You are not alone . I eat far to much over Christmas and to be honest enjoyed every mouthful. But I know when I weigh myself today I will of put on 7+ lbs . So today back to my normal eating routine . Took me 5 years to lose 7st as I realised it was a marathon not a sprint . I had been obese for decades was over 19st+ at my heaviest 21st. A size 32. Got down to just over 12st and size 16 . Still size 16 but weight has crept up by a stone over the year so .Back to being strict with myself. But news eve with have a heavy cal day as having friends for lunch it will be gluten free and veggie but heavy on full fat cheese and making a cherry and chocolate cheesecake for pud. One of my friends has had osteoporosis since she was 30 now early 70's so needs full fat and she is gluten free. Making my own gluten free shortbread for the crumb base for the cheesecake but they will be taking lots of leftovers with them .
A friend calls dieting eating less for life which is a better way to look at it . My journey started in autumn 2017 as I had jaundice and seriously ill for 5 months and could do anything for first 2 months unfortunately when I needed help 24/7 no one could be with me . My husband died in 2004. But have me lot of time to think about what I wanted out of life . I had no one dependant on me anymore. But it was only 3 things move house,lose weight and get fit. Also my gastrologist told me when he discharged me from his care he told me people with my bilirubin levels normally died .
My jaundice was caused by 2 tablets I had been taking since 1992 to help with my neurological condition.
Well moved over 100 miles to my bungalow in 2019 ,lose the weight and even before I moved once I was 15st 7lbs joined a Age UK community fit club and the instructor gave me a chair to hold on to for leg exercises and sat down for arm ones. When I moved joined a sit fit group but covid shut it down but once things opened again joined an active aging 12 week course run by my local council which was sit fit and walking exercises. Actually managed to rangle doing it for another 4 months .
Been going to my now sit fit class 2 years and do exercises at home and have static pedals and usually do 300 rotations on it a day yesterday managed 500. See how I do today.
The best thing about moving live closer to my children. But the biggest advantage has been my GP sent me to see a cardiologist and diagnosed with PAF which turns out I had since before 2017 but the jaundice made it worse my old GP didn't send me to a cardiologist or put me on any heart medication. Plus found out I was born with a small hole in the side of my heart. Had to laugh as had 3 major operations and 2 minor ones all with a dicky heart last major operation was when I was 38 in theatre for over 3 hours and needed 4 bags of blood.
But the best news was my GP sent me to my wonderful neurologist at the Walton Centre who didn't know what was wrong with me but sent my blood off to have my whole genome genetically tested in January 2020 and put me on Clonazepam. Within 2 weeks after 32 years of uncontrollable limb jerks which I had no warning one of more was going to jerk and 4 seizures my limbs where still and no seizures. Changed my life . Because of covid he didn't get the results until March 2022 so the 1st April 2022 aged 63 finally found out what disability I was born with and it's rare hereditary Hyperekplexia gene mutation SLC6A5 type 3. First ever patient to have it . So told my neurologist to use me as a guinea pig. Recently had a video made of me doing various tests to be used to show other neurologists and medical students. 🤣.
Had a neurologist where I used to live but he never did what my new neurologist did.
I sent him an email and attached a copy of my diagnosis but if course never had a reply back . But I did say don't just dismiss people because you don't know what is wrong with them .
I have had doctors in 1988 when my limb jerks and chronic pain went out of control and ended up in hospital for 3 weeks . Call me a fake , attention seeking and mentally ill a nurse shouted at me you only have post natal depression. When the limb jerks started 2 months before our children were 4 and 6 months old.
But all my life from a very young child been in pain with my legs and fell all the time. My parents where told it was growing pains and I was clumsy.
The constant pain went to my arms as well in 1988.
But better to have a late diagnosis than never . Found a wonderful group of people with HPX or their children have it . It's world wide and started by a wonderful man and have learnt such a lot about my body does and did. At 66 I am not weird but have HPX and wear my disability with pride .
I am healthier and fitter now than I was at 40. Unfortunately it was my fit healthy husband who got cancer and died aged 47 4 days after his birthday nearly 21 years ago . But because of him I live my life to the full every day since I moved here . Before I existed as has others dependant on me . But my whole life changed and found me again .
And yes I do ramble on . But anyone ones life can change for the better or worse at anytime . The main thing is to live the best life you can no matter what your limitations are. My dad always said no such thing
you are certainly it alone, I too have had the odd bit of Christmas cake and I have also had a mince pie only the 1 though! I did have a glass or two of champagne Christmas Day and some chocolate over the holiday I have gained 3 lb but will loose that again
No more rubbish to eat and just the odd treat that’s what I aim for
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and have a very happy new year 😊
Just get back to normal routines. Most of the weight will be water retention and should come off within a couple of weeks ( higher salt & carbs in diet cause it). Your liver does the detoxing pretty well, no need for any gimmick diets, just make sure you’re drinking enough water. Train at the gym for performance and fitness not as punishment for poor nutrition . You’ll never work calories off in an hours session , being active through the day with general movements burns more calories than any gym session. Enjoy the festive session , I’m sure we all take our foot off the gas . The fats are the bit that worry me, I generally steer clear of cream and large quantities of cheese, but do have some homemade sausage rolls at family gatherings 🤦🏼🤣. I’ve found the local leisure centre kept good opening times in the run up and beteeen Xmas & new year, 45 minute swim sessions . Plus I’ve been out on my bicycle for 1 hour rides. Here’s to keeping our pipes clear for 2025 and beyond 🤣🥂.
Took me quite a while to understand that 🤦🏼🤣 and I was a pretty good sportsman .. outdated methods needed updating , I got there in the end and learned so much about training . Started learning when I started coaching . Only took till I was about 56 🤣🤣. I made a huge transformation just applying the basics . The surgeons were very complimentary when I had my quadruple bypass 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
👍 can't pretend I'm anywhere close to you, but have been pretty fit since I was late teens, certainly helped immensely when I had the HA & 7 stents aged 58, recovering well. Can't believe it's almost 3 yrs ago. Great to see you so well after the cabg, I'm the only one of three brothers not to have had a cabg, although I had the doozy of the HA's 🫤
Hi, what has happened has happened. Today is a new day and the possibilities are endless. Yes, you maybe over indulged but you have admitted it and been very open about it. I get you may feel guilt/shame and that is part of human nature. So acknowledge that is what you are feeling and then accept it is in the past. You cannot change it, please stop beating yourself up over it. None of us are perfect, that is an impossible dream. Move forward from today and well done for putting it out there. I hope it helped to get it out and helps you move forward. Take care
I think we have all done that a little bit ,and I try to remind myself that it’s not what I eat between December and January, but what I eat between January and December that counts . I hope you enjoyed every bite
I don't think a naughty period is going to plunge you into the massive depths of ill health, as long as you get back to a healthy diet and exercise routine. All in it would probably register as a very slight wobble that can be corrected by common sense.Happy New Year
that's a stupid response. you have no idea of my history. I was a fit man in 50's with zero risk markers , back to being fit again, so keep your dumb response to yourself thanks.
Sorry you feel like that, I wasn't specifically aiming at you. But it is true isn't it, a lot of us heart patients are in trouble because of our poor life choices
that fine, it's been a very tough 12 months, from 100% fit to someone who feels the effects of the drugs we get given post heart attack and never quite feels like the person they were even though I'm back to excericsing etc.
have a good new year and apologies for my strong response.
Hi Casualvisitor, don't feel guilty, we all over indulge at this time of the year, just be thankful for good friends and family, there are a lot of people who spend Christmas alone. Wishing you all the best for the coming year.
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