Hello!
Hi everyone!
I have been a lurker for a while and finally decided to sign up. I think I can progress well here as you are such an encouraging community. I have decided it's time to take the extra effort for myself. My husband (of almost one year!) and I want to start trying for a baby next summer so I want to be fit beforehand.
I'm currently a law student, but I am no longer planning to become a lawyer. I wish to pursue my studies with a masters and, eventually, a Phd.
I have been overweight for the major part of my life but it has recently gotten really worst. I started felling self conscious at about 9 years old when my mother made a comment that I should watch what I was eating (I really wasn't that overweight then) if I didn't want to get fat. This lauched me into some form of anorexia where I wouldn't eat breakfast and no snacks during the day. Ever since, I have had a tough relationship with food moving between not eating enough (or barely) and bingeing.
I am focussing on mending my relationship with food. Learning how to eat right for my body and coming to terms with the fact that it is okay to eat all kinds of food, as long as it's with moderation.
I managed to lose 40 pounds while I was in Africa back in 2009. It happened by itself and really didn't work for it. I think I was in a happy place (not worrying about my weight ever), plus there were not as much opportunity to eat junk food. It really makes a difference. I gained all back and more when I got back (started gaining weight about 6-7 months after I got back). Around that time, I stopped smoking (so yay!) and started taking the pill. All this, plus bad eating habits made me gain weight. It got worse when I entered law school and here I am, at the end of July 2012, deciding this is enough.
So, anyways, I'm happy I found this forum and look forward to meet you all!
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