Hi Ladies --- Allow me to introduce myself again for those that didn't see my post from yesterday that is now gone. My name is Barb, I have been lurking around here for a couple months using this website for support during my weightloss journey. Everyone here seems wonderful and so tight knit that I guess I was just a little apprehensive to jump into the group. You have all inspired me so much and given me so much support without even knowing it. I decided that it's time for me to jump in, participate and try to give back!
A little about myself....
I am 32, married to my wonderful hubby, Jeff, for nearly 9 years, we have 3 dogs, no children (yet - we're hoping), I work fulltime for an investment company --- I have battle my weight pretty much my entire life. I've done it all --- childhood dieticians, nutri-system, Richard Simmons, pills, slim-fast, starvation, blah, blah, blah! I'm tired of it all and now trying to find out what works for me. I know the answer - eating healthy and exercising. It's just easier to say than do, as I am sure you all know. Marriage has been wonderful, but the years have not been kind on the waistline (mine or Jeff's). We just found ourselves getting too comfy with our life and each other and stopped being concious of eating and exercising. The weight just crept up over the years. Finally, a few months ago something just went off in my head that said, "get yourself together - time to be healthy". We dearly want to add children to our life and we have not had any luck doing things naturally - I know that losing weight will help and a lot of my motivation comes from my desire to have children. Before I start down the road of treatments and doctors I have vowed to take this year to really get myself back on track...anyway, that's probably more than you wanted to hear...
I have been counting calories, carbs and fat trying to find a good balance. I've been trying to exercise (mostly walking) everyday. I had a pretty good schedule going and 6 weeks ago we adopted our 3rd dog - Charlee the Chihuahua, who I love dearly but has added a little kink in the exercise plan. She can't go for long walks like my other dogs and needs more attention during this puppy time. It's taken me a few weeks to get back into a routine, but this week things I have gotten a little more normal...so, back on track it is. Actually, yesterday after reading the boards and finally deciding to post I went to the basement to walk on the treadmill and added 1/4 mile to my walk. I just felt so motivated!
So far I am down about 22 pounds. My scale is a little tough to read and I am not positive it's accurate, so I ordered a new one that should be here in a couple days. (I do a lot of my shopping on the Internet).
Well, I guess that is enough about me for now. I look forward to getting to know all of you wonderful women! You are all the BEST!
Barb