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Larkspur
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Non scale victory

Post by Larkspur » Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:18 pm

I was at the doctor's today and had a spot check of my a1c (measure of blood glucose over about 3 months). For the first time in years it was normal! I'm pretty thrilled. I dread blood sugar tests but I was so happy about this one. I think it really is because of the three meals regime of NoS, which I adopted about six months ago. I'm not (yet) eating lightly enough for my menopausal self to drop weight, but keeping my prediabetes in check is even more important to me.

Bluebell
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Post by Bluebell » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:14 pm

Fantastic news! Looking after your health is crucial, the weight loss will follow I am sure. Well done :)
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Merry
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Post by Merry » Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:19 am

Wow, great victory! Good for you!
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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gingerpie
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Post by gingerpie » Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:07 pm

was at the doctor's today and had a spot check of my a1c (measure of blood glucose over about 3 months). For the first time in years it was normal!
This is great news!! I think that it doesn't matter what kind of "diet" we choose to follow. No-S has to be the foundation to make it work.

Congratulations on your success.

Tortie
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Post by Tortie » Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:40 pm

Excellent non-scale victory, gingerpie! Wow, that's really great, thanks for sharing :)

vmsurbat
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Post by vmsurbat » Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:48 pm

Wonderful news! As a fellow post-menopausal woman with stubborn weight gain, I hear you on rejoicing for every victory and tbh, health counts even more than the scale....

Rejoicing with you!
Vicki in MNE
7! Yrs. with Vanilla NoS, down 55+lb, happily maintaining and still loving it!

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Post by oolala53 » Sat Sep 09, 2017 4:43 pm

That is so fantastic! I'm so glad to hear you say your blood readings are more important than the weight loss. I'd be more bummed if I got thinner but still had disease-dangerous readings. And the fact that you've done it with sustainable habits is even better, IMHO.
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Selcazare
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Post by Selcazare » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:09 pm

That is awesome news! Congrats.

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