I am new to this site and am trying to figure it out. I wish I was 50 again. I am 67, mother of 10, grandmother of 33, and still teaching high school English. About 24 years ago, I quit smoking, hit menopause and developed a tumor in my right foot. Within a year I had ballooned up from 130 lbs. to 185 lbs. The tumor in my foot was growing and becoming more painful, HOWEVER - the 3 different medical specialists I visited over the next 14 years could find nothing and told me it must be nerve damage, etc. Well, by then I had become very inactive, walking less and less in order to avoid the pain. No excuses, I had just given in to the "poor me" syndrome and moved less - eaten more junk, and was now up to about 205 lbs. I heard of yet another foot specialist and decided to give him a try. This wonderful man ordered an MRI (none of the others had) and by golly a tumor the size of a golf ball was found. The doctor removed it and the pain was relieved. That was 8 years ago. I have tried every diet known but just don't stick it out. I truly believe I have formed the habit of "breaking" my diet.
I have done low carb eating before and feel better when I eat this way. I found Doug's book and am impressed with it and the recipes. I am going to commit to this lifestyle and hope the recipes will provide variety.
I have been reading the testimonies and posts tonight. They are so inspiring and the friendly posts are comforting. One post commented on how people who don't have this weight issue just don't understand. This is true. I am so angry with myself for allowing this to happen to me - yet I don't do anything about it. I am 5'3" and am now 212lbs. I have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart valve prolapse (or something??), diabetes 2, allergies, diverticulosis, and probably other stuff too. Losing the weight would help or cure all of these conditions.
I don't know if I have done this post correctly or not, but I appreciate anyone reading this if I have. I plan to begin the low carb lifestyle Monday, October 14, 2013. I am not sure how many carbs per day I should start with. In the past, I had to stick with 20 or less to lose. I think I am pretty resistant. I will welcome any advice, hints, tips - and certainly prayers!
Again, thanks for reading this rambling post. sincerely, Mrs. D.
