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Greenletters

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Hi everyone reading. I am starting this diary to engage in meaningful conversations about weight loss. I love numbers but it bothers me how much we let it dictate our life and health perception. That being said, I think avoiding the scale is not entirely possible. I hope to appreciate and enjoy the perks of being lighter more than the validation from the scale.

A little bit about my journey. Although I have only started counting calories about 10 days ago, the downward trend in my weight started a few months ago. I have actually lost about 7-8 kg by being on metformin and a low glycemic index diet. That weight loss was just an added bonus to attempting to control my blood sugar. The first about a kilogram I loss by counting calories feels more structured and deserved. I hope the trend continues.

I have always argued that if you are healthy your weight doesn’t matter. However after seeing a spike in blood sugar I realised being overweight is being unhealthy.

Thus, I have begun the journey to better health and less fear. I hope to take it one day at a time and make better decisions for my own health. I also hope losing weight would help me control my blood sugar without medicine. Let’s see what develops.
 
Congrats on the weight loss so far - I'm looking forward to follow your progress!
 
Greenletters said:
I have always argued that if you are healthy your weight doesn’t matter. However after seeing a spike in blood sugar I realised being overweight is being unhealthy.
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I don't think that part is necessarily true for everyone. Just like some people can smoke a pack a day for 80 years without any ill effects (other than looking like a living mummy) some people can be overweight for decades without any problems. The thing is that you can't know whether you're in that genetically privileged group or whether you're one of the many who should count themselves lucky to get a timely wake-up call in the form of a blood-sugar spike or a non-lethal heart-attack. It would be so much easier to decide to lose weight and stick with the necessary steps if the consequences were immediate and consistent...
That said: I agree that in an ideal world trying to lose weight would be something we only thought about at meal times, and onlyuntilwe were used to the changes. It has got a lot better for me - other than being active on this forum - but I don't honestly think I'll ever be able to keep my weight without thinking about it. Except for times when I'm very physically active for outside reasons.
 
LaMaria said:
I don't think that part is necessarily true for everyone. Just like some people can smoke a pack a day for 80 years without any ill effects (other than looking like a living mummy) some people can be overweight for decades without any problems. The thing is that you can't know whether you're in that genetically privileged group or whether you're one of the many who should count themselves lucky to get a timely wake-up call in the form of a blood-sugar spike or a non-lethal heart-attack. It would be so much easier to decide to lose weight and stick with the necessary steps if the consequences were immediate and consistent...
That said: I agree that in an ideal world trying to lose weight would be something we only thought about at meal times, and onlyuntilwe were used to the changes. It has got a lot better for me - other than being active on this forum - but I don't honestly think I'll ever be able to keep my weight without thinking about it. Except for times when I'm very physically active for outside reasons.
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I guess each body is different. I have been overweight for more than a decade. Only now I am seeing ill health effects.
 
My target to eat 1800 calories are being met. I have switched to whole grain pasta and that seem to keep me full for longer. I am still afraid of the scale. I can’t avoid it though. It’s a necessary adversary. My aim to exercise 4 days a week is also being fulfilled. Overall I am happy with my progress so far. Hope to keep it up.
 
Hi everyone. I had a high calorie day yesterday. I was feeling really emotional and I let it get the best of me. However I managed to meet my goals today. I have to meet my GP soon to adjust my diabetes medicine. I am quite dreading it. Not only finding out my blood sugar level but also all the advice that comes with it. But I can’t delay it, I have to do it. Probably like ripping off a bandage. I hope it goes well.

Another update is one brought by the scale. I have gained the 1kg I previously lost. I was slightly disappointed the day I weighed myself. However I did manage to carry on counting calories despite the set back. Every day that I meet the calorie goals is a win.

I have discovered how calorie counting has changed the way I think about food. I often anticipate meals because I do love to eat. Now I anticipate meeting my goals.
I like that I am trying and I guess that is the best we can all do.
 
It gets a bit easier with time (and then some days it's hard again...). Just because ypu keep discovering new food options that are filling, delicious, and a sensible amount of calories for the amount of satiety they give.
 
Your GP will probably be impressed with your 7-8 kg lost & hopefully, your appointment won't be uncomfortable for you. Keep trying & keep doing your best :)
 
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