Hey Everyone, just another newbie checking in.
Hey everyone!
I have already introduced myself in the 300+ forum but just saw this.
I started here almost 4 weeks ago at 371.4 lbs and i am down 10. My weight has always been an issue, from overeating to under eating and back again.
I have a son, he is not even a year old yet. When he was born i swore i would weigh less by his first birthday and have the energy/stamina to keep up with him. I gained more weight. He is about to start walking, then running and i don't want to miss out on being able to chase him and play soccer etc with him as he gets older, just because i am fat.
Right now i avoid going anywhere where there will be lots of people, i used to be very social (when slimmer) and if old friends saw me now, they'd be shocked to see someone who sits away from people, avoids people even when walking the dogs and wont go places for fear of not fitting in seats or taking up too much room. My son cannot grow up like this, i am a SAHM and so he learns from my actions. The only way to solve these problems is to lose the burden of being fat.
I am almost 29, i don't want to hit 30 and still be like this. I am counting calories, even when it's 'bad' and attempting to exercise 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. It hasn't been happening as much as i'd like but i am getting there. 10 lbs in 3 weeks is good.
Anyway, that's why i am here. I need a place to be accountable, to weigh in each week and to set and achieve goals.
Good luck to everyone on their journey!
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