[Mel3432]

Hi, my name is Melanie I'm 26 years old. I've been overweight my whole life and this will not be the first time I've tired to lose weight, but I'm hoping I can stick to it this time as two months ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I'maround the same age my dad was when he was diagnosed, he was 50 years old when he died of diabetes complications.

My doctor told me that if I lose weight and eat right it can be like I don't have
diabetes at all. So right now I'm 5'4 280 lbs, and my goal is 130.

[postscriptlove]

Welcome!

Im new too. The diabetes thing is what started my weight loos journey. My mom had it and died from it. So, yeah, scary!

Good luck.

E

[luckymommy]

Welcome to 3fatchicks, Melanie! I hope you will find this forum to be as informative and supportive as I have. Take it one day at a time and ask lots of questions. We're all here to lift one another up!

[ElizabethObviously]

Sometimes it takes a pretty big scare to motivate a person into getting healthy. Focus on each day and making it the best you can. And remember what you do today effects who you are tomorrow.