Been looking for a weight loss forum

I think I am just going to start one called "Team D" that way we can run the team name ideas by each other in there. :)
 
Hey Preacher,

welcome to your diary. You sound like you're doing pretty awesome.

I just wanted to wish you luck in the challange and kick some butt.

BTW, I think you're wife sounds lovely. It's great that she can support you that way!
 
Thanks Ms. Kallie! Good luck to you as well!

On to more mundane things...

Well, went to the Docs this morning and so far, so good. No problems on anything readily apparent.

My blood pressure, heart rate and breathing etc, all the physical stats are good but, of course, I have to wait for the lab results.

The doctor was pleased with my diet results so far and supportive of my exercise plan. She said that she thought 1K calories is a bit low, and if I found myself plateauing, to up my intake to 1200. Her only concern, after discussing my diet with me, was that 1K might be too low for my body size and might make my system think it needs to hold on to ever erg of energy.

She said that upping the calories a couple of hundred can sometimes fool the body into letting go of that storage but not to sweat it unless I found myself stalling on the diet or find myself feeling overly or easily tired during the day.

I found it odd that she had to have a chaparone in the room while she did some of the tests but hey, it today's litigous society, I can't say I blame them for being overly sensitive.

Can't wait to hear the results, make sure everything is on track, but the preliminary stuff is encouraging.
 
Gee and i only thought they gave female patients chaperones... :D

it's terrific that your doctor was actually willing to discuss your diet and exercise plan with you...
 
Hey- I just checked in on your diary for the first time and I wanted to give you a belated welcome and say a few other things.
- I too am hoping that your test results come back favorable. I'm surprised that your doctor didn't mention weight loss the first time the problem came up! It seems like some doctors (mine included) avoid weight topics- which is weird b/c they are doctors and all of the extra weight we are carrying around is a major health risk.
-I am so happy for you that you have your wife as a constant inspiration in your weight loss goals. I wish I had the same inspiration surrounding me- but instead I just have a fiance who says things like, "I don't know- I've never had a problem losing weight." He means well, but he can't relate. You are very lucky.
-Lastly, I LOVED your reply to T2Truckers initial comment. I am SO HAPPY that you feel that way about your wife- I hope you tell her those sorts of things too! Ladies love compliments ;)
 
valapalooza said:
Hey- I just checked in on your diary for the first time and I wanted to give you a belated welcome and say a few other things.
- I too am hoping that your test results come back favorable. I'm surprised that your doctor didn't mention weight loss the first time the problem came up!
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Oh, the doctors have been on my butt for several years to start losing weight, but since I wasn't really interested, I just ignored thier advice. You see, I knew best :rolleyes:

It wasn't until I got my head straight that I realized I should have listened to them. :eek:

When it comes to stubborn, my picture is in the dictionary right below Jackas* :p

As for my wife, I am a very lucky man. I am also a wise man....

You see, I have a couple of secrets when it comes to making a marriage last.

1. If I get into an argument with my wife and it turns out that I am right, I apologize immediately.
2. I always remember that "If Momma ain't happy, nobody is happy."
3. I never, ever buy her flowers or presents to say I am sorry. I show her I am sorry by mending my ways.
4. Buy flowers and gifts, but only because you want to, not for a special occassion. They mean a lot more if they are "Because it is Tuesday" or "Because I thought you would look good in those earrings" than they do if it is a birthday where you have to buy a gift of some kind.
5. Tell her she is beautiful. Especially if she is, because beautiful women don't often beleive they are beautiful.
 
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You are a very wise man! luckily my husband knows your secrets!

hope your test results come back good too!!
 
You are so right about that. I got flowers today at work and the all the card said was "It's Friday, I'm in Love" That's what I like. Don't go buying me stuff because you did something bad, you'll just piss me off even more! You have a good head on your shoulders.

Good Luck in the challenge, Preacher Man!
 
Hey, Preacher. I saw your post on another thread and saw you got kind of beat up for it. No worries. Some people are more sensitive than others. You made some valid points. I hope you don't have bad feeling about the responses. Don't take it personally. Hope you had a great weekend.
 
Pineola said:
Hey, Preacher. I saw your post on another thread and saw you got kind of beat up for it. No worries. Some people are more sensitive than others. You made some valid points. I hope you don't have bad feeling about the responses. Don't take it personally. Hope you had a great weekend.
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I don't let stuff like that stress me out... I been thrown out of better places for less....;) (J/K!)

Thanks for the supportive words... Like I said, I am here to lose weight, not to fight with Drama queens.

Speaking of losing weight, I seem to have stalled.... ARGH! Going running in a little bit, gonna keep up the regimen and hope my body is just taking a break.
 
Got my blood tests back from my physical today....

After 2 months on Omacor, 1 month of 900-1000 (couple of 800, most 1K) calorie days with exercising at least 3 days a week,

I am down 36lbs (Doctor has my highest weight at 308, I started the diet at 303)
Triglycerides dropped from a very dangerous 650 (750+ at the highest) to an unbeliveable 115 (Normal is up to 150)
LDL is down (170)
HDL up (40)
Blood Sugar down 2 points (98)
Liver and Kidney function normal
All other tests normal.

Doctor said, "Keep up the good work!"

I am freakin STOKED about the results so far....
 
Wow, awesome news preacher! From the looks of things you've done an amazing job so far.... you've got every reason to be stoked!
 
I knew life was going too well...

Jumped over a little wall that seperates one part of the parking structure, something I have done a hundred times, but this time I landed wrong and blew out my knee.

Made it home on my motocycle, but I can't put any weight on my leg. to top it all off, my car is a 6-speed manual with a pretty strong clutch...

Guess I am working from home tomorrow, and my exercise program just went to hell in a handbasket.
 
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