Oldie but a Goodie
My name is Sandra, age 50. I was a yo-yo dieter most of my life but it wasn't until after I had a meniscus tear a few years ago in my left knee that I realized that I needed to do something. I struggled to lose weight but I am finding success by doing daily exercises along with tracking my food intake.
In recent years, my health declined and I had my suspicions but butted heads with my doctor to get a definite diagnosis. In July of 2014, it was confirmed that I have Celiac disease. Since then I have remained gluten free and feel so much better now. I have more energy, less joint pain and no more stomach issues. I have given up diet sodas and fast food (partly due to the fact that there are not many restaurants that have gluten free food in our area).
I am happily married to my husband (16 + years) and we are raising our two sons, ages 8 and 14 (we lost a daughter in 2008). We originally were living in Virginia Beach, VA but moved back to Texas to be closer to my parents. My Dad, age 83 has Alzheimer's and is currently in stage 6 so we want to be near him as much as possible. What's difficult is that my father doesn't remember who I am, but I tell myself what is important is that I know he is my Dad and that I love him.
I look forward to making friends here and posting on the boards.
Last edited by blue_meets_green; 05-30-2015 at 05:14 PM.
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