Hello everyone,
Well if you have come to this page you or someone you know is overweight. I hope you find inspiration from my site. Obesity is a battle, one that I have to fight on a day to day basis.
I have always been a "big" kid, a pound here a pound there and the next thing I knew I was 450 pounds, scary huh. So some people want to know, what was my last straw, what was that one thing that made me start Weight Watchers. Well it was my health. See I’m 26 years old, I was suffering from sleep apnea, arthritis in my knees and ankles and my blood pressure was 220/120. That is not the medical file of a typical 26yr old. Every morning, I would wake up and I would hurt so badly. I just didn’t want to continue, I wanted to stay in bed and not move. Now for those of you that don’t know, I am married and I have a 3 yr old son. Not only was my weight causing problems for me physically, mentally it was destroying me. I didn’t feel like I could be a good dad and husband. I was embarrassed, ashamed and I felt guilty that my family was seen with me in public. It was one thing for people to point at me and make fun, but my family should be spared from this misery.
So I called my doctor and got an appointment, (luckily I have an awesome doctor) one who isn’t afraid to tell me like it is. So he basically said, "Its Weight Watchers or Surgery you choose." Surgery just wasn’t an option for me, so two days later I signed up for Weight Watchers.
Now over 200 pounds lighter, I don’t hurt, I sleep through the night and my blood pressure is normal. Most of all, I feel a live again. I can go to amusement parks with my family and actually ride the rides with my wife and son. Things most people take for granted. I WILL be there for my family. I WILL coach my sons football or baseball team. I WILL live.
I have learned that I wasted a lot of precious time in my life and I will not waste any more.
So in closing, I have taken control of my life, now don’t you want to take control of yours. Food is not the answer to depression or boredom. It is, however, a cause for depression and boredom. Think about it.
Your friend in weight loss
Dave
While I have your attention, I want to thank God, my family, my friends on the WW boards, Dr. Lynd and of course my great Weight watcher meeting leaders. Without them I would never have come this far.
