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Hi, I am Sherrie from Montana. I am orignally from Utah, grew up there and always lived with-in a two mile radius of the house I grew up in until my hubby and I decided that it was time to move on. We moved to Montana about 1-1/2 years ago. My hubby retired from FedEx after 23 years! I couldn't be happier with our decision. When I told my boss I was leaving he told me I could go, but I have to keep my job and they will set me up at home. How lucky can a girl get! I love working from home.
About my weight: I was always the tallest girl in my class. By the time I was in junior high I was 6 ft tall. I stood out. It was in high school that I started gaining weight. I personally blame candy machines and no recess. OK, I know it was all me, but don't we always want to blame someone or something. I hit 200 lbs somewhere in my early 20's and continued up from there. I kept it at 260lbs for the longest time and wasn't happy with it, but content. Then I finally got pregnant after years of trying. After loosing the baby, I just began eating and became incredibly depressed. I gained another 20lbs in no time. By the time we moved to Montana I was at 303lbs and began going to Curves. But working at home also has it disavantage of no one can see what you are eating and when there is no control it is easy to let food consume you.
Over the years I have gone up and down so many times, I wonder if I am not a roller coaster ride. I have tried no fat and exercise, phen phen, slim fast, weight watchers, Dr. Phil, Weight Down Workshop, but I always put it back on and then some.
This was the last thing for me, It look 5 years for me to accept I needed medical help. My sleep apnea has gotten worse, my knees & back hurt and I can't walk with my hubby and dogs like I would like too. My hubby is 10 years older than me and can walk circles around me. Last year I joined the AHA Walk and walked 3 miles in the rain. I want to be able to do that again. It is not just about loosing the weight and looking good, it is about not hurting and keeping up with everyone and having a life again. I really miss being active.
