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Weight Loss Support Groups
Hello,
Just to answer your questions I am currently 250lbs and 5'11". I plan on getting down to 200 w/o much difficulty and have a hopeful goal to reach 175. I have always believed that this was impossible because I believe I've been 200+ since my early high school days and they say it gets harder with age. Even serving in the Army and then Marines I was always looked at with a weight problem even though I could carry my own weight and run faster than some, that 10 years my junior. As you can imagine you burn a lot of calories in the military and that required a hearty appetite, at least that's my feeling. After my accident I gained an additional 40 pounds, due to laying in bed and sitting in the chair recuperating. Now I can't run, but walk 2.5 to 3.5 miles at least 5 days a week and I have a stairmaster in my home which doesn't require you bend the knees all the way and I spend an hour a day at least 5 days a week on it and think it's a major reason for my weight loss as well as changing my eating habits. Thanks to all for the reply's. Just found this group yesterday and realize this is a support group in itself. Kudos to all with a successful weight loss, Paul "Ignoramus18270" wrote in message ... In article , Paul wrote: Hello list, I'm wondering if any of you out there know of any good online weight loss support groups out there? You are in one right here. If so please reply back, so I can view them. I'm a 39-year-old male that was in an accident almost 2.5 years ago and was overweight at the time of the accident. About 3 months ago I had visited my doctor to get tested for diabetes and to find out options for losing weight. Luckily I didn't have diabetes. Congratulations. My insurance doesn't cover weight loss prescriptions. My doctor said I was a candidate for the gastric bypass surgery, but I really wanted to try getting help with a dietician or something more before making a permanent change to my body. I'm glad I did, I asked my doctor if he could recommend a dietician to try learning how to eat better. I have two questions. 1. What is your weight and height 2. What is the nature of your injury and what kind of exercise can you perform. I lost 47 lbs without needing any prescriptions or any help from my health insurance. Did so by giving up junk food and sugar, walking and eating less. It's been about 3 months now and I've lost around 48 pounds and plan on losing another 52 to 77 pounds. I don't measure my food anymore, but know about what portions to eat and I haven't had a burger or any fries since I started my diet. I told myself this isn't a diet anymore it's a way of life. Most outstanding! Today, I'm feeling better about myself and look forward to losing the remainder of my weight. I have never really understood all the calorie, carbs, and other things that you need to watch in order to make sure your getting the proper amounts in a diet. If you are losing weight, feeling good, and eat a varied diet, you are on the right track. After weight loss, continue doing everything as during weight loss, but eat a little more. I'm hoping to find site where I can learn more from others and share their joy in weight loss and better living. this is such a place. i 223/176/180 Thanks for any links you can provide, Paul |
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