Needing motivation.. or a good kick in the rear! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

johnnysgirl668 · 05-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Hi all!

New to the forum. Diagnosed diabetic in Nov 2010 at my highest, most disgusting, embarrassing weight of 310# with an A1C of 8.4. Under threat of insulin needles, my doctor gave me 4 weeks to reign in my numbers. Talk about motivation!

So in 4 weeks, I lost nearly 20#. In 4 months, I had lost almost 60# and my A1C dropped to 5.6.

My doctor had never seen such dramatic improvement — ever!

Then I plateau'd (sp), hit the brick wall, came to a crashing halt. For 14 months, I yo-yo'd back and forth within a 5# area. It frustrated me no end, and yet, I've never held a weight loss for that long either. So on one hand I'm

at myself for not losing another # since March 2011, and on the other hand I'm

I've only really gained about 5# back.

So here I am again, ready to

my rear off. I started Monday, and although I know the first few days I lose an enormous amount, due to water weight, I'm feeling pretty good. Now I know I need the

and

to keep me motivated and to

me and to keep me from

to myself.

So here's my fat (____x____). Kick it hard and often!

Thanks!

Cuddlebug · 05-10-2012, 01:57 AM

Johnnysgirl668,

How amazing has your journey been to this point...How strong you have been..I admire your courage and what you have done so far. A HUGE HUG

You can do this..infact you have given me strength....with your dedication to getting healthy ... I know you can do this the rest of the way to a healthy life... WOW

Kitcherella · 05-10-2012, 02:40 AM

I am not going to kick you

You can do it!

johnnysgirl668 · 05-10-2012, 08:02 AM

I have to do it. I'm tired of being sick and tired. Diabetes sucks!

Thanks for the welcome. Kicks are always welcome. Get's me off my rear and

with my exercise DVDs, lol.

Good luck to all!

lose30 · 05-10-2012, 08:52 AM

You can do it. Log onto all the threads on the boards for a lot of inspiration and encouragement.

Good luck!

Milly1 · 05-11-2012, 05:48 AM

Hi there
You have done really well so far, its a real achievement to have kept the weight off! Keep checking in as there is lots of support. Your DVD's will also help. Have you had a look at the board where there might be more diabetic specific help? One day at a time!

johnnysgirl668 · 05-11-2012, 06:56 AM

HI Millly, yes I've gone to the diabetic specific threads. Thanks for the motivation.