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Great pictures Sue!

Hey you did great! And don't worry too much about smoking. When your time is right, you'll stop. My husband said that to me for years, and he was right. I thought there was no way I could do it, but next week it'll be 4 years for me and I don't miss it at all. Just remember, nobody can do everything...

Wow that's alot of weight to lose! Good for you I'm so impressed that you got rid of your diabetes too. My husband has it and though we control it well I wish he could do what you did, but I don't think he ever will. Great job!

I'm with you on the medication route. I think meds are fine when necessary, but when my doctor tried to put me on them I was just like you. I wanted to try diet and exercise first. I tried various things and just when I thought I was going to have to resort to drugs, I found my way. I wish you the b...

I haven't been around for awhile, and I"ve missed you guys! Anyway, I did become vegan after all, and have been on the "whole foods plant based diet" described by the doctors in the documentary "Forks over Knives" for nearly 9 months now. My cholesterol went from 202 (total) in March of 2012 to 131 ...

Hey that's really great!

Hi Laury I love nuts, especially cashews and walnuts. I usually have a few every day too. Good job on your blood test!

Hey that's good info, thanks! I've never heard of it before

Yes, I've read that one too:) And thanks for the suggestions!

Yes, the check box! It finally works :) Oh I agree.... only avoiding animal products won't take care of cholesterol by itself. Twinkies may well fit the vegan criteria (I'm not sure), but.... :shock: I gave up processed foods and fast food about 2 years ago and saw a big cholesterol improvement. I'm...