Wake up call

robhamilton0474
robhamilton0474 Posts: 1 Member
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I recently found out that I have an enlarged heart due to high blood pressure. Definitely a wake up call. I have struggled with my weight for about 18 years now and at the age of 38 I have come to the conclusion that it is killing me. As a father to an 8 year old boy I have now become terrified of what could happen. Slowly killing myself due to lack of control.

In the past I have been able to give up many vices. Quit smoking in 2003, quit drinking in 2010 and gave up pop in 2013. But food....there are so many things going wrong for me. I've heard of this website before and just started using it regularly two days ago,...here Is hoping :smile:

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  • MyFoodGod
    MyFoodGod Posts: 184 Member
    Check out Overeaters Anonymous. Your good health depends on getting all the help you need to be healthy.
  • abaumann123
    abaumann123 Posts: 37
    Welcome and good luck on your journey. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Sandyslosenit
    Sandyslosenit Posts: 322 Member
    :drinker: Congrats on your road to a new you!!! WooHoo, you've already overcome a major hurdle with the smoking!
  • esmesqualor
    esmesqualor Posts: 85 Member
    There is a lot of support here. The journey is hard, but you are worth it,, and your son will benefit so much from having you in his life for a long time! Hang in there, be kind to yourself, and when you feel like giving up just look at your boy....
    Keep tracking your food and exercise, and keep reading other people's posts. It all helps!
  • terriveller
    terriveller Posts: 22 Member
    Does your doctors office have a nutritionist you can see. Mfp is great and has a lot of great support, but dealing with specific health issues you also need a nutritionist that knows your blood values and the meds you are on to determine daily goals of sodium, proteins etc. Too much of certain things the average dieter can handle could be detrimental to your health. Good luck on your journey.
  • sclements69
    sclements69 Posts: 1
    I wish you the best of luck. I have just had a similar wake up call--a heart attack at age 44. Hang in there! Your son needs you around. :)

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