Hello, my name is nicole, ok last night i whent to the dr because my ankles were swelling, my bp was 150/102, i wanted to cry and i did ,but not in front of my daughter! I am 33 years old with 5 kids, my weight was also 260 more than what i weight at birth of my last kid, he gave me a water pill, i feel helpless, i dont want to die,when the doc told me its not a heart attack to be woried about its congestive heart failier, i was crying inside, i need to do something now for my kids and myself,i just dont think i can afford to join a program ,i have minimal income thats what scares me,,, please help me
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Posted 16 April 2010 - 09:53 AM
Dear Nicole
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the boards. Your story is one that I can understand the meaning of. It was a doctor who told me I had to do something too and with the help of family, friends, and my consultant, I am doing it.
I am 29, with no kids. At 23, I was engaged to a guy and went dress shopping for the wedding. I am 5'9 and at that time weighed about 290lbs. Yes that's right, almost 300lbs at 23 years old. My doctor told me that if I didn't look into something and quick, I could have serious problems and since heart disease runs in my family, CHF and a heart attack by the time I was 30 was not improbable. Talk about being scared straight. I tried everything short of starving myself. Even started working part time at a gym, which was interesting being someone seriously overweight working at a gym, but not always working out. My fiance (now thankfully my ex) was not supportive of me at all, told me "You can't lose the weight" or "You'll never change your ways". That alone was enough to depress me even more. But the saddest hit was getting pregnant and losing the baby before she was born...I miscarried at 5 months. The hormones in overdrive, my "fiance" giving me more grief, trust me...it was starting to convince me maybe I wasn't worth it.
Then my dad who was in his eighties at the time, started getting sick a little more often. My mom has battled three cancers. Between the two of them, I was gonna go before them if I didn't make the change.
Of course thankfully I got out of the relationship (which was VERY costly) and moved out on my own, not too far from my folks. I started walking to work everyday, rain, snow, cold, hot whatever. It was only a ten minute walk, but I was gonna do it. I had no real friends supporting me through this time, and I did what I could to spend time with my mom and dad and younger sister.
And the weight slowly started coming off. Granted it was a long process, but I started realizing that I was able to do it. My sister started walking with me once a week for two miles (when we had nice weather). I was coming over more to help my dad and I would lift him to the wheelchair and take short walks outside his apartment complexes. He needed the fresh air and I needed the time with him that I lost in my previous relationship. And I made the plans to workout at the gym after it closed with the owner's permission for 45 doing anything, weights, cardio, SOMETHING.
It has been almost four years since my ex and I split. I am 29 now...and down 110lbs. I am now around 185-189. I don't always get on the boards because I am a hard worker. But it seems every once in a while, I come across a story like yours and feel like I can share mine with you to show you you are not alone in this journey.
I lost 60lbs with Jenny Craig and yes I fell off for a bit but am still going strong. I even started working for them, I loved the idea and the support. My consultant still calls me and checks in with me, making sure to let me know she is still there when I need her.
I know it's scary at first and there is so much to think about before commiting to anything. So I did weigh my options. I knew if I didn't do something, I would never be healthy enough to even try to have a baby again. I could develop arthritis. I already have issues with my spine. Or like my doctor said, my parents would out live me. Or, I could buckle down and beat this no matter how long it took to do so.
I still struggle with my weight, but not to where I see that first number ever again. I workout 5 days a week with everything. Weights, cardio, classes, even bought one of those dancing dvds from DWTS to spruce it up a bit. I fell off for a bit when my father passed a couple years ago, but the thing I remember is him telling me a couple weeks before he passed that he was proud that I came around, that I started taking care of myself, and that I was there for him.
Nicole, I know it seems so hard to believe that it can happen. I still can't believe it sometimes when I look back at old pictures. But I'm here. I'm healthy. And I have every bit of faith that YOU are so worth it and can do it too. I loved watching Valerie succeed. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Sarah on the program (one of my clients said I look a little like her
). And I have a good feeling that when you weigh the options for you, you'll be ready. And all of us here will be there to support you. You already called for help, Nicole. Here's an answer. Come on the journey with us. We aren't going anywhere that you can't follow.
