Hi! I have been trying to lose weight for four years now. I have tried pretty much everything, except a support system which I now realize may just be the reason I have not been successful. I am 5' 8" and 195 lbs now. In 2002, when I graduated college, I was 150 lbs. I was considered "tiny" until my Sophomore year of college, when people started commenting on my weight gain. I would like to lose at least 50 lbs of my current weight. Twenty of this has been gained in the last six months! The difficult part for me is the fact that I have been a Type 1 diabetic since the age of 7. I am on an insulin pump, and really noticed my weight gain when I started pump therapy even though my eating habits did not change. I even exercise more now than I used to, but it just keeps piling on. I'm really looking forward to hearing how other people have achieved their goals! Hopefully I'll be able to apply some tips to my life.

Hey! Cheer up! They are worse scenarios; e.g. Clarence Clemons - Despite aging and physical limitations because of hip and knee replacement surgeries, Clarence continues to play along E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen. He gets stronger and stronger, making people around him become stronger too. I have read on Project Weight Loss what’s his secret. Daily exercise and a healthy diet help the legendary saxophonist hit the all the right notes.

lk--welcome! I am glad you are joining us. Be sure to check out the Dieting with Obstacles forum, which has posts from others with diabetes.

I wish you the very best on your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Hi lk2008!
It's sounds like you're ready to go and now you'll have all of us cheering you on!!

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained! There's also info and first hand advice on different plans, including some for those with additional challenges like diabetes, to help you choose the right one for you.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a short time myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!