54 years old and time for changes...

gelindwall

Greetings! I've been putting on weight over the last couple of years. Most of my life I've been over-weight, but a few times in there I was in real good shape. I was at the Doctor yesterday for a follow-up and my blood pressure is up, my glucose is up and I haven't been feeling great. Time for a change! My diet has been horrible! I love to eat, I eat to deal with depression etc...you've all heard many different reasons for not taking care of our bodies. I'm not sure how I'm going to do this, but I am going to get into shape and through the advice of a friend, I ended up here first. I just want to feel good physically and mentally. I look forward to making friends here as we share our journeys together...Greg

BisKal

Hi Greg, I feel like your post could be mine. I haven't been taking care of myself either and can definitely relate to emotional eating as well as loving food. I want my numbers down, I want to be off meds and I really want to feel better about myself--as you put it, physically AND mentally. We CAN do this. One meal, one walk, one day at a time is my mantra for the six weeks (until my next blood test! hahaha). But if I can do this for the next 6 weeks, I know I can do it for life! One meal, one walk, one day.

gelindwall

Hi, great to hear from you. I made it through day one and am feeling pretty good. I'm with you, one meal, one walk, one day. Hope you are well, and keep up the good work!

Normi2018

Hi. I'm 58 & at my heaviest weight in my life. I'm also an emotional eater. I just keep thinking about the future & how I want to have a quality life with my grandbabies! We can do this!

jaycanchu

You are heading in the right direction. I’m diabetic, and though undiagnosed, I do believe I suffer from depression.
Since I’ve been working out, watching my diet, it has helped with the depression, and my overall shape. I’ve actually gained 5 pounds, but when I look in the mirror, it’s a whole different person looking back. Physically and mentally.