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I took 3 weeks off from diligent tracking to see how I would do with food and exercise on my own. Conclusion: I do better with diligent tracking!! :)


I did manage, at some point, to get 2 pounds closer to my first goal weight. However, I started this morning with fresh measurements and weighing; and I see I'm back to where I was before my 3-week "break". No real gains during that period overall, so that's not too bad.


I went ahead and changed my goal weight in the system from 170 to 167. I figure if I'm going to re-start then I might as well shoot for the weight I *really* want. I am 7.6 pounds from my goal.

I had been keeping track of my belly measurement through this whole experience, and that number has remained pretty steady......3.75 inches lost. This morning I added in my chest measurement and will track that as well.

So... *ding* *ding* Round 2!!!

Drum roll please...
 

As I've said before, part of my changing my eating habits was with the goal of losing weight (which would be nice), but the primary reason was to improve my health.

As a diabetic, I worry about the complications of diabetes....losing my eyesight, my feet, organ failure...all that fun stuff.

Well....after not exactly sure of how many months of my new style of eating, I got lab results at my doctor visit this morning.

My A1c...the critical number for diabetics...is 5.9
This is my best reading ever....as in ever since my diagnosis!
I have been stuck at 6.6, which is safe but not wonderful, for YEARS...and only by virtue of lots of medications.

Also good news....my triglycerides have dropped to 126.
And my HDL (the good cholesterol number) is a whopping 72.....LDL (bad stuff) 115.

My doctor is very pleased...and these new better numbers mean I can go off the Actos I've been on for years (and which the FDA just issued warnings about and pulled) without going onto a new replacement medication. She is willing to slightly increase my metformin dose and leave it at that....no new drug, and I'm off the Actos (which they found increases the risk of bladder cancer).

All of this by eating more veggies, more healthy fats, and fewer carbs....cutting out fast food, processed stuff, and the artificial sweeteners.

I'm beyond thrilled....and couldn't care less what the scale says tomorrow.

5.9 DANG! :cheesy:

I decided to ditch WW after I lost my motivation with the new program and gained weight back (2 months off WW) but I decided to come back to WW again. I was counting calories for a while, but my weight just is staying the same... no gains and no loses. I really want to get back to where I was before last November when I was at my lowest weight. It is only 15 lbs from where I am now, so totally attainable, but I am STUCK. I am hoping weight watchers will give me the drive I had before to get where I need to be!!

happy tracking everyone!
:-)
Starry

CONGRATS everyone on the losses!!! That's so awesome! And for those of you struggling, you WILL get there! Stay motivated, stay focused, lean on us for support and encouragement - and remember - every day you get a clean slate and a new start!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS Jo Jo!!!!


I am excited for you and keep up the good work!!!

Hugs,

Zimmeh

Fantastic,keep up the good work..

Dr's and Dr's office scales.
 

I went to the docs office today my bp was 115/60,but I have a big prob with his scales,mine says 248..I check my scales every time I get on it to make shure its right by putting a 5 pound weight on it to balance it out.NOW today his scales say im at 258...aint no effin way cause I would never be able to wear the clothes I had on when I did weigh that much.Me thinke he needs nesw scales..:|

THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT!!!!!

You sooo rock the house! :clap: :cheesy:



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I always stick with one scale. It's the trend that is more important to watch; if it keeps moving down on the same scale, you're doing it right!

Due to tide changeovers my walk last night ran through sunset until after dark and then started this morning in the dark and ran through sunrise into mid-morning.
Each of these was a 10 mile sand-walk.
I just figured out why I'm so darned tired today. :|

In other news; anyone in here remember the hundred push-ups challenge?

Well, I am having the same issue as Sylvie on the back of my arms-triceps area; the fat is gone now but the skin remains. So, I checked it out, and yep there is a one-fifty dips challenge. :cheesy:

There's an app for that. :|

It can't hurt to try!
Who do I think I'm kidding..


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Jo, those numbers are fantastic!! Perfect A1C!!

So proud of you, Wow, I have HDL envy:)

Awesome Job!

Oh good, I found the right thread! I need to lose weight! Have been going to a "herbalist" (that's what I'll call her - have no idea where her title really is) and she gave me some natural supplements (because vitamins and I don't get along)! For awhile I was losing weight (I'm down a pant's size...pant, pant), but it doesn't seem like it's coming off too quickly! I can't figure out the WW diet, and I have low blood sugar, so carb diets make me crash.......any suggestions?

Good afternoon...I am now officially paralyzed and taking a day off from the gym today. On top of the muscle soreness mother nature came to call and to show Me who's boss.

Anyone have any suggestions for getting through the muscle soreness so tomorrow I can back on the horse?

I hope everyone is doing well.

I've been working through severe calf and hamstring tightness this week after trying new machines at the gym.

I doubled on magnesium, took a day off, saw the lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage) magician in the neighborhood for a free session (very sweet of him) and then had a long sleep. All these things help.

People stop going to gym when it hurt or isn't fun anymore. Try to keep it fun, and give your body rest.

