New Kid On The Block

Screaming_Eagle
Screaming_Eagle Posts: 2
in Introduce Yourself
Hi y'all, after searching for diet plans and programs, like Weight Watchers, I stumbled across this place and was impressed with all the positive reviews so I thought I'd give it a try.

Me, a 56 year old male, 5'7" 180 lb, diabetic that needs to lose at least another 20 pounds, 30 would be better according to my cardiologist.

I workout 5-6 days a week doing HIIT cardio and strength training with dumbbells and kettlebells. I also run 1/2 marathons, have completed 11 events since 2009 when I started long distance running.

My diet is mostly low carb to keep the diabetes under control, which I have been able to manage with diet and exercise alone, no meds or insulin for the past 6 years since I was diagnosed.

I manged to lose 35 lbs initially, 195 down to 160, but 20 pounds found its way back, even with the workouts and diet I hit a plateau, never got below 160, and slowly some of it came back. Now I need to get serious to get the 43 inch waist back down to a healthy size.

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  • willowstregaraven
    willowstregaraven Posts: 26
    Been here about six weeks now , . Lost over a stone
    I also write a blog on here
    It's about growing up with deaf parents and a morbidly obese parent
    It's about being bullied and the abuse I suffered as a child
    So it's not related to the here and now but related to food
    It's my journey , and I hope to share it with people here on mfp
    Good luck with your new journey :)
    Feel free to add me
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Been here about six weeks now , . Lost over a stone
    I also write a blog on here
    It's about growing up with deaf parents and a morbidly obese parent
    It's about being bullied and the abuse I suffered as a child
    So it's not related to the here and now but related to food
    It's my journey , and I hope to share it with people here on mfp
    Good luck with your new journey :)
    Feel free to add me

    wow.. do you just cut and paste this on everyone's posting???? kind of selfish don't ya think??

    to the OP. best of luck to you and congrats on staying off meds for your diabetes. Feel free to add me if I can help
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
    Hi 'new kid on the block. :) There is a lot of support
    and a wealth of knowledge here. If you are looking
    for support you can add me. :)

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