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Great idea! I've just returned to MFP and it seems a little easier to use this time around. So, I've meticulously tracked for 6 days. I've also been more successful adhering to my calorie and nutrition recommendations. Happy dance! Exercise is my downfall, although I did join a gym and got in one easy workout. After…
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Hi, I'd like some Garmin friends, too! I've had the F15 since 2014, but haven't been sufficiently motivated to walk or exercise. Consequently, my weight just keeps going up. As of today I'm renewing my commitment to diet and exercise! My Garmin user name is WannabeFitBarb. :-)
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I'm also confused by the blog's name. If you want to attract diabetics to your blog, I'd suggest renaming it. I'm a Type 1 diabetic, and would be interested in a T1D blog. Resources and support for T2D's is more readily available, it seems. Good luck!
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Hi Kitty. I understand your frustration. I got T1 first; low thyroid and thyroid goiter came later. While your symptoms do sound like low thyroid, I've also found that insulin can cause weight gain and not enough fat in the diet can bring on dry skin, weak hair and brittle nails. I concur that you should be retested. Docs…
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Today didn't go as well as I'd have liked--perhaps feeling deprived after being so good yesterday. I satisfied my sweet tooth so tomorrow should be easier to manage. I'm amazed by all the exercise others are doing. Keep posting about it because it's motivating!
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I understand your food addiction! I do best when I completely avoid my trigger foods and don't even take a taste.
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I'm in! Yesterday morning I was pleased to weigh 214.9--first time under 215 in years. Had been close to 230 at one point. I'm a type 1 diabetic so weight loss is more difficult due to the insulin I take. I want to lose weight for health, appearance, keep up with my husband and the grandkids, etc. I'm trying to minimize…
