A light day here too! Concentrating on veggies and protein. My also be closer to 600 so that I can get enough protein in.

So, I’ve been doing the weight loss/ maintain weight loss thing for a year now. Time is funny, it took forever to get here but the time also flew by.

I’ll probably be around the 5:2 board til they turn out the lights, tho, because my slow metabolism at this age means too few calories to enjoy anything unless I 5:2 hack it. Maybe someday the weight training could help, but for now it is 5:2 and still pretty restrictive calories on the other days. The one thing I am committed to is not gaining an ounce above BMI normal ever again. (A scant few pounds above current weight.) So, I could stand to lose a few more pounds as a buffer. Thus I consider myself at maintenance but would not mind dropping 5 more pounds.

Well, a good day to all!

Hey, all! I am in the midst of a little personal health scare. I noticed that I am developing a crease in my earlobe (indicative of heart disease) and I am not healing as fast (indicative of diabetes) and I can feel my blood pressure is high and can feel my blood sugar up there, too. I also noticed that I am sleeping on my right side instead of my left, like I usually do. This is also indicative of heart disease. (Not everyone that sleeps on their right side has heart disease, but people that have heart disease are more likely to sleep on their right side.) The final thing that got to me was that I am pretty sure that my vision has changed in the last couple of months, which is a heart/diabetes thing, too. It all kind of came together this weekend. SO, I am really back on the wagon! I have 40 pounds to lose, 20 to no longer be obese, about 25% of my starting weight. Pray for me. Seriously. Don't know how else I can do this!

Fasting tomorrow, I was able to fast last week and had a small success in the scale.
Hoping to stay consistent.

Kate- definitely see a Doctor, I prefer my right side and have the earlobe crease and today at my doctors visit my BP was 100/60 (healthy) so I’m telling you for peace of mind see a Dr.

Jknight-great job in your light day!

Ryen-you’re an inspiration and is seems like 5:2 is a good way to maintain for life.

Meghan-good luck this week and that’s cool you’ll have your BF along side. It always seems easier with a partner.

@KateNkognito some of what you describe can be attributable to stress, too. So I also recommend getting a physical.

Regardless of the results of a physical, tho, you already stated your goals, SO now to figure out your best course of action.

Many, Many people swear by the ‘do one thing’ or ‘just do today’ mentality. They get overwhelmed and stressed by the big picture but can much more easily commit to a small but significant change and build to others as they build confidence in themselves. Does that sound like you? If yes, considering this is the 5:2 board, why not commit to a light day. If my schedule allows, I’ll do it with you. Any time that day you feel like going off the rails, come here first and post about it. That might be all the incentive you need to get the first day done. That one step is how it starts.

I’m not like that, tho. I back out of little commitments way too easily. I had to slam the door on my eating and (lack of) fitness habits and dive right into the deep end. If this is more like you, then my advice is to set up medium range goals. Like getting out of the obese range. Then allowing a time (two weeks or a month) break at MAINTENANCE eating levels before diving right back in. Also, the absolute best piece of advice I ever got here in MFP follows:

NEVER TWO DAYS IN A ROW!

Because we are all human. Slip ups (and cake) happen! That’s ok. Just say to yourself ‘well no problem. Just NEVER TWO DAYS IN A ROW.’ That allowed me to forgive myself human imperfection and recommit without guilt. Maybe it will help you too.

I don’t pray (no offense intended to those who do) but I’ll support you and send good thoughts your direction. I think you can do this. Anyone with your wonderful sense of humor has what it takes, imo. And we are all here for you!

Rye

Hi all, just checking in... been out on the bike lots but also feeling hungry but prob due to being so busy and tired. Kate hope you've made the dr appointment..
Good luck all x

Hi all!
Sounds like everyone is doing pretty good.
Few things to chime in about lol -
@ryenday what amazing progress you have made! You look awesome.
@KateNkognito agree with others about popping in to see a Dr. Another idea is to pick up a blood pressure cuff so you can monitor yourself at home. For heart related issues I am told that we should try and keep salt intake as low as possible. Exercise, even if just 20 minutes a day and eating well with lots of fiber and fruits and veggies will help too. You got this!
Things are good here. Monday's light day was good. Planning another tomorrow. Been mixing up my cardio too for shaking things up.
Have a good day and see you all soon.

Sorry to hear about your woes Kate. I was in the same boat...not the ear creasing or sleeping on the right side. I had to look those up. Made me paranoid, which is how I'm sure it happened with you. We grab onto these things sometimes and let the tail wag the dog. Good luck with everything.

Glad to hear that others are doing well... HOLY TOMATOES @ryenday !! Some truly inspiring people in this group.

Was able to get a long fast done earlier in the week. Haven't eaten today....I might try to get in a 2nd.

Have a good weekend everyone.