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The Frightening Part of the Year
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Nov 20, 2018 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
@retiredteacher @chocolate5lover I too have this battle with myself. Mine is just not diabetes but also weight control. I try to exercise a lot to help with that. We just returned from a vacation, the last four days of which were in Charleston. Oh my goodness, I don't know how anyone down there doesn't weigh a ton! So much fatty and sweet food! I did get a lot of walking in so hopefully that helped. I did gain weight though and am working hard to try to lose it before the holidays.
By the way, I do allow myself a piece of dark (at least 70% cocoa) most days. It actually is not that high in carbs, and they say it is good for you. Thankfully I love dark chocolate so it's no sacrifice for me to eat that rather than milk chocolate or the chocolates lower in cocoa.
JK
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I also have a battle with weight control. I lost 45 pounds since they discovered my diabetes 6 years ago; and still have trouble keeping that A1C down. I could still stand to lose about 25 more, but I have kept off the 45 pounds for 6 years so that is a miracle in itself, considering how much I love to eat! Perhaps I will never be at my ideal weight, but I am healthier than when I started on this journey. Don't fret too much about a few pounds, live--enjoy your life--when you get back to your normal schedule, it will even out. One of the things I have learned about weight is: the more upset you get about it, the more it tends to go up. Contentandwell, you still haven't sold me on the dark chocolate--it tastes like mud to me. I guess it is because I have loved milk chocolate for so long--if I could get it in an IV, I think I would be first in line!!!!! Have a great week, my friend!