Liz Proctor

I'm going to be 56 next month and really over weight. I never had a problem when I was younger, but I was very active. The weight has been creeping on the last 15 to 20 years. Now I have decided to REALLY TRY to get it off. I can't even put my own socks and nylons on anymore. I am a diebetic, (not insolin dependent, only oral medication) I have severe arthritis and am disabled. I started trying to lose weight in May. On May 12th I weighed 316 at my doctor's visit. I also have developed congestive heart failure, sleep apny and you name it I have probly developed it. But after finding this site, I am very optomistic about my weight loss. It helps to encourage and have the encouragment for other with the same goal in mind. I really don't have hobbies anymore because of my arthritis. I am very active in my church, but in only requires sitting, using the computer and mental exercise. Now that I have lost some weight, maybe I will feel more like doing things. I have to use a walker or cane to walk any distance. Hopefully the weight loss will help me feel better.
My husband and family truly support me in this and that is a big help. The church is also very supportive in my weight loss. They try to fix low calorie, low sugar foods for church activities. That also is a help.