Monkey's Magical Treehouse of Awesomeness

[npixelz]

I don't even want to catch the tail end of someone's felines being hurt!

[MonkeyGirl18]

impurrsible to hurt my felines

[npixelz]

Are you pawsitive about that?

[MonkeyGirl18]

Supurr pawsitive

[npixelz]

Nyaice!

[Gingerale]

How are you two so clever?

[MonkeyGirl18]

ingenyaity

[MonkeyGirl18]

Also, I've decided to start a weight loss blog to track my journey because "help, I've fallen and I can't get up" and stay motivated to keep losing. I've gained everything I've lost back and then some.

Once I get it all finished setting up and with my first post, I can share it if ya would like to read it. I don't expect much of anyone, if anyone at all, to read it. Just another way to hopefully help me stick to my goal.

[galled]

I'd read it. Keep it here and we can keep you motivated!

[npixelz]

I might give it a peruse, a little browse here and there, the odd once over once in awhile

[MonkeyGirl18]

It's only one post right now, just an introductory post, but give it a read if you want. I might only do weekly posts atm, on the weekends.

https://bigweightogo.wordpress.com/

[npixelz]

I wish upon thee the greatest of luck with thine adventure

[galled]

I read it last night. It's bittersweet--heartbreaking that your journey had setbacks and heartwarming that you know what needs to be done and you're taking steps back on the right path.

Your story is similar to mine--I had hypertension and was pre-diabetic due to excess weight. The thing that triggered me into full lifestyle changes is I became a full blown diabetic. I did not want to get on insulin (once you're on, you never get off of it) so I got serious about my health. I did a bunch of research and it turns out that carbs are the enemy--they cause inflammation, makes diabetes worse/kills your pancreas, and make you fat.

I lost 30% of my body weight and have kept it off for more than 5 years so far and my BP is normal and my A1c is now normal. In fact, my bloodwork is perfect now (something I've never had before).

I don't count calories now. Counting calories never seemed to work when I did--and believe me I tried many diets and exercise routines. The trick for me is reducing my carb intake to about 30 a day and never more than 10 per meal or snack, and limiting my fat intake as much as practical. Finding substitutes for foods I love was challenging, but completely doable. There are substitute for just about everything now.

I wish you success with your changes and of course we're all here to support you!

[Gingerale]

I am so sad to hear of your struggle, is there anything we can do or say to help keep you motivated?

Will sharing what has worked for us help at all? I know everyone's body is different & some food plans work better for some then others.

But there are options out there that taste great & you don't realize they are less carbs or less calories.

[MonkeyGirl18]

You can share if you want. I dont really know what would work for me or not. All I know is that what I have done hasn't helped all too much.