I'm pretty new to this site but loving it!!

DebKavanaugh

Hello everyone!! My name is Deb. I'm a single, 57 year old Mother of 3. Two girls who are now in their 30's and a 17 year old son. Over the past 3 years, I let my health and weight go down the tubes. Just over 3 years ago, I used to work out with a trainer, walk everyday and enjoyed life. The Fall of 2008, after an exciting trip to Florida, I began to have a throat problem. Decided the best thing to go down was making Milk Shakes. I ate them everyday it seem, 3 & sometimes 4 a day. Needless to say I started putting on weight. Instead of getting out of the chair and working out, I got out and started playing computer games. Pretty soon that is all I seem to want to do when I wasn't working 9+ hours. Over the course of 3 years, I went from 140 to 210. It was getting harder to sleep at night because my body hurt and I could not get comfortable. I would wake up having anixity attacks because I felt like I could die anytime and I'd pray to God to let me live to see my son get through school and on his own. After a while I stopped eating. I only ate enough to get by but yet I could not loss any weight. I finally started listening to a friend about my eating habits. She has taught me to eat 4 - 5 times a day, small portions, fruits, veggies, etc. and drinking lots of water. Then I got started on drinking a protein smoothie with fruit. Soon I was invited to join this website. I have been on it for a few weeks now and I love it. Since March 3, 2011, I have lost 17 pounds. I am wear a pedometer and walking a lot more...aprox. 15,000 steps a day. And now lately I have started in with some aerobics and lifting some weights. I live in Minnesota so soon the snow will start flying. I plan to enroll in a fitness club to get my walks and exercises in each day. I'm excited about my progress and proud that a 57 year old lady is able to get up off her butt and workout with results. So anybody out there...no matter what your age...DON"T let it stop you!! If I can do this...anybody can do this. It's just a matter of wanting it and putting your mind to it. I promise you, the results are worth it and the self esteem is priceless. Good luck to everyone and thank you for being part of my support team.

is4031

Welcome to the site and good to hear your attitude! Feel free to add me if you are looking for some additional motivation!

looklikeaskeleton

Welcome to the site! Im Evie.
just to let you know..this site is addicting. :b

sunshine1231

Good for ;you. I agree at any age we Can do it! I am 72, have had both knees replaced, very overweight, etc etc, and have deceided I will be back on the tennis court this fall and winter. Easier for me to do since I live in Fl but none the less it takes the same determination. You go girl and you can add me to your friends if you would like.:happy: