Diabetic type 2
Retired Radiographer/ER at 55 due to heart attack. I am 60 presently and started trying to get serious about a weight loss. Tipping the scale @172 and an "11" A1C, it was obvious that I wasn't even trying. This is my journey now. Reach a daily calorie goal/clean eating 5 ingredients or less with high protein and nutritional value. Monday-friday fasting till noon daily. When I get to a healthier weight I'll slowly add in healthier carbs with an eye on my weight..oh yeah, I hope I get determined to workout again, hasn't been the case yet.

August 9, 2021: I feel great and even though I rarely feel completely full I never go hungry and its still been hard to break up with the dependent side of eating, I'm determined to reach my goal and stay there though. My energy is up because of the weight loss I've shed off of my body, but I'm still not motivated to work out. Still, I have so much more energy for everyday chores now and work hard on the yards landscaping. It still would be nice to spend time just working out and I'm hoping with more weight loss down the line I will get that mojo to exercise in a focused way. I'll have to do something to keep and maintain a good/low BMI and correct weight.

update 2021: A1C came in at 6.9! Cholesterol is 99!!!! Are you kidding me?! Eat quality of calories that works for your body and soul!