Turning it around

everydaypam

I am in my mid-20s and have been overweight my entire life. As with so many other people I have struggled up and down the weight scale seeing successes and disappointments alike - even after a good 60 pound loss post-college. In the past year I have managed to put on 30 pounds taking me even further from my "healthy weight". I have used every lame excuse in the book to justify it (time constraints, stress, medical difficulties) but ultimately I have to accept that it was my neglect in diligence and commitment that allowed me to slip so far out of control.

I have a husband who also struggles with weight but isn't as interested in making the changes to his routine as I am. We also have two cats who could use a little more exercise than they get and two dogs who seem to burn off their food faster than they can eat it. I will be pairing up with those two to keep me motivated to get up and move!

I am really lucky in that I have been provided a nutritionist from my employer which is catapulting me back into a healthy life style. I started using MFP 2 weeks ago as a way to provide a real snapshot of what I actually eat. Now I am planning on continuing the use for my own personal accountability as I undertake the journey to lose 55 pounds.

I am trying to find good ways to introduce exercise back into my life and manage my food in a job where I don't always have control over what I eat. I would love to make friends along the way who want to find a good supportive relationship. I am excited to go on this journey with all of you and look forward to our healthier futures once and for all!

audram420

good luck...you'll do great! Friend me if you'd like too!