44 and a heart attack survivor

readytochange42
readytochange42 Posts: 43 Member
edited November 30 in Introduce Yourself
Hi!

I'm Toni. I'm 44 and survived a heart attack last month. Talk about a wake up call... Right? I have 150lbs to lose and would love some friends for support.

I didn't even have a weight problem until my 30s. A high stress career, a couple of kids, and a knee injury and subsquent surgeries from a 2010 fall down a flight of stairs led to my sedentary lifestyle and massive weight gain. My heart attack was from a blockage in what is known as the "widow maker" artery. I am grateful to have survived and get this opportunity to change my life. Please feel free to friend me and we can go on this journey together.

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  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    A friend of mine in his '60s survived one of those "widowmakers" last year(!) They are frightening things, and I am happy you are recovering!

    It sounds like you have some physical challenges to overcome. Exercise isn't necessary for weight loss, fortunately. :) Keep to your calories, weigh and measure your food, drink plenty of water and you should do fine. I recommend the beginner forums to get some solid advice on nutrition and motivation if you need it.

    Add me if you like, and good luck on your journey!
  • readytochange42
    readytochange42 Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you!

    Funny, I used to think it was humiliating walking into a gym at my weight/size. But it's even more humiliating walking into cardiac rehab as the youngest person by 25-30 years. It's usually me and all the 70 year olds working out.

  • RunawayCurves
    RunawayCurves Posts: 688 Member
    I am recruiting eager big amounts of weight to lose people for new near 300lb plus group. We are all facing a long journey and hoping to keep each other motivated and accountable. You are welcome to join us.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/112934-over-300lb-daily-accountability-group
  • readytochange42
    readytochange42 Posts: 43 Member
    I would love to! Just waiting on approval! Thank You!
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