Arielle031889
New member
Hello,
I'll try to keep this short but I do feel my story is somewhat motivational and important for me to get it out.
I am 24 years old, have Crohn's disease since 17, incurable inflammatory bowel disease. Well last month I was hospitalized for 2 weeks in two different hospitals. Transferred from my local hospital to Univ. of Chicago an hour away. I almost died, was facing surgery. It was THE toughest fight of my life. Due to a clear liquid diet I had lost 20 lbs over the 2 weeks time and by the time I got out my muscles are so weak I can't bend over and get back up without falling forward a bit. My family was only able to visit me in Chicago one day of the 7-8 I was there. It was difficult. My eyes opened once I saw everything I've been through. I realized dreams and goals that I want, and I survived this horrible experience - I CAN achieve my goals.
I want to lose weight to be fit...to be healthy and strong. I don't just want it for aestethic purposes. It's much more important to me to be strong and healthy.
I weigh 150 at 5'6" and while thats not bad - I have a lot of fat.
Yesterday I ordered Insanity. I know...I know. Pretty extreme to take on as I feel like a beginner in this journey. But I love to run and was running every other day until I got hospitalized. I have a 4 year old, and feel that a gym membership for me what be a set up for failure as it has been in the past.
I work 2nd shifts (75% sit down job) and weekends. So I watch my son during the day, work odd hours and just feel insanity and my personal love of being outdoors will be a better choice for me than a gym.
So: Two major changes that will be difficult for one obviously the daily insanity workouts. Second and just as hard for me - will be changing my eating ways. Like right now, at work - I eat the worst when I am here. I try to plan it out, bring healthy dinner some healthy, some unhealthy snacks....and still I find myself pigging out on the snacks/pastries in breakroom. AHHH!!!
healthy eating will probably be HARDer for me than insanity. I need to drink more WATER, not diet coke. I need to eat healthier everything - mainly snacking. Because I have to eat 3 meals and snacks in between.....I find myself snacking horribly.
Anyone have any similar job situation please get in touch. And I'd appreciate any support as I will return it!!!
I'll try to keep this short but I do feel my story is somewhat motivational and important for me to get it out.
I am 24 years old, have Crohn's disease since 17, incurable inflammatory bowel disease. Well last month I was hospitalized for 2 weeks in two different hospitals. Transferred from my local hospital to Univ. of Chicago an hour away. I almost died, was facing surgery. It was THE toughest fight of my life. Due to a clear liquid diet I had lost 20 lbs over the 2 weeks time and by the time I got out my muscles are so weak I can't bend over and get back up without falling forward a bit. My family was only able to visit me in Chicago one day of the 7-8 I was there. It was difficult. My eyes opened once I saw everything I've been through. I realized dreams and goals that I want, and I survived this horrible experience - I CAN achieve my goals.
I want to lose weight to be fit...to be healthy and strong. I don't just want it for aestethic purposes. It's much more important to me to be strong and healthy.
I weigh 150 at 5'6" and while thats not bad - I have a lot of fat.
Yesterday I ordered Insanity. I know...I know. Pretty extreme to take on as I feel like a beginner in this journey. But I love to run and was running every other day until I got hospitalized. I have a 4 year old, and feel that a gym membership for me what be a set up for failure as it has been in the past.
I work 2nd shifts (75% sit down job) and weekends. So I watch my son during the day, work odd hours and just feel insanity and my personal love of being outdoors will be a better choice for me than a gym.
So: Two major changes that will be difficult for one obviously the daily insanity workouts. Second and just as hard for me - will be changing my eating ways. Like right now, at work - I eat the worst when I am here. I try to plan it out, bring healthy dinner some healthy, some unhealthy snacks....and still I find myself pigging out on the snacks/pastries in breakroom. AHHH!!!
healthy eating will probably be HARDer for me than insanity. I need to drink more WATER, not diet coke. I need to eat healthier everything - mainly snacking. Because I have to eat 3 meals and snacks in between.....I find myself snacking horribly.
Anyone have any similar job situation please get in touch. And I'd appreciate any support as I will return it!!!
