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At the beginning of 2021, my A1C was 6.1--in the pre-diabetes range! Yikes. Today--one year later, it is 5.3. Firmly in the normal range. Motivation to keep doing what I've been doing.

60 lbs down. 20 more to go! (sorry the pics are so big) Feeling so much better, but unfortunately, the weight lose seems to have made me look a good deal older. I'm 64.

That's the way to do it! You're doing fantastic!

You are beautiful! Your comment that you are content with where you are now while striving to improve is wise and inspiring.

Brava!!!

I am so happy for you! You are going to walk your daughters down the aisle looking handsome and healthy. Congratulations!

You have worked so hard! Wishing you a lifetime of good health and happiness.

Wishing you happiness and good health always. Congrats!

Honesty about the choices we make is the cornerstone to success! I believe in you!

beach ball

Zipped into a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear.

Decrease my blood pressure back to normal range.

Leslie Sansone Walk at Home - 3 mile Fast Walk for 45 minutes.

I can easily fasten the clasp on the waist belt that I wear when I go out walking. Couldn't do that a month ago.

Studying for my Italian final exam

So happy for you! Cheers to your improved health.

Walking a 19 minute mile

Planning ahead for everything I was going to eat today. Instead of looking to do a fast walk, took a long slow walk in the woods while listening to beautiful classical music.

Hi there! I lost 65 lbs six years ago...and then gained 70 right back within the space of 18 months. I stopped logging, figured I could "coast." I started having health problems. Well, now there are more health problems and I have to start all over again. At 63 years old, the Ghost of Christmas Future has made an…

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^^This! I just had a total knee replacement five weeks ago yesterday. Recovery takes every bit of your energy. I am not even thinking about exercising beyond what I need for my physical therapy and recovery. Just by incorporating all my healthy eating habits, I have lost 1.5 lbs since the surgery. I haven't even been…

Except for Chicago pizza! And beer to go with it! And Polish sausage. And roasted duck with dumplings. LOL

Hi there, neighbor! I shop at Kroger Marketplace in Beavercreek (great produce selection), Dorothy Lane Market (for fish and all my meats) and Trader Joe's. Commissary trips are generally limited to picking up Edy's Slow Churned Ice Cream at a good price. Since we eat so much produce and organic stuff, it's usually not…

Class of 1974 - Poems, Prayers and Promises; John Denver. Going to my 40 year reunion next week!

Yes (if I was single).

Definitely a hugger.

It's my sweet baby girl, who happens to be an agility champion!

I've been using emeals.com for the past two years. Using a Groupon, it's around $27 a year. They send weekly recipes along with a handy shopping list. Lots of meals plans to choose from, with great variety. It's been a lifesaver for me.

Kilt I bought in Scotland.

Cattle dog = If it's moving, I've got to herd it. It's hard wired instinct. Best to exercise away from the dog. You have to pick your battles with a cattle dog. Previous poster is dead on right about Cesar Milan--I can't even watch him, I get so angry. Clueless is right.