Hi there! I'm WanderingFatGirl, I'm 39 yrs old and looking for some inspiration and just good ole chit-chat... looks like I've come to the right place!
I need to lose 100lbs. My starting weight was 270 on Jan 1 and now I'm down to 250 as of this morning. Woo! My goal weight is 150.
My interests are: travelling, reading, horses, walking my dogs. The dog walking has probably saved me from weighing over 300lbs - owning an active border collie and walking a big ol' Leonberger (that belongs to a friend) sure does help the fitness. But despite the daily walking I have been overweight for most of my 30s. I am determined not to repeat this in my 40s.
I am going on vacation in June and the fear of wearing a swimsuit in front of people has given me a kick up the arse to cut out the crap food. While I certainly won't be at goal by then, I hope to get down to about 220 and reach goal by October.
I would also like to start riding again but don't think it's fair to make a horse carry all 250lbs of me... so I am waiting to start again when I reach 200.
I am tired of putting my life on hold, I'm always saying to myself "when I lose the weight I'll do this... or wear that..." It's got to start now. I would love to chat with any like-minded peeps on this board. Advice, inspiration, or whatever are all appreciated.