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To: jsanders2001
My simple solution? Diagnose everyone over 50 with Type II diabetes, and give them a copy of "Eat to Live" by Joel Fuhrman. Anecdotally speaking, it worked for me. I knew I was overweight and not eating right, with a fondness for Coke Classic.

When my doctor gave me the news last October, it was a "holy $hit" moment. It was the kick in the rear that I needed.

My next followup is in 2-3 weeks. My goal is to get the cholesterol down to where I no longer need medication (Crestor). I was on diabetes medication for 3 months, but that was no longer needed after I made significant changes in diet and exercise.

For my birthday two weeks ago, my daughter included a few pictures of me from Father's Day 2012, as well as a few more recent photos. The comparison was striking: I looked like the Pillsbury Doughboy before I changed. I'm not there yet, my goal is to get down to 180, about my weight when I was in my 20s.

20 posted on 05/22/2013 6:06:11 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (The Tea Party was the earthquake, and Chick Fil A the tsunami...100's of aftershocks to come.)
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To: Night Hides Not

I do cross fit. Trust me it gets you into shape and wears you out. Plus I do about 15 - 20 miles a week walking and/or jogging. It knocked about 30 lbs off me and my wife irsnt want me to lose anymore though I’d like to take another 10 - 15 off...


21 posted on 05/22/2013 6:10:04 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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