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| Mon, 11-07-2005 - 12:09am |
Hi Everyone!
I am new to iVillage and this board. I've been reading the posts here and had to post here! I'm 34 yrs old, SAHM of 2 (ages 10 and 8). I'm 5'7" and weight 270lbs. My weight is the first thing I think of when I wake up, what I think of constantly throughout the day and the last thing I think of when I go to bed. I'm totally consumed by my weight. I want/need to lose weight desperately. I feel like I'm not going to live to see my kids graduate from school. I need to get this weight off! I've been heavy ever since I can remember. But since graduating from high school in 1989, I've gained 100 lbs. I've steadily gotten heavier and heavier. I've even considered gastric bypass surgery. The only reason I don't want to do the surgery is because I want to have one more child and I've been told that I would have to wait 2 years after gastric bypass before trying to conceive. So I've decided to do it the hard way. Eating right and exercising. One of my problems is that I severely broke my ankle 2 years ago. Because of this injury, it is very painful for me to exercise. I feel pain with every step I take. This is another reason why I want to lose weight. I think my ankle will feel better. I'm sorry to ramble on, I'm just feeling overwhelmed today.
Can anyone tell me what they've done to lose weight. I would love to hear from people in this 100 pounds or more to go category.
Thanks for listening!

Katherine
(362.8/360.6/140)
Welcome to the board and congratulations on a good start. Starting the journey is always the hardest part for me. Now you can just keep going. You came to the right place for support and motivation. We all know what it means to be that much overweight and tired of it. Please feel free to ask for any advice and to share any tips & tricks. We can all do this!!!
Mary
247/218/165