One year ago today...
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BigDnSW
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One year ago on this date, I came back from a serious but loving a** chewing from my MD. I was about 80 lbs. heavier, could barely walk, totally out of shape, and not feeling well in all areas. Well, I took Doc's advice and started the food journey with some barely being able to exercise routines for the disabled in my "chair". Yes, I am disabled...but not enough to eat myself to death. So, with the help from my amazing wife of 33.7 years (now) and the just sheer want to, I started that day a year ago--April 20, 2012. Later that summer, I was researching various foods to lower my sodium and cholesterol and wouldn't you know it, MFP found me. So, a week or so later I joined and found some amazing friends here.
Well, it is one year today. I now can walk again. I no longer need the "chair", my scooter, or my canes. I have lost a lot of weight since joining MFP, a lot of inches, and some old clothes. I am now over half way to my first weight goal and 70% toward my final goal weight. But, this isn't just about the weight loss...it's also about the gains. What have I gained in this past year?
1. A new respect for a healthy lifestyle.
2. A deeper love for life.
3. An appreciation for my wife who never quit on me on the days when I did.
4. Dear friends who never quit on me here at MFP.
5. Baggy clothes :laugh:
6. A deep heart of thanks for a merciful and graceful God who sustains me and did not give up on me either.
7. A big smile.
8. A deeper love for others and a bigger heart of compassion.
9. Laughter.
10. And, most of all, I have learned to love myself again in a healthy and positive manner without being selfish, self absorbed, or any of that other crap.
So, what did I give myself for my official non-MFP one year anniversary? MY FIRST OVER 1000 CALORIE BURN IN ONE DAY!
Yeah, shout it out to MFP and my friends. Yes, I still deal with chronic pain...but it ain't so bad. To finish, I will quote Dan Aykroyd in "Trading Places", "Let's go kick some butt!"
Thanks and Git R Done!!! :flowerforyou:
Dave
Well, it is one year today. I now can walk again. I no longer need the "chair", my scooter, or my canes. I have lost a lot of weight since joining MFP, a lot of inches, and some old clothes. I am now over half way to my first weight goal and 70% toward my final goal weight. But, this isn't just about the weight loss...it's also about the gains. What have I gained in this past year?
1. A new respect for a healthy lifestyle.
2. A deeper love for life.
3. An appreciation for my wife who never quit on me on the days when I did.
4. Dear friends who never quit on me here at MFP.
5. Baggy clothes :laugh:
6. A deep heart of thanks for a merciful and graceful God who sustains me and did not give up on me either.
7. A big smile.
8. A deeper love for others and a bigger heart of compassion.
9. Laughter.
10. And, most of all, I have learned to love myself again in a healthy and positive manner without being selfish, self absorbed, or any of that other crap.
So, what did I give myself for my official non-MFP one year anniversary? MY FIRST OVER 1000 CALORIE BURN IN ONE DAY!
Yeah, shout it out to MFP and my friends. Yes, I still deal with chronic pain...but it ain't so bad. To finish, I will quote Dan Aykroyd in "Trading Places", "Let's go kick some butt!"
Thanks and Git R Done!!! :flowerforyou:
Dave
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YAY to you!!! You brighten every day to those of us who are privileged to be among your friends here on MFP. Congratulations on your 1,000 day~you are an inspiration to us all!!!0
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What an encouraging post, yeah for you and yeah for your (our) merciful and gracious God !!0
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So much courage and so much love in your story--thank you for sending a message of hope to those out there who are needing inspiration to make it through another day on their journey to health. I wish you and your lovely lady peace, joy and heath.0
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Awesome.....great story, fantastic results. Good for you Dave!0
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Congratulations!!!! You truly have success!!!0
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What a great post! Thank you!0
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Thank you all! Made the ending of my 1 year day the best.0
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Congratulations on a new life!!0
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I've enjoyed your MFP friendship during the months since I joined. Your progress, determination, and attitude are inspiring. Thanks for putting up with my sarcasm!0
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Fantastic post! Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing your story.0
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very touching story *snif*0
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That is awesome and its nice to see how you can look back and see all the things, besides great health, that you gained through your journey.0
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Really great!0
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great job and keep up the great work!!!0
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Wonderfully inspiring post...thanks for sharing! Congrats on both the scale victories but more importantly the NSV's.0
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That is so awesome, you are a inspiration to us well.0
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This is so Fantastic! Keep it up you are doing GREAT and I hope in a year I am right here where you are now best of luck on your continued Lifestyle change!0
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Wow! You are so very inspiring!!!0
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Everyone on MFP should read this post! THIS is what it's all about! Thank you and congratulations on your achievements! :drinker:0
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Congrats on your 1 year anniversary. You are an inspiration to us0
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