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Old 07-17-2013, 10:57 AM   #1  
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Default Hello - My name is Llilith and I'm addicted to carbs
Hi All,

I'm new, and here is a bit about me:

I'm 45, married, mother of three mostly grown children, work at home telecommuter, knitter, yoga student, archer, and best friend to Nikko the Frug (french bulldog/pug mix).

I'm also a diabetic with high cholesterol and high BP that is controlled with medication.

I always thought that since my diabetic numbers weren't that high, I was fine just taking the medication and eating whatever I want. I've tried for my whole life to lose weight, and failed every single time.

So, during my last Dr. appointment my A1C was 7.9, which is up from about 6.5 in previous tests. Dr. told me that if I didn't get it under control the next step was insulin injections. I realize that a lot of people use insulin, but it really scared me to think that I was headed there.

After that appointment on June 11, I got serious. I got really serious about cutting carbs and counting calories. I'm using Loseit.com to track calories and just avoiding bread, rice, potatoes, and donuts (how I miss donuts!!).

I've lost 19.2 pounds since June 11 and lots more to go. My blood sugars are in the normal range every morning for the past two weeks. Maybe I can get off of some of my medications soon.

I'm glad I found this site - here's to making new friends.
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Old 07-17-2013, 11:03 AM   #2  
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Welcome! Sounds like you've got a strong start for your weight loss! Good luck!
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Old 07-17-2013, 11:12 AM   #3  
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Welcome!!! I am new to this site and i have found it to be very helpful knowing i'm not the only person out there that is having problems. I have not be dignosed with diabeties. But my dr told me if i didnt get my weight under control i would be on BP meds because my weight has made my BP go way up. So good luck on your diet!!!
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Old 07-17-2013, 11:17 AM   #4  
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tehshort1 - Thanks. I love your sig line about the funeral for your fat. Too funny!

Crystal - Good luck to you too! We can do this.
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Hi...I'm new here too
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Old 07-18-2013, 09:24 AM   #6  
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Welcome, I'm new here also! It's great to have this forum to cheer each other on, try new things and get out our frustrations.
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Old 07-18-2013, 11:57 AM   #7  
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I lost another pound yesterday! And my BG is normal, too. :-) Yay for small victories.
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Old 07-18-2013, 01:42 PM   #8  
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Hi-
I agree about the carbs - mmmm. I am new to this site and need to get serious about my weight problem in a big way. Hoping for some love here!
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