Hello all

orchid100ca

Hello there..I joined MFP a couple of days ago, but the struggle with my weight has been basically a life long struggle. My dad's side of the family is running rampant with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.. As I sit here typing this, I am only a stone's throw away from being diagnosed with type 2 myself (right now I have impaired fasting glucose)..My blood pressure is high, as is my cholestrol. I am 30, and healthwise, I am an absolute mess.

My life is quite a busy one, and it's only been very recently that I've come to the realization that in order to effectively be there for my family, I need to start taking care of myself, and thus in the process hopefully set a great example for my children. I am a mom to 3 special needs children, each with varying needs and conditions. I am an emotional/stress eater and really haven't let myself deal with too many things (their diagnosis, etc) in the last few years..When I feel something cropping up to the surface, I find solace in a bag of chips, chocolate, etc...So, this process with losing weight is very scary for me, as I know I'm going to have to start dealing with some stuff that I have previously avoided.

Right now, I am 274 lbs and I am 6 ft 2.5 inches tall... I know this road is not going to be an easy one, but I have made a few positive changes towards my journey to weight loss..i.e: joining a gym, joining this site, etc... I have previously lost a lot of weight before, (over 100 lbs in the early 2000's), so I know I am quite capable of doing it again.. but, need a huge kick in the proverbial "butt" at times. Having a twin pregnancy really packed on the pounds, and than giving birth again roughly 18 months after the twins were born didnt help with the weight..lol.. But, 4 and a half years later (the age of my baby), its high time I stop blaming it on "baby weight" and blame it on my poor choices...I look forward to befriending and sharing and offering support in your journies towards getting healthier.

Thanks for taking the time to read. Cheers.