redwicgirl
New member
This is to introduce myself to everyone here. I stumble onto this forum while researching how to lose weight in a healthy, long lasting way. Everyone's stories are so inspirational!
Well to begin with me.... I have always been what is termed 'pleasantly plump'. In high school my weight started to spin out of control! I didn't have good self esteem and was somewhat of a loner. I began working at a fast food place and started to pack on the pounds when I realized it was easier to eat the fast food than to bring a meal from home. I went from a slightly pudgy 5'4" at 150 lbs to a hefty 225 lbs in about a year. I realized that I was getting dangerously overweight, but felt there was nothing I could do to stop the downward spiral I was on. By the time I was 24 I weighed a staggering 320lbs (not good on a 5'5" frame!
)!
At about this time i became pregnant, unfortunately I had a miscarriage at approxiamently 9 weeks. I became severly depressed and proceeded to have a nervous breakdown. for the next 4 months I was unable to keep most food down and lost 135 lbs. (NOT good or healthy) I was able to maintain my weight at about 190lbs for the next several years.
When I was 30 I became involved with an abusive man, and my weight started to climb up again, I also suffered another miscarriage at that time. A short time after this miscarriage, I left my boyfriend and began the slow process of piecing my life back together. I began to lose weight, from the simple fact that I was no longer eating due to stress. I was also told at this time that I would have an extremely hard time becoming pregnant again.
I made my peace with this fact and moved on in my life. Seven months after, I met a wonderful man, and we began dating. Three months into the relationship an awesome thing happened.
I became pregnant!
Unfortunately, I developed high blood pressure and was considered High risk throughout the pregnancy. (Gestation only allowed and bed rest the last 2 months of pregnancy)
So now when my son is 4 months old I find myself once again heavier than I'd like(240lbs), with the added risk of borderline HBP.
My Plan is to lose 65lbs, and become healthier! I want to see my little miracle grow up!
Hopefully by signing into this forum and making myself publicly accountable, I will not chicken out or become unmotivated!
Thank you for your time and any suggestion are most welcome!
Well to begin with me.... I have always been what is termed 'pleasantly plump'. In high school my weight started to spin out of control! I didn't have good self esteem and was somewhat of a loner. I began working at a fast food place and started to pack on the pounds when I realized it was easier to eat the fast food than to bring a meal from home. I went from a slightly pudgy 5'4" at 150 lbs to a hefty 225 lbs in about a year. I realized that I was getting dangerously overweight, but felt there was nothing I could do to stop the downward spiral I was on. By the time I was 24 I weighed a staggering 320lbs (not good on a 5'5" frame!
)!At about this time i became pregnant, unfortunately I had a miscarriage at approxiamently 9 weeks. I became severly depressed and proceeded to have a nervous breakdown. for the next 4 months I was unable to keep most food down and lost 135 lbs. (NOT good or healthy) I was able to maintain my weight at about 190lbs for the next several years.
When I was 30 I became involved with an abusive man, and my weight started to climb up again, I also suffered another miscarriage at that time. A short time after this miscarriage, I left my boyfriend and began the slow process of piecing my life back together. I began to lose weight, from the simple fact that I was no longer eating due to stress. I was also told at this time that I would have an extremely hard time becoming pregnant again.
I made my peace with this fact and moved on in my life. Seven months after, I met a wonderful man, and we began dating. Three months into the relationship an awesome thing happened.
I became pregnant!
Unfortunately, I developed high blood pressure and was considered High risk throughout the pregnancy. (Gestation only allowed and bed rest the last 2 months of pregnancy)So now when my son is 4 months old I find myself once again heavier than I'd like(240lbs), with the added risk of borderline HBP.
My Plan is to lose 65lbs, and become healthier! I want to see my little miracle grow up!
Hopefully by signing into this forum and making myself publicly accountable, I will not chicken out or become unmotivated!
Thank you for your time and any suggestion are most welcome!
