Hi folks, I'm new at this.

OldHobo
OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
edited February 20 in Introduce Yourself
Never worried too much about weight or health, but now, all of a sudden it seems, I'm obese, hypertensive, pre-diabetic and old.:angry:

I think a change in eating habits, walking a few miles and climbing a couple hundred flights of stairs per week will turn the trick over the next year or so.

I know it's easier said than done so I'm hoping to draw inspiration and strength from all of you.

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  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Hi there and welcome! I didn't worry too much either until I quit smoking 5 years ago and gained a few lbs.... okay 18 lbs. (not all from smoking). I'm 59 and now force myself (actually enjoy it but claim to hate) to exercise 6-7 days a week. I lost the 18 lbs and am on maintenance which is the hard part. I'm on daily and happy to support ;-)
  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement Marcie. I too quit smoking, about a dozen years ago now, but I'm fat due to lack of work, not nicotine. Congratulations on achieving your goal. I've got about 65 lbs to go, but the docs say 50 might be enough to drop the blood pressure meds.

    Keep the faith
  • 2fatboo
    2fatboo Posts: 2
    :smile: Hi i'm new at this to it my time on here, we both can encourage one other.
  • JenD1066
    JenD1066 Posts: 298 Member
    Just remember, the toughest part of any endeavor is getting off the couch.
    Feel free to add me.
  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    :smile: Hi i'm new at this to it my time on here, we both can encourage one other.

    Deal.
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Here to help.

    I'm "only" 48 but started because the cholestoral was already creeping up... or down... the 'good' was too low.
    changes of habits feel a lot better! numbers are getting better. yeah!

    Sounds like you're not working so the 'no time' is not an excuse. Show those doctors, and heck all your friends, that you CAN do this. No medicine required.

    Feel free to friend me if you'd like

    Nancy
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