Hello everyone, My name is Vickie. I am 40 years old. This choice I have made to change my life comes from a need to get back to "me". In 2008 I was 175 pounds. Which is just fine for my large 5'8" frame. (I can almost palm a basketball if that gives reference to my body type) I ran 5 miles 4 days a week and was a voulenteer wild fire fighter. Lifted weights and was very toned. In summer of 2009 my mother, who took care of my disabled brother; had a stroke. My life changed overnite and the next thing I knew I was providing 24 hr care for 2 adults who could'nt even toilet themselves.
I do not regret my choice and would not change a thing. Needless to say I went from a size 8 to a size 16. My weight soared to 232 pounds. The largest I have ever been.
Last week my best friend and husband of 14 years told me I was no longer desirable physically and he just...left. I sure didn't see that comming. Needless to say it's been one heck of a week. But out of the ashes I have emerged!
I want "ME" back. I want to go out and be socible insted of hiding in this house ashamed of being seen. My friends have not seen me in a year because I am ashamed.
I do not want my husband back..after that how could I? But I am so ready to get back to me.
So there it is in a nutshell. I am really lookin forward to know you all and gleaning from your experiance and your supportfulness.
I know from my own experiance that loosing weight is only part of it. It is a life change. Thanks for your time..I can get long winded.
. Blessings, Vickie
Life Changes
