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Paul - 19 Nov 2003 22:55 GMT

Hello list,

I'm wondering if any of you out there know of any good online weight loss
support groups out there? If so please reply back, so I can view them. I'm
a 39-year-old male that was in an accident almost 2.5 years ago and was
overweight at the time of the accident. About 3 months ago I had visited my
doctor to get tested for diabetes and to find out options for losing weight.

Luckily I didn't have diabetes. My insurance doesn't cover weight loss
prescriptions. My doctor said I was a candidate for the gastric bypass
surgery, but I really wanted to try getting help with a dietician or
something more before making a permanent change to my body. I'm glad I did,
I asked my doctor if he could recommend a dietician to try learning how to
eat better.

It's been about 3 months now and I've lost around 48 pounds and plan on
losing another 52 to 77 pounds. I don't measure my food anymore, but know
about what portions to eat and I haven't had a burger or any fries since I
started my diet. I told myself this isn't a diet anymore it's a way of
life.

Today, I'm feeling better about myself and look forward to losing the
remainder of my weight. I have never really understood all the calorie,
carbs, and other things that you need to watch in order to make sure your
getting the proper amounts in a diet.

I'm hoping to find site where I can learn more from others and share their
joy in weight loss and better living.

Thanks for any links you can provide,

Paul

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Ignoramus18270 - 19 Nov 2003 23:26 GMT

> Hello list,
>
> I'm wondering if any of you out there know of any good online weight loss
> support groups out there?

You are in one right here.

> If so please reply back, so I can view them. I'm a 39-year-old male
> that was in an accident almost 2.5 years ago and was overweight at
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>
> Luckily I didn't have diabetes.

Congratulations.

> My insurance doesn't cover weight loss prescriptions. My doctor
> said I was a candidate for the gastric bypass surgery, but I really
> wanted to try getting help with a dietician or something more before
> making a permanent change to my body. I'm glad I did, I asked my
> doctor if he could recommend a dietician to try learning how to eat
> better.

I have two questions.

1. What is your weight and height

2. What is the nature of your injury and what kind of exercise can you
perform.

I lost 47 lbs without needing any prescriptions or any help from my
health insurance. Did so by giving up junk food and sugar, walking and
eating less.

> It's been about 3 months now and I've lost around 48 pounds and plan on
> losing another 52 to 77 pounds. I don't measure my food anymore, but know
> about what portions to eat and I haven't had a burger or any fries since I
> started my diet. I told myself this isn't a diet anymore it's a way of
> life.

Most outstanding!

> Today, I'm feeling better about myself and look forward to losing the
> remainder of my weight. I have never really understood all the calorie,
> carbs, and other things that you need to watch in order to make sure your
> getting the proper amounts in a diet.

If you are losing weight, feeling good, and eat a varied diet, you are
on the right track. After weight loss, continue doing everything as
during weight loss, but eat a little more.

> I'm hoping to find site where I can learn more from others and share their
> joy in weight loss and better living.

this is such a place.

i
223/176/180

> Thanks for any links you can provide,
>
> Paul

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Paul - 20 Nov 2003 16:43 GMT

Hello,

Just to answer your questions I am currently 250lbs and 5'11". I plan on
getting down to 200 w/o much difficulty and have a hopeful goal to reach
175. I have always believed that this was impossible because I believe I've
been 200+ since my early high school days and they say it gets harder with
age.

Even serving in the Army and then Marines I was always looked at with a
weight problem even though I could carry my own weight and run faster than
some, that 10 years my junior. As you can imagine you burn a lot of
calories in the military and that required a hearty appetite, at least
that's my feeling.

After my accident I gained an additional 40 pounds, due to laying in bed
and sitting in the chair recuperating. Now I can't run, but walk 2.5 to 3.5
miles at least 5 days a week and I have a stairmaster in my home which
doesn't require you bend the knees all the way and I spend an hour a day at
least 5 days a week on it and think it's a major reason for my weight loss
as well as changing my eating habits.

Thanks to all for the reply's. Just found this group yesterday and
realize this is a support group in itself.

Kudos to all with a successful weight loss,

Paul

> > Hello list,
> >
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> >
> > Paul

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Ignoramus1904 - 20 Nov 2003 16:54 GMT

> Hello,
>
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> because I believe I've been 200+ since my early high school days and
> they say it gets harder with age.

I see. I am also 5'11", amusingly.

I also was overweight since childhood, but not by much. Then my weight
ballooned after I got married, from 200 to 223 lbs.

It is harder, but achieving reasonable weight (175 may be reasonable
for you) is possible. I am 176 at this point and still have quite a
bit of fat on me.

> Even serving in the Army and then Marines I was always looked at
> with a weight problem even though I could carry my own weight and
> run faster than some, that 10 years my junior. As you can imagine
> you burn a lot of calories in the military and that required a
> hearty appetite, at least that's my feeling.

Absolutely.

> After my accident I gained an additional 40 pounds, due to laying in bed
> and sitting in the chair recuperating. Now I can't run, but walk 2.5 to 3.5
> miles at least 5 days a week and I have a stairmaster in my home which
> doesn't require you bend the knees all the way and I spend an hour a day at
> least 5 days a week on it and think it's a major reason for my weight loss
> as well as changing my eating habits.

Well, that's excellent that you can walk a few miles per day. It won't
be a magic solution, but it will be helpful.

Good luck, hang around!

i
223/176/180

> Thanks to all for the reply's. Just found this group yesterday and
> realize this is a support group in itself.
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>> > Paul

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Beverly - 20 Nov 2003 01:44 GMT

Welcome to ASD, Paul. I think you'll find lots of information and support
in the group.

Congratulations on the 48lbs - that is fantastic.

www.fitday.com is a site many of us use to log our daily calorie intake. It
will list the carbs/protein/fat ratio for you and provide other useful
information. It's free but you have to register.

Hope to see you posting often.

Beverly

> Hello list,
>
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> Paul

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jmk - 20 Nov 2003 13:19 GMT

> It's been about 3 months now and I've lost around 48 pounds and plan on
> losing another 52 to 77 pounds.

Wow! Good work!

Actually, I have found this group to be informative and supportive --
although there are some personality conflicts from time to time. It's
good to have a people with a mix of backgrounds using different
techniques to maintain their weight because there are a lot of ideas
floating around within the newsgroup.

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jmk in NC

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