Hi all,
I've been on my weight loss journey on my own since April and have dropped 26 pounds so far. I've been able to accomplish this by wearing my FitBit religiously and logging my food intake. It's stalled a bit at this point, but I think that's because I'm not moving a such as I should. That and water intake. I was dropping fast when I was guzzling at least 64oz a day. But, I digress...
I of course was tired of feeling fat. Knowing I looked fat. Not wanting to really look at any pictures of me because ew. I'm sure many of you know exactly how that feels! My kick in the tush was deciding I wanted a breast reduction. I've been big in the chest all of my life - DD at 15 -- and have only gotten larger as the years have gone by-- 40G currently. Three children and now approaching 44, and then weight gain over the years...it's taken an obvious toll. I want to feel beautiful in my own skin and I don't at my current weight nor with gigantahuge breasts!!
I saw a plastic surgeon who says I'm definitely a candidate for a medically necessary reduction (read: covered),
BUT...
I need a BMI of 30 or less, which means I can weigh no more than 169 at my height. That said, he told me that I really need to hit my goal weight before I do it. Losing weight after a reduction can really affect the look. So, that means I need to get to 140 at most before I go get this done and I really don't want to have it take an inordinate amount of time to get there. However, I do want to do it safely. 8-10 pounds a month seems reasonable. I just know I'm going to need support, guidance, and an occasional smack on the tush to help get me moving again.
I'm determined and I'm here to join you all in this really transformational journey. I am hoping to make new friends, share my support with you, and join you in our collective walk toward health and wellness.
Thank you all for having me.