[Is 119 possible]

Hello, all.

I'm here because, as my thread title says, it's not about appearance anymore. It's about health. I've been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, and the extra weight is making a HUGE, negative difference on my health, quality of life, and ultimately my longevity.

The doctor said I need to reduce inflammation in the body to reduce my autoimmune disorder and joint pain. Sugar = inflammation in the body. So I don't need to drop ALL sugar, but I need to drop most of it--along with simple carbs. I don't eat a lot of simple carbs (ah, well, potato chips ), but the sugar...I have such a passionate love affair with the freaking sugar!

So starting today, I want to lose 58 lbs. I turn 38 in a few days, and I don't want to be like this when I am 40...45...etc. 119 is my ideal weight. I want to reach it.

I don't have specific weight goals. I do have specific health goals, like adding enough water, enough exercise, reducing sugar, etc.

So that's my long-winded intro!

[Tejas]

Well, good luck to you. Of course, 119 is possible. Is that your healthy weight?

I've got health issues too: blood pressure. It's borderline high and 10% more off would be great.

Rhonda

[Is 119 possible]

Thanks for responding so quickly! 119-124 is my healthy weight and the weight I need to be at to remove the pressure on my joints that exacerbates my psoriatic arthritis.

My first "mini goal" is 155, because that was my pre-pregnancy weight. The "baby" turns 6 in a few weeks. Er....time to drop the "baby fat"

After 155 it's 146--which is what I weighed when I met my husband. Then 136--what I weighed in high school. THEN 119.

I don't have high cholesterol or high BP, so I'm fortunate in some ways. Good luck to you!

[Azure]

I've confirmed after many observations with myself that refined carbs and sugar cause me to have SEVERE hip joint pain, and aggravate my ulcerative colitis. It took me a long time to connect the two, but when I'm on a low carb diet, the inflammation seems to go away.

[Clarissa Ann]

You are making the first step. Well done. I am just starting today also. I haven't joined a group yet, but everyone here is very helpful. Good Luck.

[Lovely]

Hiya 119

With a few small changes at a time you can definitely take the weight off! You might like to check out the 30-somethings area, or the Low Carb section under Diet Central. If you have any questions, don't hesistate to ask

Best of success!!!

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