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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LittleGreyCat" data-source="post: 2722433" data-attributes="member: 6467">It looks as though you are doing very well.Don't beat yourself up over falling off the wagon.Most people do now and then.Just be aware that it gradually gets to take longer to climb back on.I was diagnosed in 2008 so memory is a bit hazy, but I do remember being very enthusiastic about fixing it and doing various over the top and silly things in the first 6 months.It is depressing to think of all the things you really like but now have to limit, but that goes with the territory.It can help to find new and different things that can be treats.I try to drink spritzers - that is white wine and fizzy water, instead of beer.There is also a decent low carbohydrate beer from Westbrook Breweries (there is a thread on here somewhere about this).Fast food is an issue, but you can do things like having a burger with no bun or fries.I enjoy this, and you sometimes get some extra salad instead.Ham and egg without the chips.That sort of thing.Bottom line, you will get fed up and depressed from time to time but you have already shown very good control by improving your BG and reducing your weight.Chin up - you are doing very well!!</blockquote>

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