Six months completed

"janice" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 13:54:15 GMT, "Dewolla Stepon"
wrote:

Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well
pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).

In the 26 weeks I've only had 4 weekly gains, and enjoyed one stretch of
11
weeks with a loss each week. I've learned a lot about my body and
nutrition, and have gathered tools to help me keep in control. I've also
learned that I have T2 diabetes, but am currently symptom-free because of
my
weight loss and new eating habits.

Looking back over my life I can see that my motivation for prior weight
control was mainly vanity. This time, though, I began because I felt
much
older than my age and didn't want to end up incapacitated at a relatively
early age. Last year at this time I remember spending most of my time
sitting in a recliner with my feet up, watching television and eating,
not
wanting to get up because I didn't want to deal with the pain in my feet
and
knees. Quite a difference today. I bought a pedometer last week and am
making my 10,000 steps almost every day; my heel spurs and arthritis no
longer are a problem; my sciatica hasn't flared up in months; and people
tell me I look 30 years younger! Bless them, I know they exaggerate, but
I'll take the compliment.

I was so bad off before that I was classified as permanently disabled and
have disabled plates on my vehicle. I used to break out into a sweat at
even the slightest exertion, and needed to keep the house cold (not over
68
degrees) year-round. I had to buy all my clothes from online catalogs
because department stores didn't carry my size. Now I can go into any
store
and find clothes that fit.

I'm not yet at my ultimate goal of being at the midpoint of my healthy
weight range, I have a little over 23 pounds to go. With the motivation
and
resources I have there is no doubt I'll make it, and by my birthday in
early
October. I'll be 55 and will treat myself by going around to all my
usual
shopping spots and collecting my senior discount cards!

Thank you ALL here at ASD for your encouragement, compassion, and
accountability. I really couldn't have done it without you! You have
been
wonderful.

Dewolla
What a powerful post - you are my hero

Aww, thanks Janice - what a nice thing to say!

I certainly have found that health is a much stronger incentive to
lose weight than vanity.

Do keep posting your progress - it makes me really happy to see you
doing so well.

Yes, I'll keep posting. I've given myself 12 weeks more to reach my Phase 2
goal of 175. Already I feel sort of victorious in that my BMI is below 25.
Should be an interesting three months. I think my Phase 3 goal will be that
at my next doctor's appointment in December I'll no longer be borderline
hypertensive; my good cholesterol will be higher; the rest of my cholesterol
numbers will stay low; and my BG will be in the normal range.

- Dewolla

"janice" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 13:54:15 GMT, "Dewolla Stepon"
wrote:

Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well
pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).

In the 26 weeks I've only had 4 weekly gains, and enjoyed one stretch of
11
weeks with a loss each week. I've learned a lot about my body and
nutrition, and have gathered tools to help me keep in control. I've also
learned that I have T2 diabetes, but am currently symptom-free because of
my
weight loss and new eating habits.

Looking back over my life I can see that my motivation for prior weight
control was mainly vanity. This time, though, I began because I felt
much
older than my age and didn't want to end up incapacitated at a relatively
early age. Last year at this time I remember spending most of my time
sitting in a recliner with my feet up, watching television and eating,
not
wanting to get up because I didn't want to deal with the pain in my feet
and
knees. Quite a difference today. I bought a pedometer last week and am
making my 10,000 steps almost every day; my heel spurs and arthritis no
longer are a problem; my sciatica hasn't flared up in months; and people
tell me I look 30 years younger! Bless them, I know they exaggerate, but
I'll take the compliment.

I was so bad off before that I was classified as permanently disabled and
have disabled plates on my vehicle. I used to break out into a sweat at
even the slightest exertion, and needed to keep the house cold (not over
68
degrees) year-round. I had to buy all my clothes from online catalogs
because department stores didn't carry my size. Now I can go into any
store
and find clothes that fit.

I'm not yet at my ultimate goal of being at the midpoint of my healthy
weight range, I have a little over 23 pounds to go. With the motivation
and
resources I have there is no doubt I'll make it, and by my birthday in
early
October. I'll be 55 and will treat myself by going around to all my
usual
shopping spots and collecting my senior discount cards!

Thank you ALL here at ASD for your encouragement, compassion, and
accountability. I really couldn't have done it without you! You have
been
wonderful.

Dewolla
What a powerful post - you are my hero

Aww, thanks Janice - what a nice thing to say!

I certainly have found that health is a much stronger incentive to
lose weight than vanity.

Do keep posting your progress - it makes me really happy to see you
doing so well.

Yes, I'll keep posting. I've given myself 12 weeks more to reach my Phase 2
goal of 175. Already I feel sort of victorious in that my BMI is below 25.
Should be an interesting three months. I think my Phase 3 goal will be that
at my next doctor's appointment in December I'll no longer be borderline
hypertensive; my good cholesterol will be higher; the rest of my cholesterol
numbers will stay low; and my BG will be in the normal range.

- Dewolla

"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:bQRIc.45014$WX.10865@attbi_s51...
Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).


What a great and inspiring post, Dewolla! Congratulations on your wonderful
accomplishments!

Mary
325-160-148

Most excellent, Dewolla. Health and quality of life will trump vanity
any time. Keep up the good work!

Kasey
365/253/???

"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:bQRIc.45014$WX.10865@attbi_s51...
Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well
pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).

In the 26 weeks I've only had 4 weekly gains, and enjoyed one stretch of
11
weeks with a loss each week. I've learned a lot about my body and
nutrition, and have gathered tools to help me keep in control. I've also
learned that I have T2 diabetes, but am currently symptom-free because of
my
weight loss and new eating habits.

