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CrescentEddy
Posts: 34 Member
Hi everybody!
My name is Legion and I thought I'd say a quick hello! I'm new to this group and to MyFitnessPal, and looking to share with people on a similar journey of health and wellness. I'm also hoping to find support in the framework of the MFP website…
A bit about me: I live in the NorthEast in a small but bright home, with my partner and cat. I enjoy board games, reading, spending time outdoors and home spa days. Currently I am learning how to draw, and am loving it! A true passion is style and fashion… I am lucky to be working as a creative director for a fashion brand for many years.
For the last 15 years, my weight has been steady at 250 pounds. I know that 250 is a heavy weight, however I was active with dancing, swimming and walking, socialized a lot, and was assessed to be in very good health by my doctor. I made the most of my life, felt beautiful, overcame many barriers that might normally hold back a "plus size" person, and achieved many goals in my personal and professional life.
However, over the last year and now age 38, I have reached 300 pounds, and am finding that some new physical and mental health challenges have come with the extra weight. I'm really concerned about these new difficulties and realize that I need to bring my weight down to have more wellness and zest back in my life. These days it seems hard to do...
In particular, I've become very sedentary. I've developed some asthma and am frequently very short of breath. Aching knees, skin and reach issues require daily care. Sleeping at night is never restful. Intimacy is less present. I've been trying to deal with depression and anxiety. My job has always been demanding, but with a promotion in the last year the pressure has increased and the stakes are higher. With the extra weight and lack of energy, I'm finding it hard to stay competitive. I've become more isolated, not wanting to go out and see my active friends in my spare time. Many of my clothes are becoming too small… Things really seem to have gone down hill.
My partner is very supportive and loving, and I have wonderful parents, and a cool niece. My cat's pretty cuddly too
he's the perfect little guy to come home to.
I hope that this introduction tells you a little about me, and where I am at… sorry if it's a bit of a downer right now!! I look forward to hearing more about other people in this group.
Best to you all, and talk soon,
Legion
My name is Legion and I thought I'd say a quick hello! I'm new to this group and to MyFitnessPal, and looking to share with people on a similar journey of health and wellness. I'm also hoping to find support in the framework of the MFP website…
A bit about me: I live in the NorthEast in a small but bright home, with my partner and cat. I enjoy board games, reading, spending time outdoors and home spa days. Currently I am learning how to draw, and am loving it! A true passion is style and fashion… I am lucky to be working as a creative director for a fashion brand for many years.
For the last 15 years, my weight has been steady at 250 pounds. I know that 250 is a heavy weight, however I was active with dancing, swimming and walking, socialized a lot, and was assessed to be in very good health by my doctor. I made the most of my life, felt beautiful, overcame many barriers that might normally hold back a "plus size" person, and achieved many goals in my personal and professional life.
However, over the last year and now age 38, I have reached 300 pounds, and am finding that some new physical and mental health challenges have come with the extra weight. I'm really concerned about these new difficulties and realize that I need to bring my weight down to have more wellness and zest back in my life. These days it seems hard to do...
In particular, I've become very sedentary. I've developed some asthma and am frequently very short of breath. Aching knees, skin and reach issues require daily care. Sleeping at night is never restful. Intimacy is less present. I've been trying to deal with depression and anxiety. My job has always been demanding, but with a promotion in the last year the pressure has increased and the stakes are higher. With the extra weight and lack of energy, I'm finding it hard to stay competitive. I've become more isolated, not wanting to go out and see my active friends in my spare time. Many of my clothes are becoming too small… Things really seem to have gone down hill.
My partner is very supportive and loving, and I have wonderful parents, and a cool niece. My cat's pretty cuddly too
he's the perfect little guy to come home to.I hope that this introduction tells you a little about me, and where I am at… sorry if it's a bit of a downer right now!! I look forward to hearing more about other people in this group.
Best to you all, and talk soon,
Legion
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