Just looking for support to drop pounds
I'm 5'3 230lbs and 30 yrs old. I've been over 200 lbs for 5 yrs now and don't even remember what I used to look like when I was 140lbs, which was maybe 10 yrs ago.
Its amazing how weight jumps up so high when your not paying attention. I honestly felt and thought I looked the same as I did 7 yrs ago. That was until I saw a few pictures of myself, and WOW! I'm huge!
Last Fall I started working out 4-5 times a week, that lasted 4 months and I was able to drop only 15lbs. I went down to 214lbs, but I didn't see much of a difference in my body or the way my clothes felt. So, of course I stopped working out as much. It went from 4-5 times a week to 1-2 times, then a couple months later not at all.
It's been a year now and I have gained all those 15lbs back, and I'm back to where I started. I really want to make a promise to myself to make my life change. I have too much to live for, my boys and husband, and myself.
Today is October 22, 2006 and I'm letting everyone know that I'm starting my new lifestyle. I plan on eating better, more greens, fruits, and whole grains. I plan on staying active at least 4 times a week.
If anyone out there has any useful advise for me please let me know. Any workout plans, weight training, or eating ideas. I will try anything as long as it's natural and safe. No pills or crash diets please. I really want to change my life for the better, and it would be nice to have that extra support and motivation that can be so hard to find.;)