[becklynn]

i found your forum while googling a weight-loss program i thought was strange. lol!

i've always been overweight. my whole life. even as a little girl. i have a very, VERY slow metabolism. so it's easy for me to pack on the pounds, regardless of what i eat. so i've really struggled my whole life.

then, after my first son was born, i got on the birth control shot, and i gained weight like CRAZY! i got off the shot (and had 2 more kids, lol!) but the damage was done. now i have to lose more weight than ever before.

plus, i have exercise-induced asthma, so exercise is really difficult for me. if i do any kind of exercise that causes my breathing to increase (you know, anything...) my asthma kicks in, and i have to stop. this has been troubling to me, and the only (ONLY) exercise i've found that works is walking. not too fast, not for a long time (no more than 20 minutes a day) but at least that's better than nothing.

so... weight loss is extra hard for me.

now, knowing all this, i'm proud to say that i'm down 11.6 lbs! i know that doesn't seem like much (especially since i have such a long way to go), but it's HUGE for me!

oh! and a bit more about me... i'm a stay-at-home mom of 3 boys. josh is 9, matty is 6 (and he seems to have the same metabolism trouble i have ) and cj is 4. i've been married to the love of my life for 11 years. and we have 2 cats and a dog.

[Makemethin80]

Hi Becklynn

I'm new here too, but not new to weight loss! I also have a slow metabolism, I found that cutting out carbs & starchy foods and replacing them with greens and wholemeal products made my metabolism faster. You can also try drinking Green tea.

Congrats on losing 11.6lbs!! That is a huge deal for anyone trying to lose weight, it must be even harder for you with the asthma but you are getting there!! Keep up the good work!

[becklynn]

thanks for the welcome!
yes, i rarely eat starchy foods.
thanks for the support!

[BigGuyNC]

WTG Miss becklynn and welcome to the board.

[becklynn]

thank you!

[Liliann]

and Great job on your almost 12 Lbs loss!! You are doing good and good luck with your continue efforts!!

[3beachgirls]

Welcome Becklynn....I am new to this forum too. I joined to threads 25 to 30 weight loss and 50 plus. I find it helpful to get on daily and post. What I did for exercise, mistakes, posts asking for ideas, anything to remind myself I am not alone and to keep going. Wishing you luck.

[miniapplecocoa]

Hi Becklynn, I'm new too. I also have a bit of C.O.P.D with exercise induced asthma. I'm using my Wii fit and I love yoga when I'm not to fat to get on the floor to do it.

OMG that Depo shot is the Devil himself. I gained at least 50lbs fooling with that thing and Dr's refused to believe my weight gain was that stupid shot. Funny, when I stopped taking it I was able to lose 42lbs in a couple of months but that was 15 years ago now. Those shots were officially when I went from overweight to "obese." The effects on total body fat mass are long lasting I think. But I bet you still won't get a doctor to agree.

I think almost 12lbs lost is spectacular!Yay!!!!!! Please don't discount your hard work. Let's just cheer again!!!! Yay!

[zakicore]

Originally Posted by Makemethin80

Hi Becklynn

I'm new here too, but not new to weight loss! I also have a slow metabolism, I found that cutting out carbs & starchy foods and replacing them with greens and wholemeal products made my metabolism faster. You can also try drinking Green tea.

Congrats on losing 11.6lbs!! That is a huge deal for anyone trying to lose weight, it must be even harder for you with the asthma but you are getting there!! Keep up the good work!

+ 1

[becklynn]

thank you everyone!
ugh, my family and i have just gotten over a terrible stomach bug. we were hardly able to eat anything. we've all lost some weight because of it... now i have to be really careful so i don't put too much back on... :/