Hello all! Newbie in Dayton.

CraftMamaDee

Hi everyone! I am Deedee I'm 31 and I'm from Dayton (moraine) I've been using the App on my phone off and on for a while I'm on a 10 day streak at the moment though I've been working forward to getting healthier for a while. I have no idea how much I've lost but I'm getting a scale on friday to help me reach my goal. I know I've lost some because I'm finally able to wear a few t-shirts I've not been able to in years! That feels so good and I'm looking forward to these shirts becoming looser! I've got a lot to lose starting out at 350lbs after my pregnancy myself only being only 5'4" I'm rather large. I've got chronic health issues that have helped me gain and pain that has made it hard to lose. I have a rare genetic disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which goes hand in hand with inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia. This has caused several back deformities and nerve issues for me. I often have joints pop out and I have to work them back in and I get sprains often so exercise has been my biggest challenge but I've got to work through the pain if I'm ever going to get anywhere. I've never been more focused and this time I'm doing it smart and pacing myself building up the muscles to help stabilize my joints and not giving up. I rest when I need to instead of stubbornly pushing myself too far. Its not about the scale for me so much though it will be nice to not worry about weight limits and capacities of furniture and if I will fit through spaces or into seating. Clothes shopping has been a nightmare as well but those are all bonuses of my weight-loss. My main focus though is to work forward to living better, reducing pain, doing more in my life, and being a better mom. I joined the local YMCA and since I cant drive (visual issues) I get my husband to drop me off on his way back from lunch break and get on the bus to be back before my kid gets home from school. Its something I need to get used to and get in a better habit of doing. I find the bus and getting out on my own nerve wrecking! I just have to push myself to be able to get over my fear! I've been through a lot I can do this and this time I am not giving up when things get rough! Yea that sums it up for now! Looking forward to being on here more to get more inspiration and make new friends!