I am new to Fitbit this last week. I was 301 lbs in Aug and decided I needed to do something. By the time I went into ICU with unstable angina in Oct I had actually dropped a bit by eating less. I wasn't doing much exercise yet. I was in ICU for a week and then had surgery to stent my coronary artery fixing a 90% blockage. I came out of hospital at 285.5 and just before Christmas was 265.5. This morning 268 but admit getting off track over the holidays.
I need to lose at least another 68 lbs. I don't count calories or do an organized diet program (drs orders). My cardiologist said eat 10% less and move 10% more increasing as I gained strength. The kinesiologist in cardiac rehab at the hospital gave me the heart and stroke foundation information. It includes the recommendation for 150 min of moderate hard to hard exercise per week, done in daily periods of 30 min 5 x per week, never missing two days in a row. He also recommended breaking the 30 min into 15 min period while I gain strength and stamina. The recommended exercise - walking. The hospital dietician suggested two meatless days per week and cut back on the red meats.
I would love to join anyone here in support and encouragement as we all seem to struggle with similar weight issues and have the same goals in mind.