The very best to you and thanks for letting me share my story. Can't wait to hear yours!!! ;D
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the boards. Your story is one that I can understand the meaning of. It was a doctor who told me I had to do something too and with the help of family, friends, and my consultant, I am doing it.
I am 29, with no kids. At 23, I was engaged to a guy and went dress shopping for the wedding. I am 5'9 and at that time weighed about 290lbs. Yes that's right, almost 300lbs at 23 years old. My doctor told me that if I didn't look into something and quick, I could have serious problems and since heart disease runs in my family, CHF and a heart attack by the time I was 30 was not improbable. Talk about being scared straight. I tried everything short of starving myself. Even started working part time at a gym, which was interesting being someone seriously overweight working at a gym, but not always working out. My fiance (now thankfully my ex) was not supportive of me at all, told me "You can't lose the weight" or "You'll never change your ways". That alone was enough to depress me even more. But the saddest hit was getting pregnant and losing the baby before she was born...I miscarried at 5 months. The hormones in overdrive, my "fiance" giving me more grief, trust me...it was starting to convince me maybe I wasn't worth it.
Then my dad who was in his eighties at the time, started getting sick a little more often. My mom has battled three cancers. Between the two of them, I was gonna go before them if I didn't make the change.
Of course thankfully I got out of the relationship (which was VERY costly) and moved out on my own, not too far from my folks. I started walking to work everyday, rain, snow, cold, hot whatever. It was only a ten minute walk, but I was gonna do it. I had no real friends supporting me through this time, and I did what I could to spend time with my mom and dad and younger sister.
And the weight slowly started coming off. Granted it was a long process, but I started realizing that I was able to do it. My sister started walking with me once a week for two miles (when we had nice weather). I was coming over more to help my dad and I would lift him to the wheelchair and take short walks outside his apartment complexes. He needed the fresh air and I needed the time with him that I lost in my previous relationship. And I made the plans to workout at the gym after it closed with the owner's permission for 45 doing anything, weights, cardio, SOMETHING.
It has been almost four years since my ex and I split. I am 29 now...and down 110lbs. I am now around 185-189. I don't always get on the boards because I am a hard worker. But it seems every once in a while, I come across a story like yours and feel like I can share mine with you to show you you are not alone in this journey.
I lost 60lbs with Jenny Craig and yes I fell off for a bit but am still going strong. I even started working for them, I loved the idea and the support. My consultant still calls me and checks in with me, making sure to let me know she is still there when I need her.
I know it's scary at first and there is so much to think about before commiting to anything. So I did weigh my options. I knew if I didn't do something, I would never be healthy enough to even try to have a baby again. I could develop arthritis. I already have issues with my spine. Or like my doctor said, my parents would out live me. Or, I could buckle down and beat this no matter how long it took to do so.
I still struggle with my weight, but not to where I see that first number ever again. I workout 5 days a week with everything. Weights, cardio, classes, even bought one of those dancing dvds from DWTS to spruce it up a bit. I fell off for a bit when my father passed a couple years ago, but the thing I remember is him telling me a couple weeks before he passed that he was proud that I came around, that I started taking care of myself, and that I was there for him.
Nicole, I know it seems so hard to believe that it can happen. I still can't believe it sometimes when I look back at old pictures. But I'm here. I'm healthy. And I have every bit of faith that YOU are so worth it and can do it too. I loved watching Valerie succeed. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Sarah on the program (one of my clients said I look a little like her
). And I have a good feeling that when you weigh the options for you, you'll be ready. And all of us here will be there to support you. You already called for help, Nicole. Here's an answer. Come on the journey with us. We aren't going anywhere that you can't follow. The very best to you and thanks for letting me share my story. Can't wait to hear yours!!! ;D
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Dear Nicole
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the boards. Your story is one that I can understand the meaning of. It was a doctor who told me I had to do something too and with the help of family, friends, and my consultant, I am doing it.
