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Age: 57
Gender: Female
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
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I am interested in the following health related topics: depression, anxiety, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, Work stress, Stress Management, Family stress, Stress breaker

A little bit about me:Have never handled stress well overall as it has ultimately affected my health. I am 57 years old work for a major public school system, married with one son. Have relied on food, cigarettes and wine as comfort and "stress relievers." I am on medication for depression and anxiety, cholesterol and hypertension. I have tried yoga, tai chi, and hypnosis. Everything tried seems to be a short fix. Hoping to get new insight, ideas, etc. Initially when I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, the MD put me on the Sugar Busters diet where I lost 46 lbs too quickly and put back on most of the weight. To date (within 3 mos.) I have lost 16 pounds. I absolutely love to cook gourmet and would love to find recipes that are healthy and will not increase cholesterol/glucose levels. My glucose levels have been much higher than usual although my A1C has been with the 6.1 to 6.9 range and cholesterol levels are below levels. Look forward to sharing and learning. Thank you!