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Fell off the wagon; determined to get back on
Last year I started my journey with diabetes and my dr told me i was his poster child. Over the year my a1c went from 12 to 5. I lost 55lbs. My BP went to normal, I ran a 5K race for the first time in my life and I felt really good. Then came winter. I fell off the wagon. Just started "cheating" on food and gradually…
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Prepping for a 5K
So I have my carbs under control and BG in a good range, not its time I start getting some consistent exercise. I've been walking a bit every day and feeling much stronger (less winded after putting on my socks). So I decided today I am going to set a goal of running in a 5K race later this year. I know it will take a few…
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Hills - I forgot about those
When I Started C25K I had a lot of knee pain so I switched to running a high school track. The track is made from recycled tires so its supposed to be easier on the joints. And it has been. Ive been running there for a few weeks and my knees no longer hurt after running. But today I decided to give the roads a try again;…
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Annoyed with carrying phone and headphones- GPS Watch?
So I've been doing the C25K thing and it is going well. But I do not like carrying my phone and headphones when I run. In the pocket is really annoying, and I tried an arm bad and found it only slightly less annoying. Im seriously considering getting a GPS watch so I dont have to carry anything. My research shows they are…
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Any Endomondo Users?
Im using Endomondo to track my runs and for their 12 weeks C25K program. Anyone else using Endomondo who would like to be friends to help one another along this process? Im on week 3 of 12.
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Dark Chocolate is my new friend
I have been reading for a while about the health benefits of dark chocolate. This article is one example: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/6-health-benefits-of-dark-chocolate.html But; all the dark chocolate Ive tried simply didn't taste good. Too bitter and chalky. But I recently tried this…
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My 3 month report Card
I was diagnosed in late December and just got my 3 month bloodwork back. I am pretty pleased with the results: I lost 33 pounds Total Cholesterol went from 258 to 164 LDL went from 177 to 110 HDL went from 23 to 28 Triglycerides went from 292 to 131 A1C went from 9.1 to 5.0 :smile: Wish the HDL was higher, but Im happy…
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Looking for some accountability Partners
I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in Dec 2013, started immediately changing my eating habits and found MFP in Feb 2014. Now its April 2nd and Ive lost 33 pounds since I was diagnosed just over 3 months ago. I started with an A1C of 9.2 and cholesterol was also high. I just had my 3 month lab work done and am waiting…
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Newly diagnosed with diabetes
Im here because my diabetes is requiring me to eat properly and loos weight. Im down 17 lbs so far and hoping the tools here will help me stay on track.
