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A cautionary tale

joannathechef
joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I wanted to tell you a bit about my story I think it may help both me and other people :)

I always watched my weight and was really yo yo dieter even in my teens. I then after moving cities I got a great job but no social life and piled on the pounds - up to what I think was about 220. I saw a picture of myself one day and was just mortified about how I looked. In those days there was very little help but I started by own diet diary and started working out a little at first but then I joined a team sport where the whole team neeed you every week for practice and the games and that really forced me to get fit. I lost all of it! I went down in about a year and half to 140-145 lbs which was fine by me. I felt great and pretty again I held on for a bit but it started creeping uyp as I travelled for my job. I met my then to be husband and settled down. 10 years later I had gained it all back and then some. I think I started this effort at 228 or there abouts.

I am trying hard after getting diagniosed with diabetes to get fit and healthy again - I am at 198lbs with a long way still to go.

My advice is simple, I know I can do it, because I have done it before - the shame is I should never have put myself in the poistion of having to do it again! If you have success make this a permenant lifestyle change - don't do what I did!!!

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  • joannathechef
    joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
    bump
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    You will do this! You can do this!! Make it for you! Make it a lifestyle change so that it lasts!

    Good luck, great work and enjoy this process. It's a learning opportunity.
  • cobracars
    cobracars Posts: 949 Member
    Why would you bump your own post after only 9 minutes? Give folks a chance to log on a read it.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    This is so true and exactly the reason why crash diets fail.
  • lyonsfool03
    lyonsfool03 Posts: 80
    Great story... Very motivating
  • gomisskellygo
    gomisskellygo Posts: 635 Member
    Why would you bump your own post after only 9 minutes? Give folks a chance to log on a read it.

    Because people get excited when they share their story. They want feedback. Lighten up:wink:

    OP: Way to get back on track!
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Why would you bump your own post after only 9 minutes? Give folks a chance to log on a read it.

    If you don't want to be supportive, don't click on the link.


    @ OP: Your tale is one many of us have had. This is a great post and a great reminder for us all. You can do it!
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    Been on the up and down path myself. In January I was at my all time high, 194. I am doing pretty well, slow and steady. Ready for this to be a permanent change and push myself to keep it this way! Best of luck in your journey.
  • leighhite3
    leighhite3 Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you for sharing. Good luck to you this time, I'm sure you'll make it where you want to be and stay there this time!
  • LeellenMack
    LeellenMack Posts: 141 Member
    I am back after losing 115lbs and gaining 112 back :sad:
    I was on bed rest with my daughter and then migraines after exercise once she was born, then I just gave up but I'm back and down 48 - only 88 to go :drinker:
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