Losing Weight for my Little Brother
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*Update for 25-Jan-14*
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Goal Weight- 220
Well done! I missed this thread when you originally posted it, and am glad to see it today. Everyday is a new day, keep on keeping on!0 -
Your story hits home quite a bit. My older brother was born with kidney disease as well. From birth on he went through many, many surgical procedures. When I look back, I mostly remember visiting him the hospital. As we grew up, we became quite close. He started dialysis when I was 11 years old and he was 17. It was that time that he was put on the National Donors list. Where he would end up waiting 7 years for a match. As you know from experience, being under a certain age disqualifies you as a donor. My brother had a transplant and it was quite successful. His new kidney lasted quite a long time and sadly his body started rejecting it. Unfortunately, my brother was not willing to go through the pain and suffering to begin again from step one. My brother gave up the fight in 2001. I admire the love and compassion that you have for your brother. I wish that I could have done the same. You are a true hero.0
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What a beautiful story. Can't wait to see your progress. You got this!!!0
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*Update for 25-Jan-14*
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Goal Weight- 220
I missed this original post, but I am happy to be reading it now. Very inspirational. Plus, you are doing great! :flowerforyou:0 -
Such a touching story...I wish u the best.i know u can do this...feel free to add me.0
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Wowwowowowowowow!
That's a really great story and I really do hope you can do this. You can and hopefully you will for your brother as well as for yourself!
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*Update for 1-Feb-14*
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Current Weight (01-Feb-14)- 260.0
Goal Weight- 2200 -
Phenomenal Job! Keep it up!0
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Wow, you are amazing! So proud of you for making this commitment -- you can do it! Look forward to hearing about your progress. Feel free to add me if you'd like another pal to cheer you on!0
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Wow what a brilliant heart warming story ... If ever there was a worthwhile cause to lose weight this would be it. I wish you (and your brother) every success and hope that you can achieve your goals and develops better eating habits in order to keep yourself healthy too after you have donated . I log daily so feel free to add ... I would very much like to see your progress in 6 months time 0
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You're doing fantastically, keep it up but don't panic if you have a wibble along the way!0
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Awesome story. Ya got me a lil tearyeyed. Good luck on your journey. Feel free to add me for support. I would love to see how it goes for you. 0
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Well done you! Good Luck!!0
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*Update for 23-Feb-14*
I've been away from this post for a while. Most people who were interested have sent friend requests and I'm thankful for all of them. They've helped a lot so far with questions I've had and just motivation in general. This is a great forum and losing weight has been made much simpler than it has been in the past. So in the past 3 weeks I've lost another 8 lbs. I've also started lifting again this month which is why I'm extremely pleased with the 8 lbs I've lost. I have also been doing Couch25K for the past three weeks as well and I've just felt awesome. So anyways, I guess all of this just to say that I can really see this lasting long term this time and I can't wait to be tested again to donate when I do lose the weight! Take care everybody
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Current Weight (01-Feb-14)- 260.0
Current Weight (23-Feb-14)- 252.6
Goal Weight- 2200 -
I had a loss that came out of nowhere this week. Friends on here keep me plugging away and now I'm at a lower weight than I have been in a really long time. I'm not content, just extremely pleased with my progress so far. Thanks for reading!
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Current Weight (01-Feb-14)- 260.0
Current Weight (23-Feb-14)- 252.6
Current Weight (01-Mar-14)- 247.0
Goal Weight- 2200 -
Keep on keeping on! You are doing amazing!:bigsmile:0
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This story is amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Good luck with everything! You're doing amazing so far it seems! Keep it up and you will reach your goal in no time! And bless the amazing person you are for doing it not only to help yourself be healthier but your brother as well.0
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Best wishes to you both. You are wise to think of weight loss as a lifestyle change. Surround yourself with healthy food and remember, drink lots of water, and exercise is the secret...even if it's just taking a daily long walk. When you excercise the body, the mind naturally follows. You can do it..we are all in the same boat. Great Luck to you. 0
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good work...keep at it.0
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:flowerforyou: Fantastic....keep up the great work. Healthy you and healthy brother... What a fabulous goal. Your baby will be so proud when he is old enough to understand the gift you have given yourself and your family. :flowerforyou:0
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Another weekly update. Yesterday marked 60 days of working hard and eating right. I feel great and I like to think I'm looking better too. My weight is coming off at a good pace in my opinion. I've found a routine that works for me, I've found foods that have become new favorites, and I've been able to relax my mind when it comes to losing the weight. As long as I continue to burn more than I consume, I think I'll be in good shape.
I got news from the transplant team this week. I will not call it bad news because it's better for me overall. It will just delay the process a little. The team wants me to get my weight down to 210lbs instead of 220lbs (my height and age gives me a BMI of 30 at 210lbs). I'm not discouraged at all because I've made my mind up not to rush losing weight. Especially since I want the weight to stay off, I'm going to do this the right way.
Thanks to everybody who has been keeping up with my little story. I'm going to attempt to attach a photo for the sake of my friends that follow me on here. The pic I added in my profile was just too small I believe. I'm also updating my weight for this week, and setting a new goal weight (210lbs).
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Current Weight (01-Feb-14)- 260.0
Current Weight (23-Feb-14)- 252.6
Current Weight (01-Mar-14)- 247.0
Current Weight (07-Mar-14)- 243.8
Goal Weight- 2100 -
You look fantastic! Keep up the gret work! We are all rooting for you and your brother!0
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What a difference! You've come so far and you're doing SO well! There is no doubt in my mind, you will reach your goals. Such an inspiration, i'm glad to be able to witness it! 0
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You're doing soooo well and as a renal nurse I can't think of a kinder thing to do nor better motivation
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Inspirational - well done! You can do it!0
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Very heart felt story. I would recommend you log into MFP everyday and honestly type in your daily calorie intake and excercise as it WILL keep you in check, ..wish you all the look in your goal and to read your post in 6 months time to say you did it! Keep us posted.0
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Yes you are right you should honestly record you daily calorie and keep you check in.
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Another good week! Finished week 6 of CouchTo5K running 22 minutes straight and covering 2.54 miles. It's a great feeling seeing progress not only on the scale, but in my fitness as well. It's becoming a habit to log and exercise daily so it's only getting easier at this point. Thanks for reading!
Starting weight (5-Jan-14)- 278
Current Weight (11-Jan-14)- 272.6
Current Weight (18-Jan-14)- 268.6
Current Weight (25-Jan-14)- 264.6
Current Weight (01-Feb-14)- 260.0
Current Weight (23-Feb-14)- 252.6
Current Weight (01-Mar-14)- 247.0
Current Weight (07-Mar-14)- 243.8
Current Weight (14-Mar-14)-240.2
Goal Weight- 2100 -
You are killing it!! Great job, keep going!!0
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I applaud you. Whatever I can do to help, just PM me.
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