Quote From: annabelle4340Hi Mary, my name is Ann. I am 36 years old, 5'4" and weigh 260 lbs. How embarassing. I too need to lose at least 100 lbs. I also suffer with depression and understand some of what you are feeling. I have lost 4 pounds so far, but wonder if this is just water weight.... ha ha. I carry a lot of excess baggage too. I am an emotional eater and need to learn better ways to deal with my stress. I am off work right now on sick leave due to my depression and hae no desire to return right now. I also experience anxiety at times, but not enough to keep me in the house. I do get out to do what needs to be done, just not always as soon as it should be done. I am a procrastinator for sure and need help with motivation. Exercise is not my favourite, but I actually do enjoy walking whenever I can get started. I have a treadmill, but it often sits alone. My self-esteem could use an overhaul too. I have challenges to overcome in addition to losing some weight, but feel that I am finally ready to do something to make some positive changes. I would like to be your buddy if you still need one. My email is annabelle4340@yahoo.ca
Hi Ann. Our stories regarding the depression and anxiety sound very much alike. I have only recently been able to return to work after a medical leave for depression and PTSD. I, too need encouragement with the exercise part of the equation. I enjoy it when I get in the habit. Starting the habit again is proving very hard. I injured my knee last month while exercising and I have been unable to get started again aven though the Dr. has now said the aerobic walking I was doing is OK. We could encourage each other if you would like. I also replied to Mary's message but did not get a response from her as yet.
My email is revkjselseth@redred.com and my name is Kerry. I look forward to hearing from you. I have started emailing with another person on these boards and we are currently (though just started yesterday) emailing each other our proposed exercise schedules for the upcoming week. This is helpful as I knew now somebody knows and I am accountable to that other person. We could do something similar and check in with each other during the week for added encouragement. Let me know.
Kerry
