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| Tue, 03-22-2005 - 1:47pm |
Well, at least sort of a newbie...I've lurked around here on & off the past few years, not really ready to commit to weight loss. Well, that all changed 5 weeks ago when my doctor said a few very scary words: "You're pre-diabetic, and unless you lose weight and eat better, you'll be an insulin-dependent diabetic in no time." Yep, that did it. So 36 days ago, I went & bought myself a scale (hadn't had one in over a year), and with my doctor's advice, starting eating better and getting more activity into my daily routine.
I started on February 14 weighing 356.0 pounds. (And yet with good cholesterol levels--a miracle!) My doctor helped me set short-term and long-term goals. Here's that list:
April 4- 340lbs
May 9- 330 lbs
June 13- 320 lbs
July 18- 310 lbs
August 22- 300 lbs
By my 30th birthday (December 7, 2006), I should be at my goal weight of 150 lbs. My Dr. figures if after the first short-term goal I lose about 2 lbs per week, I should be able to meet my goals. He did remind me to look at the whole picture, though. Some weeks I'll lose 4 lbs, some I won't lose any.
I've got a good start going. I was at 340.8 yesterday. Just 0.8 lbs to lose to meet my first short-term goal. I hope to reach that by my next weigh-in day next Monday. (I would love to reach my first goal a week early!) I can't believe I've already lost 15.2 lbs! It's such a great feeling! The best part is that the pants & skirts that were feeling a bit snug are now fitting pretty comfortably and the buttons on my blouses don't pull anymore!
So now that I'm really committed, and on my way, I feel safe to start posting, and hanging around here more often!
Shelli
356/340.8/340/150
PS- is it start weight, current weight, short-term goal, long-term goal? I can't remember, so that's how I'll put it for now.

Welcome to the board! I am pretty sure we just do start weight/current weight/goal weight. Either way, so far it looks like your doing good. :)
Melissa
Hi Shelli!
Glad you decided to post....you know us so won't say much....hope to be reading more about you from now on.
SussieQ
Hi Shelli and welcome!
Fear
Welcome Shelli! It looks as if you've got an excellent plan and a good Dr. to help you with that plan.Keep up the good work!
Bren