Triumphant_Daily
I've been heavy all my adult life. Food was used as a parenting tool. As a child, it was used to quiet me when I was cranky, soothe me when I was anxious, encourage me when I was hesitent, and reward me for good behavior. I began dieting in 3rd grade... not MY choice. My brothers used to call me a fat ugly cow, and when I moved out on my own I became what I thought I already was. I gained 30 pounds a year, reaching 300 pounds and hovered there for 12 years or so. My heaviest weight was 326... and I've been there twice.
Five years ago I was ready to Have the gastric bypass, but my insurance company denied my surgery and my appeal. Due to a family crisis, my family was expanding to include four young children, wno needed me at home.
Well, my adopted kids are teens (17, 16, 15, 13), and I am going through a divorce. I have time to devote to learning to take care of myself. Restoration and healing are my primary goals, including Spiritual, physical, mental, emotional aspects of my life.
My height is 5'3" and my current weight is 298. I have lost 17 pounds since October 2007 by making healthier choices. I have a surgical date of March 20th (my oldest son't 18th birthday). I am excited about the possibilities of my life. There are very few pictures of me, because I hid from the camera, or just didn't attend the activities where pics would have been taken. I will post pics as they become available.
