Here I Am

[makingthechoice]

Hello Everyone!

It's been 6 years since my last child was born and I'm still wearing the weight I gained (40 pounds). Add to that the extra 20 or so I was carrying before the pregnancy and that takes you to my weight loss goal of about 60 pounds give or take some.

I like to run (an epiphany I just discovered last spring) and had planned on running a marathon this last fall, but then my knee started bothering me and I stopped training and running all together, I was so depressed.

I'd like to get back on the running track, but know that I need to lose some weight so I don't aggravate the injury again. Another reason to lose all this extra weight is so that I can look in the mirror and recognize myself. I'm always surprised to see myself this heavy. It's not a nice feeling.

I also know that I need to take baby steps in regards to this new way of life. I've got a bad attitude of "all or nothing" so if something sets me back I tend to quit. I need to learn to curb that tendency and go slow and steady and be committed. Every step gets me to my journey.

Thanks for being here. I plan to poke around a little bit now and "meet" each of you.

[cincywbbw]

You picked the perfect place to start, welcome to our place.

[dreamof145]

Welcome!! We're very happy to have you join with us in creating new healthy life-styles! This place is awesome in motivating and supporting everyone to lose weight and making new friends. They say the best way to succeed is to surround yourself with others who are succeeding. You'll definitely find positive people here to share your journey with! Keep us posted on your progress...we care and want to see you succeed!

[kylie]

Welcome! You'll find a lot of great information and support here at ! Why not hop on over and join one of the exercise challenges! Best wishes for your success!!!

[sallyseachange]

Hello there Makingthechoice. Welcome to the board!
This is the place for support and motivation... we're all in this together and here to help one another.
Sorry to hear about your knee problems... I know what you mean about wanting to do it "all or nothing"... I'm like that too... and it's very frustrating if you can't.
Really though... taking baby steps is the way to go with exercise injuries. You could do a heavier upper body workout also.

If you have any questions just holler... there's always someone around to lend a hand.

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