OK, here I go!
My history: I've had to watch my weight since 6th grade and have had varying degrees of success. There have been times when I've been able to lose pounds on my own, more times when I've lost it at WW, and other times when I've just strugged unbelieveably! (Lots of those, lol) Anyway, I'm 5'8" and have fluctuated between 148 and 201 during the last 11 years. Right now I'm at 190, having lost 10 pounds this summer. There is a STRONG history of diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis in my family, and while I don't have any signs of any of these at this moment (I'm 41), I've got regular hip and back pain (tendinitis and degenerative disc disease) and feel like I've got to look over my shoulder to ward off these other health problems.
I'm tired of feeling self conscious about my weight. I'd like to walk confidently on the beach, move with ease while I'm teaching
(I'm an active preschool music/piano teacher), have fun with my teen age DD, and live a long life with my loving DH. I want to look smashing on our cruise this fall and amazing at my 25th (!) high school reunion next June.
I'm also tired of the constant yo-yoing. I want to find a plan for life that works for me, without paying someone else to tell me what I already know. I want to be inwardly motivated and strong, but know that I can really use a little help from my friends
(I hope these boards will help with that). I plan on exercising at least five times a week, counting points, and making low carb food choices (I'm a classic carb addict, I've found out along the way).
In this log I'll keep track of my food choices and struggles and my exercise accomplishments. Since it's only 7 a.m. and I haven't exercised or eaten much, guess I'll have to re-visit tonight, but at least the plan is written now and the journey to wellness has begun. . .
My history: I've had to watch my weight since 6th grade and have had varying degrees of success. There have been times when I've been able to lose pounds on my own, more times when I've lost it at WW, and other times when I've just strugged unbelieveably! (Lots of those, lol) Anyway, I'm 5'8" and have fluctuated between 148 and 201 during the last 11 years. Right now I'm at 190, having lost 10 pounds this summer. There is a STRONG history of diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis in my family, and while I don't have any signs of any of these at this moment (I'm 41), I've got regular hip and back pain (tendinitis and degenerative disc disease) and feel like I've got to look over my shoulder to ward off these other health problems.
I'm tired of feeling self conscious about my weight. I'd like to walk confidently on the beach, move with ease while I'm teaching
(I'm an active preschool music/piano teacher), have fun with my teen age DD, and live a long life with my loving DH. I want to look smashing on our cruise this fall and amazing at my 25th (!) high school reunion next June.
I'm also tired of the constant yo-yoing. I want to find a plan for life that works for me, without paying someone else to tell me what I already know. I want to be inwardly motivated and strong, but know that I can really use a little help from my friends
(I hope these boards will help with that). I plan on exercising at least five times a week, counting points, and making low carb food choices (I'm a classic carb addict, I've found out along the way).
In this log I'll keep track of my food choices and struggles and my exercise accomplishments. Since it's only 7 a.m. and I haven't exercised or eaten much, guess I'll have to re-visit tonight, but at least the plan is written now and the journey to wellness has begun. . .