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Most typically, diabetes is diagnosed by the A1C test, which does not have to be done fasting. A1C measures glucose levels over an extended period of time, instead of being a snapshot.

This is one of the most mis-informed posts I have ever read on MFP. There is basically ZERO chance that this will happen as most doctors require two tests before a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Call your doctor's office and tell them you suspect that your blood sugar may be high. Schedule an appointment, but ask them to…

Good luck with this program. I was doing it until recently and will take it up again once I am eating at maintenance.

SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 5/2: 250 Obviously, my weight is all over the place. I had a good week eating and exercising, but I obviously did not lose 7 actual lbs. I'm down 4 lbs for the challenge, which is the bigger issue. Heading into the heart of May feeling stronger.

+1 You can't assume this isn't the first sign of an underlying problem. I know this from experience. :(

Your BMR is somewhere in the 2200 - 2500 range. If you are getting a value of 3400, that is likely to be your TDEE.

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I used to read the Success Stories obsessively when I first joined MFP (I still do, just not as obsessively). Best of luck to you.

I agree with this: failing is part of the program. Just keep trying to do 5x5 until your program tells you to deload by 10%. Don't lower the reps. Note: the program I follow says you deload after failing three times (not twice). Not sure if twice is a different version or a mis-statement.…

Here is my current program: - Do something active every day - Elliptical 6 days/week - Strength training 2 days/week - Circuit training 2 days/week - Eat within calorie goals It really comes down to eating within my calorie goal.

I've noticed that everyone who gets matched with trainer by our gym's management ends up with someone who is inexperienced and doesn't have much of an existing client base. It's probably just a coincidence. :)

Here is my current program: - Do something active every day - Elliptical 6 days/week - Strength training 2 days/week -Circuit training 2 days/week - Eat within calorie goals It's that last one that's giving me a problem :(

SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: 257 Time to get back to it.

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That stuff is the worst. And our bodies are just FULL of it.

SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 254 4/25: I was sick all week, unable to workout and with a lot of time to sit around and eat. What would have been a loss on Monday turned into a gain on Friday. Feeling better today . . . I've already been back to the gym and doing better with food.

Lift heavy. New Rules of Lifting for Women. Stronglifts.

Have a great vacation!

30 squats is a reasonable number. Even 5x5 programs - which are considered low reps - have 33 squats per workout day (1x5 with the bar, 1x3 with a partial weight, and 5x5 with the full weight).

Way to go! :)

SW: 254 GW: 235 4/11: 252 4/18: 4/25: April weight loss: 2 lbs

I actually swam today instead of the elliptical, which I usually do 6-7 days per week. I will also be strength training as per usual.

What follows are my progress pics from (almost) one year on MFP. Many thanks to those who have helped me along the way.

I use "Map my Walk" occasionally and don't notice any big drain on the battery.

If your elliptical machine doesn't give you a calorie estimate based on your actual workout, I would probably cut the MFP number in half. Lop off one-third at the least. I've been eating on a TDEE basis for so long that I've kind of forgotten the issues of how many calories to eat back.

Here is what I would do: 1) Ask if they can have a personal trainer give you a "free session." Most gyms do this for all new members. 2) Check around the gym to see what kind of strength training machines they have. There will be a "brand name" listed on the machine. When you get home, do an internet search for videos that…

I found the secret was to just log the food. Did I backslide? Yes. But if I knew I was going to log something, I was a lot less likely to eat it. Here are the two most common mistakes I think people make: 1) Set an unrealistic calorie goal. Calorie goals that are under BMR aren't necessarily dangerous, but they are…

SW: 269 GW: 250 1/1: 269 1/6: 267 1/13: 264 1/20: 264 1/27: 261 January weight loss: 8 lbs. 2/03: 260 2/10: 254 2/17: 258 2/24: 255 February weight loss: 6 lbs. March 3: 253 March 10: 262 March 17: 266 March 24: 256 April 1: 254 March weight loss: 1 lb. I'm a few lbs short, but totally fine with it. The last minute cruise…

These are awesome!

I plan to continue to do a strength program 3x/ week (Stronglifts 5x5) and cardio on most of the other days.

I know I've posted on this before, but I think you should really consider getting into a heavy lifting program like New Rules of Lifting for Women or Stronglifts. I'm doing it now and it's OK to maintain muscle while eating at a deficit, but the gains you can make while eating at maintenance (or even a little higher) are…