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12-2008 252 lbs.
Me (248 lbs) and my uncle
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New Year - New Me!
Hi everyone! I'm Linda. I'm 50 yrs old, the mother of 4 children ranging in age from 35 to 13 and 4 grandchildren.
I have struggled with my weight for the last 20 yrs and have been from the extremes of severely underweight to morbidly obese, going from one extreme to the other several times. It's time to make the right changes, that are do-able for a lifetime, and will work to reach and stay at a healthy weight.
I am an online student of CareerStep, training to be a medical ...
Hi everyone! I'm Linda. I'm 50 yrs old, the mother of 4 children ranging in age from 35 to 13 and 4 grandchildren.
I have struggled with my weight for the last 20 yrs and have been from the extremes of severely underweight to morbidly obese, going from one extreme to the other several times. It's time to make the right changes, that are do-able for a lifetime, and will work to reach and stay at a healthy weight.
I am an online student of CareerStep, training to be a medical transcriptionist. So if I'm not chasing after the 2 grandsons that live with me, I'm typing my way into a new career.
I had RNY in 2000 and had to have 2 revisions to correct problems. I lost 198 lbs but since the last revision which restored a portion of the intestine by-passed I have gained 140 lbs over the last 6 yrs. I still have the disadvantages of the by-pass such as not being able to eat pasta, rice or bread and sugar intolerance. Even with the weight gain and being near death in 2002, which prompted the last revision, I don't regret the choice and would make the same today, But today I still struggle with weight gain partially due to a birth defect which prevents lower body mobility.
I'm here to find encouragement, motivation, and give the same in return. Any suggestions, advice, or the needed kick in the pants will always be welcomed and appreciated.
Looking forward to getting to know y'all :) If there are any gastric by-pass folks out there struggling with regained weight I'd enjoy hearing from you!
Going to take this weight loss journey one day at a time, one change at a time.
"Energy and persistence conquer all things.”
"Your only limitations are those you set up in your mind, or permit others to set up for you." -- Og Mandino--
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Member Since: 12/29/2008
SparkPoints: 3,580
Fitness Minutes: 415
My Goals:
Reach a healthy weight so that I can keep up with my grandchildren and that special guy in my life.
Fit into amusement park rides without fear that the restraints won't fit around me!
My Program:
8 oz of hot lemon water in the mornings.
Counting calories, low carb, high protein, and low sodium.
Personal Information:
Name: Linda
Age: 49
Location: Central Florida
Physically Challenged, mother of 4 and grandmother of 4
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