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Did you ever wonder why people have to be hurtful? I've spent my whole life hearing all kinds of degrading things. I found support and information on this site and I really love it for being an outlet for things I can't say to my friends/family. I deleted that comment yesterday, I didn't want to see it when I look back through my journal. I tend to do that when I'm feeling like I need a to remind myself that I can be better! I can reach my goal! I'm riding the dreaded bicycle and getting better at it. I an consistently loosing weight, lowered my A1C and feel the best I have in a long time.
I went on a vacation to Australia and fell into a coma, that's how I found out I was diabetic. I was 40 then. For 10 years I controlled my diabetes by diet and exercise, then I hit "that age" and my body changed and seemed to decide no matter how closely I follow the "diet" given to me by the medical professionals, my sugars still sky-rocked. At age 54 I decided I've got to do something, I want to retire and want to do better then my Dad. He retired, got a single retirement check, then died. The second check came, they made my Mom send it back. He was 62. He was in the military, worked 2 jobs to give us a home and was always a big support to me and my brothers. He's been gone a long time now (I still miss him), but I saw his struggles with diabetes the way he lost his foot first, then his leg and finally his life to it. I decided to take control of my life and my diabetes using the keto way of eating. It's working for me and no matter what ANYONE says - I will do this! I will get healthy and I will survive!
Diet Calendar Entries for 21 February 2017:
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562 kcal
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Fat: 31.20g | Prot: 53.14g | Carb: 18.00g.
Breakfast: Cloud Bread, Lowfat Swiss Cheese, Jones Dairy Farm Turkey Sausage Links, Fried Egg, Cooked Egg White. Dinner: Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark, Fish Sauce, Carrots, Cucumber (Peeled), Yellow Summer Squash, Zucchini, Pork Chops (Top Loin, Boneless). Snacks/Other: Fresh & Easy Pineapple Chunks, Fennel Bulb. more...
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3173 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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That's profound incentive. Thank you for sharing!
21 Feb 17 by member: erikahollister
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You are amazing. I live in a retirement community, so many people won't fight the fight. Stay positive, eliminate toxic people in your life. Go outside everyday, do you have a dog? They are unconditional lovers and you have to get out and walk them every day. Come spring, get a real bike. You'll love it.
21 Feb 17 by member: carolyncass
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I don't blame you one bit for deleting that comment. You don't need the reminder of negative people trying to undermine your WOE. I also lost my dad from complications of diabetes and I know it's something I will eventually get. But the longer I keep trying to eat healthy and get off my butt and move, the longer it stays away. Stay strong and keep fighting.
21 Feb 17 by member: mickfan1
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I always delete comments from okthen78...always rude. I'm glad you have found a WOE that keeps your diabetes in check!
21 Feb 17 by member: VeggieJunkie
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I am glad you found the support that you needed
21 Feb 17 by member: chevelle502
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I find most of the people on this site are wonderful, helpful and considerate but there always those few trolls who seem to get pleasure from being hurtful and mean. Don't let them get to you, they are dealing with their own problems and hurting other seem to be their way of feeling better.
21 Feb 17 by member: fatoldlady
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Thank you all. I really appreciate the kind words. I did have a wonderful dog, Myguy, he passed on Halloween, he was 15 and would still be up each morning to go for a walk. My family and I are toying with getting another one. I might wait till I retire and get a puppy. We have a very timid loving cat right now.
21 Feb 17 by member: maeday42
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Often people hate what they fear, I think. It can be imperfection, a loss of control, loss of some kind of imagined special status, being wrong (or right but nobody "listens") - I can go on and on. Trolls need to understand that your journey is not their journey and they cannot possibly understand what it's like to be you, me or anyone else for that matter. And vice versa. 99% of people on here are great; sometimes you'll need to delete without reading all of some post that you know is going to make you unhappy. You need never apologize for it, either!
21 Feb 17 by member: trackin64
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21 Feb 17 by member: ehead
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Maeday you are an INSPIRATION and a shining star! Thank you for all your posts!
21 Feb 17 by member: gokona
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If it works - WORK IT! Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise! Keep the faith and live for YOU!
21 Feb 17 by member: rontravis
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well said !! trust yourself
21 Feb 17 by member: thethe
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Trust yourself and BELIEVE.. Dont l8sten to the naysayers I have recently walked away from them. Yes you can do this
21 Feb 17 by member: Rains120
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This is scary but it can be slowed down ... even reversed in some people. You can do it.
21 Feb 17 by member: Mom2Boxers
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we are behind you 100%! you got this and you'll get it done!
21 Feb 17 by member: SjF60
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Maeday42, check out todays posting from Rontravis re: reversal. Glad we can support you.
21 Feb 17 by member: Stringofpearls
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I really enjoyed reading this. This is the kind of positivity I love- brought tears to my eyes. Sending lot of love your way.
21 Feb 17 by member: ShellyG1970
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I am so sorry about the diabetes to manage but envious that you went to Australia. It is on my bucket list. I 'd love to hear about the good parts of your Aussie vacation;) I agree with you about negative comments. I am a teacher and I really come down on students who belittle others or talk themselves down.
21 Feb 17 by member: Annyoakly
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people are jealous and ignorant, deleting is the best revenge... just the devil seeing your progress... stomp on him... you go girl!
21 Feb 17 by member: Betsy1064
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Amen! You're attitude is perfect! You can and will do it!!
21 Feb 17 by member: Mistybenner
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