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beatthereaper2016
beatthereaper2016 Posts: 55 Member
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From 2012 to 2016 declined steadily from congenital heart issue. April 2016 had my Aortic Valve replaced. Came back to MFP then and promised myself I would be healthier. Had 3 minor strokes (thankfully in parts of the brain that control very little, I got lucky in that respect) the last stroke was April of 2017. After figuring out the reason for the strokes I have now been cleared to resume normal exercise programs etc... in 2010 I had lost 90 lbs here and hope to do the same again. The support last go-round was awesome. No doubt it will be again. I'm 56, The name is Jim and I'm ready to roll.

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Hi Jim. Welcome to the community.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Go to the "Getting Started" board. The very first pinned thread is "Adopt a Noob" (entry to paired threads for linking potential mentors and mentees.) Read the opening post on how to contact a potential mentor, then take a look at the mentor profiles . When you find a good match of description of what one is offering / what you are willing / able to do, follow the guidelines to make contact.

    (BTW, I am NOT in the Mentor program, so don't look for me ... but I have made it a bit of a mission to point people who are just starting towards this thread)
  • beatthereaper2016
    beatthereaper2016 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm not exactly new, just retuning.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Welcome back then.
  • beatthereaper2016
    beatthereaper2016 Posts: 55 Member
    Thanks! Help me stay I am weak!
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    How are you weak? You sound like a tough guy. You beat the things that kill a lot of people.

    Eat the foods you like but not too much. Add in some form of movement. I love hiking and biking. Find something you love and do this every day.
  • beatthereaper2016
    beatthereaper2016 Posts: 55 Member
    I lose weight easily but tend to lose the drive to stay the course. Weak may not be the right term... soft-willed.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Track your calories, don't worry about numbers. Do this for a couple of weeks. See if can make any small changes. You don't need to slash your calorie intake, just cut back here and there. Read the stickies at the top. The Sexy Pants one is a good place to start. >> https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Barfly57
    Barfly57 Posts: 333 Member
    Jim? I could've sworn your name was Jerry!
  • beatthereaper2016
    beatthereaper2016 Posts: 55 Member
    You would not be the first to make that jump... could be the "touch of grey".emzpuplozyt5.jpg

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