TechnologyFan58
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Well, I am 50 and getting ready to start a very big journey. I go to meet with the people at a hospital based program (optifast) this Thursday. I am excited, nervous, and scared all at once. What if I cannot do this fasting thing?
I did Optifast 20 years ago and was successful. It took me 20 years to get back into this place now and here we go again. I guess I am a metaphor in that those that don't learn from history repeat it. So, here I am again, trying to lose 100 lbs. I can't believe I am in this position again in my life.
Why now? Well, I am getting close to the 300 lb mark and 20 years ago I swore never to cross the 200 lb barrier ever again. It just ticks me off. So, here I am at this juncture (also, I have very limited clothes that fit and I refuse to buy new wardrobe). I thought that with what I call the eating season (Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feast to all the baked goodies brought into my office from thanksgiving to Christmas, then Christmas itself) upon me, I would definitely migrate north of 300 lbs. So, it is now or never!
Back then I was married and young. Now, I am divorced and middle aged. I do have a significant other and I will be leaning on her for support.
Why period? I admit, it will be nice to lose some weight and feel like I look good again. But mine is health driven. At my age and weight, I am a heart attack waiting to happen. It will feel good to go from a couch potato to an active person. I can recall how good it felt to exercise and to have so much energy instead of being tied all the time.
Oh well, so much for a short introuction as suggested with regards to this forum. I look forward to hearing and reading about your journies as well. I know we may stumble at times, but hopefully, we will all continue with our journies. I look forward to drawing strength from you all!
-bill
I did Optifast 20 years ago and was successful. It took me 20 years to get back into this place now and here we go again. I guess I am a metaphor in that those that don't learn from history repeat it. So, here I am again, trying to lose 100 lbs. I can't believe I am in this position again in my life.
Why now? Well, I am getting close to the 300 lb mark and 20 years ago I swore never to cross the 200 lb barrier ever again. It just ticks me off. So, here I am at this juncture (also, I have very limited clothes that fit and I refuse to buy new wardrobe). I thought that with what I call the eating season (Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feast to all the baked goodies brought into my office from thanksgiving to Christmas, then Christmas itself) upon me, I would definitely migrate north of 300 lbs. So, it is now or never!
Back then I was married and young. Now, I am divorced and middle aged. I do have a significant other and I will be leaning on her for support.
Why period? I admit, it will be nice to lose some weight and feel like I look good again. But mine is health driven. At my age and weight, I am a heart attack waiting to happen. It will feel good to go from a couch potato to an active person. I can recall how good it felt to exercise and to have so much energy instead of being tied all the time.
Oh well, so much for a short introuction as suggested with regards to this forum. I look forward to hearing and reading about your journies as well. I know we may stumble at times, but hopefully, we will all continue with our journies. I look forward to drawing strength from you all!
-bill