Hi there! I am new to the forums. I most definitely have over 100 pounds to lose. I am 33 yrs old, 5 foot 2 inches, and weighed in this morning at 261.75. Ugh.
According to the last doctor I went to (who I will NOT be seeing again), I should weigh no more than 110 pounds. Yeah, right. I don't know when I ever weighed that little!!! In high school, I was always around 155, and a size 14. I would be absolutely thrilled to get back there again. I used to think I was so huge and fat. When I look back at pictures of myself then, I could cry! I was cute!! But I never thought so.
Right now, I just want to lose this excess weight so that I can feel better and have the energy to keep up with my five-year-old. I don't want to miss out on doing things with her because I'm too fat. I want to be able to go on amusement park rides with her, and not worry about fitting in the seats. I want to be able to take long walks in the woods with her without feeling like I need to stop and rest every ten minutes.
Sheesh -- get me started and I don't shut up, huh? I am going to try restricting my carbs (as this is something that has worked well for me in the past -- but I didn't stick with it), as well as drinking water and exercising. These are two things that I simply do not do. I hate drinking water. But I am starting to get used to it. As for exercising -- I just don't. I have a treadmill, and need to get using it, but I always seem to be too tired. I think that will be the major stumbling-block for me. I know that it is something I need to do, but getting my butt up to do it is the hardest part for me.
I would welcome any support or encouragement you all have to offer
Darla