I am 28 years old and hit the 210lb mark on the scale March 16. 2009... This is the day it just sank down. I have 4 children, ages 8, 5, 4. and a 8 month old. My 4 year old is special needs. It is for him that I feel I must lose weight. I need to be around as long as possible to be his back bone. My other children need me as well, but my 4 year old will need his mommy a lot more. My husband is diabetic and doesn't care for himself whatsoever. I am at very high risk of having diabetes, cholesterol, and other heart problems not only because of my weight but because of my family history. I have been trying to lose weight and stay on track for the past month... it hasn't happened. For my little boy, today 4-15-09 I will start and finish with this weight battle. FYI, my diet will consist of 1 cheat day a week. Wish me luck.....my goal is 140, but I will be happy at 150.
So...here I am 2 years later. =( And I am just where I started. I was 20lbs away from my goal and I gave it all up.
I am going to start again... I am touched by everything I have seen from my last attempt. I will do it for my kids....and now, FOR MYSELF!
I felt the most alive when I had lost weight. I worked my butt off and yet felt so great! I will do accomplish my goal and maintain myself!!!
Good luck Susie!