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Hi! I'm 45, about 80 lbs from goal weight, which is 140. I am 5' 7", went through surgical menopause (hyster and oophrectomy) 8 years ago, from which time I've put on about 10lbs per year! Ladies, this menopause happens to all of us at one time or another- so whether surgically or naturally- BE ON GUARD and prepared~ I am former USAF, used to work out every day, but due to not sleeping much, my energy level is down and I was eating to bring it up. I know all about nutrition and exercise, not saying that to brag, but to say I've been remiss in caring for myself, have no excuses! Two years ago, I went from an opticians job, running all day to now sitting 40 hours per week doing medical phone triage. I used to think those who sat all day have it made- now I know better! I do get up and walk in place, use stretch bands, and refuse to gnosh all day like my coworkers. I try to get to the gym before or after work, but as I said, sleep is an issue, so it's all I can do to get started working out again- BUT once I do, I'm an animal, a rather all or nothing kind of person, which has contributed to my weight gain. I live in northern Indiana, where winter is 9 months of the year and now that spring is almost here (we call that JUNE), I need to get, and stay serious. I'm only 3 days in using this app, but have found it very helpful. I am astonished at what I used to eat and not even realize it . Even healthy food become excess calories, that lead to weight gain! We eat healthy, but my portions were out of control! I'm here to network. My needs are few- common sense work outs and meal planning. My husband son are not overweight, so it's just me on this journey! My son is a full time college student and work and lives at home until he goes for his Masters in a year. He's my only child and I MUST get and STAY healthy, because one day I need to be a peppy, energetic grandma! :-) I love music, travel, photography, the great outdoors, and my favorite place is the ocean!

i all my name is KD....

Last week was the hardest week I had have in a while. I have cerebral palsy, am wife, and a mother to an amazing 7 year old son. When I was growing up, I never thought I would have weight issues. when I got married i was 105 pds (I am only 5'1_. Kayden was born 5 years later at 32 weeks with c.o.a. At 17 days old he had heart surgery. as he grew into healthy and wonderful baby, in 4-07 I started W.W. i did amazing and reach my goal in late summer. and then some. At my lowest i was was 108. i kept it off for over a year. i felt great. then i started the up and down tango! until i give up! Recently I just kept going up-up-up. I now am the largest i have ever been. 184.1, I need to own that big number.

Back to last week. my body defined me, it hurt to do day to day things. I had many accidents, my knees cracked and I got struck in the bathtub. I was on a roll coaster leading to more pain! the final blow came Friday at K's school carnival, when i walked about about half. my body literally would not let me walk anymore. there were games to play and prizes to be won. I felt I had FAILED my boy wonder.. as I sat at K's school on a bench, surrounded by laughter and small feet running, i knew i had lost my joy, myself! i said "I AM DONE" i was not going to sit on the sidelines while K and my family lived our fun active life. With that tiny step I knew I could to start "playing" again too.

So my journey begins again, I had my last "bad" meal and Dr. Pepper. Saturday, right off the bat before soccer we went to CFA, i wanted those delicious chicken minis, but I had frut and yogurt! and it was good! I walked around our block, in plain, huffing and puffing and cursing anyone and every step. but I did it! W.W. taught we a lot. First make little goals each day. So here are my little goals for the near furture.

1-5 pds eat something healthy each day, move, drink more water

5-10 pds loss before Sarah's shower

20 pds new hair cut
here i go.............

Love making new friends! We could all use the support and motivation. Anyone feel free to add me the more the merrier