Why I need to
lose weight!
I have been "watching my weight" since I was 13 years old. I have watched it go up and up. I don't regard my self as fat now but I am seriously overwieght for my age and so on. I hav lost 100's of pounds during my lifetime. I am now widowed and live alone. I am in good health overall and do want to stay that way. I am now 74 yr. of age; weigh 153 lb; 5" 3". I go to weight-watchers now (for the past 32 years). I do aquafit regularly and walk quite a bit although I have no regular exercise program. I am active - work one day a week (for pay even) plus a lot of volunteer work.
There is a history of type 2 diabetes in my family - My Father was diagnosed in his 60's and( my Mother) controlled his weight with diet until he died at age 79. My brother was diagnosed at age 40 and he was on insulin, became a runner but died at age 55 of a stroke. Related to diabetes - who knows?
I need to lose wight because I am terrified of getting diabetes - it is such a terrible disease and I do not like myself when I weigh more than 140; . I have had high sugar levels in the past and that was enough to scare me into cutting back on my carbs. I have a sweet tooth like you, and i can't seem to control it. I always feel deprived. I think I am more emotional about my eating choices and choose "feel good itemd" even when I feel guilty and remorseful after I indulge. Even when I am enjoying pie and ice cream, or tea and cookies, or whatever I have to have - I think about what I am doing to my body. Sabotage at work all the time.
I am hoping your book can help me. I must confess I do not expect to win this contest but I do want to know where I can get your book. Good luck with that.
Joan
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