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I've reached my target!

Just under a year a go i was diagnosed with diabetes. I was put on meds and told to sort myself out basically. I was shocked and disapointed at the lack of guidence I was given initially, and the way i was spoken to at my first appointment at the clinic.
Anyway...i was determined to improve my diet and lifestyle. I ate better, cut down on the crap and upped my exercise levels. I managed to reduce my sugar levels to below diabetic levels and i'm now awaiting my latest review to see if i need to carry on with medication.

I set myself a goal to loose 3 stone. I wanted to get below 60kg....and i've finally done it!! I'm now 9st 4 which is a healthy weight for my height and age. The last half stone has been hard to shift, i think its gonna be even harder to keep off, but im up for trying. Its well over 12 years since i was under 10 stone! [image deleted]

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I'm shocked! For some reason, Ruby, I thought you were short. Hahaha you look like a model daH-ling hahaha

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RubySoo · 56-60, F

@LadyGrace although im short, my legs are long in proportion to my body. I have a high waist. 🙂

@RubySoo You really made my day with your announcement. Even beating your diabetes, yes!!!! You also really really encouraged me and I thank you for that because I'm still on my weight loss Journey. I realize and appreciate what you had to do to get to where you're at right now. It wasn't easy, but you did it!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@LadyGrace 🤗🤗

[c=BF0000][b][big]HOLY MACKERAL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! [/big][/b][/c] ❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍👍💐🥰🥰🥰🥰

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@LadyGrace thank you lovely lady. X

bowman81 · M

You not only look great, I bet you feel great too. Way to go.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@bowman81 i do thank you. ( although im poorly today...🙁)

JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

Awesome!

I had a very serious illness which made it hard to get around so I shopped less often for food and stopped going out to eat. I lost weight.

Then I got treated, and pumped with drugs which made me nauseous. I was throwing up about twice a week. After I got home, I eventually was taken off some drugs, and able to eat more food, so my weight loss stopped.

While being treated, I learned I had diabetes. I cut out sugar, soda, and dessert. So I lost weight.

Eventually they put me on Ozempic. One side effect is my stomach empties more slowly, hence I feel full longer after a meal, and hence delay the next one. So I lost even more weight.

I do not wan't to, I feel too thin. My muscles are all thin and weak due to being bedridden and sick so long, and I feel I need more bulk. At least my A1C has now dropped to being just above normal. They took me off metformin, which I also had been taking.

Good luck!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@JoyfulSilence thanks for yr kind words.
I really hope you are feeling better soon. 🤗

Spumoni · 46-50, M

A milestone reached. Congratulations on your hard work! You look amazing!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@Spumoni thank you. X

SteveTomms · 56-60, M

you're looking wonderful! fabulous! I take my hat off to you!!! x

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@SteveTomms thank you my friend x

SpudMuffin · 61-69, M

Well done, that's an amazing achievement and you look great!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@SpudMuffin thank you x

WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F

You’re doing GREAT, and look it too!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@WaryWitchWandering thank you x

DrWatson · 70-79, M

You look fantastic! That's quite a bit of weight to lose in a year, and you deserve to be congratulated. (I confess that I had to look up, and not for the first time, what folks on your side of the pond mean by a "stone." Maybe this time it will stick in my head!)

It sounds as if you are doing a lot of healthy things. Good for you! 😊

Piper · 61-69, F

Congratulations on reaching your goal, RubySoo. I hope you feel as good that it was [b]your[/b] determination that got you there, as you [b]look[/b]...because you look really, really great.

TexChik · F

Wow!

WillaKissing · 56-60

You look very fit and sexy to me. Congratulation's.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@WillaKissing thanks hunni xx

WillaKissing · 56-60

@RubySoo Ah, you are quite welcome Luv!

Musicman · 61-69, M

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉 That is so awesome! You are an inspiration to us all. I am so proud of you. 😊

SW-User

Congratulations 🎈🎉. I need to lose more weight myself.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@SW-User how are you doing with it?

SW-User

@RubySoo I’m a little slow but I’m losing some weight. It takes time.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

Good job! I bet you feel a whole lot better too.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@cherokeepatti i do, thank you x

lost213 · 46-50, M

Awesome job ! Im still working my numbers down.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@lost213well done... stick at it! XX

saragoodtimes · F

looking great and as beautiful as ever 😘

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@saragoodtimes thanks Sweetie x

SomeMichGuy · M

Wow! Amazing and great!

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@SomeMichGuy thank you x

SomeMichGuy · M

@RubySoo No, thank you for your inspiration!

Do you sleep better, feel more energetic...?

Orangehotrod · 61-69, M

You look fantastic! Congratulations

Slade · 56-60, M

Very nicely done

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@Slade thank you. X

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Kudos !!!
Well done !!! 😃

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@Picklebobble2 thanks!

OldBrit · 61-69, M

Well done Ruby.

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@OldBrit thank you hunni x

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

Hugs[i]![/i] 🤗 🤗 🤗

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@Thinkerbell thanks Tink!
Hugs back xxx

You look fantastic!!!😍💕

Congrats! Way to stick to a plan and execute! Most important is that you’re healthier and feeling good😊

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@Haniazed thanks Sweetie. 🙂

Iwillwait · M

🤗

bijouxbroussard · F

Congratulations ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

RubySoo · 56-60, F

@bijouxbroussard 😁 thanx!

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