My Journey began on February 09, 2022. While at a routine scheduled doctor appointment at the VA, my primary care physician informed me that I am diabetic. I was shocked. He then told me that if I don't change my diet and exercise (lack of), I would be dead within 10 years. Now that got my attention. At that office visit I weighed in at 258.8 Lbs. How did that happen to me? I already have COPD and severe PTSD w/ moderate depression and now this, too. I didn't take the news well. I was pissed, at myself, of course. Nobody to blame but me, for getting into this position. I had an A1C of 7.5 and was prescribed Metformin. I was determined to get off of the Metformin and and never even start with insulin. I went to work on this immediately. I started cutting Carbohydrates and Calories, reducing portion sizes, using a smaller plate and started exercising. I enrolled into the VA's MOVE! program which began on Tuesday, March 01, 2022. When the MOVE! program started, I was already down to 244.4 Lbs. Today my weight is 219.6 Lbs. Four more weeks of the program and I already feel and breath and move better.
My personal, self-imposed plan: Diet; 1700 Calories/day 175g Carbohydrates/day
Exercise: 45 minutes strength training 3 days/week 30 minutes cardio exercises 2 days/week
It's been tough, but well worth it. I can breathe, move and walk a couple miles now. At 53 years old, I ain't ready to die yet!
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99,6 kg
Bisher verloren: 17,8 kg.
Still to go: 8,9 kg.
Diät befolgt: Recht gut.
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1840 kcal
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Fett: 91,95g | Eiw: 108,59g | Kohlh: 160,98g.
Frühstück: Center Cut Country Ham Slices, Great Value 4% Cottage Cheese, Strawberries, Great Eggs Farm Fresh Eggs. Abendessen: Chicken Thigh (Skin Not Eaten), Wal-Mart Chuck Eye Steak, Denny's Sliced Tomatoes (3 Slices), Cantaloupe (Muskmelon), Cucumber (Peeled) , Cooked Summer Squash (from Fresh), Cooked White Corn (from Fresh, Fat Not Added in Cooking). Snacks/Sonstiges: Ingles Best Black Cherry Premium Ice Cream, Great Value Indulgent Trail Mix. mehr...
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Wow! Dang sir, you got my attention! Way to take the bull by the horns. Your progress is phenomenal. PS: I could relate to so much of what you wrote. No time like the present.
19 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: jengetfit123
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Keep fighting, don’t live in comfort 💪
19 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: Supergainz1
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I’m so proud of you!!!!!!!
19 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: EmmaLeanAgain
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That is incredible!!! Great job!!!
19 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: Jessrob
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Amen! Brother! Thank You for Your Service!
My "OH HELL NO MOMENT" was a little over 2.5 years ago. Stepped on the Dr's scale, springs flew and it settled at 298.6! This week I marked 2 "OH Yes moments". Loss of 100# and below 200#.
19 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: SLYONE 22
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You sound wonderfully motivated - and making good progress!
20 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: erikahollister
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Отлично! Сил, настойчивости! Успеха! / Great! Strength, perseverance! Success!
20 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: YuryP65
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Fuck yeah! Excellent work, brother. Let's go!
20 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: jimmiepop
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Gotcha! I mumbled a few rude words under my breath myself after meeting with my doctor at the end of January 2022. However, like you I got off the couch and started dealing with my problem (high blood pressure). I know from personal experience it’s not easy. Good for you, my friend! Keep up the great work. It IS down to us🌈🌈🇨🇦
20 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: Maguscanook
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Sounds like my story 😱 but my weight was 374 and today is 322 my goal is 175 👍
20 Mai 22 vom Mitglied: bleueyes1974
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Mahalo for ur service...now on to better health to take back the life u deserve🤙🏽
04 Jun 22 vom Mitglied: acomandr
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