Day 1

Jan 26, 2010

Today is the day that I'm starting this process.  I have thought about it before, but never acted on it.  I have done the research, talked to people, made arrangements for family and friend support, but I officially met with the PA at the Dr's office.  Her name is Lynn and she was great. 

Who am I?  My name is Christina and I live in Knoxville, TN.  I'm a single mom of an almost 2yr old boy Leonardo.  I am working to turn my life around and with God's help I have come a long way in the past few years, with some bumps here and there.  In the past three years I've quit smoking, had a baby, bought a house, went back to school for my master's degree, filed for divorce, started a new career, preparing for the CPA exam along with the regular things that go with life.  The next step is to take control of my health.

Just like almost everyone else I have not been successful with weightloss in the past. None of the programs worked.  I would lose up to 40 or 50 lbs and then a few months later they would be right back.  The least amount I've weighed since 9th grade is 240lbs and the most is where I am right now at 350 (same weight as the day I gave birth to my son).  I'm not happy, I'm tired all of the time, and it has to stop.

My goal is to eventually only weight about 165 - 175lbs.  I have several goals to acheive this.  The first is to have the surgery approved by insurance, because it is completely out of my budget.  The second is to watch what I eat (not just watch it go into my mouth).  The third is exercise.  I received a Wii for my 30th birthday two weeks ago and I'm enjoying it.  I am waiting for the Wii fit plus board to be in-stock to be able to use the fitness workouts that I was given.  

I need to teach my son a healthy lifestyle by my actions, not my words.  Pray for us!  Thank you! 

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