Trying again in Virginia

lessertess

I've been overweight most of my life. Despite my weight I've always been very healthy. A few years ago I lost 75 pounds and kept it off for a year. I was working out A LOT everyday and keeping a journal of my exercise and what I was eating. Keeping a record really forced me to be honest with myself and helped me make better choices. (I'm an emotional eater). Unfortunately, life and other things happened and I gained all of the weight back. Part of the problem was that I hit the dreaded plateau and couldn't loose the last 25-30 pounds. It was really discouraging. I was eating 1500 calories a day and exercising 2 to 3 hours a day. I just couldn't sustain it.

I'm 45 years old and I'm starting to have some health issues that are directly related to my weight. I'm ready to try again, but with a more balanced approach this time and something that I can keep up. I've joined a gym, engaged a personal trainer and started using this site. So, here I am: Ready to try again. I want to loose 100 pounds, but honestly would be happy to lose the 75 pounds and keep it off!

My inspiration: I love vintage clothes and have found a ton of great patterns, but I'm going to have to loose weight for them to fit.

lessertess

I've been overweight most of my life. Despite my weight I've always been very healthy. A few years ago I lost 75 pounds and kept it off for a year. I was working out A LOT everyday and keeping a journal of my exercise and what I was eating. Keeping a record really forced me to be honest with myself and helped me make better choices. (I'm an emotional eater). Unfortunately, life and other things happened and I gained all of the weight back. Part of the problem was that I hit the dreaded plateau and couldn't loose the last 25-30 pounds. It was really discouraging. I was eating 1500 calories a day and exercising 2 to 3 hours a day. I just couldn't sustain it.

I'm 45 years old and I'm starting to have some health issues that are directly related to my weight. I'm ready to try again, but with a more balanced approach this time and something that I can keep up. I've joined a gym, engaged a personal trainer and started using this site. So, here I am: Ready to try again. I want to loose 100 pounds, but honestly would be happy to lose the 75 pounds and keep it off!

My inspiration: I love vintage clothes and have found a ton of great patterns, but I'm going to have to loose weight for them to fit.

bla115

Welcome, from another Virginian! I can relate to being an emotional eater which can really throw you off. It sounds like you are ready to get started again and that's great. Good luck!