I am a 44 year old woman working who has had weight issues on and off her whole life. Who has kept it somewhat in check by being an intermittent hardcore athlete (HS 3 sport athlete, collegiate swimmer, masters swimming coach & swimmer, half ironman triathlete)...until 7 years ago. Until then, I had a high weight of 210 (at the end of a relationship I was not happy in)...but that I was able to get back down to a fighting weight of 160 with my triathlon training.
Then, I took a consulting job with one of the biggest consulting firms in the world. Travel 4 days a week is often common for me. Throw 3 major surgeries in the mix during this time....full left foot reconstruction, left ACL (knee ligament) replacement, huge ovarian tumor (which was luckily, almost all benign). A new-to-me house that required almost full gutting due to previous owners' animals (mold & smell)...then my stepfather of 22 years lost his life to lung cancer in January.
So, not only do I miss him terribly...his loss has made me realize life is short...and I want my life back. I want to get a dog, I want to work somewhat normal hours, I want to start singing again. But most importantly, I want to get rid of the loathing I see when I look in the mirror...and replace it with the sense of power I used to have when riding a century (100 mile) ride...or swimming 6,000 yards...or crossing the finish line of a triathalon.
So, I guess I'm starting here. I went for a 40 minute power walk today. I know it's not a ton, but I was off the couch and my heart rate was up. It's a start.
So hello everyone. I hope you can help me as I find my way back...
