When Enough is Finally Enough

Comment by Randi R. on September 3, 2012 at 8:43pm

Congrats on the weight loss so far. You will find that the longer you keep at it the more you will enjoy the time. I have been at it for well over 25 years, running, riding and swimming. The time to think and sort is as import to me as the physical exercise.

Keep building slowly so you don't injure yourself. Tey can be a real set back.

Comment by Lauren Elisabeth Tancyus on September 3, 2012 at 9:05pm

Good for you! I had gotten pretty heavy at one point and was prediabetic. I found that I didn't have to limit what I ate, but I had to limit the portions and not eat the things I enjoyed that were fattening or high in cholesterol as often as I used to, but I still enjoy them. I went from a size 22 to now where I wear a 6 or 8. It took some time, but I did it and I know you can too!

Comment by Allison Elizabeth on September 3, 2012 at 9:41pm

I too am prediabetic and EXTREMELY Undertall! (Even at 6'3"...I need to be about 9'16" to have my weight be acceptable) I have basically given up hope of EVER getting back into any kind of shape other than round. I started working on it about 6 months ago the injured my knee. It is somewhat better now but still rehabilitating so a lot of exercise is out right now. And the Prediabetic part leads my to have a voracious appetite. So I am stuck in a catch 22 right now. I am trying to get more exercise & walk some. I did get a nice paced (for me) 10 minute walk in today but as I write that, I am actually ashamed to admit that is all I was able to do. I would just like to be able to get from a size 864 to something approaching a regular 18 or, God forbid, could I even DREAM of someday getting into a size 16? I'm just depressing myself now. TTYL.

Comment by Karen Moate on September 3, 2012 at 10:22pm

Allison,

First it isn't a competition and you shouldn't compare yourself among others like that anyway.  You will always find fault with yourself by doing that.  Guess what I still have one hundred pounds to go.  I am going to get there barring any physical injury.  You actually sound just like I have before.  You do what you can where you are.  I have a tip that WILL save you expense on your diabetic supplies if you actually follow it.  My doctor has actually told me this.  If you are diabetic and you only cut wheat gluten out of your diet completely you will use half as much insulin just by oing that alone.  Read the book Wheat Bellies for more information.  I can't do it for you but you can turn it around and possibly get to a point where you can control your diabetes with mostly your diet.  If you actually care enough about yourself to do it you can.  Stop drinking regular soda or any other drinks with sugar in them if you haven't already.  You have to quit telling yourself what you can't do and do what you can.  Walking ten minutes is a great start.

Let me tell you this.  I work at a facility that takes care of elderly people and many of them would not have ended up there basically waiting to die if they had taken better care of themselves in their 40's 50's and sixties.  I have always been a person who made excuses not to exercise and now I realize how much time I have lost by just being lazy.  It takes 21 days of repeating an activity to develop a habit.  Push through and do what you can and you will get stronger.

Comment by Chelle Munroe on September 7, 2012 at 10:55am

Good for you. Congrats on the weight loss and your newfound enjoyment--running. Keep up the great work!

Comment by Karen Moate on September 17, 2012 at 7:22am

40 pounds down and feeling great physically!

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