FIVE MONTHS OUT ON THE 5th

[AnnieGreen 84]

It's been an interesting 5 months and thanks to each of you for all the support and kindness (and honesty) that have helped me to learn how this all works.

My health: that's the reason I did this at 65. My numbers are rocking perfect-normal! All 7 of my "ologists" are thrilled beyond words, as I think they have really struggled over the years keeping my vertical! To have low total cholesterol, low normal triglycerides, and spot on A1C is a miracle. That said, I have had another small, silent stroke according to my neurologist this week. So good that I'm working towards the best health I can have.

My goal: I have concluded, based on the sage words of those who at 4 years out, that my body will find its point as long as I am doing the optimum eating & exercise for health as I approach 66 years in May.

My (current) issue: Control. As in I over-control. I am number driven, which isn't where I want to be. I was amazed and simultaneously appalled, that I could wear a size 6 (clothes and ring) oh, and apparently my feet were fat since my shoes are too big. (I think size charts got bigger over the years.)

I log every mouthful of food in my app, and weigh every day to have a sense of what my normal fluctuations are, and then look back to see if there is a pattern of something I ate that 1) gave me toad froth & nausea; 2) caused a bump up or drop down; and 3) the silly BMI number.

Conclusion: I would do this again, but way sooner! I might have avoided the failed triple bypass, and 4 strokes. Being here now is amazing, and I am grateful beyond words. And my thought is to stay on the site (as I do with my BC, ovarian, brain tumor groups) to encourage people.

Annie

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations.

[Miss Topaz 300]

Congrats!

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[Miss Topaz 300]

Congrats!

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[kakatlady612 1,053]

Annie Green-- you look and are wonderful! I was lying on my bed feeling a little sorry,for myself and my life, seeing your success makes me aim toward such success myself. Wow-- what a change,& you inspire me. Thank You so much.

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[KatFight 207]

You are stunning and you’re hard work has paid off in health benefits. Wow! It’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[336Mike 549]

Amazing results!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 225.6 GW = 220 (6'5")

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

2 hours ago, AnnieGreen said:

It's been an interesting 5 months and thanks to each of you for all the support and kindness (and honesty) that have helped me to learn how this all works.

My health: that's the reason I did this at 65. My numbers are rocking perfect-normal! All 7 of my "ologists" are thrilled beyond words, as I think they have really struggled over the years keeping my vertical! To have low total cholesterol, low normal triglycerides, and spot on A1C is a miracle. That said, I have had another small, silent stroke according to my neurologist this week. So good that I'm working towards the best health I can have.

My goal: I have concluded, based on the sage words of those who at 4 years out, that my body will find its point as long as I am doing the optimum eating & exercise for health as I approach 66 years in May.

My (current) issue: Control. As in I over-control. I am number driven, which isn't where I want to be. I was amazed and simultaneously appalled, that I could wear a size 6 (clothes and ring) oh, and apparently my feet were fat since my shoes are too big. (I think size charts got bigger over the years.)

I log every mouthful of food in my app, and weigh every day to have a sense of what my normal fluctuations are, and then look back to see if there is a pattern of something I ate that 1) gave me toad froth & nausea; 2) caused a bump up or drop down; and 3) the silly BMI number.

Conclusion: I would do this again, but way sooner! I might have avoided the failed triple bypass, and 4 strokes. Being here now is amazing, and I am grateful beyond words. And my thought is to stay on the site (as I do with my BC, ovarian, brain tumor groups) to encourage people.

Annie

[FluffyChix 17,413]

Wow, you look marvelous and so are those reports on the health markers! I'm sorry you had another TIA. ((hugs)). Will say prayers!

[brookelynzoo 13]

Looking great! Congratulations [emoji322]

[angyplus5 470]

you look fabulous!!! Congratulations to your great health reports!!!

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