Dandelion5
New member
Hi everyone!!!
What brings me here today? I need motivation and support. Here is my story...
I used to naturally be a healthy weight. All through my teens I could eat whatever I wanted and nothing changed. When around age 17-18 I began working as a cook, I started to gain a bit of weight. Not that it bothered me very much but it was noticeable.
At age 23 I had my first baby. Never did loose the baby weight. At age 27 had my 2nd and final baby and gained even more weight!
June 2012 we moved and I did most of the packing and moving of the boxes. For the next 2 years I had EXTREME sciatica!!!!! Nearly had back surgery! Turns out I ruptured a spinal disc! It is/was? protruding 1.3 centimeters to the right into my sciatic nerve. My right hip, leg and foot felt like I had been hit by a bus. Medication made zero difference
It scared me a lot and I was in so much constant pain that I decided to seek out a healthier way of living because I believe that the body has the ability to heal itself and is constantly trying to do so. It just needs the proper building blocks.
I started eating lots of veggies, making fresh fruit and veggie juices, vitamin supplements and some moderate exercises. I do not drive yet so I walk everywhere. Sciatica is still there but is barely noticeable now. Just enough to remind me to be aware of my back.
January 2015. I decided to finally loose the extra weight. I did at least an hour of fast paced treadmill walking (easier than running on the joints, still paranoid about my back) 6 days a week and I really watched what I ate. The more results I saw, the easier this way of living was becoming. I got excited to exercise.
I did this for about 5 months and lost 20 pounds!! Everyone noticed and I felt pretty good about myself.
But my relationship with my husband has been strained since the discovery of his porn habit. (long story)
I took a really big hit to my self esteem. Im still having a hard time with it but im slowly getting better as I start focusing more on myself.
I hopped on the scale this morning and I weighed in at 174 gained it all back and stuck in a rut.
My goal is 130 pounds. I hope by coming here often to update my diary, it will give me accountability. No more excuses.. this year I will reach my goal!
I look forward to posting with all of you and hope I can contribute positively to this forum. Thanks to all who took the time to read this and good luck with your journey towards better health!
What brings me here today? I need motivation and support. Here is my story...
I used to naturally be a healthy weight. All through my teens I could eat whatever I wanted and nothing changed. When around age 17-18 I began working as a cook, I started to gain a bit of weight. Not that it bothered me very much but it was noticeable.
At age 23 I had my first baby. Never did loose the baby weight. At age 27 had my 2nd and final baby and gained even more weight!
June 2012 we moved and I did most of the packing and moving of the boxes. For the next 2 years I had EXTREME sciatica!!!!! Nearly had back surgery! Turns out I ruptured a spinal disc! It is/was? protruding 1.3 centimeters to the right into my sciatic nerve. My right hip, leg and foot felt like I had been hit by a bus. Medication made zero difference
It scared me a lot and I was in so much constant pain that I decided to seek out a healthier way of living because I believe that the body has the ability to heal itself and is constantly trying to do so. It just needs the proper building blocks.
I started eating lots of veggies, making fresh fruit and veggie juices, vitamin supplements and some moderate exercises. I do not drive yet so I walk everywhere. Sciatica is still there but is barely noticeable now. Just enough to remind me to be aware of my back.
January 2015. I decided to finally loose the extra weight. I did at least an hour of fast paced treadmill walking (easier than running on the joints, still paranoid about my back) 6 days a week and I really watched what I ate. The more results I saw, the easier this way of living was becoming. I got excited to exercise.
I did this for about 5 months and lost 20 pounds!! Everyone noticed and I felt pretty good about myself.
But my relationship with my husband has been strained since the discovery of his porn habit. (long story)
I took a really big hit to my self esteem. Im still having a hard time with it but im slowly getting better as I start focusing more on myself.
I hopped on the scale this morning and I weighed in at 174
gained it all back and stuck in a rut.My goal is 130 pounds. I hope by coming here often to update my diary, it will give me accountability. No more excuses.. this year I will reach my goal!
I look forward to posting with all of you and hope I can contribute positively to this forum. Thanks to all who took the time to read this and good luck with your journey towards better health!