Yeaster day I went to my doc for a prob ive been havein,he gave me some antibiotics for the next 5 days that the druggest said would make me dizzy...I took one and after 6 hrs I was fine so went off to play my useal Friday night 9 ball team game...6 hrs and 15 minits later I wasnt shure where I was,I did make it to the pool hall but felt like my arms were like over cooked noodles.I felt like I had two shots of JD straight up,I did play and win my game but refused to drive home so a couple of my buddies took me home ...one drove the car and me home her hubby followed in there car.Thank the godess im only on these thing for a fue days..long term isnt in the picture.If that wasnt bad enough I have to really eat a meal before I take the darn pills..grrrrr,doin my best to stay within my food plan while dong this...yes I can:praying:

I did this last week,quit going to the gym,it wasnt fun anymore and it got really boreing,I did all I could do the make it better just didnt work.I have workout equipment hear at home I can use as I need to.

The simpler the better, I say...fruits, veges, lean meats. Stay away from processed foods and refined sugars and move your body!

Keep drinking water to start flushing the lactic acid AND......AND......do a lot of slow, static stretching.

Both are important.

I've been reading this amazing book called "The China Study".

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It is perhaps one of the most important books on nutrition. It's not a diet book but shines a light on the food industry and studies that prove that a plant based diet, no processed food, etc. eliminates disease and increases longevity. I know its hard to switch and I'm the first to shove cake in my mouth and deal with guilt later. Reading this makes me think which system I want to support and overall what I want the quality of my life to be. When I spend time with Mia, my granddaughter, I think things, want things and the number one priority for me is to be around when when she has kids and watch her live a wonderful and healthy life.

Ive been dealing with a kidney prob since last week,tha antibiotics suck ass,no dairy,cheese,milk (wich I dont do much of any way) then eating reall food before and after takeing the dam pills.Thank goodness tomorrow is my last day takeing the pills,I still have some pain but the plumbing is working better,5 days is enough..just hope they relly work.

Hello everybody! Happy, ghoulish Halloween!


sarahwho glad you found your way here. I think if you poke and read around the thread you will find some great information to help you along your journey.


ElijahRene same thing happens to me when I haven't gone to the gym in awhile. I get sore beyond belief! lol. . and it's painful man. Nothing really seems to help. Try some Ibuprofen, hot showers, and most importantly keep the joints moving. If you sit still it's worse. As soon as you feel okay and go back to the gym though, you will find it was just temporary muscle soreness. I guess for me when I haven't been in awhile I will just take it easy on the first visit again.


Thanks for the posts and questions everybody. Welcome to the new people!

So glad that this day is done,tomorrow I will be takeing the last of those antibiotics..nasty things,then I can totaly get back on my food plan then go back to the things I like to do..being sick sucks.

I'm still on low carbs, doing pretty well. After my second weigh-in (meaning 2 weeks into this) I'm 4.5 lbs down, which is a good start, especially with no exercise yet.

It was pretty difficult on Sunday when we went to brunch at Jenny's brother and laid out on the table was a NYC Jewish carb-fest -- bagels, noodle pudding, rugalach pastries, etc. These are a few of my favorite things! It took a lot of willpower but I did ok, just one piece of whole grain bread and a few grapes plus all the non-carb foods.

BB

Blech - I have been sucking ass on tracking food and exercise for the last 5 weeks now. Trying to stay positive so I thought I'd make a list of things I'm grateful for during the "trying to remain positive" stage:


Things I'm grateful for (healthwise):

* I have some awesome exercise equipment in my library just waiting to be used. It is fully accessible and ready for me!

* I have the ability to buy healthy food.

* I have not gone hog wild in the last 5 weeks with food or gained more than 3 pounds.

* This thread!


There. Forward motion!

Good Morning Everyone,

Well, come November 21st, I will be giving up my favorite foods. No more coffee, sweets or anything bad..I will be getting a couple of teeth pulled due to cavities and genetics. I will be getting braces in January. I will be having yogurt, apple sauce and babyfood until my braces are taking out..:readfineprint: It is going to be hard, but I can and will do this...

Congrats to all who are losing weight and keep up the good work!

Zimmeh

Congrats and you can do this!!! When I see you in LR next year, we both are hitting the gym...

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

Taking the Forward motion
 

Cheers for forward motion! :cheer:

And, let us not forget, to celebrate the little victories.

Today (and yesterday) has been rough at work. I'm frustrated, tired, a little angry, resenting a few people...and have about 2 months of work to finish in the next few weeks.

I wanted a Big Mac for lunch today....with fries. And I wanted it bad.

Instead, I went to Subway and ordered a sub with all the veggies and a little turkey. Yes, it's more bread than I should really have.

I grabbed the bag of salt & vinegar chips, and was eyeing the soda cooler at the Diet Cokes while the guy finished making my sandwich.

As he wrapped it up, I put the chips back.

When he said, "anything else? chips? cookies? soda?" I said "no thanks, just the sandwich." :)

Good Morning Everyone,

I am grateful for the following:

1. I have no desire to have soda
2. Even though my job is sedentary, I am not gaining any weight
3. I love running up and down the stairs at work
4. How I pick at my food until I am full and either give the rest away or bring it home with me
5. I took all of my *big* clothes and gave them away last year, this way I have memories of how I used to weigh 210lbs.
6. I agree with Sylvie, this thread is a God-send and thank you all!

Zimmeh

What the heck are they going to do? Wire your jaw shut? :|

I get that sugar will be out, insidious stuff, but all solid food? How about some decent stews or soups. Maybe some slow cooker stuff.

Knowing nothing about braces, I'm wondering how long this is going to take.

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