KangarooGal
I've been obese my whole life, but have had periods of thinness. For several years I was very athletic: cycling, swimming, running, kayaking...you name it. I love it! The more challenging and thrilling the better. I was always overweight but didn't let it slow me down. In 2006, I placed first in my division for a Triathlon! This was at 200 lbs/5'9". I won't let pounds weigh me down!!
Fast forward a few years, and I stopped my workout regimine (to care for my grandparents with Alzheimer's), and the weight slowly started coming back.
In 2010, I became pregnant with my first precious baby girl. I gained over 100 pounds during my pregnancy. I loved to eat...it all tasted extra good, lol. That got me back up to 319. BMI of 46 I am told.
I've tried many things since 2011 to get the weight off: Doctor monitored medication, working out, diet control, etc. Nothing is working. It's like my metabolism has died.
I am desperate to return to a life of full functional living. I want to be able to bend down and roll around on the ground with my daughter. I want to have energy and vitality. I want my outsides to match my insides. I want to live.
For the most part, I am healthy: no diabetes, no high cholesterol, no high blood pressure, no sleep apnea. I just flippin love eating too much and find it very difficult to workout as much as I need to, due to low energy.
I appreciate any and all feedback, thank you and God Bless You in your journey. So thankful to not be traveling this road together!!
