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Originally Posted by Julielouise  Hi and welcome to a great forum. I am almost two years into this adventure. I know how you feel right now. It feels almost impossible. I remember crying in restaurants, because I felt I couldn't have the "good" stuff. I remember the feeling of hoplessness when everyone around you was eating things you couldn't.
Well even though right now it seems so hard, I can tell you it does get better. I now do not even want those bad foods. Don't miss them (well not too much) and I don't go hungry. I learned to fuel my body, not just eat because it tastes good. I was able to lose over 100 pounds and my A1C tests have been 4.8 and 4.9 the last two tests. I am no longer on any diabetes medication and I feel better than I have in years.
It took awhile to get used to, but you will get used to it and it will be easier as time goes by. For me it just isn't worth it to eat the way I used to. After all it is just food. I am kind of a carbaphobic now. Have to force myself to have carbs sometimes.
Anyway welcome and I know it seems hard now, but it will get better before you know it. Take care of yourself. Hugs- Julie |
Julie, your story so far is very encouraging. I need to loose a massive amount of weight myself and my goal is also not to have to be on medication. If I could loose 100 lbs I know my life would be radically different (and better). How long did it take you to loose 100 lbs? Did you do that just by diet and excersise?
