Starting my new journey

desertrunner67

Hi, all! I'm forty-seven years old, just over 300 pounds, and am going to try to get back to my weight and health when I was in the Army.
I was in a near-fatal truck accident last year, and am still recovering from that. I've also recently been diagnosed with type II Diabetes, Melanoma, and problems associated with drinking a wee bit much.
I'm jump-starting this with two weeks of low calorie emergency rations, as well as vitamins. I'm hoping this is successful. Good luck to all of you on your journeys, and if anyone wants to be friends for accountability or whatnot, feel free to write!

FairhavenDS

Welcome! Good luck to you! If you're looking for another former service member for accountability and mutual support, please feel free to add me.

desertrunner67

Thank you, Fairhaven! I will. Please feel free to add me as well..Hope you're doing well.

skullshank

welcome to MFP!
congratulations on taking the first step.

is your VLCD being monitored by a medical professional? if not, it's really not something that is encouraged.
here's some light reading to get you going...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

britt01any

desertrunner67 wrote: »

Hi, all! I'm forty-seven years old, just over 300 pounds, and am going to try to get back to my weight and health when I was in the Army.
I was in a near-fatal truck accident last year, and am still recovering from that. I've also recently been diagnosed with type II Diabetes, Melanoma, and problems associated with drinking a wee bit much.
I'm jump-starting this with two weeks of low calorie emergency rations, as well as vitamins. I'm hoping this is successful. Good luck to all of you on your journeys, and if anyone wants to be friends for accountability or whatnot, feel free to write!

FairhavenDS

desertrunner67 wrote: »

Thank you, Fairhaven! I will. Please feel free to add me as well..Hope you're doing well.

I am, thanks! My first day, and it's been a whole lot better than I expected. I hope yours has too.

britt01any

Welcome to MFP!! Congrats on joining. Stay motivated by being excited by EVERY accomplishment you make (no matter how big or small).

JLDRKSJ

Welcome!!!! Congrats on taking that first step. You got this . Feel free to add me.

all0fthis

Good job on making the deicision to get healthy All the best!

MrMike79

Welcome!