Mom to Aly Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I had to post this, because I am so proud of myself!!! I have talked about this in response to something else before--in Feb, I found out I had diabetes--I am quite overweight, and that woke me up. I decided, for myself, and for my daughter, to get with it. I have completely changed my whole lifestyle. I have given up my beloved junk food, I eat so healthily, and am happy with it, I feel like a new person! I ruptured 2 discs in my back nearly 2 years ago, and had gotten to the point where I could barely walk down the aisle of a grocery store, now I can walk nearly a mile and a half with my dogs!!! This isn't a diet, it is a life change! I drink a ton of water, have given up diet soda (my fave thing!!), cook everything (also because of money, but health too), have always been vegetarian, and have finally tried a ton of veggies I'd never tried before. I can sit on the floor and get up from it now, and feel so much younger and healthier! I'm just a happy, happy person, and had to share! I still have a good 60-80 lbs to go, at least, but I know I can do it, and know I won't put it back on. This is for good :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wow!!!! That's awesome, amazing, outstanding and just plain wonderful! Way to go!!:hurray: You've inspired me - I'm going to make more of an effort now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Congratulations! That's such a great, inspiring story. My dad was diagnosed w/ pre-diabetes right before he died (of heart disease at 49), & my sis & I have been talking about the implications for us. We know that we need to be healthier before it becomes an issue. Not that we've followed through w/ that. We just know we should. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 :party:That's wonderful!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good for you! You are an inspiration! (Don't read my burger and fries post!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Congratulations! :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell in SC Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wow, congrats! I'm so happy for you! I'm trying to lose weight (but I can't get past the Mexican food cravings). I am working out a few times a week, so I know I'm getting healthier. I think in my case I'm right at that line where if I gain much more I'm going to start having problems so I know I need to get on down there. It's just so hard with all this food around us isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Congratulations! That's such a great, inspiring story. My dad was diagnosed w/ pre-diabetes right before he died (of heart disease at 49), & my sis & I have been talking about the implications for us. We know that we need to be healthier before it becomes an issue. Not that we've followed through w/ that. We just know we should. :001_huh: Aubrey, I am so sorry about your dad! My twin brother developed diabetes in his twenties, from some meds he took for his mental illness (he is schizophrenic, chronic). He also has serious heart disease and this made it much worse. He didn't take care of it, and a few years ago had a massive heart attack, they tried a triple bypass, and succeeded with a double (they didn't think he would make it with any). He has horrible diabetes, really high cholesterol and serious heart disease. I think that is why this so woke me up. My last doctor had gotten really nasty about my weight. A year before this she said I had diabetes but she wouldn't do anything until I lost 20 lbs., so I just didn't believe her, thought she was trying to get me to lose weight, which I'd be trying to do for years, and couldn't. I switched dr's in Feb, which is how I found out. My sugar was 300, my cholesterol, in a year, had gone from 110 to 280 (everyone in my fam has high cholesterol, I was the only one who didn't, & I've always been really careful about that, and I'm vegetarian!), my potassium was so low, from the diabetes, my new dr. said I would have been dead in 2 months if I hadn't come in--which is why I had no symptoms of the diabetes, no thirst, no frequent urination, etc. Diabetes can effect different minerals and vitamins, effects your heart, your cholesterol, so much more. If your dad had it, you should get screened for it--so much better to know. And if you are pre, a few precautions can keep you from getting it, or stave it off that much longer. I know I sound bizarre, but, for me, I consider it a godsend, I don't think I ever would have gotten it together otherwise. Knowing what my brother has gone through, it terrified me into action, and all I have to think of is my daughter, and the life I want with her, and how much she needs me, and I can keep going, and going. I'm sure you don't need to go that far. Just take the test. Always better to know than not :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in Indy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I had to post this, because I am so proud of myself!!! I have talked about this in response to something else before--in Feb, I found out I had diabetes--I am quite overweight, and that woke me up. I decided, for myself, and for my daughter, to get with it. I have completely changed my whole lifestyle. I have given up my beloved junk food, I eat so healthily, and am happy with it, I feel like a new person! I ruptured 2 discs in my back nearly 2 years ago, and had gotten to the point where I could barely walk down the aisle of a grocery store, now I can walk nearly a mile and a half with my dogs!!! This isn't a diet, it is a life change! I drink a ton of water, have given up diet soda (my fave thing!!), cook everything (also because of money, but health too), have always been vegetarian, and have finally tried a ton of veggies I'd never tried before. I can sit on the floor and get up from it now, and feel so much younger and healthier! I'm just a happy, happy person, and had to share! I still have a good 60-80 lbs to go, at least, but I know I can do it, and know I won't put it back on. This is for good :D. The last time I went to my doctor, she told me I needed to lose weight. I was discouraged about it, but have I lost any? No, in fact I've gained 15 lbs more! So when I got on the scale recently, and weighed 150, I was really frustrated. And do you think there's any chance I'll go back to that doctor at this weight? Forget it. I started walking every day. I haven't lost any weight yet, but I'm getting stronger and my pants are getting looser, so I'm going to hang in there, and keep walking. Hearing your story encourages me that it can be done. Good for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is AWESOME and INSPIRING! :hurray: I recently joined the WTM Sparkpeople group that was mentioned in this thread and have started to lose weight & exercise too. In fact, I bought a pedometer today!! I even posted "before" pictures on my SparkPage -- hopeful the progress/after pictures will keep me going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 That's so great! You should be proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ashleen Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 :party:Woohoo!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is so inspiring and awesome!!! Congratulations!!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 CONGRATS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 That is awesome! What an inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotGirl Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 yea!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMN Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Congratulations! What an accompishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 You are an inspiration. Congratulations. Losing weight is hard, making a change in lifestyle is even harder. You should be proud. Now maybe I can be inspired to do something about my weight. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakitty Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 FANTASTIC!!! Great Job! You are doing something so very awesome for yourself...BUT.....*ALSO* for your family! What an inspiration you are to your daughter....and what a great life skill you are teaching her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Fantastic job !!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thank all of you!!! I wish I could tell you all how much your kind words and encouragement means to me! I'm sitting here with ultra big, dumb grin on my face, and my dd is sitting here patting me on the back :). You guys are truly wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Nothing like looking good, and FEELING GREAT! You go, girl!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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