Hello everyone. My name is Gypsy and I've been overweight most of my life. I've been up and down the scales too many times to remember. Each time it seems to get harder and harder to take it off. My mobility was being compromised with each pound. It was difficult to walk and I spent most of my time sitting in front of the computer or on the couch. I left the apt only when it was absolutely necessary because walking was too painful. I'm a short person, 4' 11 and weigh twice what I should. I have high blood pressure and borderline diabetic. I joined MFP several months ago but didn't really get serious about it until August 2 when I found myself with chest pain and extremely short of breath when I tried to walk to the bathroom. I vowed then and there to make changes and I have. My SW was 250 lbs. I started logging my food and walking around my livingroom for 10min at a time 3 times a day. It wasn't easy but I did it. Today I am walking 3 miles at a brisk pace outside 7 days a week. My goal is to be able to do 5 miles daily. My husband bought me a fitbit and I'm loving it. I shoot for 10-15,000 steps a day. My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes and he's on this journey with me to get healthy.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and help support each other on this journey.