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X-posted on AO...this is from a FB post, so written for the general world, more than the hotshots on the H/F board. But hey.

TL/DR: We need to talk about health. And I've lost 50 pounds.

Longer version: For the past 2ish decades, my weight has bounced around 250-275. I'd lose some weight, yo-yo back, lose some, yo-yo, repeat. But I was never really too concerned. I was a healthy enough guy, right? Sure, I could stand to lose a few...who couldn't? I worked out, and I'm a big dude. Yeah, yeah, my doc would harass me a little, but that's his script. I'll work out tomorrow...and have another wonder local beer tonight.

COVID hit, and I packed on a few more. Normal, right? Well, between Halloween and Christmas, I hit 280. Ok, that's too much for even me, so I started what I lovingly call my half-a$$ weight loss approach. In late Feb, I go to my doc for my annual physical. We ran my labs...and my A1C was high. Too high.

What's A1C? That's your longer-term average blood sugar level (docs, forgive my simplistic explanation). Not a spot "I had cake last night" level...an average level that is much more precise. And mine said "Bill, you are now officially a Type 2 Diabetic". Barely, but that the line was crossed.

That was tough. Really, really tough. Mrs Jock quickly got tired of my sarcastic "scooter after I lose my feet" comments. But, I'm a Fightin' Texas Aggie by God and I couldn't stay that way. So, Jess and I made a plan. And she gave me an impossible number. 230.

230?!?! My goal had always been 245 and reevaluate. That had been my goal for years. Hadn't achieved it yet even. But Mrs Jock was firm, and I committed. 230. On March 22, 2021, I restarted Weight Watchers. And today, despite a week a Scout Camp eating food fit for "teenage boys hiking all day" for a week, I hit it.

Shameless plug for WW. It isn't a fad. It isn't a crazy diet that is hard to sustain. I eat the same stuff as my family. And even get that occasional yummy local brew. But I've rethought my relationship with food.

It hasn't been easy. But I've been consistent. And I'm not done yet. My new goal is 220. We'll see after that. But I'm committed. Staying on WW. No yo-yo. Hold me to it.

In closing, folks, we have a real problem in America. And a really big part of that problem is denial. It sure was for me. Healthy at any size is a lie. Diabetes doesn't care about your feelings. Neither does hypertension, heart issues, joint issues, many types of cancer, COVID, etc. And exercise, while wonderful and important, will not overcome diet issues. Stop living in denial. Do something about it.

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Ol Jock 99 said:


In closing, folks, we have a real problem in America. And a really big part of that problem is denial. It sure was for me. Healthy at any size is a lie. Diabetes doesn't care about your feelings. Neither does hypertension, heart issues, joint issues, many types of cancer, COVID, etc. And exercise, while wonderful and important, will not overcome diet issues. Stop living in denial. Do something about it.



Well put and congrats. Find what works for you and stick to it but don't stick to something that doesn't work for you. If you weigh 280 (in your case) that means you've got to eat differently and not just eat less and just because restaurants are everywhere doesn't mean it is healthy to eat at them all the time.
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Your last paragraph is spot on but say it in public and you're cancelled.

I'm really interested in the FB replies you got if anyone wanted to battle your point about "healthy at any size" is a myth.

Well done man!
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Pahdz said:

Your last paragraph is spot on but say it in public and you're cancelled.

I'm really interested in the FB replies you got if anyone wanted to battle your point about "healthy at any size" is a myth.

Well done man!
Happy to say not a single one.
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You're friends with the right people
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Congratulations!

I've lost about 30 on WW. I have about another 20 to go. My line was crossed when I was diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease. I'd eaten myself into this. The funny thing is that I was medically obese but didn't look "obese". I looked "dumpy" or "matronly". I'm not obese anymore.
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Congrats! I've had a similar experience, except it wasn't my A1C, but triglycerides and cholesterol that got me. I weighed in at 245 in February with a total cholesterol of 270 and triglycerides of 280. Heaviest I've ever been. Started focusing my workout more on cardio and cleaned up diet. No alcohol, very little sugar...lean protein and raw vegetables. Down to 218 and last blood work had my triglycerides down to 150 and total cholesterol down to 210.

Good luck to you!
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You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.
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PlanoAg98 said:

You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.
I've dropped weight on WW wihout any exercise. I do some walking, but I haven't done it all the time I was on WW and I still lost weight. It helps, but is absolutely not necessary.
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PlanoAg98 said:

You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.

I do exercise. Exercise is great. Exercise is wonderful. Exercise is important for both physical and mental health. But 99% of weight loss is diet.
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PlanoAg98 said:

You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.
Yeah, you'll need to add SOME kind of diet to see results. Doesn't have to be WW, but at a min you need to be tracking calories.
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Ol Jock 99 said:

PlanoAg98 said:

You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.

I do exercise. Exercise is great. Exercise is wonderful. Exercise is important for both physical and mental health. But 99% of weight loss is diet.
This x 1000.

The reality is that you can easily eat your way through several hours of cardio in 15 minutes.

Example:

A jalapeno and cheese Whataburger, large onion rings and large chocolate shake is 2020 calories. Based on net calories burned, an average 230 pound man would have to run for 14 miles--just to get back to even with the house.

Weight training burns even less net calories.
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218.5 this morning. Never would have dreamed. 5 pounds from a "normal" BMI.
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Nicely done sir
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Ol Jock 99 said:

PlanoAg98 said:

You folks on WW, do you have an exercise regimen also? I've been working out for the last couple of years but haven't dropped the weight I expected. I don't eat horrible but definitely not WW.

I do exercise. Exercise is great. Exercise is wonderful. Exercise is important for both physical and mental health. But 99% of weight loss is diet.
I'd say 99% is overstating it... I'd go 80%. I'm burning approximately 600 calories typically a day running. That's a huge advantage in maintaining a calorie deficit or neutral day for me. It also adds perspective. Do I really want the peanut butter M&M box from Dollar Tree with 450 calories? Stopped me dead in my tracks the other day reading the box and only ate half.

Anyway this is my perspective having lost near 40 pounds and kept it off for 5+ years now. 210->170
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Entered 2021: 280 lbs
Exiting 2021: 214 lbs

Goal for 2022: Maybe a few more off and NO YO-YO!
Ol Jock 99
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Another pitch for losing weight....I suffered from reflux for years and years. Lost weight...all better...

Except I apparently messed up my esophagus and have a problem called Barrett's. Not the end of the world, but would have been prevented by not being a fatass for 20 years.

Edit...on a positive note...project no yo-yo is going well.
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