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kristingjertsen · May 2018

I am trying to find a path to transition my family from unhealthy eating and fitness habits to a healthier lifestyle. I began 8 years ago when my doctor told me that I was obese, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypoglycemia episodes, which suggested that my pancreas was being affected and I was on the fast track to diabetes. I cleaned up my diet, started exercising, and lost 56 lbs. along with my health issues. Back on MFP now because I gained 25 lbs. after surgery and menopause and wanted to regain my momentum (8 of the 25 pounds are gone so far). That was my "Come to Jesus" moment about health. Two other family members just saw their doctors, one was diagnosed with extreme morbid obesity and the other with obesity only 2 lbs. away from morbid obesity. Both are wrestling with frustration about the changes they must make if they want to escape the fat trap. I don't know how this will end, but one is a minor and I feel responsible for giving him a shot at a healthier life. I cleaned out the processed junk in the kitchen and quit making two dinners (healthy for 2 of us, unhealthy for picky eaters who think veggies and fish are disgusting). Lot of anger and frustration right now and most of it is being directed at me. Anyone found a way through this?