Another New Guy

Glakhmed
Glakhmed Posts: 35 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hello all, just another new guy here.

I had a heart attack on September 6 of 2013 at the ripe old age of 38 (39 now). After altering my diet and getting a bit more active, I decided to join a gym just a little over a month after my heart attack. I keep having problems and having to go back in the hospital, but the last hospital stay, I got out on Jan 1, so one of my goals for the year is no more hospital stays.

I quit smoking, severely cut back on the amount of soda I drink, and now with the help of MFP, am watching my caloric intake. The progress has been slow, but I'm sure we all know fast weight loss isn't the greatest idea. The goal I have set of getting down to 220 is actually my cardiologist's goal. He wanted me to be down 40 pounds by the time a year after my heart attack rolls around. I actually think I can do a bit better than that. I remember the day I got out of boot camp, I weighed 180. I'd be happy to see 199 for a day, but I think 200-210 should be a good goal.

Best of luck to all of you! Everyone can reach their goals here, just keep yourself motivated :-)

David

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  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Dude, this is exactly what I don't want to happen. Glad you're still with us! :drinker:
  • sharplikescissors
    sharplikescissors Posts: 2
    Welcome back!! Sounds like you gotta great plan!!! You Can DO IT!
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    good luck to you...i started around your range...and it was the pre diabetes that motivated me...you got this.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Glad you survived long enough to make a change! :) I started a couple years back by simply cutting out soda (for me, moderation was gonna be tough so I just cut it out all together) and then have continued to make adjustments to my intake. I was near 400lbs when I started and am sitting around 235lbs now. Shooting to wind up near 210-200lbs.

    Good luck to you! Stick with it and it'll happen. :smile:
  • DBubba65
    DBubba65 Posts: 15 Member
    Glad to hear you have made the commitment to focus on YOU. I was also pre diabetic like many on here and was worried I wouldn't make it to 45. Its one day at a time, reach out to anyone here for help. We are all in this together. You can do it!
  • katierrt
    katierrt Posts: 113 Member
    My grandfather died of a massive heart attack at age 65, that's 21 years from now for me. I don't want to die the same way. Feel free to add me. You can do this! You're off to a great start just by simply having a plan!

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