From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (1 Viewer)

[3C's]

Family was giving me some light ribbing about my strength training tonight (I don’t add muscle mass easily), but wife and daughter did note that “dad is starting to look like he has trapezius muscles……”

Good times

After a bike ride the other day I was talking to my wife and took my sweaty shirt off and my wife said "oh wow, you're getting that "V"!"

Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.

 

[Corporation]

Dangerously close to One-derland! Of course today is a family birthday party and I have an event tonight. Will try to stay clean.

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss	Calories
Dec 7	234.1	-	-	Way too many
Jan 1	223.1	11.0	-	1260
Jan 8	218.7	15.4	4.4	Week avg 1546
Jan 15	217.1	17.0	1.7	Week avg 1606
Jan 22	214.1	20.0	3.0	Week avg 1551
Jan 29	211.4	22.7	2.7	Week avg 1482
Feb 5	209.9	24.2	1.5	Week avg 1411
Feb 12	207.4	26.7	2.5	Week avg 1702
Feb 19	203.8	30.3	3.6	Week avg 1332
Feb 26	202.0	32.1	1.8	Week avg 1347
Feb 27	201.9	32.2	-	1400
Feb 28	201.8	32.3	-	1300
Mar 1	201.0	33.1	-	1450
Mar 2	200.2	33.9	-	-

 

[AAABatteries]

Family was giving me some light ribbing about my strength training tonight (I don’t add muscle mass easily), but wife and daughter did note that “dad is starting to look like he has trapezius muscles……”

Good times

After a bike ride the other day I was talking to my wife and took my sweaty shirt off and my wife said "oh wow, you're getting that "V"!"

Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.

 

[Mister CIA]

Thought i would land south of 180 today, but official check in was 180.2.

Also, no leg days skipped this week.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Thought i would land south of 180 today, but official check in was 180.2.

Also, no leg days skipped this week.

Ok, but did you land south of the V???

 

[3C's]

Family was giving me some light ribbing about my strength training tonight (I don’t add muscle mass easily), but wife and daughter did note that “dad is starting to look like he has trapezius muscles……”

Good times

After a bike ride the other day I was talking to my wife and took my sweaty shirt off and my wife said "oh wow, you're getting that "V"!"

Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.

I wish I was getting the "V" but alas not today, or yesterday, or the day before that...

 

[Terminalxylem]

It may be rare or even unrelated or whatever but I read one story where a woman who was in one of these drugs had massive bone density loss. It basically destroyed her body. I think the message was you have to be extremely careful about maintaining proper diet and or exercise with these drugs or they will interact with you body in damaging ways. To be fair I haven't put in much research. In general I'm skeptical about "miracle" weight loss drugs and worry about what future negative findings may come based on past drugs developed and their eventual bad outcomes.

Well, if you care to look, some data is out there: Systematic review

Results: Based on the articles included, the animal studies indicated the salutary skeletal effects of GLP1RAs in opposition to what has been commonly observed in human studies, showing that these agents have no impact on bone mineral density (BMD) and the turnover markers. Moreover, it was demonstrated that GLP1 was not associated with fracture risk as compared to other anti-hyperglycemic drugs.

Conclusions: Findings from this systematic review have demonstrated the neutral impact of GLP1RAs on BMD. Moreover, further double-blind randomized controlled trials are needed to draw more meaningful and significant conclusions on the efficacy of GLP1RAs on BMD.

Meanwhile, we know these drugs are nearly as good as bariatric surgery for sustained weight loss, 3-4X as good as behavioral modification alone, and improve the risk from multiple obesity complications (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, kidney disease, sleep apnea). As a result, all-cause mortality is reduced 10-20% in those taking GLP-1 agonists.

I certainly understand your reluctance, but at some point, hesitancy over potential problems has to be weighed against the growing body of favorable data, and ongoing harm caused by excess weight.

