Just me, looking for a start

sunshine5917
sunshine5917 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I hope to gain some incentive and support of which I'm in dire need of.
I'm 56, female, divorced for 5 years from a 25 year marriage. I work 12 hour nightshifts (3 nights a week) for the past 19 years. Yes, I am a nurse and should know better.
I have 2 grown children, a 7 month old grandaughter; (I babysit between my shifts for), an elderly mother with dementia..( I just moved with), 2 dogs and 3 cats....and
Yes, I have let myself go, over 200lbs, 5'11 tall. Heaviest I've ever been! Haven't exercised in so long. I can't even do a rep of jumping jacks!
Hoping I can start a healthier way of eating, take better care of myself, so that I can be here for my family.
So, just saying...."This is me".

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  • Btbeam
    Btbeam Posts: 252 Member
    Welcome so sorry to hear about your struggles. This weight loss journey can be tough for sure. It sounds to me like there are people in your life that really need you. With that said you will need to make some time for you and to take care of you. What better gift could you give to your loved ones that a better, healthier you! I have lost 188 lbs in a little less than year. I just started taking time to take care of me and I and my family are so much better for it. Feel free to add me for support.
  • sunshine5917
    sunshine5917 Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you for your kind words! You are awesome! Congrats on your progress! I will make a fortified attempt, marking this day as the first of a new beginning.
  • Chayacandoit
    Chayacandoit Posts: 67 Member
    Just because you are a nurse, does not mean you don't face food challenges. Knowing and doing are two different animals. Please add me and we could encourage each other to stay on track through this journey of putting theory into practice despite challenges, life stresses, hormonal mood swings etc.
  • sunshine5917
    sunshine5917 Posts: 3 Member
    Wow, thank you...adding :)
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