I'm an almost 39 year old woman (ten days away), and a single mother to two (my daughter is 18 and my son is 16 and on the autism spectrum). I also have my mom with me and I take care of her. I work three different part time jobs, and go to school full time (although I take the summer off!!). I didn't get fat until I was pregnant for my daughter 18 years ago, I've been fat for those entire 18 years!
I have struggled with my weight a lot since then, and while I could, and did, lose some weight by cutting my diet a great deal, I would always "quit quitting" and gain it all back and then some.
A month ago I went to my doctor for a normal check-up, and my weight was 338 pounds. It was the absolute highest weight I've ever been at, and I decided that day (just over a month ago) that I was done being fat and not having control anymore. I have lost 22 pounds in one month, and am up to walking 3 and 4 miles (although I had to take a week break because a tendon in my foot is all wonky and pained).
I started off walking the first day I got home from my doctor's office, and I could barely make it around the block. I am not starving myself, and I feel good for the first time in years - hopeful. I love the support that I am able to get from those walking, and those who have walked, the same path I am currently on, so after lurking for a bit here, I registered and am finally taking the "posting" plunge.
I've been lurking for a bit, but decided to take the plunge and say hi!
