Hello! My name is Erin, I am a 34 year old stay at home mama, I am married and I have 2 kids (my son is13 years and my daughter is 19 months old) and one stepson (14 yrs.) We live in Terre Haute Indiana.
I have been overweight most of my life, and tried several times to lose it through various diet and exercise programs.
I joined a weight loss challenge at the clinic I go to on January 16 2017 and it lasted 8 weeks. I lost almost 20 lbs during that time. I was able to use the Inbody570 machine to weigh in (and still continue to use it) and it was a huge help in motivating me to get healthy. The machine not only shows your weight, but your entire body's makeup, including muscle mass, skeletal mass, how much water you are retaining, how much weight and fat each part of your body is carrying, and what your basal metabolic rate is (how many calories your body burns doing absolutely nothing.) It was an eye opening experience and I went from a very sedintary lifestyle where I ate as much junk as I wanted to a lifestyle where I carefully watch what I eat, control portions, count calories, and I also make sure I get my workouts in and try to push myself further and further as I get stronger.
I have had some great help and support along the way. I appreciate every bit of encouragement! I am hoping to meet others here who need some encouragement and maybe reciprocate that as well. I love the idea of community and helping each other in this journey.
Since the challenge at my doctors office ended in March I have been totally on my own and finding that I am more likely to slack off when there isn't a mandatory weigh in or some type of competition guiding me. I am joining a dietbet today in hopes to give myself the extra push I need to stay on this long road. This is a lifelong commitment to being healthy for me and I am hoping to meet some new friends along the way! Good luck to everyone on their journeys, you can do this!!!