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Yay. Fasting glucose down from 99 to 77
Hi all -- I'm about 93 pounds down in about a year. And began a walking program last October where I worked my way up to 12,000 steps per day. And now my fasting glucose has dropped from 99 to 77. 77 -- my new favorite number. Ann
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365 days, 91+ pounds. A zillion steps.
Hi all-- I've had weight issues all my life--since my teen years in any case. A year ago today I entered a pedometer based study at UCSF in San Francisco. The goals were very clear. Work your way up to walking 12,000 steps per day, respond to a phone app twice per day, eat 1500-2000 calories a day, lose 10% of your body…
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NSV--improved fitness level
I had a great experience on Sunday. There is a big hill in a nearby neighborhood here, Bernal Hill. It has a beautiful walk around the top. Beautiful views, no cars on about 1/2 of it. It is about a mile--or a bit more around. Most of it is flat. The end is a pretty steady, steep, uphill for about 3 blocks. I did the walk…
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Body Fat %
I have a HUGE update. I have periodically had my BMI tested at Curves or other places....with a devise that you hold in your hands outstretched. It is high. Over 50% and the fat percentage always gets an error message. The person helping me never knows what it means. It is totally embarrasing. I hate it. Anyway, I've been…
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I've been logging in since 10/15, but could use some friends
Hi everyone-- My name is Ann. I'm a single mom to my incredible 10 year old Alexandra. I'm participating in a 5 month research study at UCSF in San Francisco that involves a pedometer, 12,000 steps a day, a phone app that I check in with twice per day and a food / education component. I've worked my way up to 12,000 steps…
