Another very good Doctor visit-I'm almost there

[Mitchell]

Well, most everyone who knows me is aware of the health issues I have been having the past two months with being overweight, and my high blood pressure. Today I had my latest Dr visit, and all went very well. Iam down to 178 lbs, which represents a 7 pound loss in the last month, and a 19 pound loss since I was diagnosed with my high blood pressure on March 17. My blood pressure is getting better as well, coming in today at 130 over 84, down from 150 over 100. My doctor is very pleased, and he said I have only another 3 lbs to lose to achieve the goal he set for me of 175 pounds. While Iam aware that normal BP is 120 over 80, he has set a goal that he wants me to have low blood pressure of somewhere in the neighborhood of 110 over 70 or even 100 over 70. Instead of having to see him in one month, as I had for the last two months, I can now wait 2 months, until July. My challenge now will be how to lose 3 more lbs, and stay at that weight, while reintroducing certain foods into my diet such as Italian and Fried Chicken occasionally, and still maintain weight. He told me I have lost an amazing amount of weight in 2 months, and that I now look great. Iam very pleased, as I have exhibited a great deal of willpower in the last 2 mos, for someone who basically ate very unhealthy foods for the last six years since I've lived here.
I know I've spoken to many forum members, and friends who I have on here about this issue. I want to thank everyone on the forum and in chat who has been there to support me. It is appreciated. Between my forum friends, my family, and my shrewd doctor, along with a lot of willpower, I have achieved a difficult goal in a short period of time. Now, I have to go that last little step, and maintain it, which Iam confident I can do. Thanks again everyone, and peace to all.

Mitch

 

[steph]

Go Mitch!

XOXO

 

[Mitchell]

Thank you for the encouraging words, Steph, they are appreciated. Hope you are doing well, hun, take care.

Mitch

 

[General Zod]

Good deal Mitch I know it's hard to watch what you eat Especially with the good food in Lancaster county and all that good Amish cooking How's the new job going?

 

[giantfan121262]

Congratulations on your weight loss and addressing your health issues before they get out of control. I know how hard it is to lose weight because I lost about 55 pounds from the time I was at me heaviest. One tip to keep in mind, the slow pace wins the race, if you catch my dig.

 

[unclebill]

Way to go Mitch!!! Soon you will be a chick magnet. Try to save a few women for the rest of us. 😎

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, Bill, and gen zod. The kind words are appreciated.
Actually, Iam still doing the antiques, but decided not to persue that other company. We had some serious problems with both the guy I was working with, and some other people, so Iam persuing the antiques business, and considering other options. That can happen in business sometimes, but the antiques thing is all in place, and Iam confident I will locate another good opportunity.

Thanks everyone, the support is always appreciated.

Mitch

 

[bratgirl365]

Good for you Mitchell....keep up to great work!

 

[Mitchell]

Thank you, bratgirl. It is appreciated. Great sig pic! The lovely Mimi is wonderful at making them.

Mitch

 

[featherfingers]

I couldn't find anything better so this will have to do. Anyway, fish is good for you and I have no idea who that guy is, except that his name is obviously Mitch, unless that's the name of the fish... why anyone would congratulate a fish soon destined for the dinner table is beyond me. The cake is low in calories, and there's chocolate swirl ice cream inside.

 

[AphxA]

Nice going my friend

 

[Iggy pop]

Congrats on the weight loss and improved health. I know it wasn't easy, so you should be proud.

 

[Mitchell]

FF, that is a great pic. Thank you, my friend. It means a lot to me that you took the time to do that.
Iggy, thank you sir, no it wasnt easy, but I did it, and Iam feeling a sense of pride, and will be better health wise.
Aphxa, thank you very much, my friend, your kind words are appreciated.

Mitch