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OH Nuts! · 01-31-2011, 05:52 PM

My glucose has improved! Just had an A 1 C test (measures average blood glucose over the last 2-3 months )and mine is almost normal now. 5.7 -- its the first time in at least 4 years its been below 6

I credit Weight Watchers & really working hard to eat right and take a lot of weight off. I've lost about 35 lbs. and am at my correct weight. I can actually wear 32 inch pants - the first time in 25 years!

Also just a quick apology if I ever get (or have gotten) too Church Lady about fast food and McDonald's Burger King etc. But sadly, that kind of food is often not good for us middle aged folk and its the WORST kind of food I can eat. Even youngsters shouldn't eat it as a matter of course.

I love my new lifestyle and I'm making a vow to stay with it!

The Great One · 01-31-2011, 06:11 PM

That's awesome news!!! Keep up the good work!

gidgetgrape · 01-31-2011, 06:26 PM

Congratulations!

Marvo301 · 01-31-2011, 07:28 PM

Congratulations Rich! All those healthy food choices you have been making are really paying off!!

Janice · 01-31-2011, 08:12 PM

Rich, this is just terrific news! It took a while, but as the saying goes; you didn't get there overnight, and you don't take it off overnight. You sound very happy, and I'm so happy for you. I know it's been difficult for you. You're a dedicated and diligent person with a lot of willpower. From the sounds of it, you got great results!

You have a lot to be proud of, Rich. I know it's not easy. My husband, as you know, is a diabetic. He just lost 25 pounds himself. He looks and feels so healthy. Cheers to you both. Diet soda, of course.

Family Ties Forever! · 01-31-2011, 09:37 PM

Congrats Rich.

Janice, that's great that Lou lost weight, congrats to him.

ZeldaGilroy · 01-31-2011, 09:55 PM

Congratulations! I know it isn't easy, so this is a great accomplishment!

ponytail · 02-01-2011, 06:33 AM

I'm proud of you Rich!

I haven't eaten fast food in years. And no soda either. I don't miss it.

OH Nuts! · 02-01-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Cheers to you both. Diet soda, of course.

Diet Hansen Root Beer (or diet pomegranate) from Trader Joes!!!

That's great Lou lost 25 lbs. Bet he has a lot more energy too - that was one of the first things I noticed when I got to the 25 lb mark.

OH Nuts! · 02-01-2011, 07:55 PM

Everyone - thanks for your kind thoughts. I always knew SO rocked and this is just one more example.

AB · 02-01-2011, 08:04 PM

Congratulations, and I'm glad you're doing so well.

Yooch · 02-05-2011, 12:13 AM

Very very good. Congratulations!

catlover79 · 02-05-2011, 03:44 AM

YAY Rich!! Congrats!!!

01-31-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Got some encouraging news... My glucose has improved! Just had an A 1 C test (measures average blood glucose over the last 2-3 months )and mine is almost normal now. 5.7 -- its the first time in at least 4 years its been below 6 I credit Weight Watchers & really working hard to eat right and take a lot of weight off. I've lost about 35 lbs. and am at my correct weight. I can actually wear 32 inch pants - the first time in 25 years! Also just a quick apology if I ever get (or have gotten) too Church Lady about fast food and McDonald's Burger King etc. But sadly, that kind of food is often not good for us middle aged folk and its the WORST kind of food I can eat. Even youngsters shouldn't eat it as a matter of course. I love my new lifestyle and I'm making a vow to stay with it!

01-31-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	That's awesome news!!! Keep up the good work!
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01-31-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Congratulations Rich! All those healthy food choices you have been making are really paying off!!
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01-31-2011, 08:12 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Way to go, Rich! Rich, this is just terrific news! It took a while, but as the saying goes; you didn't get there overnight, and you don't take it off overnight. You sound very happy, and I'm so happy for you. I know it's been difficult for you. You're a dedicated and diligent person with a lot of willpower. From the sounds of it, you got great results! You have a lot to be proud of, Rich. I know it's not easy. My husband, as you know, is a diabetic. He just lost 25 pounds himself. He looks and feels so healthy. Cheers to you both. Diet soda, of course.

01-31-2011, 09:37 PM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Congrats Rich. Janice, that's great that Lou lost weight, congrats to him.
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01-31-2011, 06:26 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	Congratulations!

01-31-2011, 09:55 PM	#7
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	Congratulations! I know it isn't easy, so this is a great accomplishment!
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02-01-2011, 06:33 AM	#8
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I'm proud of you Rich! I haven't eaten fast food in years. And no soda either. I don't miss it.

02-01-2011, 07:55 PM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Everyone - thanks for your kind thoughts. I always knew SO rocked and this is just one more example.

02-01-2011, 08:04 PM	#11
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Congratulations, and I'm glad you're doing so well.

02-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#12
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Very very good. Congratulations!
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02-05-2011, 03:44 AM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	YAY Rich!! Congrats!!!
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