heathercross
I guess I have always been "overweight" by the medical community standards. Although, growing up, I didn't feel that way b/c I was either playing softball, volleyball or riding my horse. I was into a lot of sports, so, I had a healthy athletic build. However, once I reached college, I started packing on the pounds and was not as active as I once was. I have yo-yoed with my weight for the past 10-15 years and have lost 50-60 Lbs several times only to gain that back and then some. When I first moved to Manhattan (NYC) in 1997, I dropped 60 Lbs immediately due to all the walking. However, since meeting my husband in 2000, I have gained all that back plus a little more. I am now 31 years old and fed up. I can't diet anymore only to gain back the weight. I also can't do it alone! In January of this year, I tipped the scales at 301 (5'5) and I joined Jenny Craig again for the last time. I quickly dropped 20 Lbs and then dropped Jenny Craig due to boredom. I can thankfully say that I have not crept back up to 300 yet. Although, I have no medical problems and am relatively healthy (I walk a lot and live in a fourth floor walk-up), Diabetes does run in my family and my father has had triple bypass surgery. For me, the time is now. I want to start having children prior to age 35, so, I have made this decision. I am making a commitment to living longer, being happier, healthier and lighter. I miss being active. I miss volleyball, horseback riding (I grew up having a horse) and baseball. I also work in a male dominated profession, so the excess weight is hard. I am a wholesaler of mutual funds and annuities and I meet new people all the time and although I am smart, outgoing and funny, I am also FAT and FAT doesn't always make a good first impression. I am doing this for myself, for my future, for my husband, for my marriage and for the children I hope to have one day.
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Before & After
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