Hello, I stumbled across this forum and it's made my DAY!!
I am overweight and have found myself in a huge slump! After having my son, I couldn't seem to lose the weight. He was born with special needs and I became so proactive in his life, working towards his goals, etc. I let all mine fade away.
I used to take pride in myself, I was really active but since gaining the weight, I have become a hermit and withdrawn from life. I sheltered myself behind my son's needs and have been in denial about my own, hiding behind excuses of why i can't lose the weight.
The other day, while on face book of all things lol, I cried while viewing all of my friends photo albums because I realized, I have no photos of myself with my family. I am always behind the camera by choice because honestly, I am ashamed of how big I have become.
But that was then, and this is now. I am making a change and it starts today. I am ashamed to say, I worked out today but only for 15 mins..
I was so out of breath!! As discouraged as I am by this lame effort, It's 15mins more than I did yesterday and 15min less than I will do tomorrow. I am hopeful and determined but in need of support, so here I am..
I am excited to join this forum and make some wonderful new friends who hopefully will understand & reach out with words of wisdom.. I know, it won't be easy but I am hoping together we can support each other to be the best we can be, for ourselves and our kids.