Ok, well, I decided after getting on the elliptical for 60 minutes while watching Brandi & part of Giorgianna's stories that it's time for some entering. Here goes....
I started my journey at 260 pounds.... 260 POUNDS. That's MORE than what I weighed when I was pregnant for my daughter that will be 3 in September. She was our best surprise & turned out to be a bit of a miracle. I had a heart attack at 32, should be more than enough reason to get myself into shape, right?! I had gone up in my weight & was on my way back down when I found out we were pregnant. Didn't think that would ever happen. At 37 we welcomed our little girl into the world almost 7 weeks early after a 10 day stay in the hospital as her heartbeat kept dropping off. Once I started going into shock they took her c-section. 10 days in ICU. Ten long days. SOOOO much love for that little being.
I vowed to be a great mom. How can I be a great mom at this weight? I love that little girl more than my own life. So, it's high time to get myself into a shape other than round. My eating is still not spot on, but I roll with the punches. I am DETERMINED to take this weight off. I want to be around to see my baby grow to a lady. I want to lead by example & don't want her to struggle as I have since I was a kid. Always "Fat Pat" for as far back as I can remember. Time to change all that. Time to take my life back.
Good luck to everyone on this journey. Everyone, just starting, a long standing struggler, a champion that still fights the fight everyday. Good luck to you all. As for me..... I GOT THIS!