last chance saloon

[Pinkpanther1]

being of a more mature age (middle age) I have come to a point in my yo-yo dieting life that I'm calling my last chance.
Why my last chance? because i am beginning to suffer health problems from my over-weight... ok.. let's be honest here: my obesity.
Luckily no diabetes but problems with my lower legs and feet which will be greatly improved by losing weight.
my doctor has proposed weight loss surgery but having looked at all the pros and cons have decided i would prefer to try one more time, very seriously, to do this alone... without surgery.
I'm hoping that by joining such a forum i will find some additional support

 

[icychic]

Welcome! Personally I'm glad you have decided to try the old fashioned way one more time. You can do it!!

Start slow, find healthy food and exercise you enjoy.

I'm in that now or never area too. Not because of health issues but because if I don't do this now I don't think I will ever get there. Don't give up!

 

[Pinkpanther1]

thanks icychic.
i'm more of a "do or die" type of person so the 'start slow' method doesnt really work for me. I kinda figured that if i had to have the surgery then it would be a drastic life style change and so i'm applying that life style change immediately without the surgery.
I'm still eating x3 a day but really watching quantities and calories, avoiding carbs (as much as possible) which are my biggest weakness and trying to get some exercise most days. The excerise is a big challenge due to the health issues i'm facing but at least there i'm applying the "start slow" method and trying to build up.
although i know that the weight loss is easiest at the beginning i'm already proud of the 5 kilos lost this month so far but it's a long long way to go!