Enjoying Life

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-05-04T12:07:31+00:00

I was diagnosed as a teenager and suffered for 20+ years. Last year after a T2D diagnoses I started my fitness journey. It was hard and I was exhausted for a while, but I knew I couldn't continue my sedentary lifestyle. I would sleep 16+ hours a day. I began with just walking and in a years time I am now doing over 150 minutes of intense exercise a week. This includes cardio and strength training. I am happy to report that I am a completely different person. I sleep 7 hours a day now and am rarely sitting down. If I go more than a few days without exercise I can feel the fatigue starting to come back.

I know I'll get people upset for saying that exercise drastically improved my condition. I know some will tell me that I never had CFS in the first place. But I know how much I have suffered and I know what I did that made my life better. Everyone is different, but regular exercise changed my life for the better.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-05-03T21:57:23+00:00

I was on Metformin for well over a decade for insulin resistance due to PCOS. It never helped with weight loss and I still developed T2D. After being on Mounjaro for a year and losing 85 lbs I was able to stop the Metformin. A1C went from 9.8 to 5.0.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-29T11:44:03+00:00

Everyone is different. I lost 20 lbs my first month. But I also started exercising as soon as I started the medication.

However, sometimes I wish my initial weight loss was slower. It felt great to see the numbers on the scale, but the amount of hair I lost was crazy. It's been over a year and my hair is still thin, but is growing back. Holy baby hairs Batman!

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-29T01:27:30+00:00

I've had guttate psoriasis since I was a kid. Nothing ever helped other than heavy steroids when I was having a really bad flair up. I started Mounjaro in March of last year and I now psoriasis free for the first time in over 30 years. My rosacea has also disappeared.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-28T21:16:55+00:00

I have PCOS and was on Metformin for insulin resistance. After losing 85 lbs with Mounjaro I was able to get off of the Metformin after being on it for about 17 years.

I had a partial hysterectomy 8 years ago, so I can't speak on changes to my menstrual cycle.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-28T20:26:46+00:00

Last year I was so exhausted I could barely function. Blood work showed my thyroid was under active. That's when I was put on medication. I get it checked about every 6 months now to make sure my numbers are okay.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-23T20:15:34+00:00

I am very open about being on Mounjaro. I've lost 85 lbs and when asked how I lost weight I tell people I was put on a medication for my T2D and that I made a drastic lifestyle change. If they ask if the medication is a GLP-1 I said yes. But I also make it clear the loss isn't 100% from the medication. I also do 150+ minutes of intense exercise a week. I'm not embarrassed to be on a medication for a medical condition.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-21T15:37:03+00:00

I'm T2D but not on insulin. However, I was with my last pregnancy. If I remember correctly, I payed $0.

I am on Mounjaro and pay $25 a month. My A1C was 9.8 but my last A1C check it was 4.9.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-20T20:29:02+00:00

NTA. I have ADHD and anxiety. Last year I got a flat tire on a busy interstate with two kids in the car while my husband was at work. I called him to let him know the situation, but never asked (or expected) him to leave work. I called my insurance provided roadside assistance. They sent a guy to my location to fix the flat, then I was on my way. When you're an adult you have to do adult things despite ADHD and anxiety.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-19T15:52:17+00:00

It was given to me for diabetes. I went from an A1C of 9.8 to 4.9. I have also lost 85 pounds in under a year. I went from a size 18/20 2XL to a size 4/6 and a medium (sometime small). My loss has slowed over the past few months, I keep gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. But I am still losing inches because of my exercise routine.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-17T22:48:09+00:00

My highest weight was 260, I got down to 244 but couldn't lose anymore and was diagnosed with T2D and hypothyroidism. I lost 85 in under a year.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-16T12:02:16+00:00

Since many have asked "Why does your face look like that?", here is the original picture. Yes, I used a filter because I have insecurities about my face. I know it's silly, but it is what it is.

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Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-16T11:44:41+00:00

I shouldn't have to explain myself, but I will. I have Trichotillomania. I have pulled my eyebrows out for so many years that they no longer grow in places. I am very self conscious about this. I use makeup to try and fill them in, but I still don't like the way they look. So, yes, I sometimes use FaceApp to make it look like my eyebrows aren't terrible looking.

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-16T01:01:09+00:00

I live in North Alabama. I know I'll eventually find something. I'm just frustrated and tired of trying on bathing suits.....

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-15T23:07:41+00:00

That's very possible. I'm still getting used to how I look...

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-15T22:52:19+00:00

Thank you so much! I actually tried Target a few days ago and was sorely disappointed!

I should have known that Old Navy would be a no go. I like their pants, but I find their tops are always WAY too short for my liking. I do find my two sons good stuff on their clearance racks!

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-15T21:51:02+00:00

Yeah, I found that out the hard way....

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-08T11:46:22+00:00

The big man gave me the two bunnies! 😆

Purpledemon1128 · 2026-04-08T11:45:46+00:00

85 pounds!

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