 

[belljr]

Not a great weekend. Maintained so that's ok

 

[Mister CIA]

Not a great weekend. Maintained so that's ok

That's the way slow and steady works. Still a win.

 

[3C's]

Family was giving me some light ribbing about my strength training tonight (I don’t add muscle mass easily), but wife and daughter did note that “dad is starting to look like he has trapezius muscles……”

Good times

After a bike ride the other day I was talking to my wife and took my sweaty shirt off and my wife said "oh wow, you're getting that "V"!"

Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.

Did I mention she's blind.

 

[the moops]

I like moving my body, but I hate just going to the gym or going for a run. I need some sort of sport or something to keep up with my workouts. So for the past couple months I have settled on this

Sunday - doubles tennis. Decent 2 hour workout.
Monday - basketball. Sweaty mess after this 2 hour game.
Tuesday - bouldering. Great core and upper body workout (my kids have climbing practice so am there for 2.5 hours regardless)
Wednesday - rest day. Make a good dinner and watch a movie with the family. Maybe do an at home stretching/yoga thing
Thursday - bouldering again (kids have practice again)
Friday - just a very long walk during lunch - like 1.5 hour walk, listen to a podcast or music. Enjoy being outside.
Saturday - family climbing. Not as intense as the other days for the wife is just starting, but a fun family activity. If no climbing I will go for a good bike ride.

 

[B Maverick]

Ok, I've been walking a half mile a day (during the week), pushing for 6k+ steps/day, had 4 pilates classes over the last two weeks....

Played against a friend in Sunday League Soccer yesterday. He was defending me and I beat him on a run down the field. He asked if I had been working on my speed. Nope, just some pilates classes. Seems to be helping!!!
He said "Pilates? That makes weird muscles hurt". He is not wrong.

 

[NutterButter]

When I was a kid, bedtime was 9pm. I couldn't wait to be grownup so I could go to bed anytime I wanted. Turns out that was 9pm.

 

[the moops]

When I was a kid, bedtime was 9pm. I couldn't wait to be grownup so I could go to bed anytime I wanted. Turns out that was 9pm.

read this same tweet yesterday

 

[skol asylum]

It may be rare or even unrelated or whatever but I read one story where a woman who was in one of these drugs had massive bone density loss. It basically destroyed her body. I think the message was you have to be extremely careful about maintaining proper diet and or exercise with these drugs or they will interact with you body in damaging ways. To be fair I haven't put in much research. In general I'm skeptical about "miracle" weight loss drugs and worry about what future negative findings may come based on past drugs developed and their eventual bad outcomes.

Well, if you care to look, some data is out there: Systematic review

Results: Based on the articles included, the animal studies indicated the salutary skeletal effects of GLP1RAs in opposition to what has been commonly observed in human studies, showing that these agents have no impact on bone mineral density (BMD) and the turnover markers. Moreover, it was demonstrated that GLP1 was not associated with fracture risk as compared to other anti-hyperglycemic drugs.

Conclusions: Findings from this systematic review have demonstrated the neutral impact of GLP1RAs on BMD. Moreover, further double-blind randomized controlled trials are needed to draw more meaningful and significant conclusions on the efficacy of GLP1RAs on BMD.

Meanwhile, we know these drugs are nearly as good as bariatric surgery for sustained weight loss, 3-4X as good as behavioral modification alone, and improve the risk from multiple obesity complications (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, kidney disease, sleep apnea). As a result, all-cause mortality is reduced 10-20% in those taking GLP-1 agonists.

I certainly understand your reluctance, but at some point, hesitancy over potential problems has to be weighed against the growing body of favorable data, and ongoing harm caused by excess weight.

Thank you for that. I really appreciate it.

 

[Corporation]

Hear ye, hear ye! There is a new visitor to ONE-derland! It may be a quick trip as my eating schedule is off today, but was nice to see a sub 200 number after being 234 pounds in December.

