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Well I'm at that part in my journey, where I start to have trouble. I've been on and off every diet known to man. When people start noticing the weight loss and start commenting I start having issues or my efforts collapse. You know those people that don't really know you, but stop you in the hall and say "you look great". Then want to know "what you're doing" or want to give me advice about "what you should do" to loose faster or tone up more. It happened in the middle of a meeting yesterday, I could not believe it. One of the managers was giving me weight loss advice. I'm not shy by any means, but it makes me, I don't know uncomfortable to know people are watching me through my journey. Some are rooting for me, I know that, but others are waiting for me to fail to say "see I knew she couldn't stick to it". It's just unnerving for me. I wanted to scream "I don't care what you have to say" to that manager. I didn't, but I REALLY wanted to. Maybe I'm weird, well yeah I am weird, :-) but I'm fighting for my life this time. The diabetic complications I've been having are threatening my retirement dreams. So, as I drove home, I thought about things and started to realize, this time was different. It's not a fad diet, it's not depriving myself, it's not even something I dread doing or eating. It's good solid food that I enjoy, I see result and feel good. What I am doing, is working for me. I've said it before and I will say it every time I think I need to - I am determined! I will control my health and my future, screw everyone else and their opinions! This year I will drop my sugars to normal levels (103 this morning - dropped from 80 insulin units to 50 each night), loose weight (down 12 - I'll bet more when I weigh Saturday), get stronger and retire! YEAH! Who's with me? lol
Diet Calendar Entry for 09 March 2017:
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1070 kcal
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Fat: 86.40g | Prot: 59.62g | Carb: 11.74g.
Breakfast: Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Blackberries, Sargento Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese. Lunch: Land O'Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Dinner: Boar's Head Pancetta, Cooked Brussels Sprouts, Chicken Thigh (Skin Eaten). Snacks/Other: Fat Bomb, Ellsworth Cheddar Cheese Curds, Hormel Natural Choice Original Uncured Pepperoni. more...
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We're all with you Maeday42! I love your attitude. This is about you and your journey. What works for you may not work for me or anyone else. Prove them all wrong and show them you can and will succeed! You got this!
09 Mar 17 by member: mickfan1
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09 Mar 17 by member: GrandmaGini
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I'm with you Mae! Healthier by retirement! Preparing for healthy aging.
09 Mar 17 by member: erikahollister
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any one who starts giving you advice about weight loss, you just enthusiastically say "wow that is great to hear - how much weight did you lose doing that?" If they actually lost weight using their own advice, it could be helpful, but if it is just stuff they read on the Internet, then you can smile and nod and then ignore it because they have no idea what your journey is like. When people would ask me what I was doing to lose weight and get fit, I would tell them: I eat less and I exercise more, email me if you really want to know the program and I will send it to you.
09 Mar 17 by member: abbadabba
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Nice story, I can totally relate. When I had lost a lot of weight in the past and people started raving how good I looked, I always slid off the plan...in those days it was mostly for looking good...now it is for me and my health and for feeling good! Good luck to you!
09 Mar 17 by member: iulani
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I'm with you!!! Keep doing what you are doing...
09 Mar 17 by member: John10251
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They need a thumbs up button on here!! Thank you all so much!!
09 Mar 17 by member: maeday42
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Understand this completely. If I tell anyone that I'm trying to lose weight, because I am relatively small, they always say No you don't. But I do - I am sort of like solid packed tuna- small but too heavy for my own health. My doctor understands and encourages me. Just remember - you are doing this for YOU. Not for anyone else. Keep the faith.
09 Mar 17 by member: Shortkid
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I always LOVE when someone tells me about the diet they were on 10-20 years ago, that they didn't stay on but must still give me tips about since it was just like mine. Ugh!
09 Mar 17 by member: RoseFlorida
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You have exactly the attitude you need to have! You and YOUR health are what matter! Screw 'em! And ignore 'em! They don't matter to you or your future!
09 Mar 17 by member: smprowett
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When people ask "Have you lost weight" I smile sweetly and say, "oh why do ask?" It catches them off guard and pushes them to realize it is rude!
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I like that, I'm going to remember that one HCB!!
10 Mar 17 by member: maeday42
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I say, "Thank you for noticing"
10 Mar 17 by member: erikahollister
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