Everyone, thanks for all the encouragement and support. I needed to hear a lot of the wisdom you shared with me if not for new information then for reinforcement.
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Originally Posted by rockinrobin
So the PAST DOES NOT MATTER. It's totally and completely irrevelevant. Deal with NOW. NOW is when you can change this. Make the vow, make the commitment to better your life.
As far as eating healthy, exercise, and caring for myself, I am currently aiming to live moment to moment. Like Rockin Robin said, I can't let the past matter anymore. I must live in the NOW. That is my mantra and I have begun saying it to myself. My diet isn't totally in a perfect place but I need to let go of perfection and accept the little successes I make. There are definitely still habits I must break but one of my successes this week has been the 2pm sugar craving. I haven't had my hand in the candy jar for almost 2 weeks and I've been noticing I don't crave the sugar at that time anymore. Woohoo!
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You are in a great position because the big damage has not been done yet, but you have all the warning signs that it is coming...so what do you want to do? Fix it now, or wait until something threatens your life and be forced to fix it? [QUOTE]
Yes. I am still relatively young (30's). I know of a couple people recently who had diabetes and had to have their leg(s) amputated. This scared me. I don't want to lose any limbs or lose the ability to have chidren or be at risk of other diseases. In fact, after doing a health survey for my work, I am at extreme risk. I actually surpassed the "High risk" category. As several of you commented, I have the power to change and adjust my habits. I'm saying this in response to you but even more so as a reminder to myself.
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Now you know, and now you can turn things around. You'll be amazed what losing 10% of your body weight can do for those numbers, and you're already part way toward losing that first 10%. [QUOTE]
I can't wait for the day when I can tell you the effects of weightloss.
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Originally Posted by LisaMarie71
what matters really is the pattern of weight loss. Don't let a different scale bother you.
I figured as much too, though the number on the doctor's scale made me really angry with myself. How did I get to this number? But, alas, I am here. And I agree that I should just follow the pattern of the numbers rather than the numbers themselves, focusing on the decrease in the numbers.
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I would just look at the test results as a starting place. Something to measure your progress against. Take some measurements, too. This weight loss thing starts with your own head. Get a positive mantra. Just keep telling yourself you DESERVE to be healthy and that YOU CAN DO IT. [QUOTE]
I need to do this. Maybe I should post my circumference to keep myself accountable. Will do this over the weekend.
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Originally Posted by nylisa
Can you meet with a nutritionist?
One of my requests with the doctor is to connect me with a dietitian. My biggest concern is that I have had one in the past (including my mother who is a registered dietitian... perhaps that is where some of my issues stem from) and have also done programs like weight watchers and these are areas I have failed because a set diet has been provided for me. I think I tend to rebel from the structure because my mom had held me at such a close reign when it came to my weight. That said, I feel different about it this time and need the support of changing my diet. But, I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket. This person will only be one more resource. Of course, this can only occur if my insurance allows me to utilize a dietitian.
You are all so appreciated today. Thanks!