Time for a major overhaul

Tappy72
Tappy72 Posts: 9 Member
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Hi there guys! I am a 39 year old mother of four wanting to get at least healthy by the time I turn 40 in November. I really need some support other than my family and I need to be held accountable.
I also need to lose weight and get healthy because I am a cancer survivor and I don't want it back!!! I was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer last April. I had my Kidney removed May 12th last year. (Almost a year) I was told that smoking and Obesity was a major cause of this type of cancer. So, I quit smoking the day before the surgery last year! YAY! But I just can't seem to get a handle on the losing weight part. My mother passed away in December of last year also and I am a major emotional eater. :brokenheart: So, you can probably see my problem. I had a really crappy year in 2011 and I ate through my sorrow and stress.
It's time for a major overhaul. I know I can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smile:

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  • misty0413
    misty0413 Posts: 212
    Sounds like you have been through a lot. Most of your issues I have never dealt with myself. I know with mother's day around the corner it will be tough. My huband lost his mom. But remember you are a mother so enjoy the time you have with your children. It's never to late to set a good example. Its time to take care of you. Congrats on the quitinng smoking I feel like that is a good step to a healthier you. Sounds like you have a goal to meet for your birthday . Since May just got started you have about 7 months. If you make good choices everyday throw in some exercise I bet you can get close or make it. Imagine slipping into a new dress for your birthday. I should have started sooner mine is this month and there won't be a new anything, I have a long ways to go. I will be right there with you the whole way, as I have only lost 4.
  • valeriehope
    valeriehope Posts: 19
    Congrats on taking the first step!
    Like Misty0413, I've never dealt with these same things you have so I won't say I have. But you're here now! I myself am quite the emotional eater and think it all starts with recognizing that you are!
    I know everything is easier said than done. So first thing first, add me as a friend!

    Also, what I found has helped the most every time I want to celebrate, or be sad, and have food - I don't. Recognizing you do this is key. You definitely can do this!
  • redcut
    redcut Posts: 176
    I am so sorry for last year now it is time to move forward and this sounds like it is your second step 1st was quitting smoking and if you did that you can do this. I quit smoking 4 years ago and it was not easy and neither is this you are going to have to put the work in.Good luck and hope this year is better you may add me if you like.

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