Almost 1 year later....

fsfty · 05-05-2012, 06:06 PM

11 months ago, I was diagnosed pre-diabetic, on the highest dose of cholesterol medicine, had very high blood pressure and just felt awful. My doctor warned me i needed to lose weight and change the way I eat or I was going to have serious blood sugar issues. She recommended I try a low carb diet, and it would be helpful if I lost even 5 pounds. I was 260 lbs and decided after I got off the phone with her that I needed to change things.

I did some reading, and decided to do a prolonged induction of 20-30 carbs. It ended up being a 6 month induction, through which I lost 70lbs. I was fortunate in that the weight literally felt like it was falling off. I know its pretty rare, but I never cheated...NOT ONCE. I did some reading on diabetes and realized what a horrible disease it really is; That was motivation enough to follow the weight loss through.

I began "maintaining" in month 7 and have been lucky enough to be in a 3 pound range over the past 5 months. I am completely off my cholesterol and blood pressure medications, my blood sugar is normal, and I am doing something I haven't done since I was 20...exercising. Before the weight loss, I never would have considered exercising (nor could I). I now have so much more energy and I've lost 6 inches off my waist.

Its been almost a year, and I don't miss the food I once thought I couldn't live without. How could I live without pizza

? Being healthier, feeling great and looking better is so much more important to me than any food I've stopped eating. Its one year down, a healthier lifetime to go.

Happy2be · 05-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Awesome!!!! Keep up the good work.

Doggygirl · 05-08-2012, 01:23 PM

Thank you for posting your story! I came here today in need of some inspiration. Thank you for sharing yours.

DG

fsfty · 05-09-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Doggygirl

Thank you for posting your story! I came here today in need of some inspiration. Thank you for sharing yours.

DG

You're very welcome. Good luck on your journey; you're gonna do great!!!

julieboolie · 05-15-2012, 03:59 PM

Congratulations!! WTG!!

Great job!! Especially the "no cheating" part!!

cheri · 05-17-2012, 06:17 PM

Terrific job!!! Thank you for sharing your story.. You are really showing that you can maintain your weight within 5 pounds.. Most diets tell you that when you maintain to try stay within that range.. and you have proven it can be done!! Good for you!!

cheri

Monkeyfish · 05-18-2012, 11:55 AM

So happy for your success and most of all your HEALTH! Your determination is super inspirational too, so thank you!

iminit4me · 05-21-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks so much. I love reading these great success stories. Just starting on my second week and I am super focused. Lost 7 pounds in the first week. Now I want the time to fly by to really see more success. Why didn't I do this in January? I could kick myself!!

fsfty · 05-22-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iminit4me

Thanks so much. I love reading these great success stories. Just starting on my second week and I am super focused. Lost 7 pounds in the first week. Now I want the time to fly by to really see more success. Why didn't I do this in January? I could kick myself!!

Great Job. Time will fly by and you will be where you want to be before you know it.

heidihoopi · 05-22-2012, 01:46 PM

Dh is diabetic 2 and he is not taking it very seriously and of course I am very worried about him and our future. Is there a book you would recommend that would help him "see the light?"

Thanks.

imstarryeyed · 05-22-2012, 02:07 PM

heidi- I know your question was not directed at me but I'll answer anyway. Low Carb Revolution by John McLean is informative and entertaining. He explains insulin in an easy to understand way. It's not available in hard copy, that I know of, but I downloaded from Amazon to my mac (cheap). Also available to read on cloud. I've read tons of books and this one is just different, but good.

05-05-2012, 06:06 PM	#1
fsfty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 226 Gallery: fsfty Stats: 260/186/185 6'2" Start 6/9/11, Goal 12/9/11 WOE: Lifetime Maintenance Start Date: June 9, 2011	Almost 1 year later.... 11 months ago, I was diagnosed pre-diabetic, on the highest dose of cholesterol medicine, had very high blood pressure and just felt awful. My doctor warned me i needed to lose weight and change the way I eat or I was going to have serious blood sugar issues. She recommended I try a low carb diet, and it would be helpful if I lost even 5 pounds. I was 260 lbs and decided after I got off the phone with her that I needed to change things. I did some reading, and decided to do a prolonged induction of 20-30 carbs. It ended up being a 6 month induction, through which I lost 70lbs. I was fortunate in that the weight literally felt like it was falling off. I know its pretty rare, but I never cheated...NOT ONCE. I did some reading on diabetes and realized what a horrible disease it really is; That was motivation enough to follow the weight loss through. I began "maintaining" in month 7 and have been lucky enough to be in a 3 pound range over the past 5 months. I am completely off my cholesterol and blood pressure medications, my blood sugar is normal, and I am doing something I haven't done since I was 20...exercising. Before the weight loss, I never would have considered exercising (nor could I). I now have so much more energy and I've lost 6 inches off my waist. Its been almost a year, and I don't miss the food I once thought I couldn't live without. How could I live without pizza? Being healthier, feeling great and looking better is so much more important to me than any food I've stopped eating. Its one year down, a healthier lifetime to go. Last edited by fsfty; 05-05-2012 at 06:25 PM..

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05-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
Happy2be Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,942 Gallery: Happy2be Stats: 261 (220.8 re)/205.2/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2, 2009 Restart: 1-3-12	Awesome!!!! Keep up the good work.

05-08-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
Doggygirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: IL Posts: 1,384 Gallery: Doggygirl Stats: 204/171.6/152 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: Restart 10/21/12 @ 175.6	Thank you for posting your story! I came here today in need of some inspiration. Thank you for sharing yours. DG

05-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#5
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Congratulations!! WTG!! Great job!! Especially the "no cheating" part!!

05-17-2012, 06:17 PM	#6
cheri Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 39,982 Gallery: cheri Stats: 150 + pounds lost - 4' 11"	Terrific job!!! Thank you for sharing your story.. You are really showing that you can maintain your weight within 5 pounds.. Most diets tell you that when you maintain to try stay within that range.. and you have proven it can be done!! Good for you!! cheri

05-18-2012, 11:55 AM	#7
Monkeyfish Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 158 Gallery: Monkeyfish Stats: 210/195.8/135 WOE: Atkins (grain/wheat free) Start Date: May 8, 2012	So happy for your success and most of all your HEALTH! Your determination is super inspirational too, so thank you!

05-21-2012, 11:55 AM	#8
iminit4me Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northern MI Posts: 250 Gallery: iminit4me Stats: 315/258/140 WOE: Atkins NANY/Exercise Start Date: May 2010	Thanks so much. I love reading these great success stories. Just starting on my second week and I am super focused. Lost 7 pounds in the first week. Now I want the time to fly by to really see more success. Why didn't I do this in January? I could kick myself!!

05-22-2012, 01:46 PM	#10
heidihoopi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 16,905 Gallery: heidihoopi Stats: Hi 293/Restart-272/260/175 WOE: My Way Start Date: Restart 4/2013	Dh is diabetic 2 and he is not taking it very seriously and of course I am very worried about him and our future. Is there a book you would recommend that would help him "see the light?" Thanks.

05-22-2012, 02:07 PM	#11
imstarryeyed Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 87 Gallery: imstarryeyed WOE: lacto ovo pesco vegetarian low carb Start Date: April 12, 2012	heidi- I know your question was not directed at me but I'll answer anyway. Low Carb Revolution by John McLean is informative and entertaining. He explains insulin in an easy to understand way. It's not available in hard copy, that I know of, but I downloaded from Amazon to my mac (cheap). Also available to read on cloud. I've read tons of books and this one is just different, but good.