I cannot remember a time that I haven't struggled with my weight.....but I have NEVER been this heavy. Not even after the birth of my Children.
It was always easy to shrug it off because other than the extra weight....I have always been relatively healthy. I will turn 50 in a few months, and I am not on any prescription meds.....and rarely even take tylenol or Motrin. No High Blood pressure or Diabetes. Cholesterol is normal....etc. But....I am NOT happy with myself....and I do not feel good. I have No energy....and I get winded just climbing a flight of stairs. I am out of shape in a MAJOR way, and I know it.....and it is only a matter of time before it really starts affecting my health.
The bulk of my weight has been put on in the last 4 years. After working in a Medical Labortory for 18 years....on my feet all day.....I took a Salary position which consists of sitting behind a desk all day. On top of that, I quit smoking November of 2013... which resulted in more weight gain. These are not excuses mind you....and I know that....but it sure made it easier to justify it in my mind.
Tomorrow marks a new begininng for me. It's time to get serious about ME and MY health. I want to be more active with my beautiful Grand Children. I want to FEEL good again, and I want to enjoy shopping for clothing again.
And so the Journey begins.......