Heavy Girl to Healthy Girl: What A Difference A Year Makes

Before After

As you know by now and I hope you don't get tired of hearing it or reading it - I lost 103 pounds in a course of a year.

Due to being overweight or I should say morbidly obese (according to the Body Mass Index or BMI chart), I developed several illnesses. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

I took several medications to control these illnesses and had many warnings from my doctor to do something about my weight. Warnings that I ignored for awhile.
It wasn't until my medications began NOT to work and were forcing my doctor to think of other measures to take (injecting insulin) that I decided to make the determination to change my lifestyle as to my diet and exercise.

My Doctor-- Dr. Frank Maselli

The journey of losing weight is not an easy one but it yields endless benefits. Just to let everyone know, I'm monitored by my doctor every three months due to my diabetes, so as time went by and I dropped the pounds, my lab results were getting better and better. So here are some of my recent results from my last doctor's visit on July 17, 2012 compare to the same time last year.

Dr. Maselli was pleased

My Labs Results 2011 vs. 2012

Last Year This Year Normal Range

Weight 238 135 111-145 (for 5'3" height)
BMI 42 23 Less than 25
Waist 42 28 Less than 35 f/women
Dress Size 22 4 Unknown
Total Cholesterol 240 160 Less than 200-Desirable
HDL (Good Cholesterol) 37 76 60 and above
LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 149 77 Less than 100
Triglycerides 211 51 Less than 150
A1C (blood sugar levels) 8 4 Below 7
Blood Pressure 145/90 120/78 Systolic 90-120
Diastolic 60-80

Wow!! what a difference a year makes. I must say that looking at the chart, I was totally amazed myself. It's unbelievable to me. I don't take anymore medications, and I'm healthier now than I've ever been. I still have some more work to do, but my doctor is happy with all my results so far. For the first time in a long time I wasn't nervous when he came in the room to examine me. All my hard work has paid off, but my journey continues......

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If you want to keep yourself accountable on your calories intake and/or exercise to lose, gain, or maintain your weight, you can use the following FREE applications: My Fitness Pal, Lose it OR My-Calorie-Counter

** Remember-- Always check with your doctor before starting any kind of diet and/or exercise plan.

There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others. ~ George Shinn