I need help from those who have similar situations as I do. I think those ppl are probably the only ones who can really advise me.
I am 43 years old and have gained approximately 60-65 lbs over the last 8 or so years. I was anywhere between 120-135 as a young adult. In my mid 30's the bottom fell out of everything and I literally began trying to suppress my severe anxiety with food.
I have yo-yo'd on and off for all of that time. Furhtermore, I have no support system because both of my parents are exactly like me but will not admit it. They constantly tell me I just have to do it yet they'll prepare horribly unhealthy meals or take me out to places to eat where the temptation is too great.
I did go to my doctor for a physical and she asked me to keep a journal for 30 days until the follow up check up. I kept it for exactly a week and a half and then as the holidays approached I just gave up.
Here is the deal, I want it off once and for all. I am hoping that the second part of it will be, perhaps, an anti-anxiety med from the doctor when we next meeet up. But I can not wait until then to get started. I ate so horribly over the last few days I'm actually ill.
I am embarking on a detox/cleanse for the next three days. All rich green leafy crap and fruits and nuts into smoothies along with green tea. My question is, what comes next?
Do I just eat healthy on Monday or should I continue to eat super clean (no meat, dairy, bread etc) and if so for how long?
As well, how do I start workouts? I am grossly out of shape as far as muscle strength and have severe lower back pain and knee pain. Should I just start out with a moderate half hour walk? Or should I jump right into a low impact aerobic video?
How long until I can start with weights and abs? (not up to it yet, have to start small.)
I feel so overwhelmed and am terrified of plateau-ing too soon. Please, someone help me get started. I am full of fear and anxiety but really need to do this once and for all.