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Wake Up Call
My doctor's office called last week about my routine lab work. My A1-C had jumped from 5.2 to 6.4 in three months. YIKES! I'm on the verge of becoming diabetic. My blood pressure has always been good despite my being "over-weight." I found out today that the 5 pounds I've gained in the past 6 months has pushed me into the…
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Just NOT losing pounds!
I have been faithfully logging for almost 6 weeks and exercising for at least an hour several times a week, and I've not lost a single pound. I am so frustrated. Has anyone else had this problem? I aim for 1200-1300 calories per day and eat back half my exercise calories. I feel like I'm doing things right, but I'm just…
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I'm a "poster child" for backsliders!
I became a member of MFP 4 years ago and was within 5 pounds of my goal weight. I managed to keep the weight off for over a year, and kept promising myself I'd lose that last 5 pounds, but then slipped back into my old ways and have regained the 30 pounds I lost. (OUCH, it hurts to admit that!) So I'm back and logging and…
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Looking for a FEW FRIENDS who wish mutual support.
My goal is to lose 30-35 pounds and get back into shape. I have sent a few "friend requests" to people, but have not heard back from anyone which surprises me. I used MFP several years ago and had several very supportive friends, two of whom I still correspond with, but they are no longer on MFP.
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Looking for SUPPORTIVE friends
I have recently returned to MFP and am looking for friends who wish to be mutally supportive as I believe that is the main reason MFP works. I am 63 and need to lose 30-35 pounds. My first goal is to lose 15 pounds by Christmas, and to have lost 30 by July.
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Back to MFP
I was on MFP for a year and lost over 30 pounds. I've been off for several months and have started regaining weight, so I'm back with renewed resolve. Most of the ladies I was friends with are no longer on MFP, so I'm really looking for some new friends who will be supportive. I believe that is a key element in this…
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Salad Recipe
Pear, Walnut, Bleu Cheese Salad 6 cups Romaine lettuce torn into pieces 2 red pears cored and diced 1/2 cup walnuts chopped 1/4 cup thin red onion slices 1 oz crumbled bleu cheese Toss and serve with LaMadelien's Bleu Cheese Vinegeirette (100 calories per 2 tablespoons) Serves 6
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Red Pear, Bleu Cheese, Walnut Salad
1 head romaine lettuce torn into pieces (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 red pears cored and diced 1 oz bleu cheese, crumbled 1/4 red onion sliced very thin toss and serve with la Madeleine Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Salad: 165 calories, 2 carbs, 12 fat 6 protein Dressing: 100 cal 1 carb 9 fat 1 protein (for 2…
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Weight Loss and health concerns
I've lost 33 pounds since April. My blood pressure and cholesterol are now well below "normal" My fasting finger stick blood glucose readings are in the 80s and 90s. I am doing what I'm supposed to in order to be healthy: eating right and exercising. BUT, today I go into the hospital for a biopsy on my right breast. Two…
