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  • Great support and suggestions all! I leave 200-300 calories uneaten each day to account for anything I mismeasured. I don't own a scale! But yes, I'm being completely honest and logging everything. I wonder if it's just being a middle aged woman!:laugh:
    in Not losing lbs. Is it the diabetes? Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN HERE! Iowa Hawkeye alum. GO HAWKS!
    in Upcoming Football Season Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • Celeste - love your name! I'm reading "Galileo's Daughter" right now, and that name is a heavy theme. Anyway, isn't it amazing the things we learn too late? Such as "why did I wait for this DX before doing something about my health and lard-y behind?". Guess better late than never. Mine have dropped nice and low. Everyone…
    in BG finally dropping... Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • After 1.5 months of MFP, wheat-free eating, and great exercise, my doc dropped mine from 500mg twice a day to 250mg twice a day. I cut my pills in half now. I never noticed any side effects from the Metformin. Good luck!
    in have you decreased your Metformin dose?...c'mere please =) Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • (insert flippant image here) Apparently I'm not technically gifted enough to copy and paste a simple image.:huh: :huh:
    in In need of flippant motivation Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • I alternate biking and walking because it's FREE and I like to be outdoors before winter returns. Anything that raises your heart rate and gets muscles working is going to help you lose weight. Good luck!
    in Can you lose weight by bicycling? Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • Mine are Saucony. But I recommend going to a good shoe store where they will help you find what's right for you. I bought good inserts with mine to battle my flat-as-a-pancake feet. We have a great store in our area, but I hear others talk about running stores.
    in New Shoes are a miracle! Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • Hello! I'm a 51-yr-old Mom of three daughters. Married 23 years. LOVE food, LOVE to cook, LOVE to entertain, etc. All those years of loving food show on my body. Now I need to lose about 65lbs and roll back a new diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. How predictable! According to my doctor I've lost 10lbs. She recommended I drop…
    in Introductions Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • I think you know the answer. The answer is you can't do anything. He's an adult, and is fully aware that he's gaining weight because he eats too much, and doesn't exercise enough. Anyone who doesn't know that would have to be in a coma. The best thing you could do is be a great example of healthy choices making a…
    in How do you help someone eat more healthy, any tips? Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • Hi, I'm new too. I was diagnosed about 1.5 months ago. My doctor told me not to test as often as the education materials say, because people "burn out" on testing. I always do a morning fasting BG, then test at different times each day. Usually 2x or 3x per day. I've read other, more experienced people say to use your…
    in New here Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • I'm in!! 2.5 miles so far
    in Beginners Challenge.... 50 miles in July Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • LOL
    in Is giving up diet soda really worth it? Comment by mclgo July 2013
  • For depression, I HIGHLY recommend the book "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burn. Based on Cognitive Therapy, which is an amazing skill to master for all areas of your life. Best wishes! Margaret
    in High A1C Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Excellent news!! You are demonstrating a great goal for all of us. :bigsmile:
    in NSV-Diabetes Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Absolutely! I'm approaching this with the mentality that this isn't temporary. This is a life change. I just can't eat whatever I want. I MUST moderate or I will gain weight and become ill with all that comes with obesity. Other people have to learn to quit smoking, or use an artificial limb, or what-have-you. This is my…
    in Just don't GIVE UP!! Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Hello, I'm new to Type 2 and learning so much. Like the great advice above, I've seen others mention this 15/15 rule = eat 15g of carb and wait 15 minutes. My BG has been on the low side for several days now and I'm thrilled! But also kinda shaky and that's not fun. I've seen other more experienced folks say if it goes low…
    in Low BG Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Hi! You can add me. I'm new to wheat-free too. I'm on day 17 and so far, so good! Good luck, Margaret
    in New Here needing GF Friends and shopping tips Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • I swear by tea tree oil as an antiseptic.
    in Bug bites and minor wounds Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Hi there, I'm new to Type 2 as well. Diagnosed about a month ago. Since then I've gotten serious about better eating and exercise. Not that I was a schlump before, but have really tightened everything up. My doctor also suggested a wheat-free diet for 30 days. Advice? I'd say: get good rest, find supportive people, log in…
    in New Girl on the Block Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Finally!! It's been a looooooong spring!
    in Summer is here!~ Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Dropped a chunk over the weekend!
    in My body must like to be fat Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Thank you all. This problem is making me crazy.
    in Constant leg pain Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Can't keep my cravings out of the house because I have three kids and a spouse. But it's hard NOT IMPOSSIBLE for me to turn down: Ruffles and Top-o-the-Tater dip Ice cream A nice cold Coke over ice Toast with jam Margaret
    in Stay outta my house - trigger foods! What are yours? Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Exactly! So many questions!! Should I use artificial sweetners at all? If so, which one? Why can't my kids pick up their stuff off the stairs? How will I eat well when the weather turns to winter? Why was I born with such short legs? Why can't I be 5' 8" with a high metabolism? When will I win the Powerball? Margaret
    in artificial sweeteners Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Thank you both! I'm taking Metformin twice per day.
    in How low is "too" low? Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Hi, I'm new to gluten-free eating as well. My doctor recommended a 30-day trial so here I am! Good luck to all of us. Margaret
    in Hi there! New Here Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • I'm seeing a new integrative doctor, and she wants me to try it for 30 days. I'm game! I'm nearly there anyway since I've been avoiding bread.
    in Anyone also gluten free? Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Me too - right there with you.
    in Day 1 with testing Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • AMAZING!!!!
    in 135 pounds in just over 13 months... Comment by mclgo June 2013
  • Excellent work! I hope to be you soon
    in Latest News Comment by mclgo June 2013
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