This week is my last week before I take a three week vacation from the strict diet regimen I’m on. I am delighted. By Thursday’s weigh-in I will have lost 60 pounds. Yes, 60. I still have some more to lose but I need to give my body a break – doctor’s orders. She is very careful that we are able to tolerate the program and monitors us very closely. I would like to just keep on going but she says, “Oh, no!”

On the three weeks off I will double my caloric intake and add foods that I have not been allowed. I’m nervous about doing it because I don’t want to gain even an ounce.But I have some strict guidelines for the three weeks and I intend to follow them precisely.

That I can do this is, in my  opinion, a minor (well, maybe a major) miracle. I had gained an enormous amount of weight when I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it continued in the years that followed regardless of how little I ate or how much I exercised. Only in the last two or three years has it stabilized and I tipped the scales at – way too much. I was told by my previous primary care physician that I should forget about losing weight even though it was beginning to affect my health. He said “Women your age can’t lose weight so just forget about it.” I changed primary care physicians some months later and one of the first things the new doctor asked me is “What are you doing about your weight?”" I told HER what HE had said. She told me to run (as if I could), not walk to Dr. F. who could absolutely help me lose the weight and help me learn how to keep it off.  I am soooooooooooooo glad I changed doctors.I made an appointment right away and four months ago I started her program. Now there’s 60 pounds less of me.

Here are some of the wonderful benefits of losing the first 60 pounds.

• Everything is easier because I can get around so much better.
• No more shortness of breath or exhaustion from walking two blocks to the grocery store and back.
• I can reach my feet and tie my shoes.
• I can buy regular sizes in the clothing stores. (You have no idea how I detest “Women’s”  clothing stores. I hope never to buy a “Plus Size” again).
• My heart palpitations are gone.
• I am beginning to feel more energy and I am about to be able to start exercising again. I love walking and look forward to some early morning excursions around my neighborhood.
• I no longer have heartburn.
• I look in the mirror and see someone who looks more like me.
• I feel like going out and doing things again. Before I was just too tired.
• My son continually lets me know how proud of me he is (and that is wonderful reinforcement).

If you need to get rid of some of those pounds, don’t be afraid to find someone who can help you. There are some successful programs available. Look around to see what you have available in your area.  If you have a lot to lose, get help. don’t try to do it on your own. You will be so glad you did.

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