Out of control!!!

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Registered: 04-21-2005
Out of control!!!
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Thu, 04-21-2005 - 6:07pm
My name is Heather. I am in desperate need of control. I don't know how it started, but my weight has spiraled out of control, as well as my health. I have been a chunky girl since high school. I learned not too long after I left school that I had PCOS and hypothyroidism. My hormonal issues kept me crazy for years, until last year I was dianosed with uterine cancer that had spread to my cervix. After the hysterectomy and radiation, my body was thrown into menopause. I just turned 30! I also found out I had type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I am worried for my life. My husband has tried all of the "diets" with me to lose the weight, but I lose a few pounds--then gain more back. I finally joined a gym this month(how embarrassing), and I really like it. I'm kind of overwhelmed because I need to lose about 150lbs to be at a "normal" weight. I'm scared I am going to fail again. It's SO HARD! I am really good at eating my emotions away, and I get discouraged very easily. I'm hoping for some advice. Maybe there's someone out there that has as much weight to lose as I do, or who has already done it that can offer some wisdom???
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Registered: 02-29-2004
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 12:16am
Hi Heather,
I'm sorry about all of your health problems. I'm sure that is very difficult to deal with. I've been having a hard time with losing weight and staying on track too. I weight 275 and will be 36 on Monday. I recently posted under this same heading (support) under the title "I'm so mad at myself (rant)". Anyway, I got some great advice and thought you might want to read what people told me. I'd link you to it if I knew how, but I'm sure you can find it.. The advice really helped me put things in perspective and I'm just going to take it one meal at a time. If I fall off track, instead of waiting until next week to start again, I will start again that minute. It's so hard when you look at the big picture, so I am going to set smaller goals for myself.
Hope the advice given to me helps you too! Good luck.
Wendy
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Registered: 04-19-2005
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 1:03am

Hello Heather. My name is Melissa. I am in kind of a similar situation. I have 157 pounds to lose. I am officially starting my diet on Monday. My husband said that he is going to start a diet with me. So that should make it a little easier for me. I am 28 years old. I am 5'3 and 282 pounds. I also have high blood pressure which I am on medication for. I have diabetes in my family but I have not been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes yet. I know because of my weight and family history I am in a high risk category for coming down with it. This is the heaviest I have been in my entire life. I also have a 14 month old little boy so I really want to get healthy for him. I don't want him growing up without a mother!
for me, having 157 pounds to lose is blowing my mind. I don't feel like I will ever be able to lose that much not to mention how long it is going to take. But I realize that being overweight is a choice and I chose to do this to myself. Noone is going to correct the situation but myself.
I have a really good idea how you are feeling. I wish you good luck in reaching your goals. You can do anything you put your mind to!

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Registered: 04-04-2005
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 7:37am
Hi Heather, When I started 6 weeks ago I weighed 238 lbs. I currently weigh 224, and I am really starting to feel better about my health and myself. I exercise every single day. I use Walk Away the Pounds video and started with the 1 mile walk. I had to do that one for 2 weeks before I could even try the 2 mile. Now I alternate the 2 mile and the 3 mile, sometimes doing the 1 mile in the evening for an added bonus. I also have started walking outside in the evening for 2 miles. It took me 6 weeks to get to this point. I also started the South Beach diet 4 weeks ago, but put my own spin on it at 2 weeks. South Beach really helps with the cravings. I added carbs back in, mainly fruit and oatmeal, and I still don't eat very much pasta, potatoes or bread. I am a carb addict, and afraid I won't be able to stop. So that is what I do, and so far it is working for me. Hope it helps. Karen
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Registered: 04-21-2005
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 8:50pm
Thanks for your encouragement everyone! I am supposed to do sort of a modified low carb diet because of the diabetes. I've tried Atkins in the past and dropped a few pounds in water weight, but the doctor told me not to do that now, because in addition to a blood pressure pill, I take a water pill that REALLY works. Sometimes I don't know if I can drink enough water to keep me hydrated! I am supposed to cut out all pure sugars, white bread, and soda. I have no problem with any of that, but my problem is going to be the dairy. I LOVE cheese, milk, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. I know I'm getting enough calcium! LOL! Doc told me I need to cut out all of the full-fat dairy. The problem is, low fat dairy tastes really bad to me. I hope I can find some recipes that disguises the taste of some of the low fat stuff. At least I love veggies!! I feel like I have a LONG road ahead, but knowing there are others that share in my journey helps so much!
Heather
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Registered: 08-31-2004
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 11:22pm
Hello Heather :)