cozumelbride
New member
Just wanted to say hi to everyone and introduce myself since I've committed to make a difference in my weight and fitness level, and am hoping to find inspiration and sound advice on this forum.
I'm 35 years old, female, 5'7" and presently weigh 185lbs, which is the heaviest I have ever been. About 4 years ago, when I weighed 135lbs, I was the victim of a car accident which was I fortunate to walk away from, but did suffer several injuries. As months of physiotherapy and recouperation passed, I found myself inactive, depressed, on several medications to help with post traumatic stress disorder (which contribute to weight gain), and 30lbs heavier....165lbs. None of my clothes fit anymore and as time passed, I found myself fluctuating back and forth from 165lbs to 175lbs.
I then got engaged and focused on loosing weight for my wedding which was the end of 2008. I went on a highly restrictive diet which was not healthy but it did work. I lost 15lbs quickly, and then gained 30lbs back.
What saddens me greatly is that I know I am the only person who can change my situation, but am struggling so much to find the motivation and strength to consistently eat right and exercise. I have all the excuses...work all day, don't get home until 8pm so there's no time, fast food is easy etc.... but lots of people manage right? So, why do I find this so hard? I broke into tears this past weekend, when I was putting pictures in a photo album, and realized that besides my honeymoon, all the trips I have taken since are void of any photo's of me...because I feel too fat. And now, I know my insecurities about my weight are impacting my marriage, which is the most important thing to me in this world.
SO! IT'S TIME TO ACTIVELY MAKE A CHANGE.... and I am looking foward to reading inspiring and motivational posts.
thanks for reading!
I'm 35 years old, female, 5'7" and presently weigh 185lbs, which is the heaviest I have ever been. About 4 years ago, when I weighed 135lbs, I was the victim of a car accident which was I fortunate to walk away from, but did suffer several injuries. As months of physiotherapy and recouperation passed, I found myself inactive, depressed, on several medications to help with post traumatic stress disorder (which contribute to weight gain), and 30lbs heavier....165lbs. None of my clothes fit anymore and as time passed, I found myself fluctuating back and forth from 165lbs to 175lbs.
I then got engaged and focused on loosing weight for my wedding which was the end of 2008. I went on a highly restrictive diet which was not healthy but it did work. I lost 15lbs quickly, and then gained 30lbs back.
What saddens me greatly is that I know I am the only person who can change my situation, but am struggling so much to find the motivation and strength to consistently eat right and exercise. I have all the excuses...work all day, don't get home until 8pm so there's no time, fast food is easy etc.... but lots of people manage right? So, why do I find this so hard? I broke into tears this past weekend, when I was putting pictures in a photo album, and realized that besides my honeymoon, all the trips I have taken since are void of any photo's of me...because I feel too fat. And now, I know my insecurities about my weight are impacting my marriage, which is the most important thing to me in this world.
SO! IT'S TIME TO ACTIVELY MAKE A CHANGE.... and I am looking foward to reading inspiring and motivational posts.
thanks for reading!