Intoduction of myself

Hi. My name is Vicki, but my username is Bookwitch. I am 49 in May and have been on the weight loss wagon for a long while now.Years ago I lost about 100 pounds by watching what I ate and walking. Then my walking buddy quit and then so did I. And then Surprise I gained most of what I lost back. From then till now, I have had 1 total and 1 partial knee replacement., post-op surgery had me in ICUunder strict watch, because I almost died. I quit breathing and scared everyone . I am diabetic, have been for 13 years or so, was on insulin plus oral meds. A few years ago on one of my many trips to the doctors. Dr looked me right in the face and said if I didnt lose weight I wouldnt see 50. What a thing to say I thought. How could he know that? well he set me up with a dietician and I started losing pounds. In the last 2 years Ive lost 1200 pounds(no surgery), got off the insulin and dropped 6 jean sizes. I guess I really needed to do something. I feel so much better since Ive lost weight. Yes I have at least another 100 pounds, more like 150 pounds and I would be ecstatic. I joined again because I need to get back on track and watch what I put in my mouth and the best way is to enter every little taste. So if you happen to pull up my daily food diary and see weird measurements and have read this then you will understand. :)

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  • CharleeCali
    CharleeCali Posts: 51 Member
    Wow, you've done an amazing job already, congratulations! (Really hoping you meant 120, not 1200!) Getting off insulin - priceless!

    Entering every taste is something I really need to do myself. I just discovered how small of an amount a freaking teaspoon is!! :noway:

    (I'm stealing your profile pic for my collection, too, it's adorable!)