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I started on 500 mg about 10 years ago. I now take 1000 mg (ER) 2x a day. I kept eating like I didn't have Diabetes and now I have neuropathy. I never had any problems with the drug. I had not heard about other health benefits - that must be new. I'm surprised your doc wants you on it since you're under 6.0 A1C. I've…

I once lost 75 lbs on WW so I have to say the program works as long as you stay on it, but that was a prior points system. The weigh-ins made me accountable, which I needed, and I never left a meeting feeling crummy. But Life happened and I gained the weight back plus some. Enter MFP with great free tracking and an active…

I'm back on MFP and have about 100 to lose, but my first "Big" goal is to get under 200. I need new, active friends since I've been gone for a while. :)

I'm starting over again also. Actually I'm still getting psyched up to really start. I've updated my weight and goals in MFP and I've started logging in again. So, Just For Today my baby steps are: -Log everything I consume -Check my blood sugar throughout the day (half done) I have to know where I'm at in order to see…

I weigh every morning before my shower but choose Tuesdays as my official weigh in day for logging. I like the daily feedback.

Your story could be mine. In 2014 I did three months of Nutrisystem to kick start my weight loss and lost about 35 lbs before I started wavering. By the end of 2015 I had gained back 10 lbs. The good news is I didn't gain it ALL back and I'm ready to get rid of that nasty 10 lbs and keep going! I started at 274 and am…

At this age, I find my motivation has shifted to my health. Everything we heard all those years is true about the impact of being overweight on your health. I know I won't look 25 again when I lose weight. But I DO know I'll look and feel much healthier. It's not too late to take control, get healthy, and get rid of a…

109 today. First day in this group. First day back at making an attempt to actually track BG.

I just joined a challenge to lose 10 by February 20th, so I'll be a week behind you guys! I've lost over 30 since July and I need goals to keep going!

I second going to a dietician or a diabetes counselor. Most doctors can refer you to a free local class. I have Type 2 but was not living like I did. Get the education and then track and log your blood sugars. That's the only way to know how your body reacts to what you eat. Your exercise level also impacts blood sugars.

I'm going to go all the way back for this because your "first" can be the best! I was a senior in high school. I actually wasn't overweight but I thought I was because I'd always been a chubby kid. My best friend's mom had started seeing someone new and the four of us had dinner one night. The next day my friend told me…

This happened to me. And then the one I bought to replace it cracked within a week. The lesson is, don't buy a six dollar toilet seat unless you glue an extra support at the week spot!

I've been on MFP off and on for a while but I've restarted today with a first goal of 25 lbs gone by my birthday in November. A lot of the MFP friends I started with have fallen away so I need some fresh, motivated friends! I love that there are so many of us on this thread and we are not alone!

That is so amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

I was always chubby so I felt fat my whole life, even when I was actually at a healthy weight. I want to say, do it to be healthy and have the energy to enjoy life without limitations! It's all about body image when you're younger, but I'm in my 40's now. I developed diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesteral. I…

Your post was so inspiring and refects the time and energy you've spent on your commitment. It makes me sorry I haven't been reading your blog. You have somehow found that "switch" in your brain that results in a lifetime change. Congratulations! You are already a success story!

I weigh myself daily but have one "official" weekly weigh in day. The daily weigh ins give me encouragement when I'm doing well and a warning when I'm not so on track. They also allow me to see the temporary effects of TOM or one day of eating the wrong things. I can learn to roll with it and know the temporary weight will…

I suppose my real goal is to be able to shop in any department (not plus size) and to reduce or get rid of a couple prescriptions. I've been overweight my whole life so I don't often think about "ultimate" goals.

You look slimtastic! Keep up the good work!

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I love my Vitamin D! Low levels of vitamin D are linked to many issues. Plus it's a small and affordable pill. I take- 2000 of Vitamin D multi vitamin calcium 1 fish oil (super DHA. My doctor says high DHA is good for your heart)

I've been here 50 days, too! I'm at a point where I have to rededicate myself, but I know this site really helps if you do dedicate yourself to it.

Tonight I realized I no longer think I need some wine after a stressful day at work. Instead I'm thinking, "I'm going to be good tonight because I've been doing well and I want the scale to go down tomorrow."

I wish my mom were here to clue me in! The body is truly falling apart, which means I'm actually making an effort to take care of it now. I stopped admitting my age after age 35 and most people think I'm younger than I am. But surprise, lately I've felt more inclined to own my age. I have earned and deserve a certain…

Hi all, I just joined this group as well. I've been on MFP for 36 days after becoming uninspired by WW. I could always use more friends my age to support me! I'm a bit unusual in that I don't have kids and am single (widowed 10+ years). I'm starting to get tired of the same old topics on the message boards so I figured it…

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I remember Oprah saying something like this once - when you feel hungry it's your body saying, "I need fuel. You can eat something or I'll go take it off your butt."

135 at 5'7". And I thought I was overweight.

I call them "off plan" days - cheat has such a negative connotation. I generally go off plan on weekends. I know it slows my weight loss but for now I'm able to absorb it. I also think if you go over your goal by a couple hundred calories once in a while that's not really so bad. Keep in mind your calorie goal is already a…

I always see a jump after an off-plan weekend. I just buckle down and in a couple days it's gone. I really don't trust my scale this week though because it said I gained eight lbs in 3 days! Now that I can't believe!