Quote From: jenjendiHi everyone! I am a 60 year old female and weigh about 280 lbs. I have been battling my weight most of my adult life. I guess you could say I am a yo-yo dieter. Everyone tells me what a beautiful face I have and that I look about 40 yrs old. In my head & heart I feel like 25 and want to do all the things I love to do. I have developed arthritis in both my knees & my back from being overweight. I am in pain every day of my life. It is difficult for me to walk for long periods of time, let alone exercise. I could use some suggestions on what I can do to help with the weight loss. I want to dance, ride my bike, go for long walks with my husband and travel, but this weight is keeping me from doing all that. I lost about 75 lbs about 5 years ago and felt great, but as always I slowly gained the weight back. I am worried because I am so afraid I will never lose this weight & spend the rest of my life sitting on this damn sofa, watching Dr. Phil. No offense Dr. Phil but I would much rather be out living my life. I welcome any suggestions about exercise. Thanks!
hello! First,you have to remember who is the most important and thats you. Remember to take baby steps,we didnt get to this place over night. We need to be held accountable for ourselves,not matter what has happened in our lives,we still are the one who has to do the changes. Its hard but thats why we are here looking for support,and get it. As for excerise,do something that you havent done in a long time,start to walk for 5 mins without stopping and then keeping adding to it. You will see a difference. Be accountable for all that eat,I keep a diary,it keeps me in check,you'd be surprized how much we put in our mouths everyday and not realize it. I too,lost 130 lbs., 4 years ago,and I look at that picture as a reminder of what am going to look like again,and this time learn to do it the right way. Can't beat myself up for what has happened,just be positive and take one day at a time. That's all I can ask of myself. YOU CAN DO THIS,! Also,I found that when I made a board of all the things I want to do,and accomplish iits a reminder of the good things to come. Good Luck,Debbie
