Hi there. My name is Christi. I will be 40 in 6 months. I am currently 85lbs over weight. Ugh!! How did that happen? I ask myself this question on a daily basis. Everytime and look in the mirror actually. I am 5'1" so any extra weight shows big time. I am married for almost 18 years this November. Been with the same man since I was 19. I have 2 boys 17 and 12.
I have struggled with my weight forever it seems. I gained weight on weight watchers. I've had trainers that worked me to death and didn't lose a pound. I've done it on my own weight training for an hour and getting cardio in for anther hour 5 days a week, and didn't lose a pound!! I was very frustrated and felt beaten by it all. My sister notice a large lump on my throat (looks like I have an adams apple). Went to the dr, had an ultrasound and the bump is a goiter. Since my labs are normal my doctor felt I didn't need to see an endocrinologist. I told himI was killing it at the gym and I couldn't lose a pound. He told me "losing weight is hard" and that was it. So I found a nurse practioner who put me on a high protein diet and phentrmine. She also put me on armour thyroid. I lost weight but felt that I couldn't go my whole life not eating veggies and some grains. Also my cholesterol level got pretty high. So I decided to stop it all. I had ony gained a few pounds when my best friend moved away I went into a depression. I stopped everything and ate what ever I wanted. I gained what I had lost plus 10. Leaving me at my heaviest.
I am no longer taking armour thyroid but a thyroid pill I get from the vitamin shop. I have new insurance (thank you Obama) so I now need to find a new dr. which might be a good thing.
Now no longer feeling sorry for myself I am back at it. Feeling strong and happy. I am following Chris Powell's Chose More, Lose more for life. carb cycling and doing the 9 minute missions. They are totally kicking my butt. Push N'Press was yesteday and my triceps are on fire. It's hard to lift a fork to eat. HAHA.
I need to start getting up earlier in the morning so I can get the day started working out. But we will see. I think right now as long as I am getting the workouts in every day it's better then not at all. well I off to get in my hardcore day in and get my shredder in later.
I hope one day to be an inspiration. Right now, I just need to keep all promises to myself, everyday!!!