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Welcome to MFP! I'm 54. Lost 47 lbs so far and beat diabetes and so can you. Set your calorie goal in MFP. Mine is 1500. Get moving. I walk. Enjoy losing weight. For me it was that simple. Oh and I'm also a Grandpa. Don't hesitate to message me if I can be of service in your journey to wellness.
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31 pounds lost and going. The only thing that has worked for me has been MyFitnessPal. A year ago was diagnosed as pre-diabetic with an A1c test climbing to 6.0. Happy to report I am now a normal 5.6. Going to bring it down even more. Immediate goal is to crash through the 200 lbs wall. My start weight was 233 lbs. I am…
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I don't remember a time when I wasn't addicted to food. Just like any other addiction, you have to recognize the problem and start working on recognizing triggers, people and situations around you that enable the behavior. If you don't exercise and watch portion size and eliminate sugars, excess carbs and alcohol from your…
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What did it for me after many many false starts was the fear of ending up with diabetes. I was at 233. I've lost 20 pounds and this Sunday I'm running a 10 miler, in preparation for my half-marathon November 15. I am with you, exercise can be VERY boring for those of us that don't much care for it or are not wired for it.…
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Welcome! Counting calories and eathing healthier does it for me so far. I've gone from a 233 high down to 217 so far, my goal is 186. Absolutely no alcohol and no sugars, sorry. I know it's tough, but you can do it. The sugar part is very tricky, same with salt content. Become an expert at reading labels. Manufacturers are…
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I'm back on the exercise wagon after years of neglect. I used to work out regularly when I was on active duty in the Army, because they made me hahaha! Right now I'm not focused on my weight, I am laser-focused on working out every day for at least 30 mins. I have not missed a day since 1/1/09 and am determined to stick to…
