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cl_green

Hi,

I'm currently 27 years old and am WAY overweight. I've had 3 heart surgeries since I was 21 years old, and during my last surgery I had a pacemaker implanted. I'm currently struggling (OK, lost all control) with my weight and my Dr. told me it's time to get serious about losing it "or else". I'm joining MyFitness Pal to get support and encouragement - Lord knows I'm going to need it!

Thanks everyone!

debilang

Hi **cl**, glad to see you are trying your best to get support. Wow for a 27 year old, I am proud of you for understanding that you *must* reduce your weight to live a healthy lifestyle. Today is ALWAYS the 1st day of the rest of your life. We may have procrastinated in the past, but, if we keep making the same causes, we keep getting the same effects. Your 3 heart surgeries have awakened you to "or else". Congratulations!! You can DO THIS!!....Get Healthy. Soooo many people have done lost the weight they set out to lose, and you can too!! Log on everyday, log your food, say hello to Pals you friend, STAY POSITIVE, and you will WIN (big smile). I am in my 60's now, I have never *really* had a weight problem, yet I had a heart attack 4 years ago. I have two beautiful grandchildren, (3 years, and 19 months) that I thought would never be in my life since my daughter never really met the right guy, but she has made me the happiest person in my stratosphere. I CANNOT *and* WILL NOT have another heart attack, cause I am doing things differently, and I want to set a good example for my grandkids. They are my legacy, like you will have. Have Faith...and don't look back...again, today is the 1st day of the rest of your life (big smile)...

:flowerforyou: :drinker: Deb

Gwibbertronii

Hey. You're in the right place...read and learn, it won't be plain sailing but when your motivation fails you, get your self discipline out and don't cave. Grrrr!!!

tmuellenberg

Glad you came here to make a change! Feel free to add me!