Hi, my Doctor suggested I join here to share my story and network with like minded and like situation people. I started, post divorce at 342 pounds. Ate out almost every meal (didn’t like to cook, picky kids not wanting to eat the same thing, driving kids to events, etc.). Gained tons of weight due to being invisible in my marriage. COVID hit, I started getting down about being home, over working and getting bored. Decided to “learn” to cook since I had more time at home. Within 2 weeks of cooking at home (not counting calories or carbs), I lost 4 pounds. Started adding new foods and green stuff (I was not a fan). Lost more weight. Started needing less insulin as I wasn’t peaking as often. Started logging my food and I talked my Doctor into the CGM system Libre 14. Logged how foods reacted in my body. Learned I just can’t eat white (bread, potatoes, rice or pasta). Only missed pasta, so learned to eat Miracle noodles. BG levels continued to drop, continued to reduce insulin and lost more weight. 5 months later, down 56 pounds, completely off insulin and walking a mile or two a day. I am 56 years old and I never thought I could lose weight. I tried many “systems” and would lose 5-10 pounds and the stall for months. It is getting easier and easier to eat good, exercise and I feel blessed.
My daughter (19) was watching my transformation and she started walking as well. Now she is eating better, walking 5-8 miles a day and losing weight. (Down 40).
My son (25) is disabled and it is harder to exercise, has anxiety and Aspergers. He was reluctant to change, but now he walks with me everyday. We walk slower, but I am not complaining.
We are just starting this journey, but I think we have a good lead!
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