Originally Posted by JHolm
Good morning everyone. Lots of good news on the board today.
Cindy, I'm so happy that they got all the cancer. I'm sure recovery will take some time but hang in there it will come. My prayers are with you.
Missy, I don't know what to say. Congratulations. That is such a huge accomplishment to graduate from Impact to Care. Some people never get the chance to do that. You have work so hard to improve yourself in so many areas of your life all at the same time I am just so proud of you. Say hi to Cathie - My prayers are for both of you.
I've been some what frustrated with my weight and somewhat ashamed. I know I told everyone that in the early 80's I had stomach stapling surgery. It went well and I lost in excess of 100 lbs. I got down to 102 and my doctor told me that was to low and work at getting back to about 120. I did that and stayed there for several years but then went throu several stressful events in my life and ate myself back up to 233. In 2006 I was diagnosed with diabetis and decided to get serious following a diabetic diet as my dad had died of diabetis. I followed the diet and loss 130 lbs which brought me back to 103. I was happy. The doctor I see now has not said that's to low although I do look like a skeleton. But now my weight has crawled back up to around 120. So my question Do I just try to maintain at 120 or do I try to loose to get back around 103. I can't talk to my weight loss doc because he has passed away and primary care physician is happy with me at either weight. Please give advise. I scared to death that my weight will crawl up to 233 again.
Wow,I know how that is.I'm struggling now,once again.But that is just part of it.We just have to continue on.That's why it's a life time battle.But one we WILL conquer.I've done it many times,and lost more along the way.I thinke 120 is great. 103 to low maybe.But like me,don't let it climb up on you.I panicked at 170 last week.But am 164 now already.So dropped 6 pounds of excess baggage.My next goal is 150.I keep saying that,but never get there.This time I'm continuing on down the scales and this time I'm NOT going to stop.I amproud of you for losing those amounts of weight not only once,but several times.It is hard keeping it off,but we just have to be vigilant and keep an eye on the scales and what and how we eat.I know you can do it.These are but speed bumps we will cross over and not look back.Good job!