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss	Calories
Dec 7	234.1	-	-	Way too many
Jan 1	223.1	11.0	-	1260
Jan 8	218.7	15.4	4.4	Week avg 1546
Jan 15	217.1	17.0	1.7	Week avg 1606
Jan 22	214.1	20.0	3.0	Week avg 1551
Jan 29	211.4	22.7	2.7	Week avg 1482
Feb 5	209.9	24.2	1.5	Week avg 1411
Feb 12	207.4	26.7	2.5	Week avg 1702
Feb 19	203.8	30.3	3.6	Week avg 1332
Feb 26	202.0	32.1	1.8	Week avg 1347
Feb 27	201.9	32.2	-	1400
Feb 28	201.8	32.3	-	1300
Mar 1	201.0	33.1	-	1450
Mar 2	200.2	33.9	-	2500
Mar 3	200.7	33.4	-	1300
Mar 4	200.9	33.2	-	1250
Mar 5	199.7	34.4	2.3	Week avg 1507

 

[Judge Smails]

Did OK in Vegas for a conference. Coming off a cold from the last convention in Nashville so alcohol didn’t sound good. Not one drink in 4 days. Ate OK with the choices I had. Glad to be getting back home and on the program hard. Time for that next leap

 

[FarFromHome]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

 

[AAABatteries]

I had a vacation and then 2 weeks of meh. Then had family issue with my Dad - gained 4 pounds and feel like crap. Back at it.

 

[belljr]

Gained 3 pounds but it's mostly from over eating. Long week and late nights. Heading on vacation try to get back on track

 

[Major]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

 

[Major]

I had a vacation and then 2 weeks of meh. Then had family issue with my Dad - gained 4 pounds and feel like crap. Back at it.

I'm glad youre back on it. Exercise is the only thing that holds my head during times of loss and gives me something else to focus on. And obviously once you're done you feel much better and have more mental clarity. Keep it up

 

[FarFromHome]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?

 

[Major]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?

That's not a bad dose for 2 gummies. I was afraid you'd have to consume a handful with all the real or fake sugar added for sweetness.

I started with 5gs daily for 3 months but found 10gs to be my sweet spot. Should be noted, I've been on a muscle gain/strength training program and have gone from 195 to 210 with the help of creatine and increased calories i.e. not looking to drop pounds just burn fat. You'll definitely gain some water weight and get a little bloated with creatine. I think with your current routine, 5gs daily would suffice. Take it everyday even on rest days so it satiates in your muscles. We're the same age and roughly the same weight so I'd do a little trial/error to see what works best for your body but 5gs daily is a great base.

 

[FarFromHome]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?

That's not a bad dose for 2 gummies. I was afraid you'd have to consume a handful with all the real or fake sugar added for sweetness.

I started with 5gs daily for 3 months but found 10gs to be my sweet spot. Should be noted, I've been on a muscle gain/strength training program and have gone from 195 to 210 with the help of creatine and increased calories i.e. not looking to drop pounds just burn fat. You'll definitely gain some water weight and get a little bloated with creatine. I think with your current routine, 5gs daily would suffice. Take it everyday even on rest days so it satiates in your muscles. We're the same age and roughly the same weight so I'd do a little trial/error to see what works best for your body but 5gs daily is a great base.

Good post. Appreciate it

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

246.5 on January 6th. Was probably close to the same on February 2nd when I had my STEMI.
Since then, I haven't had beef or pork and severely limiting my saturated fats. I have been following a pretty consistent no/low sugar diet. My protein comes from chicken, turkey, fish, and a lot of beans, mostly lentils. Tons of veggies. I bought some various Impossible Meats (sausage, burger patties, meatballs) at Sprouts and will see how those work as an alternative.

I have eaten a lot of fish in the past month after not eating it at all for the first 54 years of my life. I have been mostly having Ahi Tuna, good canned yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and whatever I can blacken without a fishy taste (cod, tilapia, orange roughy).

4 mile walk every morning without fail.

