Reply #14: As a formerly over weight person, I say boo hoo hoo!

[dogfacedboy]

In February of this year, I went in for a physical exam, and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
I was prescribed medication, told to go on a healthy diet, and told to exercise more. At the time I weighed 257lbs(I'm a 6'2", 47 yo male). My diet is nothing more than that little 'food pyramid',
and I consume 2000 calories per day. In fact, it's the diet everyone should be living by. I go to the local YMCA 2- 3 times a week for a one hour workout each time. I take my meds as directed. I went for another check-up on August 14th. I now weigh 198lbs, my blood sugar levels are 'normal', and my blood pressure has even gone down a bit(my BP wasn't an issue, but this still made the Doc happy). The Doc says that if everything looks this good in 6 more months, He's going to take me off the meds for a test run without them. Most importantly, I feel great! I'm in the best shape I've ever been in. I didn't even know that I didn't feel good until I made these changes.

Personally, I didn't really have any 'body image issues'. I knew all along that I needed to get into better shape. Deep down inside, we all know we need to take better care of ourselves. My whole point here is this: If I can do it, anyone can. I'm not an extremely motivated person in this area, yet I've met with success as far as the changes I neede to make.

Instead of forming a pity party, everyone just needs to move around more, and eat right.