Finally got my wake-up call...

Shanimal84
Shanimal84 Posts: 34
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I'm definitely not new to weight loss, but I certainly have never done it because I was scared for my health.

My name is Shannon and I'm 24. In the past, I wouldn't describe myself as thin, but I was of average build and I was very active. Once I left for college 7 years ago, I started to steadily put on the weight. I have put on close to 60 pounds on a frame that needed to lose about 20 to begin with. The weight bothered me, but never to the point that I was serious about taking it off. A few diets here and there and would lose about 15 pounds, but would put it back on within a few months.

I went to the doctor earlier this week for an ear infection and they took my blood pressure - 146/78. I about fell out of the chair. My heart rate was also high at 116. "That's it" I said. I'm not playing around anymore. I bought a personal blood pressure machine and I'm keeping a food/exercise diary along with tracking my stats. I don't want to end up having a heart attack before I'm 25.

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  • Shanimal84
    Shanimal84 Posts: 34
    Hi, I'm definitely not new to weight loss, but I certainly have never done it because I was scared for my health.

    My name is Shannon and I'm 24. In the past, I wouldn't describe myself as thin, but I was of average build and I was very active. Once I left for college 7 years ago, I started to steadily put on the weight. I have put on close to 60 pounds on a frame that needed to lose about 20 to begin with. The weight bothered me, but never to the point that I was serious about taking it off. A few diets here and there and would lose about 15 pounds, but would put it back on within a few months.

    I went to the doctor earlier this week for an ear infection and they took my blood pressure - 146/78. I about fell out of the chair. My heart rate was also high at 116. "That's it" I said. I'm not playing around anymore. I bought a personal blood pressure machine and I'm keeping a food/exercise diary along with tracking my stats. I don't want to end up having a heart attack before I'm 25.
  • thejarviclan
    thejarviclan Posts: 465 Member
    Welcome! I'm sorry you had such an alarming wake-up call (:noway: ) but it's good you got here when you did!

    My wake-up call came not quite 8 years ago and it's been quite a journey but I absolutely LOVE the results, both inside and out! Come and join us!
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    Welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • weaverc
    weaverc Posts: 158
    Good for you!!! Somtimes we need a wake up call. Your health is very important so make sure you make yourself a priority.
  • Shanimal84
    Shanimal84 Posts: 34
    Thanks for all the kind words. I'm sure that I'll be able to do it this time - the next time I get a craving for my homemade pasta or feel like sitting on the couch after a day at work, I want to remember a snapshot of that digital BP reading...

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  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I :heart: this site. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.:smile::flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
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