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Hey shorties - 5'0 to 5'4 women - what is your goal weight?
Trying to figure out my goal weight. What is yours? If at goal, share pictures if you like!
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Was told I am insulin resistant.
Hi, I've had a few doctor's visits in the last couple of weeks. Here are the results Test One: Fasting Blood Glucose: 108 Test Two (retest): Fasting Blood Glucose: 101 A1C: 4.8 I bought a glucose meter yesterday and have just run a couple of tests: 1. Today's fasting glucose: 110 2. About an hour after eating quiche for…
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Having trouble with Low Carb
Hi, Edit: Sorry for a bit of a ramble below. Basically I'm trying to figure out how to do the following: 1. Keep my blood sugar levels in check 2. Lose weight 3. Feel great Indications of Insulin Resistance: Having some indictions of insulin resistance based on fasting glucose which is regularly measuring over 100, and…
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Dark Chocolate --
Let's talk dark chocolate. Would love to know your favorite brands and how you incorporate this delicious treat into your diet!
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Hangry - Low Carb Flu
Hi, Just posted about this in the diabetes group, but thought I would ask here for tips on cutting carbs to feel GREAT. I've been reducing my carbs in an effort to curb insulin resistance. I've gone as low as fifty carbs per day. One day I had three eggs for breakfast, and nuts for lunch. I seem to become easily dehydrated…
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Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein ratio
Hi, Although I've done a bit of reading I can't seem to find the answer to my question. 1. Low carb / high fat can be very beneficial 2. But . . . I have read that higher carbs + high fat is bad for the heart. I'm reducing my carbs to control my blood sugar levels as I was told I may be "pre-diabetes." I'm not sure how low…
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Please Post Your Carb Restriction Success Stories for Weight Loss and/or Insulin Resistance
Hello, I am interested in hearing from people who are restricting carbs to support weight loss and/or to treat insulin resistance or diabetes. I am considering lowering my carbs, but not sure if I can be happy going much lower than 100 grams per day. I love my bananas and apples! I often hear people talk about going lower…
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Looking for people who have kept their weight off for a long time
Hi, We are always hearing about the difficulty of keeping weight off over the long term. I am curious if we have any people on MFP who have kept their weight off for a long time. Would love to hear from people who have long-term success. Thanks!
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On a Journey and Looking for a Tribe
Hi, I just started on MFP, and I'm looking for friends! I have 150 pounds to lose (How did this happen?), and I know that having a group of people who are going through the same thing will help. Please feel free to friend me!
