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Why did I decide to lose weight?

barbwp1054
barbwp1054 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I have developed back problems had to quit teaching. When I exercise, clean house, cook, my back muscles and arm muscles freeze up and become extremely painful. I began eating Halloween candy and gained 20 pounds and my cholesterol went from 185 to 296. My doctor wants me to address that change do here I am. If there's a will, there's a way!

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  • DebFromFortWorth
    DebFromFortWorth Posts: 18 Member
    I want to wear a swimsuit on my first ever cruise next year :) Also I have health issues & hope I will feel better..
  • Chasity6
    Chasity6 Posts: 183 Member
    I want to get healthy and cut my risk for diabetes and hypertension.
  • marciaholland77
    marciaholland77 Posts: 85 Member
    I have knee problems and was also worried about diabetes. Love my candy. Between watching what I eat and exercising its working...
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,446 Member
    Congrats on joining MFP! You will do great! Start with small changes at first and log everything you eat. When I started I could l only walk 2 minutes and now I am up to 45 straight! I am taking new friends who will comment and support!
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