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Old 11-23-2008, 04:26 PM
ErikaA ErikaA is offline
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I am a: Type 2
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by Girlrilla View Post
I've had type 2 for 3 years now and make no attempts to control it. I never test and I eat what I want, including sugar every day. My a1c has pretty much been around 7. I weight 246 and I am 52. I don't know why I do not deal with this. It seems like it's too hard. I'm worried that I am really harming myself but I can't get going. Any help/thoughts would be appreciated.
Well anyone who says it's easy is both right and totally wrong.

It really is just a matter of making the decision. But if it was so simple everyone would do it.

Maybe set little goals and work your way up?

Like:

- if you add sugar to anything, halve the amount or
- 5 minutes on an exercise bike every day or
- give up bread or pasta or potatoes

And when you achieve that goal, set a new one. You'll gain more motivation with each little success and you can aim for bigger goals as you get used to it. Report back here and tell us of your successes. Every little bit counts!

People often feel unmotivated because they are looking at the big picture and it all seems like too much. But it's amazing how much easier it is if you break it down into parts!

And if it helps, do it with a friend.
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Hba1c = 5.4 (Jan 2009)
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