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by FlybobMay 24, 2009 7:09 PM
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Tags: lost weight, eating better, vegetables, blood sugar, diet
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Jocelyn |
Jocelyn replied May 24, 2009 7:30 PM
hot damn... so glad that you jumped on the accountablity train... and got there early enough to alter some life style patterns... this is great news and inspirational... thanks for sharing your cloud 9 experience... keep up the good work, and spread the awareness about diabetes prevention... applause
LadyDi replied May 24, 2009 8:42 PM Wait 'til you get our bill!!
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Judimar |
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dyanne |
dyanne replied May 25, 2009 5:55 AM
Wow you should be so proud of yourself. That is terrific ...just keep on doing what your doing and you will be great !!!!
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lipsie |
lipsie replied May 25, 2009 11:28 AM
Congrads! Pretty impressive in just a couples months. Keep up the great work hun! (Hugs) Sheila |
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Deleted User 12427 |
Deleted User 12427 replied May 25, 2009 12:35 PM
Great news!! Good for you. Just keep it up. Thumbs up to you. |
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tim 58 |
tim 58 replied May 25, 2009 2:18 PM
Hey,flybob thats GREAT Ihave type 2 and have done the same thing and I'm tring 2 get away from taking my pills except when I know I'v been bad . Have A Great Day Everyone !!!!!!!! |
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Flybob |
Flybob replied May 25, 2009 8:11 PM
You are all right. And it's true that I should have been doing this long ago. But, we (I) tended to lie to myself. "I don't drink THAT many Dr. Peppers a day (try 5 or 6)" or "I eat fish once in awhile (red meat 2 meals a day, 5 days a week?)"
John Crowley replied May 26, 2009 4:37 PM Bob, that is a profound observation. We all (especially men) tend to minimize our mistakes. But when we face the facts about how we're treating ourselves, it's actually much easier to make the needed changes. Then we begin to really treat ourselves and our bodies well. And it feels great!
Sarguillo replied May 26, 2009 9:19 PM And dont forget when we eat like bacholors. Before I was married, It was normal to stop off at the store, buy a steak and eat steak each and every night. I used to eat so much red meat, Many cows died to keep me fed. I used to not eat any veggies. A box of Hamburger helper was a full meal. And I ate the full box, with a full lbs of hamburger. Surprise. Thaty is not healthy. I learned alot in the last few years. Am still learning.
vgarrison replied May 27, 2009 2:53 AM Flybob....first off way to go. Second off I am proud of you. I have been trying to get my hubby to realise this myself for about 3 months or so. If I even hint at something being healthy he gets upset and says he's not a rabbit. The only fish he will eat is a fish stick with half a bottle of tarter sause on it. Half a bottle of salad dressing for a 1/4 cup of lettuce. If I even look at the organic section in the market he gets upset.
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Annabelle |
Annabelle replied May 26, 2009 2:44 AM
Thats great for you, FlyBob...you are an inspiration to me. I need to work harder here...have been through the mill this past year on my health..including carpal tunnel surgeries,& foot surgery(from an accident) & now being diagnosed w/ this pre-diabetes thing. Anyway,just wanted to let you know that your comment I was reading here has inspired me, so thank you..& good going!
Flybob replied May 26, 2009 4:23 PM That's outstanding! If my experience helps someone else, I'm very happy about that. WE can DO it, it's not easy, but it's possible. |
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cyncyn |
cyncyn replied May 26, 2009 9:30 PM
Flybob,
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mamaoak |
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2rs |
2rs replied June 3, 2009 1:18 AM
I am so very happy for you!!! Now, for the hard part....you are an inspiration! |
DJ |
DJ replied June 3, 2009 1:17 PM
WOW Flybob!!What a total inspiration, and testament to determination and the Human will to achieve..CUDOS & Congrats!!
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Gabby |
Gabby replied June 3, 2009 1:33 PM
That is fantastic. Isn't it amazing what can happen when you put your mind to it. That is great. Isn't it refreshing to be excited about going to the doctor? What a feeling! |
grandma4 |
grandma4 replied June 11, 2009 10:17 PM
it can be fun if you look at it as a game.. there are so many food choices out there and ways to fix them.. make it a game.. set you goal at what you know is the right number for you and then see how much food you can get into that number.. i found that i love a smoothie so i use a high pro. no or little carb drink add low carb ice cream and frozen fruit.. it fills you up and is so good.. i like the french vanilla drink. the only carbs is the fruite but that is how you play the game.. |
NormaJean |
NormaJean replied June 18, 2009 12:10 AM
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!! great job FlyBob,way to go.........keep up the good work I am very impressed,let this be an inspiration to all on DC.... |
So, I posted here about 2 months ago that I was diagnosed Pre-Diabetes after a full blood test and visit to the Doctor. It shook me. The Doctor gave me a list of things to eat, a list of things to avoid, and an order to exercise.
I found Diabetic Connect and that was a big help. You guys steered me in the right direction, corrected some of my mis-information, and helped me choose a good path.
It has been about 2 months since that post and I've been working hard on the changes. Went back to the Doctor and he looked at me and said "How did you DO it?"
My bad cholesterol had come down into the good zone, my good cholesterol had risen up into the good zone, by blood sugar was completely normal, and I had lost about 20 pounds. I left the office on cloud 9!
But, I know it's not over, never will be. I'm continuing to make better food choices (I can't believe that I'm eating broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, carrots, celery, salad and LOVING it.). I'm hiking regularly and looking forward to the next Dr. appointment in 2 months. Thanks to all who offered advice!