I weighed myself this morning and was at 230.1. My first goal is 220. I haven't been there in 10-15 years.

I'm feeling good.

 

[skol asylum]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

 

[Corporation]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

 

[Corporation]

I've spent the week sub-200, although I was creeping up a few days in a row. Once I'm firmly sub 195, I'm going to increase the calories and start riding my bike regularly. I'm doing a ride with Bo Jackson in May and need to get my stamina back. Speaking of "back", my back is feeling pretty good after physical therapy. I think I'm going to go ahead and set up the golf lessons that my wife got me for Christmas.

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss	Calories
Dec 7	234.1	-	-	Way too many
Jan 1	223.1	11.0	-	1260
Jan 8	218.7	15.4	4.4	Week avg 1546
Jan 15	217.1	17.0	1.7	Week avg 1606
Jan 22	214.1	20.0	3.0	Week avg 1551
Jan 29	211.4	22.7	2.7	Week avg 1482
Feb 5	209.9	24.2	1.5	Week avg 1411
Feb 12	207.4	26.7	2.5	Week avg 1702
Feb 19	203.8	30.3	3.6	Week avg 1332
Feb 26	202.0	32.1	1.8	Week avg 1347
Mar 5	199.7	34.4	2.3	Week avg 1507
Mar 6	198.7	35.4	-	1350
Mar 7	198.9	35.2	-	1400
Mar 8	199.1	35.0	-	1350
Mar 9	199.4	34.7	-	1300
Mar 10	198.2	35.9	-	1300
Mar 11	197.5	36.6	-	-

 

[belljr]

Up 7 pounds from my 10 day vacation.

Partially expected as I went from no carb to eating "normally" add in desserts and lots of drinks the last 3 days and not surprised.

Going back to keto until memorial Day and see where I am at. I expect 5 pounds to come straight off.

It's the easiest for me
1/1 234

3/17 223

 

[Corporation]

Up 7 pounds from my 10 day vacation.

Partially expected as I went from no carb to eating "normally" add in desserts and lots of drinks the last 3 days and not surprised.

Going back to keto until memorial Day and see where I am at. I expect 5 pounds to come straight off.

It's the easiest for me
1/1 234

3/17 223

I had a big jump last year when I went on my mission trip. Didn't have control over the food I ate (option wise - I of course could have controlled size) and then with all the snacks around I put on 6-7 pounds. They fell off pretty easy. Keep moving forward.

 

[Corporation]

Things still going well here. I've lost a lot of strength, will have to work on that. Weight wise getting pretty close to the target, then adding more calories and focused exercise:

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss	Calories
Dec 7	234.1	-	-	Way too many
Jan 1	223.1	11.0	-	1260
Jan 8	218.7	15.4	4.4	Week avg 1546
Jan 15	217.1	17.0	1.7	Week avg 1606
Jan 22	214.1	20.0	3.0	Week avg 1551
Jan 29	211.4	22.7	2.7	Week avg 1482
Feb 5	209.9	24.2	1.5	Week avg 1411
Feb 12	207.4	26.7	2.5	Week avg 1702
Feb 19	203.8	30.3	3.6	Week avg 1332
Feb 26	202.0	32.1	1.8	Week avg 1347
Mar 5	199.7	34.4	2.3	Week avg 1507
Mar 12	198.1	36.0	1.6	Week Avg 1351
Mar 13	197.5	36.6	-	1350
Mar 14	196.4	37.7	-	1300
Mar 15	196.3	37.8	-	1350
Mar 16	196.1	38.0	-	1500
Mar 17	196.3	37.8	-	-

 

[belljr]

Up 7 pounds from my 10 day vacation.

Partially expected as I went from no carb to eating "normally" add in desserts and lots of drinks the last 3 days and not surprised.

Going back to keto until memorial Day and see where I am at. I expect 5 pounds to come straight off.