I am 29, with no kids. At 23, I was engaged to a guy and went dress shopping for the wedding. I am 5'9 and at that time weighed about 290lbs. Yes that's right, almost 300lbs at 23 years old. My doctor told me that if I didn't look into something and quick, I could have serious problems and since heart disease runs in my family, CHF and a heart attack by the time I was 30 was not improbable. Talk about being scared straight. I tried everything short of starving myself. Even started working part time at a gym, which was interesting being someone seriously overweight working at a gym, but not always working out. My fiance (now thankfully my ex) was not supportive of me at all, told me "You can't lose the weight" or "You'll never change your ways". That alone was enough to depress me even more. But the saddest hit was getting pregnant and losing the baby before she was born...I miscarried at 5 months. The hormones in overdrive, my "fiance" giving me more grief, trust me...it was starting to convince me maybe I wasn't worth it.
Then my dad who was in his eighties at the time, started getting sick a little more often. My mom has battled three cancers. Between the two of them, I was gonna go before them if I didn't make the change.
Of course thankfully I got out of the relationship (which was VERY costly) and moved out on my own, not too far from my folks. I started walking to work everyday, rain, snow, cold, hot whatever. It was only a ten minute walk, but I was gonna do it. I had no real friends supporting me through this time, and I did what I could to spend time with my mom and dad and younger sister.
And the weight slowly started coming off. Granted it was a long process, but I started realizing that I was able to do it. My sister started walking with me once a week for two miles (when we had nice weather). I was coming over more to help my dad and I would lift him to the wheelchair and take short walks outside his apartment complexes. He needed the fresh air and I needed the time with him that I lost in my previous relationship. And I made the plans to workout at the gym after it closed with the owner's permission for 45 doing anything, weights, cardio, SOMETHING.
It has been almost four years since my ex and I split. I am 29 now...and down 110lbs. I am now around 185-189. I don't always get on the boards because I am a hard worker. But it seems every once in a while, I come across a story like yours and feel like I can share mine with you to show you you are not alone in this journey.
I lost 60lbs with Jenny Craig and yes I fell off for a bit but am still going strong. I even started working for them, I loved the idea and the support. My consultant still calls me and checks in with me, making sure to let me know she is still there when I need her.
I know it's scary at first and there is so much to think about before commiting to anything. So I did weigh my options. I knew if I didn't do something, I would never be healthy enough to even try to have a baby again. I could develop arthritis. I already have issues with my spine. Or like my doctor said, my parents would out live me. Or, I could buckle down and beat this no matter how long it took to do so.
I still struggle with my weight, but not to where I see that first number ever again. I workout 5 days a week with everything. Weights, cardio, classes, even bought one of those dancing dvds from DWTS to spruce it up a bit. I fell off for a bit when my father passed a couple years ago, but the thing I remember is him telling me a couple weeks before he passed that he was proud that I came around, that I started taking care of myself, and that I was there for him.
Nicole, I know it seems so hard to believe that it can happen. I still can't believe it sometimes when I look back at old pictures. But I'm here. I'm healthy. And I have every bit of faith that YOU are so worth it and can do it too. I loved watching Valerie succeed. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Sarah on the program (one of my clients said I look a little like her ). And I have a good feeling that when you weigh the options for you, you'll be ready. And all of us here will be there to support you. You already called for help, Nicole. Here's an answer. Come on the journey with us. We aren't going anywhere that you can't follow.
The very best to you and thanks for letting me share my story. Can't wait to hear yours!!! ;D
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the boards. Your story is one that I can understand the meaning of. It was a doctor who told me I had to do something too and with the help of family, friends, and my consultant, I am doing it.
I am 29, with no kids. At 23, I was engaged to a guy and went dress shopping for the wedding. I am 5'9 and at that time weighed about 290lbs. Yes that's right, almost 300lbs at 23 years old. My doctor told me that if I didn't look into something and quick, I could have serious problems and since heart disease runs in my family, CHF and a heart attack by the time I was 30 was not improbable. Talk about being scared straight. I tried everything short of starving myself. Even started working part time at a gym, which was interesting being someone seriously overweight working at a gym, but not always working out. My fiance (now thankfully my ex) was not supportive of me at all, told me "You can't lose the weight" or "You'll never change your ways". That alone was enough to depress me even more. But the saddest hit was getting pregnant and losing the baby before she was born...I miscarried at 5 months. The hormones in overdrive, my "fiance" giving me more grief, trust me...it was starting to convince me maybe I wasn't worth it.
