I've been at this for years, and still need support do you also?

I started in 2010 to lose weight upon being told I was a diabetic and would be put on insulin if I didn't at once start to lose weight. I weighed 288 quickly getting down to 256 by just counting calories. BUT I became STUCK!! I went online and found a site which closed in 2020, we relocated to MFP!!

I'm now down to 170-171. So why after all of this time I feel the need for support? Life keeps throwing so many physical challenges at me, it's almost laughable!! During the past 3 years I've been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease (3A which is doable) in the past weeks also with hyperparathyroidism with a nice side affect from otheoporsis treatment (IV reclasp) at a high risk of Mronj (Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an uncommon condition that can cause the death of bone tissue in the jaw. This may occur following an oral surgery procedure such as tooth extraction, in patients who take certain medications). I am also a high risk of breaking various bones. Living in Maine where it's icy usually from the end of Nov through mid March it's freaky. Previously thanks to my friends who are losing weight with me on the seasonal 5% Challenges they've helped me though 25 foot surgeries, a TIA and also 2 bone infections resulting in the loss of a big toe, oh yeah and a stent put in my brain to prevent an anuerysm from bursting.

See for all of us life throws so much in own way!! WITHOUT A DOUBT because I fight this daily every bit my inner being SCREAMS "EAT WHAT YOU WANT!! Your days may be limited, go out in any way you WANT!" But, thankfully o the seasonal 5% Challenge my teammates remind me "You've gotten through so much, you can do this!" Don't I have any family and friends? I SURE DO! I have a good size family, but I am closer to my many friends since my family doesn't live in the area we grew up in. My "RL" (Real Life) support is tremendous, but not many of them struggle with weight. To gain would only hasten the end of life as I know it. I do not want that. Hence why even after 13 YEARS LATER I am still seeking out and getting great support from others who are in the process of losing weight (some are just starting or wanting to start to lose weight, some are part way along, some of us are in maintenance and everything in between!) we all need support. I THRIVE on this support as can YOU!

Where you find the most support along your journey? Is it from family? Friends? A support group which of course, includes MFP?

What challenges do you face if you wish to say.

Are you looking for support? Its a CRAZY WORLD we live in!!

We have opened the 2024 Winter 5% Challenge with the starting date of Jan 6 to start (before that you choose a team you wish to belong to or you can pick "any team is great". These teams are not only supportive, but motivating. I still need that encouragment to get up and move around. I've seen so many over the years "hit goal" And stop coming back to MFP to track food, exercise, who'll come back later on gaining back some and even some gained more than they had even lost. I DO NOT WANT to be that person.

Here's the description of the 5% Challenge: Plz join and have fun as we lose 5% of our weight, improve our health and make new friends. Race to Fascinating Places for 8 Weeks. Now you can write your own success story! Have a chat or post questions in the Airport Lounge Discussion. Your friends are welcome too. Start date Saturday January 6th.

Please do join us, the challenge as described above is for 8 weeks (if you are away please notify your "Captain" and "Baggage Handler" (AKA Weigh in leader so you'll be excused or if you can post still WOOHOO) you'll be working on not only exercise (AT YOUR CURRENT Level please, no injuries PLEASE!! If you can only do a tiny bit that's FINE!! I started at 10 minutes 3 times a week, now I average 30 to 60 a day, but it took me time to get here) a member can report up to 120 minutes of exercise a day. You are NOT required to exercise 7 days a week we want you healthy AND HAPPY, but please look over the rules of the 5% Challenge to remain active.

It does not matter if you have over 100 lbs to lose or you are in maintenance we welcome ALL! Its a healthy lifestyle.

I LOVE THE 5% Challenge BYE BYE WENT 118 lbs!! I went from a power chair to being able to walk!

Once you join PLEASE PICK A TEAM OF YOUR CHOICE!! Some teams are competiive others are not, all are run the same way.

Here's the LINK:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/145715-2024-winter-5-community-team-plz-join-us