Want to introduce myself

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Registered: 07-13-2005
Want to introduce myself
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Tue, 01-24-2006 - 4:41pm
Hey everyone I'm a 46 yr ol gal,who up until Nov.26 of 2005 had no intention of getting into shape,I mean I had been trying over and over for yrs and I'd lose a few pds and gain it back til I just gave up for almost 10 yrs.But on that nite I took one hard look at myself in the full length mirror and I almost puked,my stomach stuck out so far it looked like it was gonna burst open,I thought you look just like your Dad right before he died of a massive heart attack,and it really shook me up!He died at 53 and here I was only 7 yrs to go,I made a promise to myself that this was the year that I was gonna take my LIFE back.So here I am a middle age lady with a whole lot of work ahead of me,but I am determined I'm gonna do this.I stated out Nov.27 204 pds the biggest I'd ever been and as today I'm down to 180 and at 5:2 thats still pretty big.I dieted over the Holidays and my family just could not understand why I started at that time but I knew if I would have waited till the New Year I'd weighed even more.I have looked around at all the sites and this one caught my eye.I have kinda made up my own diet plan of weight watcher tv dinners and lean cusines,with salads,homemade soups,and a lot of Baked Fish,and veggies.Its not too boring I just change things around everyday seems to work for me.For my husband I kinda add a few things more to is menu,but so far it does not bother me,and I sure like the extra good feeling I get when he says I'm LOOKING GOOD.He never told me not once unless I ask him how I looked in years.I geuss the old saying its never too late is true.I am walking and thats about all for now but maybe I'll get up to doing some exercise soon.I pray the Lord for the will power to see this through,and I need words of encouragement from others that I'm not alone in this battle. Thanks For Listening,Penney
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Registered: 01-22-2006
Tue, 01-24-2006 - 8:02pm

Hi Penney,

I am also 46 years, I am struggling to lose over 100 lbs. I too had given up, especially this past year. Too many changes in my life, but now things have settled down.

I too am doing my own thing, the lean cusines are a life saver. I am down 10 in 12 days.

I started walking also, will keep at it as long as my legs hold up.

Good luck

Holly

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Registered: 08-29-2005
Tue, 01-24-2006 - 11:16pm

Welcome, you are off to a great start! I am like you, the fear of bad health is a very big motivator for me right now....

Doesn't it feel great to hear the positive comments from your dh? Keep up the great work! :-)
ANN

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Registered: 12-15-2005
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 5:34am

Welcome, Penney! You are off to a great start and this is a wonderful place to come for support. Keep up the good work!

Laura
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Registered: 07-01-2003
Wed, 01-25-2006 - 8:01am

You're definitely not alone in this that's for sure.. we're all here fighting the same battle..

and 24 pounds already.. that's a great start... you definitely worked hard.. I bet you're starting to feel the health benefits already.

Welcome aboard
Mary
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