Hello from Las Vegas, NV
 

I must admit, i've been lurking...

I've had the book for little over 3 weeks now. In that 3 weeks, I moved from Glendale, AZ to Las Vegas, NV. I escaped the heat, just a hair of a degree, but I love the nights here, breezy and mid 70's usually.

About me, I'm 33 yrs old, single female. I'm 4ft 11in/5ft (don't know for sure), and about 218lbs. My weight fluctuates, and I know why it does... the amount of calories I eat. I lost over 15lbs in March of last year after having my broken ankle repaired, and couldn't get access to alot of food, so my daily intake was about 1100-1500 calories per day, compared to the 3500 estimated calories I was eating, mostly fast food. I loved the extra cash I had, I loved that clothes were fitting better, and I felt better about myself, actually proud of myself for the first time in 7 years since I gained all the weight. Granted I have about 100lbs to lose, but I'm determined to get as close as I can. I was blessed with bipolar depression diagnosed 2005, and that has greatly affected my weight. Last year in October 2006, I had my second pap smear come back abnormal. I have tested positive for Cervical Dyspalsia CIN 1 and high-risk HPV (the infection - not the wart version or low-grade). This had a severe effect on my depression, and I've been medicated for the depression for the last 6 months, prior to that I was in counseling and successfully completed it and didn't need medication. I see a new primary care doctor in Vegas this Wednesday to get all my blood work done, and get cleared to do this. I am using the You on a diet plan by Dr Oz and Dr Roizen.

So I made this big jump and journey to kinda separate myself from some of my old habits and enablers. Its sort of of me time in my life now. I still have the love and support from parents, family and friends back home, I willingly put myself in a do or die trying situation as you know how Vegas can be. I moved down here with a job already in hand, I was commuting back and forth to AZ and NV for most of May, and moved June 1st, 2007. I've managed to climb the ladder into a management position since I have been here. I guess they were impressed with my work. I had an apartment on reserve for a June 1st move in, since 2nd week of May. The move costs little over $1500 plus gas and food. Luckily, I got the job before I moved, so it is all tax deductible. HEHEHEH...

I got everything unpacked, including the books... I am going to start reading tonight. I know this is a good plan to be on, since I work in the health care industry, I've had many of a doctor already recommend these changes, Dr Oz and Dr Roizen just put it all in one easy to find place.... a best selling book.

I promise to check back, I will be online alot, since I don't know many people here. I work M-F and have weekends off. I like my job and the life I've built here, still working on some aspects though (ie friends).

Hope you all have a great Sunday.

Sharon

Hi Sharon! It sounds like you have great motivation to get yourself on track with healthy eating. I have never read Dr. Oz's book, but I've seen him on Oprah twice (my husband loves that he talks about poo!) and he seems to have his head on straight. Good luck with your new life! I'm glad you've found the board!

Kara

Hello Sharon.. Welcome! Good luck with your weight loss efforts.. You can do it!!