Found this web site yesterday whilst "googling" for info on *********... which I was looking for after "googling" Trim Spa. Sigh... Yes, I'm looking for the "magic pill" even though I know there is none.
I am an almost 45-year-old female who has battled weight all my life. I would like to lose 135 pounds (yikes! that hurt just typing that!); Current weight 275; dream weight 140. However, I just want to feel good... that is, healthy.
See, the horse in my avatar is a retired Thoroughbred by the name of Gilder. I would love to ride him one day, but I am too self-conscious to even try now. Besides, as a racehorse, Gilder carried on average about 116 pounds. He'll be on the phone to the Humane Society toot sweet if I try to get on him! I've also recently teamed up with another lady to create and promote a rescue organization for retired Thoroughbred broodmares. I want to present a positive image, not the grossly overweight figure I feel I am right now.
I have lost over 100 pounds twice in my life. Unfortunately, I must have given those pounds my forwarding address, because they came right back and brought friends. I have tried Weight Watchers, Atkins, and a couple of diets I bought the books for. Each works for me for a while... but I always seem to "get stuck."
Now, here's a bit of my history that will turn the lightbulb on for you folks. My Mom and I were always "losing buddies," and we were very good at supporting each other. My Mom died last year after a 3-year bought with cancer. I know I'm dealing with mild boughts of depression, but nothing severe. I don't have a problem getting up in the morning, or anything like that. It's just this weight... I'm so tired of carrying it around, but I type that while eating my "normal" breakfast: an Almond Snickers bar and a can of Diet Mtn Dew. (Oh, hey... I mentioned candy in a post... is that allowed?) And I know I need to get the weight off to be healthy, I just need a kick in the pants to get started.
Is it too late for me? Am I a lost cause? Any suggestions on where to start?
Thanks for listening. It's been a while since I've gotten the chance to type my feelings out... it felt good.
Take care,
Cheryl