Then my dad who was in his eighties at the time, started getting sick a little more often. My mom has battled three cancers. Between the two of them, I was gonna go before them if I didn't make the change.
Of course thankfully I got out of the relationship (which was VERY costly) and moved out on my own, not too far from my folks. I started walking to work everyday, rain, snow, cold, hot whatever. It was only a ten minute walk, but I was gonna do it. I had no real friends supporting me through this time, and I did what I could to spend time with my mom and dad and younger sister.
And the weight slowly started coming off. Granted it was a long process, but I started realizing that I was able to do it. My sister started walking with me once a week for two miles (when we had nice weather). I was coming over more to help my dad and I would lift him to the wheelchair and take short walks outside his apartment complexes. He needed the fresh air and I needed the time with him that I lost in my previous relationship. And I made the plans to workout at the gym after it closed with the owner's permission for 45 doing anything, weights, cardio, SOMETHING.
It has been almost four years since my ex and I split. I am 29 now...and down 110lbs. I am now around 185-189. I don't always get on the boards because I am a hard worker. But it seems every once in a while, I come across a story like yours and feel like I can share mine with you to show you you are not alone in this journey.
I lost 60lbs with Jenny Craig and yes I fell off for a bit but am still going strong. I even started working for them, I loved the idea and the support. My consultant still calls me and checks in with me, making sure to let me know she is still there when I need her.
I know it's scary at first and there is so much to think about before commiting to anything. So I did weigh my options. I knew if I didn't do something, I would never be healthy enough to even try to have a baby again. I could develop arthritis. I already have issues with my spine. Or like my doctor said, my parents would out live me. Or, I could buckle down and beat this no matter how long it took to do so.
I still struggle with my weight, but not to where I see that first number ever again. I workout 5 days a week with everything. Weights, cardio, classes, even bought one of those dancing dvds from DWTS to spruce it up a bit. I fell off for a bit when my father passed a couple years ago, but the thing I remember is him telling me a couple weeks before he passed that he was proud that I came around, that I started taking care of myself, and that I was there for him.
Nicole, I know it seems so hard to believe that it can happen. I still can't believe it sometimes when I look back at old pictures. But I'm here. I'm healthy. And I have every bit of faith that YOU are so worth it and can do it too. I loved watching Valerie succeed. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Sarah on the program (one of my clients said I look a little like her
). And I have a good feeling that when you weigh the options for you, you'll be ready. And all of us here will be there to support you. You already called for help, Nicole. Here's an answer. Come on the journey with us. We aren't going anywhere that you can't follow. The very best to you and thanks for letting me share my story. Can't wait to hear yours!!! ;D
WOW, what a great story! That is so motivational and inspiring! I am so glad that I read this post! Great job and keep up the continued success!!
Started 3/16/10
SW 183.5 lbs
CW 155.0 lbs
GW 135 lbs
1st Month 3/23/10 -4.5, 3/30/10 -2, 4/6/10 -0, 4/12/10 -2 (-8.5 total)
2nd Month 4/19/10 -3, 4/26/10 -1, 5/4/10 -2, 5/11/10 -2 (-8 total)
3rd Month 5/18/10 -2, 5/25/10 -1.5, 6/1/10 -0.5, 6/8/10 -2 (-6 total)
4th Month 6/15/10 -0.5, 6/22/10 -1, 6/29/10 -0, 7/9/10 -3.5 (-5 total)
5th Month 7/13/10 no WI, 7/20/10 -1, 7/27/10 +2, 8/3/10 -0 (+1 total)
6th Month 8/10/10 -2
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Posted 16 April 2010 - 12:37 PM
You can Google 1700 calorie diet to get started. It doesn't have to be Jenny Craig. I've been watching this show on the We Channel called "I'm Trying to Save Your Life". The food coach wasn't crazy about people using frozen foods such as Lean Cuisine, however in order to start teaching portion control he had them use those type of meals as a tool. Jenny Craig is essentially portion control, eating at least every three hours, eating fruits and veggies, and low fat dairy products.
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