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More than just the "numbers"
mkdm291
Posts: 139 Member
Hello all.
I am far from new on MFP. As I sit and write this, I am in a lot of pain due to a strained back and torn shoulder. Yup.... a result of not being as in shape as I used to be and attempting to lift weights that were too heavy overhead after I was out of the game for TOO long. I am self-diagnosing the "torn" diagnosis, but fairly significant pain for about 2 months now. Yes, I plan to get to a doctor and do not intend on allowing it to go on for much longer. (End of the school year craziness with 2 boys getting in the way).
So.. reintroduction: I am a 42 year old working mom of 2 boys. I also work in a school. I am looking forward to some extra time over the summer to work up my running again. I am 5'4 and 147 pounds. I would like to lose about 15-20 pounds. While this is certainly not a lot by others standards, I have not successfully completed it after many years - so there's that.
However, I am learning that with all of the aches, pains, and exhaustion that more than numbers on a scale, I need to get healthy and fit again. So... here I am.
Feel free to add if you wish.
I am far from new on MFP. As I sit and write this, I am in a lot of pain due to a strained back and torn shoulder. Yup.... a result of not being as in shape as I used to be and attempting to lift weights that were too heavy overhead after I was out of the game for TOO long. I am self-diagnosing the "torn" diagnosis, but fairly significant pain for about 2 months now. Yes, I plan to get to a doctor and do not intend on allowing it to go on for much longer. (End of the school year craziness with 2 boys getting in the way).
So.. reintroduction: I am a 42 year old working mom of 2 boys. I also work in a school. I am looking forward to some extra time over the summer to work up my running again. I am 5'4 and 147 pounds. I would like to lose about 15-20 pounds. While this is certainly not a lot by others standards, I have not successfully completed it after many years - so there's that.
However, I am learning that with all of the aches, pains, and exhaustion that more than numbers on a scale, I need to get healthy and fit again. So... here I am.
Feel free to add if you wish.
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I'm a 44 year old single mom of 2 boys...lol
I have similar issues with finding time to work out, and not hurting myself when I do. I still act like I'm 24 and not 44. Anyway, feel free to add me as a friend if you wish. Oh, I'm 5'3" at 137lbs looking to lose about 5-10lbs, so we have similar goals as well...And I am certainly not new to MFP. Been on here for years!!! I've always had to count calories. When I rejoined a couple year ago, I was 150. It's possible, but with so little to lose it's extremely hard!!
Good luck on your journey...2
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