Stitch147
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- MODY
Hi all, I thought I would share with you my weight loss journey. I have been over weight most of my life, I was a fairly chubby child, teen, into 20's and into my 30's. I knew that there was a family history of diabetes, my nan (type 1), my dad and uncle (type 2). So back in january 2014 I decided enough was enough and it was time to do something about my weight in the hope it would help prevent me from developing diabetes in the long run (even though I didnt manage to stop that from happening!)
So I took myself along to my local Weight watchers group. And with the help and support of my leader and the group I attend I have so far lost 93lbs in 22 months. I have had good weeks and bad weeks and still have a way to go. I have changed my diet alot in that time and am now having to change it again to help control my diabetes. Im hoping that in the long run I can keep the weight off and have better control over my diabetes.
I feel so much better after losing the weight and now regulary take part in distance walks for charity including marathon distances and have just enter my first 10k run (although I will be jogging/walking most of it).
I hope you dont mind me sharing my story with you all.
(If I can work out how to upload a photo I will add my before and after pics!)
So I took myself along to my local Weight watchers group. And with the help and support of my leader and the group I attend I have so far lost 93lbs in 22 months. I have had good weeks and bad weeks and still have a way to go. I have changed my diet alot in that time and am now having to change it again to help control my diabetes. Im hoping that in the long run I can keep the weight off and have better control over my diabetes.
I feel so much better after losing the weight and now regulary take part in distance walks for charity including marathon distances and have just enter my first 10k run (although I will be jogging/walking most of it).
I hope you dont mind me sharing my story with you all.
(If I can work out how to upload a photo I will add my before and after pics!)