2dumpmyplump
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Hi,
I've been lurking around here for awhile and then a few days ago decided to crawl out of the dark corners and join in. I'm 31 yrs old. I've always been very active and into skiing, hiking, mtn biking but my work was sedentary and I went out to eat ALL THE TIME. From 20-25yrs old I gained about 60lbs and I stopped hiking, biking ...well you get the picture. I still ski, but it really takes its toll on me. Right before I got married 3 yrs ago I lost about 40lbs and looked pretty good on my wedding day but since then its all come back. With each passing day my body gets more achy and sore. I hadn't gained it all back but last May (2006) I feel down steps and really banged up my foot. So I sat and sat all summer and then right when I was getting better I hurt my back in August (2006) and am still dealing with the pain from that. In one yr. I gained about 25lbs...thats crazy!! Now, I'm finally at the point where I realize I MUST get healthy or die. Having 70 extra lbs causes every ache and pain to be THAT much MORE! I use to hurt before I lost the weight the first time and what a DIFFERENCE it was when I lost those 40lbs! I totally see myself in a wheelchair in a few years. To some people I don't look THAT overweight (mainly some friends who weigh about 100lbs more then me) but my bones can not handle this anymore. My husband was into body building before he married me and with us building a house (we were our own contractors) and with being newly married he got away from that and gained about 25lbs himself AND lost a lot of muscle to his dismay. We bought a elliptical trainer and an Olympic weight set last yr and he has used them but not me. I do it sporadically but not enough to get into a pattern. With all of these things at my disposal I realized how much of it was ME!!! Nothing else!! And so, 2 weeks ago I started to work out with my husband and I haven't missed a day yet! And I started to walk almost 3 miles M-Fri. I started journaling what I'm eating. The calories weren't THAT bad but the fat grams....WOW!! I'm being honest too....if I use 1/2 stick of butter I put that....and not say 2 pats of butter. That was what shocked me the most! How much butter etc... I put or use on things or mayonnaise etc.. So, I'm here to look around, journal , and pray that you all will give me the kick in the pants I need on a daily basis! Just reading peoples journals has been wonderful for me! OH and I just joined and hope that by following its program I can kick start this "change of life"! I refuse to say diet...it needs to be a change or it won't stick! Good luck to all of you! Hope to see you around the boards!
I've been lurking around here for awhile and then a few days ago decided to crawl out of the dark corners and join in. I'm 31 yrs old. I've always been very active and into skiing, hiking, mtn biking but my work was sedentary and I went out to eat ALL THE TIME. From 20-25yrs old I gained about 60lbs and I stopped hiking, biking ...well you get the picture. I still ski, but it really takes its toll on me. Right before I got married 3 yrs ago I lost about 40lbs and looked pretty good on my wedding day but since then its all come back. With each passing day my body gets more achy and sore. I hadn't gained it all back but last May (2006) I feel down steps and really banged up my foot. So I sat and sat all summer and then right when I was getting better I hurt my back in August (2006) and am still dealing with the pain from that. In one yr. I gained about 25lbs...thats crazy!! Now, I'm finally at the point where I realize I MUST get healthy or die. Having 70 extra lbs causes every ache and pain to be THAT much MORE! I use to hurt before I lost the weight the first time and what a DIFFERENCE it was when I lost those 40lbs! I totally see myself in a wheelchair in a few years. To some people I don't look THAT overweight (mainly some friends who weigh about 100lbs more then me) but my bones can not handle this anymore. My husband was into body building before he married me and with us building a house (we were our own contractors) and with being newly married he got away from that and gained about 25lbs himself AND lost a lot of muscle to his dismay. We bought a elliptical trainer and an Olympic weight set last yr and he has used them but not me. I do it sporadically but not enough to get into a pattern. With all of these things at my disposal I realized how much of it was ME!!! Nothing else!! And so, 2 weeks ago I started to work out with my husband and I haven't missed a day yet! And I started to walk almost 3 miles M-Fri. I started journaling what I'm eating. The calories weren't THAT bad but the fat grams....WOW!! I'm being honest too....if I use 1/2 stick of butter I put that....and not say 2 pats of butter. That was what shocked me the most! How much butter etc... I put or use on things or mayonnaise etc.. So, I'm here to look around, journal , and pray that you all will give me the kick in the pants I need on a daily basis! Just reading peoples journals has been wonderful for me! OH and I just joined and hope that by following its program I can kick start this "change of life"! I refuse to say diet...it needs to be a change or it won't stick! Good luck to all of you! Hope to see you around the boards!
For the most part, I just want to congratulate you for gathering up the courage to "expose" yourself and becoming an active member here at the forum. This site is amazing for the amount of knowledge highlighted in the stickied threads (take a few minutes to read them over, if you haven't already), the supportive/ fantastic people, and being given the opportunity to peek into their stories/ life experiences (journals). I'm wishing you all the best and if at any time you need a few words of motivation, just look around for me.. I'm freaking everywhere. haha 
