186. The last time I weighed 186 was just before President Clinton took office…

[WCGreen]

The first time.

Almost fifteen pounds between that 200 lb and me mark. The BMI says I should weigh in at around 170 lbs., but that would leave me with hardly any excess fat.

I had to do something. Dr. Budev told me that they would not consider me a candidate for transplant if my BMI was over 30. I was at 29. It was just six months ago. It is now at 27.1. Still obese, but I am close to being in the normal range.

You see, when I was in the hospital back in 2004; I needed that extra weight to help me through the crisis I fell into. After being admitted with a nasty case of pneumonia, I developed what they call Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).


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[jaysunb]

1. ROFL ! Clinton ?

How about Carter.....:(

[Ter]

8. When Carter took office, I was about 30 pounds

:)

[MannyGoldstein]

2. Congratulations! Fantastic stuff!

Study after study shows that losing weight is very difficult.

[Caliman73]

3. Congrats and good luck.

Share the secrets of your success for those of us struggling with fitness issues.

[galileoreloaded]

4. Three words............. Eat. Less. Food.......I'm living proof its possible.........n/t

[WCGreen]

5. No empty calories...

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. I'll share mine

http://www.google.com.mx/search?q=i+can+make+you+thin&hl=en&prmd=vsb&source=univ&tbs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=VjKcTIPMLIL7lwfFy4GICg&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBwQqwQwAA

It comes down to eating when hungry, and not eating when you are not hungry.

Sounds simple.

Watch the videos I linked to... I also bought the book. And I've kept 50 pounds off for close to four years now.

No, I am not thin by BMI standards, I am just overweight. Realize most of that weight came on due to Avandia, but it also took three years to get it off.

[AndyTiedye]

15. Dance it off

Ride the Music

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. ARDS IS NASTY... good to know you came through

[WCGreen]

7. It was terrible,,,

I was in the hospital for 36 days...

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. Average stay... I am betting thirty in the ICU

Hugs.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Your hard work has really paid off!

I know you're going to do well Tuesday...

I think that little boy is still looking over you...

As are we all.


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[OnyxCollie]

12. The easiest and most successful diet

I've been on is to eat anchovies and smoked oysters for breakfast. I started last January when I weighed 192 (should have been 160). By April, I had lost 20 pounds. I am currently down to 168.

I'll admit it anchovies and oysters will never be confused for a toaster strudel, and the cheap stuff varies in quality, but I kinda look forward to eating breakfast, especially when I splurge for the good stuff.

jarred anchovies are more economical and the resealable container controls salt consumption.

I stopped eating Wheat Thins and feel much better for it. I also stopped drinking soda, not that I was a big consumer anyway (3-4 cans a week). Still drink (good) beer.

i used to feel like I was hungry all the time. Now, not so much. Probably helps to have the HFCS monkey off my back.

Give it a try.

Edit to add: I like your writing.

[WCGreen]

13. I eat calories that are good for you and cut out all empty caloties...

By that I mean food stuff that offers no nutritional value such soda or snacky shit.

I also cut way back on the meat.

I eat Yogurt every morning, drink a lot of tea, a combination of 3 parts green, 1 part red and 1 part white a little honey and then some lemon for taste.

I try to eat blueberries and walnuts and almonds, a lot of veggies, mostly raw and good amounts of fruits.

I lost 15 lbs in less than 3 months and I never feel hungry at all.

[OnyxCollie]

14. Blueberries and yogurt are delicious.

Been snacking on the cherry tomatoes out in the garden. Pop a couple of those and take a bite of basil... Mmm, that's good eatin'.

[WCGreen]

16. Morning Kick

[mdmc]

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