I am 36 years old and computers are a huge part of my life, however, I have never joined a forum. The most I will ever do is ask google a question and if an answer from a forum pops up - I would read it. So, I guess 2010 is my year of first.
I have joined this forum because I know I need to loose weight (I weigh 298 lbs) and I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I need to find health, happiness and a LONG future for myself and my 15 year old daughter (who is already over 200lbs.)
I have realized recently that I have taught her that food is a treat and an easier of pain, something you deserve, something you use to celebrate with, and/or hide your problems with. I have realized recently that I have set her up for a lifetime of pain, heartache, physical and emotional failures.
I have come here hoping to find 500lbs of strength, guidance and support.
It is great that you've come here for support. We are here for you.
Being responsible of your health is a good attitude, and I see that you are trying to inculcate this to your daughter now as well. It is not too late to do so, but in your case, a lot of patience and consistency and discipline is required.
Prior to doing any change to your diet and activities, I would advise you to see a doctor and tell him/her your plans. Given your medical condition, it is best to know what specific changes are acceptable and safe. Get your daughter to a pediatrician as well, and do the same. She has a genetic predetermination to having what you have right now, and while she's young, it's good to make her aware of that and how to deal with it early in life.
After your consultations, please do come back and share with us. While waiting for your schedule, maybe short walks outdoors or indoors (i.e. shopping mall, gym) could help you get started, as well as avoiding fastfood and processed food, drinking sufficient amounts of water and enough rest.
Good luck.
Last edited by caterpillar79; 01-24-2010 at 01:21 PM.
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What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are but how you deal with incompatibility. - Leo Tolstoy
The clearest explanation for failure of any marriage is that two people are incompatible; that is, one is male and the other female. - Anna Quindlen
Thank you Caterpillar. I have started taking walks with her, we took our first one yesterday. To be honest she isn’t thrilled about it and seems to be looking for excuse why we shouldn’t. But, I am trying to encourage her. I will also make a doctors appointment for both of us soon
She is still young to take it all in. Maybe the pedia will be able to explain the necessity of physical exertion on her part. She'll get to understand it as she grows older, especially when BOYS are the topic, and that she'll want to be attractive for them. If you are able to tap on that, you'll have your motivator in place, believe me.
You may also want to talk to the school nurse and her science teacher about your goal with her. They might be able to follow up on that with their lessons that they can link up with your issues in an indirect way.
I have always done this with my caseload students. And after they leave my "care", they are so far self-conscious of what they eat and do physically (well, most of them are).
Last edited by caterpillar79; 01-24-2010 at 01:44 PM.
What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are but how you deal with incompatibility. - Leo Tolstoy
The clearest explanation for failure of any marriage is that two people are incompatible; that is, one is male and the other female. - Anna Quindlen
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