Today's NSV

clm888

Hi guys, I stalk the MFP community everyday for support but this is my first actual post! ????

I received a letter from the doctors today inviting me to join a study to see how lifestyle affected the chance of getting type 2 diabetes. Basically the study is aimed at people of certain age groups who are in the overweight or obese BMI categories and the plan is to put the subjects on an 8 week intensive diet and exercise programme.

The last time I went to the doctors a year ago, I weighed 246lbs with a BMI of 36.3 (obese). In the last 10 months, I have lost 64lbs through exercising and being more mindful of what I eat (I eat out 6 nights a week and that includes Nando's one night, and a takeaway pizza another night which is fine as I fit it into my daily stats).

I now weigh 182lbs with a BMI of 26.9.

I still have around 16lbs to go to be within a healthy BMI but based on the more detailed criteria contained in the letter, I don't weigh enough to take part in the study!! ???? Although you don't have to notify the study organisers if you don't want to take part, I almost want to ring them to tell them I can't, and why!! ????

Been trying to lose weight for years and finally feel things are working out. My whole mindset has changed to food and I can't wait to get on the scales every week to see how they change.

Thanks for reading ????

marypresent

Congratulations on your awesome success! Way to go with changing your mindset and getting the results you wanted to achieve!