The time has come for me to do something drastic about my weight.
A combination of fatigue, decreased mobility, thyroid problems and a bit of comfort eating, have caused me to gain a lot of weight over recent months. I have always struggled with my weight and have yo-yo dieted for most of my adult life. In the past, I could cut out snacks and be a bit careful for a few weeks and usually get things back under control, but this doesn’t seem to work these days. So, from Tuesday I will be on a supported weight loss plan, with a hope of being slimmer and healthier in a few months time.
On Wednesday, I had my first meeting with my 1:1 diet consultant, which included the dreaded weigh in. I have some scales at home but have been avoiding them for a while now, but my clothes have been feeling tighter and I knew I was in for some bad news. I am now the heaviest I have ever been and with a BMI of 30.8, am now classified as obese. I’m feeling pretty upset about this, but am planning to use this feeling to motivate me to stick to my new diet plan.
As you know, my HSCT treatment has been delayed until August. I am planning to use the extra time to lose weight and increase my fitness. Hopefully I’ll be in better shape by August, than I am now, which in turn, should have a positive impact on my recovery.
Isn’t it wonderful to see the sun shining? I am beginning to think my spirit animal must be a bear or some other animal that hibernates! I really am a different person when Spring arrives! I feel so much better mentally and energy levels are up too. Hopefully, this will all help with my plan to improve my fitness.
A few months ago, my GP referred me to a supported scheme at my local gym, but unfortunately my fatigue and pain levels at the time meant I had to defer this. With the arrival of winter, swimming and aquafit became too challenging too. I am aiming to get all this back on track too.
I am back at work on Tuesday after the Easter holidays and am feeling positive and ready to take on the challenges of the new term (I am really lucky and work term time only). I think the warmer weather, lighter evenings and time spent with family and friends over the last couple of weeks have improved my mood and energy levels. I am really grateful to all the wonderful people in my life …thank you everyone ❤️