It's the easiest for me
1/1 234

3/17 223

I had a big jump last year when I went on my mission trip. Didn't have control over the food I ate (option wise - I of course could have controlled size) and then with all the snacks around I put on 6-7 pounds. They fell off pretty easy. Keep moving forward.

I was pretty good the first few days then complete debauchery but it was expected

 

[FarFromHome]

I've never really been a supplement guy. I've tried a bunch and never really felt much to stopped.

About a month ago I started taking a probiotic. Huge difference in my digestion. Just a game changer for me.

 

[belljr]

Almost back to pre vacation weight

 

[Nugget]

I've never really been a supplement guy. I've tried a bunch and never really felt much to stopped.

About a month ago I started taking a probiotic. Huge difference in my digestion. Just a game changer for me.

What did you take?

 

[Judge Smails]

Hanging in there after 2 conferences in Nashville and Las Vegas and then rushing to San Diego as daughter had our granddaughter early (all good). Not as easy to eat as well on the road, that’s for sure. At home I control everything. Had a great physical and bloodwork except A1C is not going down. Stubborn at 6.1. Need to get that to mid 5’s. Doctor’s PA turned me on to this Glucose Goddess on social media. So I’ll try what she espouses. And we all agreed more weight training will help. Weight was at 202 the other day. Up from 199. Back home so will get to work. Just did 45 min on Peloton and stretched.

 

[Corporation]

I hit my target weight today! 194.6. I'm going to stop with the updates (for now) as I'll be looking to add calories and increase exercise. I expect to move above 195 with that but want to stay sub 200.

 

[AAABatteries]

Great job, @Corporation

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I hit my target weight today! 194.6. I'm going to stop with the updates (for now) as I'll be looking to add calories and increase exercise. I expect to move above 195 with that but want to stay sub 200.

Great job! Thanks for continuing to be an inspiration!! Even if you aren’t doing daily updates, hope you will check in from time to time and visit us in here!

I’m stuck about 6-7 lbs above target weight, but have done a good job of a) eating more real food — not ultra processed, and b) doing ton of consistent core strength building. Those are more important than my weight goal — but I’m also glad that despite some bad food choices on work trips, I’m staying within striking distance of my target.

 

[Terminalxylem]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me.

What do you do on vacation?

I’m far from a routine follower, but like planning and efficiency. Wife and several friends with whom we travel prefer being more spontaneous, so I need to pick my battles.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

 

[FarFromHome]

49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:

Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.

Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical

I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me.

What do you do on vacation?

I’m far from a routine follower, but like planning and efficiency. Wife and several friends with whom we travel prefer being more spontaneous, so I need to pick my battles.

Vacations have always been the exception for me.

 

[FarFromHome]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

For sure. 7.1 is pretty high and also a big jump from a long stretch of testing for u. I wouldnt be toooooo concerned yet, but would want a retest for sure. I know those a1c results can really vary based on sugar intake leading up to it. For example. Prolly don't want to eat 8 boxes of pop tarts the night before the blood draw

 

[Terminalxylem]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

For sure. 7.1 is pretty high and also a big jump from a long stretch of testing for u. I wouldnt be toooooo concerned yet, but would want a retest for sure. I know those a1c results can really vary based on sugar intake leading up to it. For example. Prolly don't want to eat 8 boxes of pop tarts the night before the blood draw

One night of dietary indiscretion won’t hurt A1c, as it’s proportional to your average blood glucose over the lifespan of a red blood cell, about 120 days.

 

[Corporation]

I hit my target weight today! 194.6. I'm going to stop with the updates (for now) as I'll be looking to add calories and increase exercise. I expect to move above 195 with that but want to stay sub 200.

Great job! Thanks for continuing to be an inspiration!! Even if you aren’t doing daily updates, hope you will check in from time to time and visit us in here!

I’m stuck about 6-7 lbs above target weight, but have done a good job of a) eating more real food — not ultra processed, and b) doing ton of consistent core strength building. Those are more important than my weight goal — but I’m also glad that despite some bad food choices on work trips, I’m staying within striking distance of my target.

