I am an RN at a very busy and prestigious hospital that "dislikes" overweight employees. We are encouraged to be healthy for our patients so that we look like we are "actively living the healthy life that we preach". I am so exhausted from working. My job is very active! I am the biggest employee on my unit. I hate it.
I am very lucky that I am with the love of my life and she loves me no matter what I weigh. Throughout the course of our relationship, she has gained 80 lbs. I feel very responsible for this because I am the one that cooks for us both and needless to say I have never been a healthy baker. Her and I have plans to get married in the next two years and we want to be able to look good in our dresses. More importantly we want to be healthy and live for a very long time together. We love being active but our weight holds us back from the things that we really want to do.
We started our new way of eating today. I have gained and lost hundreds if not thousands of pounds in my lifetime. I know what works for me and what doesn't. So I know that we are on the right track. My problem is simply that I lack motivation and willpower a lot of the time.
My first goal is that I am going to be a bridesmaid in my friends wedding in May. I have already purchased my dress and its a size 24. I have until May to go from a 30 to a 24. I know that's alot but I feel VERY confidant that I can do it. I am ready.
Well, thats my story. Just wanted to reintroduce myself. I am so very thankful for this site. I need the support!!
for taking that step!
