears my mind of so many issues. Thanks for the support. Have a good evening.

Joy1580vb Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. I immediately started changing my eating habits. I have not had anything sweet (sugar) in 3 weeks, just lean meat, fish, veggies and fruit (low sugar). Any tips you can give on reading food labels regarding sugar and carbs would be…

Hello All I've been a member for many years. I'm back. I need to lose weight to get my health under control. Joy1580vb congratulations on your good A1C report. Sweet treats (cakes, cookies, pies, candy etc.) have always been my down fall. I am prediabetic and would appreciate any help, tips, encouragement you and anyone in…

CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 193 Jan. 6: Jan. 13: Jan. 20: Jan. 27: January Goal: January Actual: Feb. 3: Feb. 10: Feb. 17: Feb. 24: February Goal: February Actual: Mar. 2: Mar. 9: Mar. 16: Mar. 23: Mar. 30: March Goal: March Actual: Apr. 6: Apr. 13: Apr. 20: Apr. 27: April Goal: April Actual: Weight lost this week:…

I would like to join this group Starting weight: 193 Goal weight: TBD Current weight: 193 Total weight lost: This week's successes: Exercise and Meal Journal prepared This week's challenges: Getting started

Start Date: Sept. 2 SW: 204 Loss Goal this challenge: 15 lbs Actual Loss this challenge: Sept. 2: 204 Sept. 9: 202 Sept.16: 200 Sept.23: 198 Sept.30: 198 (6 lb loss this month) Oct. 07: 198 Oct. 14: 197 Oct. 21: 196 Oct. 28: 194 (4 lb loss this month) Nov. 4 192 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25

SW: 200 lb 12 Week Goal: 190 lb 9/23- 12/16 Sept.23: 198 Sept.30: 198 (6 lb loss this month) Oct. 07: 198 Oct. 14: 197 Oct. 21: 196 Oct. 28: 194 (4 lb loss this month) Nov. 4 192 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25

November Start Weight: 194 November Goal Weight: 190 Ultimate Goal Weight: 170 Nov 1 : 194 Nov 8: 192 Nov 15: Nov 22: Nov 29: Nov 30:

November Start Weight: November Goal Weight: Ultimate Goal Weight: Nov 1 : Nov 8: Nov 15: Nov 22: Nov 29: Nov 30:

SW: 200 lb 12 Week Goal: 190 lb 9/23- 12/16 Sept.23: 198 Sept.30: 198 (6 lb loss this month) Oct. 07: 198 Oct. 14: 197 Oct. 21: 196 Oct. 28: 194 (4 lb loss this month) Nov. 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25

Start Date: Sept. 2 SW: 204 Loss Goal this challenge: 15 lbs Actual Loss this challenge: Sept. 2: 204 Sept. 9: 202 Sept.16: 200 Sept.23: 198 Sept.30: 198 (6 lb loss this month) Oct. 07: 198 Oct. 14: 197 Oct. 21: 196 Oct. 28: 194 (4 lb loss this month) Nov. 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25

SW 198 CW 198 GW October Challenge 193 Goals for October: 1. 64 oz water daily 2. Eat 3-5 freggies 3. Exercise 30 mins 5 days week 09/30 198 10/07 198 10/14 197 10/21 196 10/28 194

Original starting weight - 204 October starting weight - 198 October goal - 193 Ultimate goal - 150 1st - 198 7th- 198 14th -197 21st - 196 28th - 194 Total loss for October - 4 lbs