Intro

I have been overweight all of my life. About 14 years ago, I lost over 70 pounds but hit a weight that was a mental block for me and gained it all back. Six years ago, I had an auto accident which impeded my ability to exercise for a long time and a lot of health issues began. Today, at 45 years of age, I am committed (every day is a new day; every moment is a new moment) to getting healthy by eating a low-carb healthy diet, drinking LOTS of water and with daily exercise. I own a farm and love working outside and hope to someday be self-sufficient with vegetable gardens and grass raised lamb (already do), beef, chicken and turkey. My overeating is an addiction to food and emotional eating. I live "in the moment" and know that I will always have to be careful of eating and gaining weight again. Since January, while I have had my struggles, I have been successful in losing 20 pounds. I have lots to go- but I feel like I am spiritually in a place to continue this journey to its target and beyond-- even with the bumps along the way. I swim a mile when I swim as that is best for my body due to arthritis and auto accident injuries. I used to be a "strong woman" before my accident and I want to regain as much of that strength that I can so I can ride my horse, "farm my farm" and just be happy and healthy for as long as I can!!!! I have loved MFP and hope that along the way of this public forum I get "okay" with divulging such things about myself!!!