I'm 47. I have been steadily gaining weight over the last 19 years. I had always been in good shape in my teens and early to late 20's. I was in the USAF for 11 years. I met my husband in Saudi Arabia during desert storm. After getting married, quitting smoking (Those 2 things I added 20 lbs within the first 2 years of getting married) Then had my son, Gained another 15-20 lbs...It has been a steady climb up the weight ladder every since. I am officially 100 lbs heavier than when I got married. My goal is to lose 80 lbs..But 10 lbs at a time. I want things to happen so fast but it took along time to put on this amount of weight. I know it wont happen over night.
My Son graduated from HS almost 2 weeks ago. I would never let my pic be taken. But I knew there was not a lot I could do about that for his big day. The pics would happen. So I thought if I could just get a nice outfit, I would be fine. I was horrified at what I saw. And then to make matters worst, my husband posted pics on his face book. AHHHH. But it's not like it's a big secret that I am fat, I just ignored it and now I am where I am. Just because I wouldn't get my pics taken doesn't mean I'm ok. I am far from ok.
I want to have energy. I want to do things with my kids and not be embarrassed and feel so uncomfortable. My daughter keeps asking " Mom when are you going to get back on track" I guess that time is now.
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