chickyp
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Hi everyone. I just found the site yesterday after doing a google search and joined. This will be my first post 
I wanted to share my story on what has brought me to here. Not looking for a pity party, just wanted to share my past in hopes it inspires someone else out there!
Anyways here is a bit about me - I am a mom and am 33 years of age. Luckily I had already had my kids because last year at the ripe ol' age of 32 I had to have an emergency hystertecomy to have everything in there removed due to a cancerious tumor. That of course put me straight into surgical menopause and the past 9 months have been a world wind for me. I am FINALLY getting everything under control health wise. They were able to get all the cancer but I did have a few chemo treatments to make sure.
Now I get mammograms and pap smears every 3 months to check everything out and to make sure no cancer has returned. I once thought once you got a hystertecomy that cancer could not get in there but sadly that is not the case. Anyways, I know I need to get HEALTHY to stay around as long as I possible can for my kids. Plus my doctor is screaming at me that if I do not start exercising, I will lose most of my bone within the next 5 years due to the removal of natural hormones and that really scares me!! I have to beat this weightloss and I WILL become a success story!!!
I am currently 165 pounds and my goal weight is 118. I am four feet 11 inches tall so that 165 pounds really shows on me. I have three chins, some back boobies, and lots of tummy weight. Most of my weight is in my upper body. My legs are actually quite small compared to my upper half.
Anyways, I AM completely new to this. I have no idea what to do but I will get there. I plan on doing LOTS of reading and learning. My goal is to work out 6 days this week and to eat as clean as I can. I know about the eating but it is the working out I need to learn. But as they say baby steps right?
Anyways I look forward to hearing from everyone and making a presence on the boards. The new me starts now so wish me luck!!
Thanks!
Chicky
I wanted to share my story on what has brought me to here. Not looking for a pity party, just wanted to share my past in hopes it inspires someone else out there! Anyways here is a bit about me - I am a mom and am 33 years of age. Luckily I had already had my kids because last year at the ripe ol' age of 32 I had to have an emergency hystertecomy to have everything in there removed due to a cancerious tumor. That of course put me straight into surgical menopause and the past 9 months have been a world wind for me. I am FINALLY getting everything under control health wise. They were able to get all the cancer but I did have a few chemo treatments to make sure.
Now I get mammograms and pap smears every 3 months to check everything out and to make sure no cancer has returned. I once thought once you got a hystertecomy that cancer could not get in there but sadly that is not the case. Anyways, I know I need to get HEALTHY to stay around as long as I possible can for my kids. Plus my doctor is screaming at me that if I do not start exercising, I will lose most of my bone within the next 5 years due to the removal of natural hormones and that really scares me!! I have to beat this weightloss and I WILL become a success story!!!
I am currently 165 pounds and my goal weight is 118. I am four feet 11 inches tall so that 165 pounds really shows on me. I have three chins, some back boobies, and lots of tummy weight. Most of my weight is in my upper body. My legs are actually quite small compared to my upper half.
Anyways, I AM completely new to this. I have no idea what to do but I will get there. I plan on doing LOTS of reading and learning. My goal is to work out 6 days this week and to eat as clean as I can. I know about the eating but it is the working out I need to learn. But as they say baby steps right?
Anyways I look forward to hearing from everyone and making a presence on the boards. The new me starts now so wish me luck!!
Thanks!
Chicky
