Hello all!
I joined a few weeks ago, but this is my first post! I have been reading all the boards getting inspired, gaining knowledge and getting great eating and exercise tips! I love it because it keeps me motivated!
My name is Leah. I am a wife, mother to 5 kids and now that I am done having kids, I am ready to get myself back into shape! No more breastfeeding excuses (I need the extra calories
), no more birth control excuses (although they did make me gain ALOT!...Damn Depo shot!
) and no more laziness!
I guess everyone has a moment where they just know its time, mine came in July. I came back from vacation in Mexico, from seeing my family and got on the scaled it read 221 lbs....so depressing! But while I was there, one of my uncles pulled me aside and told me that he wanted me to take care of myself. That I was too heavy and it wasn't good for me "please take care of yourself". And I tried to give all my excuses to him (mentioned above)
and he just repeated to take better care of myself. I smiled and really tried to ignore it, but all the way home his words stuck in my brain. I knew he was right and I had to face the truth. I am too heavy, I am not eating right, I am not exercising, I feel tired all the time, my knees hurt, my back aches, I hate the way my clothes fit. Sometimes, because I am fat....parts of me smell so bad! I know TMI, but it's true! And I want to change.
So like a lot of women, who's posts I have read, I was in great shape in high school and college, until I got married and had kids. I let myself go for so long. My highest weight was 239, probably more, because that is what I weighed after having my last baby.....3 years ago!
I have tried to lose weight so many times. I have starved, exercised incessantly, and tried diets galore. They work for a bit, but nothing really sticks. So after having some time to go through all the success stories and happy to find some that were the weight I was ( or more) and have come down to a goal weight close to mine (even less!), I am SOOOOO INSPIRED and MOTIVATED! I know if they did it, I can too! AND I WILL!
I am currently 206.5 as of this morning! YAY! I have been exercising 5 days a week for 20 minutes and just started paying attention to what is going in my body for fuel. I am making my lunches (not going out), planning home meals, and cutting down on my portions. This has resulted in a 14.5 lb loss so far. I think I am on the right track! I have mini goals of 10 lbs. I am 6.5 lbs away from my next one of 200 lbs!
Now, I don't know where I belong yet on this forum...I hope to make some friends, get support, be an example (success story) and give support back too! But if you have any suggestions I am happy to hear them!
I do know one thing...I am looking forward to joining ONEDERLAND!
Nice to meet you!
Leah
Coming out of lurkville...
to 3FC Leah! There are many support forums here and I am sure you will find one you like. This is the best site for some AWESOME advice and support 
Dhani 
