New here but not so new to this

kirakr

kirakr

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Hi,

I'm Lena and I'm new to the forums but have been wanting to lose weight and get to my goal weight (125) for as long as I can remember. I have never gotten close to it - not even in my teens, where I was always poked fun at for being too big-boned -- at 135 - 145 lbs, training (swimming) 2 times a day.

Over the years there have been some major ups and downs. Firstly, after I retired from swimming when I was 16 - then promptly lost it in 2 months, to get to a reasonable 140 - 150. Then most notably in 1999 - 2000 with a massive weight gain - up to 180+, with lots of after effects which I deeply regret (stretch marks etc). My weight since then hasn't gotten that high but for the most part I always hover around this area - 165, although lately I have noticed that it's been pushing towards the low 170s if I don't watch myself.

I've spent most of my 20s, if not all of it, being overweight. And I can finally admit that I have held myself back from so many things because of the weight. I don't want 2007 (and the final year of being in my 20s) to be like this yet again.

What works for me? Working out. I need to workout, but with such a hectic schedule .. I can't seem to remain consistent with that. As far as I know that's the only challenge I shall have to face.

I'm 5'5" so I think an acceptable goal weight is 115 - 125 lbs. Although personally I would be satisfied at being where I was at originally (over 10 years ago) i.e. 135 - 145 lbs.

I apologize for the long introduction :)
 
Hi Kira,
No need to apologize for the length of the introduction!!

Welcome to the WLF and GOOD for you for taking the first (and hardest) steps towards reaching your golas. Sometimes just getting started is the biggest jump to take.

It sounds like you know what works for you (exercise!) and you just need to find out how to make it work with your schedule.

Just remember that no matter how much weight you have to lose, each pound comes off exactly like the first - one at a time. Sometimes it's one day or even one meal at a time - but you can lose those pounds.

Consider creating a journal over in the diary section and we can get to know you and follow your journey as you reach your goals!
 
Hi Lena,
Welcome to the forum. i am new to, but not to this issue as well. i admire you for your honesty. you were able to look back over life and pin point the changes that occured with yourself. Girl that takes guts. Many are in denial about where they are at. You are choosing to face reality and that is awesome. You are making some progress already and that is super. You will not be that younger smaller person that you were. YOU ARE AND WILL BE BETTER!! Stay the course and i am sure you will reach your goals. Welcome:)
 
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