michigan Mimi's Journal, 06 April 2014

Good Morning All, I've been struggling for about 10 yrs with this weight. Been doing a yo-yo type thing far too long. I need to lose this weight so I can get rid of these diseases I got from being over weight. If I get to 200 lbs I ought to be able to rid of about 3 of the medicines I have to take. The side effects are something else. Bad enough having an under active thyroid, which makes it difficult to lose weight. I am always with low energy. The extra 80 lbs I carry doesn't help that situation. I am reaching out in every direction I can think of to get motivated. Joining this group is one of my hopes to get the motivation I need. I am normally competitive, but not when it comes to dieting. The self wants a party in my mouth and it gets it every time. I am a Michigander and am so happy that Spring has finally come. It's still quite cool which causes me to stay inside much more then I care to. I also have something called Blepharospasm, which means my eye lids close when ever they feel like it and I can't even force them open. I get botox shots all around my eyes to paralyze the nerves so I can have control. This helps me to get out and walk. I no longer drive and that alone is maddening having to bother my children for rides to necessary places. No more joy rides to the mall for looking around or going to the movies at random. Oh well, I do live very well in my restrictions, but the fat has to come off. Respectfully, Julie