Hello. I have actually been researching surgery the past day or so even though I am not 100 pounds overweight. I have a BMI >3.0 (3.4).

I am a school teacher and I am 5'1" and I am as wide as I am tall it seems. A lot of people ask me if I am pregnant. I am horrified. I had "plans" to walk like a mad woman this summer since I am off, but lucky me broke my ankle so I am staionary and in a house alone. My four kids are gone for the summer to their dad's house in Ark. I am considering hiring a trainer that will work with me but I really don't have the money but I am considering going in the hole for it....I don't know what to do. I am 38 and starting to feel and look old. I am creaking and cracking now in places I never thought could creak and crack. I NEED to lose weight. I am so self-conscious when I am standing in front of a classroom teaching and I know I carry myself like a fat person....you know trying to hide it by always pulling my shirt/blouse around.

I appreciate any help you all can give.

Hi Suzie, and Glad you found us!

Wow, bummer about the broken ankle! Obviously you are limited in the exercise you can do right now... except you could do stuff like maybe get some Danskin weight balls (I LOVE mine) and work your arms and stuff with them. Also get started on a sensible eating plan and stick with it.

I am in Seattle area now but used to live in Fort Lauderdale so I was a Florida girl for a while too!

Blessings

in Seattle