New to this site and nervous about my new life

It's really brave of you to put all of that out there, Kim. I'm extremely new here as well but from what I've read so far, a lot of good people are here and very willing to support and encourage you (and keep you laughing!). I hope you find the support you are looking for and if you'd like to add me, feel free to do so I wish you much success!!

Hi Kim, every single one of us is here for you, just friend request people, we will help you along the way, try to encourage you, and give advice...just post what your doing on your status, what your feeling etc....good luck on your journey to a new you....

Wrong spot. Ignore, please.

(But hi, Kim

Part of the reason I'm losing weight now is so I don't become diabetic, like my mother, grandmother and most of my aunts. Plus, I don't want my (future) children to have it! My grandmother died from complications of Diabetis, and my mother is on dialysis. I don't want to go through that! Good luck in your journey!

I haven't been diagnosed with Diabetes but I knew if I didn't lose weight I was going to. I've lost several family members as well due to this disease. I am here for you if you need support in any way, I've only been on this site for a week or so and I love you and you will too. It's so easy to use and keep track of what your eating and working out. Everyone I have came across on here is amazing and they are all so supportive cause they can relate to us. You can add me if you want, and Good luck! You can do this and you will do this.

Hi Kim, I was on my way to turn in for the night and read your post and know I could not sleep unless I shared a little:happy: In 08 I was where you are at and within 6 months lost close to 80 pounds...well, both my parents became ill and I was the caretaker and proceeded to gain 30 pounds back. I was told by my doctor that if I did not lose I would for sure have heart problems and I was already taking Metaforam for type 2 diabetis...Well I had a very caring cousin who had triple bypass surgery and she took me by my head and said, please don't let this happen to you, I care too much for you...That is what it took to make a change for me.

Now, restarting again like you just within this past week I can feel so much better and the sugar fog is gone and the cravings. I met with my health dietician through Kaiser and she said I could have as much as 1800 calories to lose. Since I know my body, I am choosing a 1400 calorie plan so I can lose 2 lbs. a week...I need to keep my weight down because I had a knee replacement and do not want to need to have to get the other knee done.

The most important information I gained was to keep the carbs at the same amount for each meal;e.g. if you have toast, 15 carbs,an apple, 15 carbs and cereal 15 carbs, when you have your lunch, repeat 45 carbs for each meal;only 2-3 fruits per day and 6 ounces of meat and the rest the good vegetables...You will be satisfied!

Sure hope this helps and if you would like a friend, here for you.

Welcome Kim ,you have taken the first step and that is by becoming a mfp.The help and support is great,when you are doing great we are there for you and when you have a day were you think "this is not working" and you will! we are there for you .I wish you the best of luck and enjoy your journey. if you wish to add me you are welcome :happy:

feel free to add me i want to lose weight to be healthy and not have the same health problems my family has high blood presseure type 2 diabities and so on yikes

Hi KIm,
Well you've made the big step in joining this site. Now all you need is some encouragement, and a few friends to help you on your way!
It is easier said than done,, we all have hiccups along the way, but most of the people on this site are fantastic in helping you pick yourself up and not beat yourself up about such things.
You say exercise is a big problem. It is for me too, as I suffer from a chronic illness that leaves me tired doing the smallest of things. However, did you know that moderate cleaning/hoovering are all resistent workouts? Get down and dirty and scrub that bath, with feeling! Take out your anger or fears on that bath/loo/kitchen sink!
Add me if you'd like too.
I really hope you hit your goals and start a life afresh. You deserve it.
PP

Wow your life sounds like a carbon copy of mine .. I too have struggled all my life with weight after my last child i lost 100 lbs that was 23 years ago i kept it off for awhile.. but through the years i slowly put it back on.. about a year ago my doctor told me that if i did not exersise and lose weight my pre diabetics would be come full blown.. well i listed for awhile and as you thought i was invincible well 2 weeks ago it came true and it was a eye opener... I have to take pills now for the diabetes and i hate it so i told myself that i will eat healthy and exersize so i joined my local rec center and i go and walk the walking track or the treadmill 5 to 6 days a week.. i belong to a weight loss support group called TOPS ( take off pounds sensibly) and it is a great group and i weigh in weekly i am determined to make this work this time i log my foods in a journal and also on MFP all those things make me accountable.. I too have very little support at home.. I have asked and even signed my boyfriend up for the gym also and he declines he really has no desire.. so see you are not alone... My father was diabetic, my older brother , my younger sister and my niece .. so i know all about it.. but i will not let this disease beat me or get me down.. and you should not either.. we are strong everyone here is here for the same reason .. take strength in that ... YOU CAN DO THIS!

Add me and we can beat this together

Teresa