It has been 5 months ago....
By rsa101
@rsa101 (41580)
Philippines
June 11, 2026 3:57am CST
I informally started dieting in the week of January this year, and I never thought I would be able to stick to it, but I’ve made substantial changes to my and overall health. I decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle by counting my calories, removing some staples from my diet (like rice), and treadmill walks to speed up fat and weight loss. From 79 kg, I’m now at a healthy 69 kg, feeling lighter healthier. One of the biggest improvements has been my blood glucose level, which dropped from 6.7 to 5.5—almost back to normal. My cholesterol levels have also significantly improved. My doctor was very pleased with my blood test results and even suggested reducing some the medications I take. If my next test shows similar results, I hope my doctor might recommend lowering the dosage further, and maybe even me from maintenance medications. I’m not expecting that just yet, though, since I know doctors are cautious about discontinuing medications, especially for diabetes and other lifestyle-related conditions.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
13 Jun
The past few months were really hard, as the temptation to quit was so strong that there were times I even got sick, maybe due to the sudden drop in my weight. But I pushed through, and now I feel much lighter and leaner—so much so that my pants are already loose, and I’ve had to tighten my belt just to keep wearing them. 
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
15 Jun
@Jehanne Since I don’t go out much these days,’ve just been tightening my belt a little more than usual. I’ve also noticed my wedding ring has gotten looser; it used to be snug and hard to take off, but now, when I wash my hands with soap, it slips off easily, which never happened before
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@Ineeddentures (42547)
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11 Jun
It is about lifestyle change and you are doing really well.
Everything you say makes perfect sense
Well done, keep it going,
You must have really wanted this quite badly and now you will see the benefits of hard work, because it is hard.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
13 Jun
It all started after a heavy New Year's vacation filled with endless food. When I got home, I felt uncomfortably full and heavy. As I weighed myself, I thought about losing some weight, so I downloaded a free app helped me figure out my ideal target weight, guided me on what to eat, and even reminded me to take my daily medicines. It also uses AI to analyze my lab test results and ultimately suggests how much weight to lose based on my food intake, daily activities like step count estimated calories burned, and the meals I eat.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
15 Jun
@Ineeddentures Yes, it’s been a great tool to have, and they could act as your dietician even nurse, reminding you of your status. While real-life doctors are still needed to confirm and validate their suggestions, when they’re by side, they can also serve as your life coach, with doctors checking in from time to time to see your progress.
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@GardenGerty (170405)
• United States
11 Jun
You have done especially well. Congratulations.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
13 Jun
I decided to experiment for a few weeks, now that I’ve proven it works, I’ve continued this lifestyle to this day. It’s tough at times when I want to eat, but I know I need strong willpower to control what I eat and maintain this healthy way of living.
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@luisadannointed (12228)
• Philippines
11 Jun
Praying for the best. I am happy that you have a good lab test result. Stay healthy.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
13 Jun
I decided to lose weight mainly to lower my glucose levels, reduce cholesterol, and keep my blood pressure as low as possible. Along the way, I knew I needed to shed both weight and fat to reach these goals. Now that I’m at a healthy weight I plan to maintain it so my glucose levels stay steady and under control.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
16 Jun
@Wrexxo It wasn’t easy at first, but once I found my rhythm, it started to feel effortless I watched the numbers drop naturally. For me, it was more of a lifestyle change, and thankfully there was no permanent damage to my organs since they responded well when I adjusted certain habits in my eating and lifestyle.
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@allen0187 (59989)
• Philippines
12 Jun
Good for you!
Solid work and keep it up!
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
15 Jun
@rakski It’s true that when the body signals hunger, it can be difficult to ignore and let the feeling pass However, it is often more of a mental challenge to resist, reminding oneself that the food already consumed should be sufficient to last until the next meal. For someone with diabetes, it is also essential to pay close attention to the body’s signals to determine whether nourishment is truly needed as failing to respond appropriately could result in dangerously low blood sugar levels. This requires carefully monitoring every symptom the body presents to ensure that replenishment is genuinely necessary.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
13 Jun
When I started this, I was just testing to see if I could really lose weight, and I’ve been following an app along the way. So far, it’s shown me how to look at the bigger picture consider the net effect of what I eat, comparing different choices to eating just enough to burn fat more quickly.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
15 Jun
@JudyEv Yes, it works like my doctor, dietitian, and nurse all in one. It tracks my weight, step count, and intake by either taking pictures of my meals or describing the food I ate. It can also read and interpret my lab tests so I can easily understand the figures in my results. Having this interpretation ahead of time helps me be more aware and prepared to discuss the results with my doctor. Since it stores my lab results, I can easily compare past and present values side by side and better appreciate the numbers.
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@Traceyjayne (12848)
• United Kingdom
12 Jun
Wow ….you have done so well. Congratulations
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@merrybelle2021 (1394)
• Philippines
11 Jun
congrats! can you share what you eat/drink for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner?
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@ogbenishyna44 (1785)
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14 Jun
Its good to know you stick to the diet, I know its not easy but keep it up until you achieve your goals.
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@rsa101 (41580)
• Philippines
15 Jun
There are times I feel like my body is telling me food I eat isn’t enough, and sometimes I feel hungry all the time. I try to monitor this and check if I really need or if it’s just my body adjusting to the amount I eat now compared to before. I’ve realized that in the past I was too much, and while my body wasn’t complaining, it was storing the excess and causing me to gain weight.
