MAMI CHULA? yes! Fat....uh.....yes.....

phxmamichula
phxmamichula Posts: 11
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
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im on day 6 of my and my husband's new life. im at 206 lbs -25 years old. my husband is at 418 lbs- 26 years old. we each have a least 100 lbs to lose.

we are both extremelly over weight, but it's not just because we'd want to now, we have to! dr. said my husband of 9 years has 6-8 years left in life if he continues the way he's going... we have a three yr old daughter and 4.5 yr old son.

i just joined this website, i look forward to meeting other people like myself and making friends from everywhere with one goal in mind. To get fitter. it seems like there is no hope, but i cant wait to start seeing results so i too may be more siked about this new us!

follow my blog, and please comment if you have any suggestions, let me knw!
this seems like an impossible journey now, but i have to do it. for him and for me-and our two children!
hope to hear from ya. id love any support, suggestions, tips and your success stories! i mean, if you can do it, we can rigth???
thanks.

-jacinda

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  • laineylou26
    laineylou26 Posts: 14 Member
    Good luck to you both! I really like the tools here and just recenty started checking out some of the community stuff. I'm finding it extrememly helpful!
  • tamheath
    tamheath Posts: 702 Member
    Welcome! :smile: But OK: what does MAMI CHULA mean? (I know what FAT means!) :laugh:
  • phxmamichula
    phxmamichula Posts: 11
    lol....mami chula is like, sexy mama! in spanish....well, i mean, i used to be that.....120 lbs ago.....and i say it now, cause that's what i wanna be again. just to feel good about myself....to know my husband is still into me....(after 9 years)....and thanks for the comments guys! im excited seriosly...we just joined 18 months at pure fitness. i have my second meeting wt my trainer at 1pm. i feel like there is no hope, but i know there is......
    so yeah, here we go!!!! ;)
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Jacinda,

    I read your blog. You have a very easy to read writing style. I wish you well in the journey you have both started.

    In the interests of helping you get off on the right foot, I would like to offer some suggestions:

    1. Since it sounds like both of you are pretty well out of shape, from your description of the treadmill time, if you have not already done so, I would encourage you to both have a doctor's exam to make sure of any limitations you might have on exercise. If you already did this, great, but if not, and either of you have something like untreated hypertension (high blood pressure), heavy cardio exercise could be dangerous.

    2. I know you already spent some money on your new life plan, but you may need to spend some more. A heart rate monitor (HRM) will allow both of you to track your progress and help you stay in the optimal zone for fat burning.

    3. You mentioned getting weighed on a neighbor's scale, so I suggest you get a digital body weight scale. You can get one for under 40 dollars that will weigh in .2 lb. increments. Use this scale as a basis for calculating your weight loss. They should be available at Walmart, Target, Walgreen's and other stores.

    4. Do some web research or get a book on nutrition, so you know what you are shooting for, as far as what to shop for, so you will have the healthy foods you need in your house. And if there is any junk in there, throw it or give it away.

    5. Set realistic mini goals for yourselves, and think of a non-food reward for when you reach each one. This will help you keep from being overwhelmed, which it sounded a little like you might be in part of your blog posts.

    6. If your family/friends are supportive, great!! If they make negative comments or try to sabotage your efforts, IGNORE them. You are doing this for you!!

    7. Keep a positive attitude, and remember you only fail if you give up. So DON'T!!!

    Best of luck to the both of you.:flowerforyou:
  • phxmamichula
    phxmamichula Posts: 11
    weaklink-thank you sooo much for your comments, i appreciate all the advice!
    -jcinda
  • phxmamichula
    phxmamichula Posts: 11
    weaklink-thank you sooo much for your comments, i appreciate all the advice!
    -jcinda
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    You are welcome.

    One other thing, if your hubby doesn't have an account set up on MFP, encourage him to do so. He is more likely to be successful in his lifestyle change if he takes responsibility for recording his own progress, just as you are doing for you.
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