Replies
-
That's awesome! Congrats! Are you taking meds for it, or just improved with diet? I need to get mine in order too. I really don't want to become diabetic.
-
Welcome back!
-
@ninerbuff I use Fitbit. It is synced with MFP so it says the same data.
-
That’s great news @PeachHibiscus !!! I didn’t realize it would drop so drastically so quickly. I want to retest mine in October. That’ll be 3 months on my full dosage. Hoping to see it out of the prediabetic range.
-
Day 15 update: I up my dose again today. 500mg AM and 1000 mg PM. So far I'm doing well! No crazy GI issues yet.
-
@ddsb1111 Thank you so much. Day 7 update: Today will be my last day of 500mg with only dinner. Tomorrow I start it in the morning as well. I had a day or two of some GI symptoms, but nothing crazy. Might've just been food related. So far so good! Also, I got my HbgA1c results...... 6.1 yeesh!
-
Hey! Im at the start of my journey. I also have about 130 lbs to lose. I sent you a request. :) We’ve got it! Im loving the discord that she posted. It’s so much easier to use than these discussion boards.
-
@ddsb1111 interesting. I’ll have to give it a read. I’ve been teaching my summer school students about self fulfilling prophecies. It’s definitely easy to turn this into one of them so we aren’t as successful with our weight loss. Good point.
-
@nanareirayasu Woohoo! Welcome! that's all I'm doing right now too. Day 3 update: Still no symptoms!!!!!!! I have a long 14 hour drive tomorrow. I just know I'm gong to be stopping every opportunity to ruin some nice gas station attendant's day. 500 mg PM x2 days completed!
-
welcome! I'm at a similar weight with similar goals. Although, I never have been thin. I've been back on track for a couple days now. We've got this!
-
@sollyn23l2 We definitely do. It's well known that PCOS effects weight in several ways (cravings, insulin resistance, etc.) I'm sure your conditions effect you as well, but I'm not as familiar with it.
-
@sollyn23l2 You're right. I don't expect to lose 100 lbs and be able to fuel my body with fast food like the old days without consequence. But I do think that PCOS creates more of a fast track to regain than someone without PCOS.
-
@kristenchapman525 I'm going to be honest.... I've never purposefully restricted carbs. I have been advised before to keep them under 100. I just looked through my past log... I'm averaging 225-250 carbs/day. I'm going to be more mindful of them at least. That's a start. My standard suggestion had it at 200/day. I'm going…
-
@kristenchapman525 That scene from Step Brothers is playing out in my mind right now. "Did we just become best friends??" "Yep!!" Lmao. Exactlyyyyyy. Finally this year I decided I needed to prioritize several health issues that I've ignored for years - because every doctor has said it will be cured by losing weight. Even…
-
@kristenchapman525 5%.... so like 15 pounds. That's not much! Wow. Now I'm a little nervous about getting pregnant. Lmao. When I did my egg retrieval the hormones and my giant ovaries made me gain like 20 pounds in 2 months. Most of it was bloat that fell right off, but they FREAKED OUT about putting me under anesthesia…
-
@kristenchapman525 Thanks!
-
@kristenchapman525 Yes, I'm on extended release. I think I've mastered the pill splitting now. Last night was much easier! I also have insulin resistance and infertility issues. I actually went through the whole IVF process with my ex-husband - we had dual factor infertility. It'd be crazy after all that if metformin…
-
@kristenchapman525 I’m just happy that we can find each other on here! And happy to hear you’re not having issues with it. You say it works for you…. What kind of benefits did you see from it? I don’t think I’ve ever been on it regularly enough to reap the benefits. P.S. I agree about the taste. If I can’t swallow it…
-
I'm always stalking Sweet and Savory Steph for new recipes. I've liked almost everything I've made of hers. Google her. She has a TON of healthier recipes. The bacon wrapped chicken breast is excellent. I substitute laughing cow cheese for the cream cheese. I've tried it with and without the jalepenos. I like to make it…
-
@Creamtea42 I keep learning more about the benefits of it. They seem to outweigh the cons.... I'm not sure how I've made it all this time without knowing all this.
-
@Creamtea42 I bet you can reverse it! Congrats on your loss! We've got this!!!!
-
I'm just getting restarted as well - and have committed to being active/journaling on my feed. I'd love more friends that do the same.
-
@PeachHibiscus Well good for you for actually taking your medication! I have struggled so badly with staying on it. I have my phone set to remind me now. Hopefully it's doing what it should be! @bethaboo2409 Fingers crossed for you! Was it ever elevated? You corrected with just diet? Impressive! Congrats on your loss!
-
I am not winning this q-tip challenge! 🤣
-
Isn't it so frustrating when we have to do it all over again?! Welcome back. I'm just now getting back on track as well after a surgery. I'd love an accountability partner!
-
Meeeeeeee. I'm sick of the yo yo.
-
Very interesting! Definitely made me consider changes I should make.
-
I've been here many time for day 1... like today. Welcome back!
-
Wait... you have a full q-tip shoved in your belly button???? I didn't know that was possible. I'd say mine is only like an inch or so deep, but now I'll have to compare when I get home. Haha! I am curious if the depth will change as I lose weight.
