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I couldn't believe it...
greenbaum9
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I started at MFP on Sept. 19, 2008 at 217 lbs. ( i started losing back in April)
Today October 18, 2008 is one month, and I'm at193 lbs.
I have lost one jeans size.
Made some very supportive and encouraging friends, of the most importance to me.
Changed my relationship to food, I learned slowly that I am IN CONTROL of what I eat.
Food does not control me.
I learned from everyone here just how important the exercise is.
Now, I want to mention, I am 65 yrs. young. In January2008, I had a neurological reaction to a new medication, that left me in the hospital for a few days. I had home physical therapy, and I learned to walk again.. with a cane. In July, I was started on insulin after bein' in th hospital again for a cardiac catherization.
So,I had to deal with a few medical issues, but when they handed me the diet I had to use, It just blew my fuse. Later, in September, a friend told me about myfitnesspal.
Well, the point is,I didn't think I would ever be back to normal,but after making myself get out of the house to go down the steps and DO MY WALK , (It's only been a few days), but, I am walking 30 minutes on a treadmill.
And, YYYAAAAAAAYYYY!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: i WENT SHOPPING and i WALKED THROUGH the stores like I was flying. I couldn't believe it. I've come so far, but the journey is not over...
To my friends at MFP a special THANKS for making me keep going, you are the stars, and a special Thanx to Arewethereyet, Shore, Fitness_Chick
greenie:flowerforyou:
Today October 18, 2008 is one month, and I'm at193 lbs.
I have lost one jeans size.
Made some very supportive and encouraging friends, of the most importance to me.
Changed my relationship to food, I learned slowly that I am IN CONTROL of what I eat.
Food does not control me.
I learned from everyone here just how important the exercise is.
Now, I want to mention, I am 65 yrs. young. In January2008, I had a neurological reaction to a new medication, that left me in the hospital for a few days. I had home physical therapy, and I learned to walk again.. with a cane. In July, I was started on insulin after bein' in th hospital again for a cardiac catherization.
So,I had to deal with a few medical issues, but when they handed me the diet I had to use, It just blew my fuse. Later, in September, a friend told me about myfitnesspal.
Well, the point is,I didn't think I would ever be back to normal,but after making myself get out of the house to go down the steps and DO MY WALK , (It's only been a few days), but, I am walking 30 minutes on a treadmill.
And, YYYAAAAAAAYYYY!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: i WENT SHOPPING and i WALKED THROUGH the stores like I was flying. I couldn't believe it. I've come so far, but the journey is not over...
To my friends at MFP a special THANKS for making me keep going, you are the stars, and a special Thanx to Arewethereyet, Shore, Fitness_Chickgreenie:flowerforyou:
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I started at MFP on Sept. 19, 2008 at 217 lbs. ( i started losing back in April)
Today October 18, 2008 is one month, and I'm at193 lbs.
I have lost one jeans size.
Made some very supportive and encouraging friends, of the most importance to me.
Changed my relationship to food, I learned slowly that I am IN CONTROL of what I eat.
Food does not control me.
I learned from everyone here just how important the exercise is.
Now, I want to mention, I am 65 yrs. young. In January2008, I had a neurological reaction to a new medication, that left me in the hospital for a few days. I had home physical therapy, and I learned to walk again.. with a cane. In July, I was started on insulin after bein' in th hospital again for a cardiac catherization.
So,I had to deal with a few medical issues, but when they handed me the diet I had to use, It just blew my fuse. Later, in September, a friend told me about myfitnesspal.
Well, the point is,I didn't think I would ever be back to normal,but after making myself get out of the house to go down the steps and DO MY WALK , (It's only been a few days), but, I am walking 30 minutes on a treadmill.
And, YYYAAAAAAAYYYY!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: i WENT SHOPPING and i WALKED THROUGH the stores like I was flying. I couldn't believe it. I've come so far, but the journey is not over... To my friends at MFP a special THANKS for making me keep going, you are the stars, and a special Thanx to Arewethereyet, Shore, Fitness_Chick
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Congrats :happy:0
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Wow! You are to be commended! What a success story on so many levels. You should be very proud of yourself! WE ARE!!! Keep up the awesome work!
:drinker: Here's to YOU!0 -
:flowerforyou: That's a great story...and it will only get better and better! Keep up the good work.0
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Congrats!!!!!
Keep up the GREAT work!!
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Congrats :flowerforyou:
This site is awesome
Continued success :drinker:0 -
Greenie:
Congratulations and thank you for inspiring me today.
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great job.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations, Greenie! I'm so happy for you and you are such an inspiration to me!!! Thank you!
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You're doing great! Congrats on such a great loss.0
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Greenie -- that is awesome -- :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: congratulations to you!0
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This is Greenie..
My beautiful butterfly...........
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