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madness1

madness1

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Howdy folks. Here's my weight story.

Since puberty, I've never been thin. I've never been really overweight either. Until I was about 24. I weighed in at 180 pounds (I'm 5'10" so that's a BMI of 25.8). I was "officially" overweight. It motivated me like nothing else. I dropped 20 pounds and felt AWESOME.

And then moved to New Orleans and proceeded to consume nothing but beer and fried food for a year. Then I quit my job and stressed for another year over where the next pay check was coming from. Oops, I got up to 207! That scared the you-know-what out of me - a BMI of 29.7 - just 0.3 away from officially obese.

So I said I was going to do it again. Well, that was two years ago. I did lose weight during the first year. I got down to maybe 185. But I've fluctuated between about 185 and 195 for a year now. At least I'm not gaining any more even though I'm not doing anything about it.

And now I'm REALLY going to try again. I have started having a bit of a pain in one of my knees and I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Both are weight related. I also have no energy. And I'm getting married next spring! So, I have plenty of reasons to really get this done.

I've already started working out again and I'm trying to get my eating under control. I'm perfectly fine for breakfast and lunch but dinner and late snacks always get me. So far I'm just trying portion control as I already eat fairly healthy (lots of fruit and veggies, whole grains, etc.) but just too much of it!

Anyway, I'm glad to be here - I haven't finished looking around, but I'm sure this is a great place.
 
Hi!

This sucks - I've been really sick for almost a week now. All I've done is sleep...and eat! Why couldn't I have had the stomach flu? I tried going on a short walk today, but couldn't make it. Still too sick. Sigh. But hopefully I'll be back on track in a few days. :(
 
madness said:
Hi!

This sucks - I've been really sick for almost a week now. All I've done is sleep...and eat! Why couldn't I have had the stomach flu? I tried going on a short walk today, but couldn't make it. Still too sick. Sigh. But hopefully I'll be back on track in a few days. :(
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hope you get to feeling better... I've had a cold and skipped a few days myself... it happens. Don't get too down about it
 
Welcome! I totally understand about the portions. I too eat the "right" stuff but way to much of it. I need to pay more attention to that. I really like beer and only treat myself one day a week to it or wine. You will find what works for you. This is a great place. It is nice to neat you and hope to see more of your post. Have a great night. Tina:waving:
 
Thanks for the messages guys! I'm still sick, but I'm going to the doctor today (severe sore throat for a week is just too much!) and know that I've realized that I'm over-eating while sick, hopefully I can control. Just no exercise still - just watering the potted plants on my patio had me worn out.

Beer and wine are something that I'm considering cutting out for awhile. I don't drink too often, but when I do it seems like I drink a bunch 2 or 3 nights in a row. Not good on the calories! I'm going to adjust to other things first and then see about the drinking. Usually when I exercise everyday, I know better than to drink a bunch so hopefully that will just fall into place.
 
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