I decided to join today and hopefully get some support. I want to lose about 30 pounds, well that's my goal. I am 38, 5ft 3.5. I was always soooo little growing up...skinny..could eat anything. Once I had my second child and went through nursing school and college 10 years ago I started gaining weight. My highest back then was 150's. Now since I was diagnosed 3 years ago I rocketed up to 172.
Talk about depressing. I went to the md earlier this year and my bp was staying in the 130's over upper 80's or 90. I knew it was time to do something. So I started changing my diet in late Jan, started walking in mid feb. I could only do about 10 minutes..lol. Now I have lost 12 pounds!
I am up to two miles or a little over in 40 minutes. I think the 12 pounds was probably all water weight. But I feel better, have more energy and look a little slimmer. My fibro pain has been better once my body got used to my exercising. I want to get down to 130, I don't know if this is possible at my age, almost 39...on the 17th! Now, I have a question.lol. I am kinda hanging out at 159. Is this the fat burning stage? since the 12 was probably water weight? I am assuming the weight loss will slow down. I don't want to get discouraged because at first it was just coming off, now I have hit a slow spot. I am eating healthy and have occasional treats. I don't have enough money to join a gym, so my treadmill and a few weights is all I have. Any suggestions help would be great.
Thanks!!
Karen
