Getting back to loving me

chandra2802

Hello.. so alittle about myself. i am an american living in the netherlands. My lowest weight was back in 2000 i was 18 and weighed 175 lbs.. but unhealthy. I have struggled from weight problems my whole life. My mother died at 26 from a heart attack from being obese. And thats always been a nagging thought in my mind. I have yoyo'd almost my whole life. I now weigh 245. I have stayed between 230 to 245 for the last 7 years. I have 2 kids (4 &2) I stay home with my youngest during the day and work at night (7pm-0200). I have wanted to get back in shape to be comfortable with myself. I use to love to go to the gym.. but that is no longer a possiblility for me. My husband works during the day and there are NO gyms open at night. So i am sticking to doing some things during the day when my daughter sleeps. At work i am pretty active and on my feet all night. I bike back and forth for work. So i am trying to get all the information i can, and get back to loving myself and being comfortable with myself. I will never be a skinny girl.. was once and it didnt look good on me. I am just ready to look in the mirror and thing... looking good.

britteliz1

Hey there. Welcome to MFP.

One of the first things you should do is go take a look at this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+getting+to+your+sexy+pants It's where most everyone starts.

Also, personally, I think you should keep in mind that this can all be super overwhelming in the beginning. Find yourself some friends, don't be afraid to ask questions, and start logging your food. If you haven't, invest in a scale. It's a life-saver!

You've already taken a first great step by joining. Good luck to you on your journey!

gloriaallen36

feel free to add me :bigsmile: