Hello,

My name is Barbara and I'm 34 years old. I live in Minnesota and I'm a single mom to a 3 year old girl. I have just started back to trying to get healthy again. Here is some info about me.

I have been overweight most of my life. In 1996 I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. At one time I did lose 20 pounds but gained it back. My weight has gone up and down. In 2007 I did lose 30 pounds. I would gain and lose 10 pounds of it.

Recently, I have had some health problems. I'm having a sleep study done next Monday. The doctor thinks I may have sleep apena. My cholesterol is getting a little high and I'm in the range for pre diabetes. I went to a dietitian last week and she gave me some tips to use. I see her in 5 weeks and gave me a goal of 5 pounds.

I'm really horrible at exercising. I don't know why it is so hard for me. I did start walking on Monday. I want to work my way up to at least walk 5 times if not 7 days a week.

I really hope I can do it this time. I have lost some so I know I can do it. I just need support and support others

Barbara

Hi Barbara!



You may want to check out the 30-somethings, and the Dieting with Obstacles area where you can meet up with others dealing with the effects of PCOS, and pre-diabetes.

With exercise, it's important to be consistent. If you walk 5 minutes a day, but make sure to do it every day, you're ahead of the game.

You can do it!

Hope your test goes well! Whatever the results are, it's better to know than to not know.