55 Years Old, 1 Year, 126 Pounds Lost

--The Results--
I have seen many health care professionals this year as part of my reclamation of my own health.
- General Practitioner “You have turned your life around!”
- Cardiologist: “I have no idea why you are in my office, everything looks great!”
- Pulmonologist: “You no longer have sleep apnea, stop using the machine {CPAP}”
- Registered Dietician: “I wish all my patients ate the way you do”
- Orthopedic Surgeon: “You’re saving your knees”
- Physical Therapist: “You’re doing great, I’m releasing you!”

- Comprehensive blood labs: all within normal range

- Other: my hair is the longest it’s ever been in my whole life. I always thought it would not grow below my shoulders, because it never did before. Also, my skin looks great.

I finally had the mammogram and colonoscopy I’ve been putting off for years. And I went to the dentist. I feel like I’m worth taking care of… finally.

- Other: my hair is the longest it’s ever been in my whole life. I always thought it would not grow below my shoulders, because it never did before. Also, my skin looks great.

With a BMI of 31.5, I am still in the “obese” category. My next goal is “overweight” and then, finally “normal”. Instead of beating myself up over where I am now, I am proud of it. Because I know I’m taking the best care of myself I can TODAY. And I’ll keep doing it every tomorrow I have.

--My advice--
Do what works for you, don’t let negative people/comments/feelings get you down. You are worthy of being cared for, no matter what your size and weight. You are important and valuable. Forgive yourself and move forward.

Before:

Today:


I wish us all continued success! :flowerforyou:
Kat