Looking back over my life I can see that my motivation for prior weight
control was mainly vanity. This time, though, I began because I felt much
older than my age and didn't want to end up incapacitated at a relatively
early age. Last year at this time I remember spending most of my time
sitting in a recliner with my feet up, watching television and eating, not
wanting to get up because I didn't want to deal with the pain in my feet
and
knees. Quite a difference today. I bought a pedometer last week and am
making my 10,000 steps almost every day; my heel spurs and arthritis no
longer are a problem; my sciatica hasn't flared up in months; and people
tell me I look 30 years younger! Bless them, I know they exaggerate, but
I'll take the compliment.

I was so bad off before that I was classified as permanently disabled and
have disabled plates on my vehicle. I used to break out into a sweat at
even the slightest exertion, and needed to keep the house cold (not over
68
degrees) year-round. I had to buy all my clothes from online catalogs
because department stores didn't carry my size. Now I can go into any
store
and find clothes that fit.

I'm not yet at my ultimate goal of being at the midpoint of my healthy
weight range, I have a little over 23 pounds to go. With the motivation
and
resources I have there is no doubt I'll make it, and by my birthday in
early
October. I'll be 55 and will treat myself by going around to all my usual
shopping spots and collecting my senior discount cards!

Thank you ALL here at ASD for your encouragement, compassion, and
accountability. I really couldn't have done it without you! You have
been
wonderful.

--
Dewolla Stepon
268/198.1/199 - Phase 1
199/198.1/175 - Phase 2
154 at age 28
285 at age 53
Yes, I am very tall

Keep up the great work! You should have no problem making it to your goal!
It is a good thing that you added you are very tall. I bet you were getting
sick of being asked in here all of the time.

"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:nJ%Ic.83023$XM6.24274@attbi_s53...

"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
...

Keep up the great work! You should have no problem making it to your
goal!
It is a good thing that you added you are very tall. I bet you were
getting
sick of being asked in here all of the time.

As a matter of fact I was being second-guessed and questioned a lot when
talking about my BMI and weight goals. I'm 6'3" and the numbers just
don't
sound right when someone is assuming a height of around 5'6"!

- Dewolla

I remember you posting your height in the past. I am 5'9.25" and am used to
being the tall one in the room. I would be in your shadow!

"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
...

"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:bQRIc.45014$WX.10865@attbi_s51...
Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well
pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).

In the 26 weeks I've only had 4 weekly gains, and enjoyed one stretch of
11
weeks with a loss each week. I've learned a lot about my body and
nutrition, and have gathered tools to help me keep in control. I've
also
learned that I have T2 diabetes, but am currently symptom-free because
of
my
weight loss and new eating habits.

Looking back over my life I can see that my motivation for prior weight
control was mainly vanity. This time, though, I began because I felt
much
older than my age and didn't want to end up incapacitated at a
relatively
early age. Last year at this time I remember spending most of my time
sitting in a recliner with my feet up, watching television and eating,
not
wanting to get up because I didn't want to deal with the pain in my feet
and
knees. Quite a difference today. I bought a pedometer last week and am
making my 10,000 steps almost every day; my heel spurs and arthritis no
longer are a problem; my sciatica hasn't flared up in months; and people
tell me I look 30 years younger! Bless them, I know they exaggerate,
but
I'll take the compliment.

I was so bad off before that I was classified as permanently disabled
and
have disabled plates on my vehicle. I used to break out into a sweat at
even the slightest exertion, and needed to keep the house cold (not over
68
degrees) year-round. I had to buy all my clothes from online catalogs
because department stores didn't carry my size. Now I can go into any
store
and find clothes that fit.

I'm not yet at my ultimate goal of being at the midpoint of my healthy
weight range, I have a little over 23 pounds to go. With the motivation
and
resources I have there is no doubt I'll make it, and by my birthday in
early
October. I'll be 55 and will treat myself by going around to all my
usual
shopping spots and collecting my senior discount cards!

Thank you ALL here at ASD for your encouragement, compassion, and
accountability. I really couldn't have done it without you! You have
been
wonderful.

--
Dewolla Stepon
268/198.1/199 - Phase 1
199/198.1/175 - Phase 2
154 at age 28
285 at age 53
Yes, I am very tall

Keep up the great work! You should have no problem making it to your
goal!
It is a good thing that you added you are very tall. I bet you were
getting
sick of being asked in here all of the time.

As a matter of fact I was being second-guessed and questioned a lot when
talking about my BMI and weight goals. I'm 6'3" and the numbers just don't
sound right when someone is assuming a height of around 5'6"!

- Dewolla

Thank you, Mary. You have accomplished quite a bit yourself!

- Dewolla

"Mary M - Ohio" wrote in message
...
"Dewolla Stepon" wrote in message
news:bQRIc.45014$WX.10865@attbi_s51...
Today is the six month anniversary of my current diet and I am well
pleased.
I've lost nearly 70 pounds and have gone from "obese" (BMI of 33.5) to
"normal" (BMI of 24.8).


What a great and inspiring post, Dewolla! Congratulations on your
wonderful
accomplishments!

Mary
325-160-148

Ain't that the truth? Oh, I wish I could relive my last ten years knowing
what I know now, but I can't. Only thing to do is press forward and take
care of what I have left (which is a lot).

- Dewolla


"Kasey" wrote in message
om...
Most excellent, Dewolla. Health and quality of life will trump vanity
any time. Keep up the good work!

Kasey
365/253/???

Fantastic progress, Dewolla! You deserve to be very proud of
yourself! I'd say to do something special to celebrate, but I know
that every day is its own reward.

Chris