CTMetalChick37
I am a 38 year old mom transplanted from NY six years ago to Ct. I have three active kids (13, 9 & 7) and have the most wonderful supportive husband, two crazy dogs (Jack is a 6 year old schnoodle and Harley is a 3 year old poodle) and a few fishies.
For some reason, I can remember my weight because it seemed to coincide with my age when I was younger. When I was 9 years old I was 90 lbs.; then 18 I was 188 lbs. I don't know why, but I'm glad when I got older I didn't follow the same pattern exactly!
Well, I have progressively gained weight and I'm physically tired which makes me not active at all. One memory that is sticking out of my mind was when a childhood friend came to visit me and we were walking around the campground going up a hill, not that steep of a hill but I managed to stop about five or six times, totally embarrassed. I've joined weight watches so many times I can't even imagine how many it was. The last time I was on the program was January 2005. In six months I went down to the 260's, then I got let go from my job and slowly ate my way to my current weight of 298.
The reasoning behind me having surgery is that I wanted a jump start on things. I want to be active with my kids and join in the basketball game or not be embarrassed just walking down the street. This is my wonderful adventure to a new life! Watch out, here I come.
