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How wonderful!!! You look wonderful and I am sure you feel wonderful too!!! Very happy for you!!

I think we all get frustrated by this devilish disease and that's why we can be so understanding of each other especially in this forum. I would also agree that it's just plain impossible for someone who is not diabetic to totally understand the nuances and worries and pressures we are under if we are trying to be honest…

hi, welcome to our group. we are all interested in losing weight and gaining health. We have our ups and downs, and we get up and try again. Glad to have you! Carol in TN

good call, Bob! Hope things are going well at your end of the continent! Carol in TN

I have been prowling the forums and Pinterest looking for low carb recipes, trying to get my blood sugar under control. Yesterday I found several recipes at this site http://paleomg.com/ I also noticed that many people are substituting zuchinni and spaghetti squash for pasta instead of using spaghetti, which is a favorite…

Stepping up the encouragement a notch. I decided that at a loss of 20 pounds I will get some guilt free retail therapy. Will work for sparkly things, lol !!

lol well there is something to be said for self acceptance, right?

Hope you are starting to find your way. This is a great place to get encouragement, tips, feedback, and inspiration. I get my water in by constantly having my water bottle with me. I drink the first bottle when I get up in the morning, two more at work before lunch, and 2-3 in the afternoon / evening. It's a new habit to…

that is outstanding news! and so encouraging for the rest of us who are just getting started. Congratulations! Carol in TN

I do grated cheddar rolled up in slices of deli turkey meat, or a boiled egg. neither of them bother my BG very much.

Nice topic. I do a lot of positive self talk, acting as my own 'coach'. I make a point to turn negative thoughts into positives. I read the forums here to see what everyone is up to and love the success stories. I have been in elastic waist clothes for long enough, I want to empty my closet of the fat clothes and see…

How inspiring! I will be cheering for you to make record time! carol in TN

I am historically a snacker. Someone I know who had weight loss surgery recommended the Unjury line of protein powder supplements to me. I am trying the chicken soup flavor in my snacking times, it has lots of protein, zero sugar, and tastes very good. The pharmacy also carries it in chocolate and vanilla, I may go there…

Just keep swimming! - Dory, Finding Nemo

I am in the same boat right with you, and here's what I did. I went to Wal Mart! They have a glucose meter you can buy OTC for about $15, and the test strips for it are $9 for a box of 50. It's the ReliOn Prime, in a green and blue box. They have others by ReliOn but the strips cost more, so be sure you get the right one.…

Hi Hollis, thanks for sharing your success tips. Looks like your goal is within sight and that is truly awesome! My exercise bit is just starting to roll. I walk, I ride a recumbent bike at home and have a bike on campus that I ride to and from the parking garage when the weather is decent. I picked up a set of beginners…

hey ya'll - how great to read about everyone and our common goals! Life is certainly throwing us some curve balls but we do have the choice to push back, hard! I'm Carol, from near Nashville, Tennessee. Native of Kentucky, rabid fan of University of Kentucky basketball. Feel free to add me as your friend if you like. I've…

very helpful, thanks for sharing!

I'm game, please feel free to add me. We can keep each other accountable. Lets GO!

Thanks! I have gathered up a treadmill and a recumbent bike at home, hoping to get a daily routine going. I love to knit and look forward to knitting while I'm pedaling!

Thanks, Lynn. I appreciate the 'atta girl' and I have a date with the doc soon. I am already cringing, lol