Just wanted to say hi

patsback
patsback Posts: 3
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'll be 55 at the end of the month. Due to a combination of reasons (health, medication, depression, or just plain old overeating) I have gained over 100 pounds in the last 3 years. I am now 264 pounds, and just want to be able to enjoy my grandson Brody, who just turned 1 year last month.

My doctor keeps telling me I need to start walking (hurts with my arthritis and edema) or to join a water aerobics class (this body will never see a bathing suit any time soon). So the idea of a site where I can track what I eat, and how much (even if it's a little) I exercise seems doable.

I've been reading the posts, and have to say I feel motivated more than I have in a long time. I even took a walk today (only for 15 minutes) and plan on doing some kind of strength training later today (after the swelling in my ankle goes down a little bit).

Anyway... just wanted to say hi, and hope to get it done right this time.

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  • patsback
    patsback Posts: 3
    Hello everyone. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'll be 55 at the end of the month. Due to a combination of reasons (health, medication, depression, or just plain old overeating) I have gained over 100 pounds in the last 3 years. I am now 264 pounds, and just want to be able to enjoy my grandson Brody, who just turned 1 year last month.

    My doctor keeps telling me I need to start walking (hurts with my arthritis and edema) or to join a water aerobics class (this body will never see a bathing suit any time soon). So the idea of a site where I can track what I eat, and how much (even if it's a little) I exercise seems doable.

    I've been reading the posts, and have to say I feel motivated more than I have in a long time. I even took a walk today (only for 15 minutes) and plan on doing some kind of strength training later today (after the swelling in my ankle goes down a little bit).

    Anyway... just wanted to say hi, and hope to get it done right this time.
  • Shawnda2
    Shawnda2 Posts: 2
    I and good luck. I gained 35 pounds after my 2nd son was born he is now 7 months old, and im trying to get back down to were i was befor i had him.
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    Welcome!:flowerforyou: Even a fifteen minute walk is wonderful and it can grow into longer as you go. Congratulations on making a stand to get healthy! :flowerforyou:
  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    Welcome to the boards

    Good luck with the walking, you're body will gain strengh and you will continue to turn that walk into a much longer one slowly over time.

    Good luck on your journey :flowerforyou:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. I just know you will love this site if you don't already, I love it here. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone here is so nice, and friendly. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this. :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
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