Well, most of you who Iam friendly with, and who may have read my post last month about my weight, health, and blood pressure, were aware that I was diagnosed with high BP on March 17th, and was ordered to lose weight by my Doctor. Today was my follow up visit, and in less than four weeks, the results were good, and he seemed pleased. Iam have lost 12 pounds, and am down to 185 pounds from 197. My BP is almost normal, at 126 over 86, down from 150 over 100. The doctor did have a trick up his sleeve though.
Last month, when he ordered me to lose weight, his initial order was for me to lose between 12 and 17 lbs, and to get down to between 180 and 185. Upon seeing me today, he threw me a curveball. He now told me he wants me to lose another 10 lbs, and to go on the South Beach diet, and wants me at 175 lbs. That is about the weight that I was six years ago when I moved down here. Luckily, he didnt take away my chinese food once a week or my frozen yougurt, so I guess I have to do what the doctor says. The irony is that if I go down to 175, some of the clothes I had to put away when I moved down here may fit me. He said I can have beef twice a week, which I've been doing.
Overall, we were both pleased with the outcome. Iam happy that I had the will power to drop 12 lbs in less than four weeks. I really have been following the diet strictly, and it hasnt been easy, but when he told me on March 17th how high my BP was, I knew I had to get it down. I have also been drinking nothing but diet soda, after having regular my whole life. It was a good start, but I know I have to do more.
So, I just wanted to post to give an update. Thanks to the forum members for their support on my health issues. Iam glad we're still up. I'm waiting with the rest of us to see when the move happens.
Cheers to all,
Mitch
Last month, when he ordered me to lose weight, his initial order was for me to lose between 12 and 17 lbs, and to get down to between 180 and 185. Upon seeing me today, he threw me a curveball. He now told me he wants me to lose another 10 lbs, and to go on the South Beach diet, and wants me at 175 lbs. That is about the weight that I was six years ago when I moved down here. Luckily, he didnt take away my chinese food once a week or my frozen yougurt, so I guess I have to do what the doctor says. The irony is that if I go down to 175, some of the clothes I had to put away when I moved down here may fit me. He said I can have beef twice a week, which I've been doing.
Overall, we were both pleased with the outcome. Iam happy that I had the will power to drop 12 lbs in less than four weeks. I really have been following the diet strictly, and it hasnt been easy, but when he told me on March 17th how high my BP was, I knew I had to get it down. I have also been drinking nothing but diet soda, after having regular my whole life. It was a good start, but I know I have to do more.
So, I just wanted to post to give an update. Thanks to the forum members for their support on my health issues. Iam glad we're still up. I'm waiting with the rest of us to see when the move happens.
Cheers to all,
Mitch
Then,diabetes runs in my family and at the last visit found out have that too.Then,he weighed me stood there and shook his head,Kevin,Kevin,Kevin he kept saying,He say's you need to loose weight now.Now,mind you this was last month.Oh,yeah cardiac problems in the family,I'm screwed.Well,anyway,I thought well I guess losing weight would be better than dead,cause he said if I don't get things under control,I can take ten years off my life.I am going to be 48 in two weeks.So,I went on the diet it sucks but,I am seeing real results,the pic I have up looks nothing like me now.I have lost 23 pounds and am going to lose another 27 that will be 50 and put me at 182.So,Mitch wish you luck.I have found what works best for me is I eat twice a day.I eat,a good breakfast then,supper at 6 and nothing after,just water and an occasional apple.So,Mitch losing weight will suck,but I will tell you one thing,I went to the store bought new jeans bought 36,and when,I am done it will be 34.Now,hope I can live long enough to enjoy it lol.So.let's do it let's piss off those who say we can't.Again,good luck Mitch. 
