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Sugars and exercise
I have a question about weight loss and sugar intake. I have my account set right now to lose 1-1.5lb per week and am aiming to lose about 5 lbs. I generally follow the website guidelines for recommended nutrition. My total calories are always within 100 of my goal each day. My fat is usually in the ballpark, although it…
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The battle has been won, but the war will continue
Last September I was 252lbs. and my doctor met with me to tell me the results of some blood tests. He said I was pre-diabetic. I have a strong history of diabetes in my family and he basically said it was a matter of time, possibly only a year or two, before it got bad. So I decided to go on a diet. I have NEVER gone on a…
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I've lost 85lbs.
Last September I was just under 255lbs. Today I weigh 166lbs. I couldn't run a block at 255. Now I run 2.5 miles every other day. My fasting blood sugar went from 108 to 82. My cholesterol went from 220 to 119. My triglycerides went from 150 to 50. I was staring diabetes and heart disease square in the face and my doctor…
