Robin H.
I am a 49 year young single mom of an awesome 8 year old son. I had him at 41 and at 300 lbs. I had miscarried shortly before I conceived my son and the OB that I had for that short-lived pregnancy was all full of negativity because I was "so old and overweight". Oh, so sorry, shyt happens and I wasnt living my life according to his schedule to but mine! Needless to say, the next OB was alot more "phat friendly" and did all he could do to help my then husband and I bring into the world one healthy, happy baby boy.
Now to the present....my son is incredible and he rightly deserves to have a healthier mommie. The activities of this past summer had shown me, though, that things need to change! Activities? There were none. Mom is just too tired, too fat, too not feeling well to be active. Weight loss will change all of that. The writing is on the wall and thank god I can see it.
I have noticed over the past 8 years that I am really good at analyzing my son's behavior and notice when certain mental growth has occured and then me figuring out how to manage his new skills. Its time I set that ability on myself and make changes, or I wont be here to see him grow.
At one point, a few years ago, I wouldnt have cared less if a bus mowed me down, but now? I want to live and live at being healthy for a change. I want to play catch, go to the beach, ride bikes, go camping, go on long walks, ride in planes, and run through the surf again. I want to dance at his wedding, and chase his children. I dont want him growing up alone with his mommy.
I will be damned if I fail! I promised my son, in the moments shortly after his birth, that I would be the best mommy I could be and I will keep that promise to him!!!
