Well here I am again....9 years since I first posted. But. Just as determined as ever.

deb_ge

And here I am 9 years later. Sadly I never reached those goals, though I lost and gained 35 pounds over and over again. I did however try many things...I got back to swimming, I learned how to lift weights, I joined Crossfit and did that for nearly 2 years, along with eating Paleo. I FELT wonderful, ten years younger...however, I really did not go down drastically in size. I need to loose over 100 pounds...and I went all the way from a size 28 to a size 24...and held there. My body LOOKED much better, in that I was kind of...re-arranged...musclely and toned. I had stamina out the wazoo. I deadlifted 240 pounds and back squatted 150!! I was by far the oldest and the fattest lady at Crossfit! Haahaha.....then, sadly, in 2013 unknown to me, I developed endometrial cancer. I found out in July of 2015...and this past year has just been about getting better. And praise Jesus I DID get better, I am cancer free, and I am starting all over again, for about the 4th time since I began this thread.

I still want to do those things above, and just want to add...having been really fit during the Crossfit season I am looking for that same measure of fitness. However, I must not over excercise, as my doctor told me that I probably was living in a contstant state of fight or flight. So now....we are back to swimming...and eating clean and simple foods well within my calorie allotment here...and loving it.

Orphia

Good luck!

Here are some pictures I find helpful:

bmarie1920981

Welcome! Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm a repeat offender here as well, but I'm a month in so far and going strong

arjeffries136

Wow you've fought the battle with cancer. Obviously you are a strong warrior. This weight thing is nothing. You've got this!

jennifer_417

Well, the good news is, as long as you haven't given up, you haven't failed! And, you've had lots of adventures, and accomplished a lot, and learned a lot along the way!

You absolutely can do this! ((hugs))

rhifit

Hey! It's all good. Starting again is better than not starting at all!
I too have been back and forth with the endometrial cancer. It's been quite a ride!