Thought I'd say hi instead of just lurking.
I'm Shelly. SAHM of 3 great kids: dd13.75yo, ds 12.5yo, dd 7yo. We homeschool. The last week of January I ended up in the hospital with chest pain. Very scary for a 43yo! Everything checked out fine, but the cardiologist gave me the "straighten yourself out now, or see me later speech". He suggested South Beach and the Y. He promised I'd feel like a new woman in 6 weeks. It's been 5 weeks, I've lost 18 pounds and have learned to like the Y. My kids love it and go to regular classes there. The life style changes have truly become a family affair.
I'm trying to focus on short term goals as the over 100 pounds to lose is too overwhelming for me. My first short term goal is to hit that 20 pounds lost mark and I am training to walk my very first 5K on April 21. A lofty goal for a very unathletic/exercise hater like myself. Although I despise the exercise, I really like how it makes me feel!
Looking forward to getting to know you all,