Diabetes info?

[Prairie Purrs]

I wanted to update everyone on the Great Diabetes Adventure.

Since my diagnosis last March, I've lost 60 pounds. My blood glucose levels are entirely within normal range--almost always in the 90s, in fact. I'm still taking metformin, but perhaps my doctor will discontinue that next visit.

Much to my amazement, I actually enjoy going to the gym. I've been doing Zumba, which is a hoot. And I recently started yoga, which is wonderful, especially after a long workday hunched over a computer keyboard.

The only problem is that I've rediscovered my love of shopping for clothes, which I had hoped was gone with my lost youth. Fortunately, there's a decent resale store in town where I can indulge myself a little without demolishing the bank account.

Thanks again to everybody for the excellent advice! Your suggestions have been so helpful.

[Grace]

CONGRATULATIONS

You've done a marvelous job - that weight loss is phenomenal!!

[Karen]

The only problem is that I've rediscovered my love of shopping for clothes, which I had hoped was gone with my lost youth. Fortunately, there's a decent resale store in town where I can indulge myself a little without demolishing the bank account.

Thanks again to everybody for the excellent advice! Your suggestions have been so helpful.

Try selling clothes you have shrunk out of on Craig's List or at a consignment shop - that way you can not only use the bit of extra cash, you'll create room in your closet for bargains when you find them!

[Prairie Purrs]

Try selling clothes you have shrunk out of on Craig's List or at a consignment shop - that way you can not only use the bit of extra cash, you'll create room in your closet for bargains when you find them!

I'm going to take some to the resale shop, but I want to give friends and family whatever they would like first. The problem is thinking of a graceful way to do that: "Here are my fat clothes" doesn't seem too tactful. And, frankly, I've been living in sweatpants and t-shirts for a few years, so there's not a lot that's marketable.

Just to brag a little bit more (because I just can't help myself, LOL!), last month I entered a 2-mile race-walk just for the heck of it. I've been walking two miles about three times a week, so I figured why not? Well, I came in second just walking my usual workout pace. Next year I'm going for the win!

[Catlady711]

You have every reason and right to brag. Congrats on all the improvements.

Instead of telling people you're giving away your 'fat clothes' just say you have a bunch of clothes you don't wear anymore and you hate to see them wasted by not being used.