Oh I definitely will! Today I hit the official 40 pound mark as well at 194.1.

I added about 400 calories today, but rode my bike for 10.5 miles. We'll see how it goes.

 

[FarFromHome]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

For sure. 7.1 is pretty high and also a big jump from a long stretch of testing for u. I wouldnt be toooooo concerned yet, but would want a retest for sure. I know those a1c results can really vary based on sugar intake leading up to it. For example. Prolly don't want to eat 8 boxes of pop tarts the night before the blood draw

One night of dietary indiscretion won’t hurt A1c, as it’s proportional to your average blood glucose over the lifespan of a red blood cell, about 120 days.

Interesting. Exactly the opposite of what my doctor specifically told me. He also said those numbers can spike and lower frequently depending on what u out into your body. The concern is when they obviously stay at those numbers.

 

[FarFromHome]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

For sure. 7.1 is pretty high and also a big jump from a long stretch of testing for u. I wouldnt be toooooo concerned yet, but would want a retest for sure. I know those a1c results can really vary based on sugar intake leading up to it. For example. Prolly don't want to eat 8 boxes of pop tarts the night before the blood draw

One night of dietary indiscretion won’t hurt A1c, as it’s proportional to your average blood glucose over the lifespan of a red blood cell, about 120 days.

Interesting. Exactly the opposite of what my doctor specifically told me. He also said those numbers can spike and lower frequently depending on what u out into your body. The concern is when they obviously stay at those numbers.

For more context in my specific case. Also. I'm far from a doctor. When it comes to medical stuff I listen to them. I have had labs drawn every 6 months for decades. My a1c has always been at solid levels. Randomly a year ago it registered at the very bottom number of being prediabetic. He told me that these numbers can spike depending on what I put into my body the week or so leading up. Six months later I was back to normal. Who knows. Ha ha

 

[Max Power]

I spent my last year focusing on 1rep maxes for the Rogue Challange. I'm almost where I need to be to be, but I have to do all three lifts (Bench/Squat/Deadlift) within an hour. I pulled my hamstring playing flag football over Thanksgiving, so I'm giving that the time needed to recover before lifting heavy again. I also need to move my squat PR from a safety squat bar to a straight bar for the competition. That will be my biggest issue due to shoulder mobility.

Aiming for Spring or Early summer and then I'll start a weight loss plan. Eating for power and the holidays has taken a toll.

My wife is starting her first crossfit class today. So I may explore that some more if she likes it.

Submitted my videos for approval. 1500lbs. Ready to start my diet at the end of the month. I put on more weight bulking than I thought I would. Hoping to lose at least 25lbs by Aug.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.

3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7

Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.

That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.

Lab errors definitely happen. FWIW, A1c of 7.1 correlates to an average blood glucose of 157.

Easy enough to recheck though.

For sure. 7.1 is pretty high and also a big jump from a long stretch of testing for u. I wouldnt be toooooo concerned yet, but would want a retest for sure. I know those a1c results can really vary based on sugar intake leading up to it. For example. Prolly don't want to eat 8 boxes of pop tarts the night before the blood draw

One night of dietary indiscretion won’t hurt A1c, as it’s proportional to your average blood glucose over the lifespan of a red blood cell, about 120 days.

Interesting. Exactly the opposite of what my doctor specifically told me. He also said those numbers can spike and lower frequently depending on what u out into your body. The concern is when they obviously stay at those numbers.

Sorry, all of that is incorrect. A1c provides a metric of average glucose over a several month period, in contrast to a finger stick of glucose, which reflects what you just ate (or didn’t eat). You’d need to be off the rails for weeks to increase it a point.

That’s not to say there aren’t reasons for elevated A1c independent of higher blood glucose. Certain anemias, very high triglycerides, liver and kidney disease can all do it, as can some medications, and excess alcohol consumption.