Changing Me!

mckenzienatosha

I am 34 years old and a mother of an 11 yr old girl and 12 yr old boy. I have always been an "Inside Mom" Watching movies, cooking baking, EATING, all things I love to do. But what I didn't realize, is that I was eating my way to my death. I loved to bake so I was always making cakes, cookies, desserts and everything else. I was eating tons of fast food and drinking a 2 liter of coca cola everyday. I was lazy and stayed in my room all the time.... hiding with my goodies. I didn't spend the time with my children that they needed because I was lazy and didn't want to get out of the bed. Then a point came to where I felt like I had ZERO energy for about 3-4 days and i was having bad stomach pain but didnt wanna move. Finally I called my mom and she took me to the Emergency room. I KNEW something wasn't right. Shortly after I got there they weighed me. 285 POUNDS!!! I couldnt believe it. I had never been so big in my life. Not even when I was 9 months pregnant. Then the doctor shocked me! He told me I have TYPE 2 DIABETES my glucose level was almost 600. Plus SEVERE PANCREATITIS. Not to mention a fatty liver. WOW! my heart dropped. I knew at that moment I had to change my life. I got admitted to the hospital for 3 days and that gave me plenty of time to sit and really take a look at my life and how I was living. I thought I was living good, but I wasn't living good for myself, my body, or my kids. I was 34 yrs old and 285 pounds. I want to stay alive for my children. I want to see them grow and I want to be there for them. They cant do that with me dead or laying around in my bed. This all happened NOVEMBER 21, 2014. I started a 1200 calorie low carb diet immediately. I work out on the Nintendo Wii fit and I do Yoga and I try to walk 1-2 miles everyday now. I have pushed myself and I have not given up one moment. I have been on this journey 3 months now. I HAVE LOST 59 POUNDS. Its crazy I cannot believe that my hard work has paid off like this. I have yoyo dieted and it work for about a month but i have never really lost more than 20 pounds. But the difference here is that I am not on a diet. I have changed my whole lifestyle. Living, eating healthier and being more active. I am happier now then I have been in a long time. But I still have a very long road ahead of me. I am 226 pounds still. So I am working hard and staying determined. This site has helped me achieve and track my goals. It has saved my life

kiki_anitoni

Great job on the achievement! Don't think of how far you have to go, think of how far you have come! I too have two children who are my life and want to get healthier for. I always use the word "diet" when somebody offers me something delish, but in all honesty this is not a diet. It needs to be a lifestyle change! Best of luck on your journey.

brooketuria

Awesome achievement mckenzie! Be proud of how far you have come and keep on keeping on cos its working!!! Please accept my friend request, u r an inspiration

mckenzienatosha

You all are awesome. Stay focused and stay determined. If u mess up one day, it's ok, don't give up. Just start over with a new day. One day at a time....

deladypilot

What an awesome story. Thank you for sharing it. I love MFP for all the support and motivation it gives me. Just knowing that I need to log what I eat makes me think about what I put in my mouth. Keep up the great work. I have no doubt you will be very successful at the weight loss and at life

mckenzienatosha

Thank you for the support. It helps so much. We are on the path to Success!

michellelhodges123

Awesome job!! Feel free to add me..lol, on iPad..haven't figured out how to send fr, or if I can on it!