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I had the fasting blood glucose done..then went a month later and had another one done at the office. The A1C was high...and my glucose was high for a second time. That is why he gave me the diagnosis of Diabetes. I was put on medication and told to exercise including strength training.

thank you for all the advice. What got me was my Doc didn't want me to test....and I want to. For the very reasons you all stated. I need to know how food affects my glucose levels. Should I get a second opinion?

yes i have tats...want more. its nice to meet like minded people...hooligans? I think Not!!

Donna January 21...(actually im in the over 50's club.just wanted to join this one as well) :happy:

my heart rate monitor tells me....if yours doesnt I dont know....what kinda do you have?

congrats,,,it is the most amazing feeling...welcome to onederland.....so happy to have you with us. You are doing an amazing job...keep up the good work!

I am gonna join your challenge...ive been here a while and i need the motivation...you seem to have enough for us all...im joining you late but im at 190 this morning. I will weigh myself sunday and send you the result. Thanks for being such a great role model.

You can go into the settings and adjust it there. It will sometimes ask you when you have lost 10 lbs but its good every once in a while to go there and do it yourself. Hope this helps.

bump...thanks for sharing:bigsmile:

When I started I didn't tell anyone where I work or close friends...the only ones that knew were the girl that works with me in my office and my family....I just waited till they started to notice the lbs melting away.....and it took a while. I think i was over 30 lbs gone before anyone noticed..then pretty quickly…

I love mine but I have to be sure its very wet...I usually take a paper towel and wet it and make sure its under my bra...then i check to make sure its reading my pulse before I start...ive had a few times when it didnt connect well and didnt give me a reading...but usually does fine when i wet the pads....best of luck!

sounds very good..im definately going to try this...i love brussel sprouts.:bigsmile:

I get that too...they ask me how im losing weight and when i tell them counting calories and exercise they get this deer in the headlights look....like its some kinda miracle cure or something that im doing instead of just plain old hard work....you have to work at it and they dont want to...as one person said they want to…

I agree with the others take your lunch. You can buy ice packs and that will keep cold things cold. I take a frozen meal and yogurt, string cheese for snacks or laughing cow cheese and crackers. Fruits are always a good bet, bananas, apples oranges. But if you have to eat out subway is the best bet. I also get the grilled…

for me I don't think of it as a diet...its a lifestyle...the way I will have to eat the rest of my life. Good Luck on your weight loss journey!

take it from an older woman....Do Not Get in Tanning Beds. My fiance is battling skin cancer now. He has had 3 melanomas removed and we go tomorrow to have another taken off his ear. When ever we get the financing straight he is looking at a year of chemo therapy, I would avoid them at all cost, I don't tan but any tan i…

Paitence is the #1 thing....and like others have said....log everything you eat and always know that you will have good days and bad days....there will be some weeks you gain...but dont let it discourage you...this is a lifestyle change not a DIET! you will always have to watch what you eat but always be accountable...you…

Im on MFP way more than I am on facebook now...only reason I get on facebook is for the games...I get way too much support and encouragement on here...this is home for me. It has helped me get to where Im at and it will help me reach my goals..I love MFP!!!:heart: :love:

i use the dvd that came with my kettlebell...not sure who is is by..but I love the workout.

I love my HRM...i got the Polar F6 and it has the chest band. For me its the most comfortable thing I cant even tell I have it on. Guess its just a matter of preference. I would highly recommend this one. Best of luck on your weight loss journey!:drinker:

I dont do a class but i use my kettle bell at home...and i agree with previous posts...you will have to wear a hrm and put it in the database yourself....great workout I love mine!!

I have a polar F6 and i love it. Its worth the money to know how many calories you are burning...they help you a lot.:bigsmile:

you look awesome girl.....you and I are the same height...and wanting to end up around the same weight....cant wait to see your after pics.....you are doing great....keep up the good work my friend!!!:bigsmile:

at McDonald's i always get the chicken sandwich no mayo and a side salad with the Newmans own low fat Italian....i love that dressing and its all around 500 calories or such...go check out their nutrition at the website mentioned....you can made great choices...if you try. Best of luck on your weight loss journey!! and by…

hi i live in Danville....you will love this site!!!

hey there, im sure its the food..i find when i dont eat the healthy things im used to eating i feel horrible...bet when you get back to eating the healthy foods again you will feel better...good luck on your weight loss journey! :drinker:

i eat at subway frequently and if you just put in subway in the search it will bring up everything you get veggie wise on the menu. just do a search....they are all in there

im on facebook also but would never think to post the things i can here and get such love and support....those on fb just don't understand how hard it is sometimes but if you ever need someone to pick you up and tell you you are doing an awesome job....just turn to mfp.....the friends you make here will support you cause…

you have to do what is best for you....and for some people that is it. I personally wouldn't do it...Ive heard about all the complications and i know 2 people that had it done...one had amazing results...the other one none....but its your decision....and you should do what makes you happy. As for me im doing it the old…

you need to eat at regular times but have your healthy snacks if you are really starving. As for me after dinner i have my snack then if i get real hungry before bed time....i drink water....and it if wont go away i just go to bed.....works for me. But im real strict about my calories....i try to never go over. Find what…