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I hve been off the website now for 48 days and my weight increase is a good indicator as to how I have been doing. I have been working as an essential worker while half my company is working from home since March. I have been driving to work and wearing a mask all day while my co-workers are looking at me as if I am typhod mary. I am a black woman who is considered high risk based on my being a Type 2 diabetic that suffers from arthritis (both Knees) and have an immune system that doesn't work like everyone else. I have been taking extra precautions with the help of a friend who has been providing me with mask and gloves. My own company didn't give us mask until May.
I had my six month check up last Friday and basically my good cholesterol is low and my bad cholesterol is lower than my good cholesterol (stopped eating red meat over a year ago). My AIC however went from 6 to 6.7. I admit that over the last 48 days I went off my normal food and started eating pizza, hamburgers and snacks as buying fresh vegetables or even frozen vegetables are hard to find in local stores. (Based on my health issues I tend to shop in off hours and wear my mask and gloves.) I know that I tend to eat crap when I get stressed out and trust me the present situations have stressed me out.
So this is my reality check this morning on the scale (had not touch it in 48 days) this has shocked me back to getting down to business regarding loosing the pounds. I am now currently in the obese category. I was watching a show called Fit to Fat to Fit and at the end of the episode I said that was me as I was once 115 lbs (drunk every kind of protein powder to gain weight and was picked at everyday for being skinny and now I am obese and my only living sibling refers to me as a "COW" (Walked away from this toxic person and left no forwarding address and blocked my phone) but I know I can be skinny again. I looked into Weight Watchers a month ago but passed on it as can't receive food shipments. Anything left outside my apartment doors are stolen by kids in the building.
I am determined to get back into my 4 am workout routine minus walking on a treadmill or street for safety reasons before going to work Mon. - Fri. for now. Goal now get my weight down and good cholesterol higher. (Six months befor next medical visit- Hopefully not virtual by that time.) Open to suggestions
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201.0 lb
Lost so far: 0 lb.
Still to go: 61.0 lb.
Diet followed poorly.
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gaining 1.2 lb a week
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Just wanted to say that I wish you the best. Changing life style habits is not easy, at least not for me, but good change is rewarding and worth it for health and the way you feel. Sending good thoughts your way.
24 Jun 20 by member: Lucille Ball
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The first step is just taking that first step to better health. You CAN do this! We are all here to cheer you along your journey!
25 Jun 20 by member: kclab
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Oh it sounds like you've had a tough time these days. I wish things were simpler and you didn't have to work so hard during these stressful times. I suppose you know that even losing a small amount can make so many things better. Would focusing on that rather than your whole goal be helpful? We are here to cheer you on... I know that isn't much. Keep journaling... One day at a time! ❤️
25 Jun 20 by member: melissatwa
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I know you know this as you've been on the FS site a lot longer than a lot of folks here, including myself. So, not a suggestion but maybe a reminder...try tracking your input for 60 days straight...record everything, the good - the bad, liquid calories, condiments, adult beverages, etc, etc...I know it is a bit of work, but you and your health are worth it!! That boring and tedious "exercise" of recording and then seeing your input side of the calorie equation is more valuable time spent than TV time, or even exercise time! As far as exercise goes, your walking purposely a few times a day is a great start...build up to 3 miles a day and you wont have to worry about that 4am gym time... add that gym time in the future if you are so inclined. Hope you find a sustainable path that works, isn't a burden and allows you to live a fun and healthy life!!
25 Jun 20 by member: Steven Lloyd
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you got this. and better now than farther along. I did the same. took several months off of tracking and weighing. gained 10 or so but got back on fairly quickly. balance is everything.
25 Jun 20 by member: busjwanie
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I've also felt some stress from the situation, plus depression, which never helps weight loss. Sometimes its just good to get on FatSecret & rant for a few minutes to blow off steam. Go ahead, we all understand.
25 Jun 20 by member: Toni Bourlon
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Today is my first day, ever. Thank you for your sacrifices during the Covid pandemic. These are times like we've never seen. please be gentle with yourself.
25 Jun 20 by member: BlaizingTrails
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