Hi, I joined today as part of a weightloss and overall health plan I've been working on for a while. I have type II diabetes and used to take insulin shots and oral medications, but about a year ago I quit meds and started controlling my blood sugar with diet and exercise. I followed a really specific diet close to South Beach, but I modified it by testing what foods raised my blood sugar and eliminating those. I know how to eat to keep myself well and lose weight. In the first six months, I lost 50 lbs by following this diet and going for frequent walks. Lately, however, I've been really slacking off, and some of the weight is creeping back on. I've been "cheating" a lot and not walking much. Part of the problem is that I lost my walking/diet partner and accountability and encouragement are really important to me.

So I've spent a lot of time writing out my goals, my setbacks and obstacles, and ways to overcome the obstacles. I need to really focus and push right now, because I really, really don't want to be back on medications. Overall, I have about 50 more lbs to lose before I am "normal" by medical standards, but I have a very small frame and I don't carry extra weight well at all. However, I'm also a mom of 3 and in my 30's and I don't expect to ever look model thin.

So that's my weightloss story and I'm glad to be here!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

I have 50 lbs to lose too! I'll be watching your progress and trying to keep up with you!

Welcome Scarlet! I dont carry extra weight well either, 20 lbs always looks like 40 lbs on me when I gain it. I'll be following your progress also mostly because I'm interested in your bid to control your DMII with diet and exercise. I'm in school to be a dietitian and I like to say "It can be done."

Hi everyone. I am very new to this and today is my first day of south beach diet phase 1. Im actually new to the whole dieting thing. This will be my first diet. I never had a wt problem until after high school. Iv been out of high school for 5 years and have gained about 30-40 lbs. Im desperate to lose this weight but I'm scared I won't be able to follow a diet plan. Today I did good but like I said its only day one.