gone for years and now back and ready.

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gone for years and now back and ready.
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Wed, 04-26-2006 - 12:19pm

I used to come to this board about 2 years ago - maybe even longer. But I stopped coming and completely gave up on weightloss. - And I gained even more and more and more :(

By September 2005 I was at my all time high of 314 pounds. I couldn't believe it. My mom had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, My Grandfather already had it, as did my great-grandmother on my dad's side. The tiredness that I was feeling, the exhaustion, the puffiness all started to get to me, I realized that was exactly where I was headed. Something clicked. FINALLY - lol

I cut sugar and picked up Splenda - about a week after I cut sugar I started to see a difference. My face wasn't as puffy, I had more energy, I felt more coherent. I will occasionally have a dessert or a piece of candy, but the way I completely crash and get tired about an hour or so afterward - really is a big detterant. Since September I have lost 47 pounds and feel better and prettier each day, I feel stronger in my goals and prouder of each ounce that comes off.

Up until March actually, the only change I had made was the sugar cut (I still ate junk and didn't exercise much) But then I started to level off my weight loss, and I was so into the fact that the weight was going I wanted it to keep going and was ready to make another change. So I started Slim-Fast for breakfast and Slim-Fast and a BIG apple for lunch - and the weight started to come off again. *smile* I don't do SlimFast on the weekends - it's a break time and my time to force myself to make my own choices. I did have one week of gain recently - however, the next week I was back on track so I didn't beat my self up.

Today I am at 267lbs. My next goal is 259. - for some reason, going into the next ten pound bracket always gives me a thrill - so that is where I place my goals.

My ultimate goal is 150 - but secretly I dream about 120. I'm hoping that once I get to 150 - I'll look at 120 and say, heck yeah! I can totally make that. - lol

My problem areas - Water and Exercise - I am sooo bad at this, that I'm ashamed. I really need to make that first step, but I am soo lazy I cant get out the door.




Edited 4/26/2006 12:37 pm ET by kimmarie021170
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Registered: 11-03-2005
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 12:31pm
Welcome to the board. Congrats on what you have achieved so far. That's great. Keep up the good work!!
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 04-26-2006 - 12:37pm

Welcome to the board, you are doing GREAT!!!!


As the wife of a diabetic, I agree that the Splenda was a great way to start.


Keep up the great work, you'll get there. We look forward to your posts.



 Karen