Hi Donna & Nora,
I would love to email with you as well. And, anyone else that is interested.
My email address is: sparow64@yahoo.com
There are so many messages here that sound so familiar...it's hard to respond to all of them! As I said in my intro, I am a 44 year old confirmed sofa spud. I have also been an emotional - stress eater my whole life, and a chocoholic to boot! I never thought I would enjoy exercise, but, now that I have started walking, I miss it when I let life get in the way and don't take the time. The thing that really helped me get started is something my Dr. said: that I didn't have to walk in a marathon. The important thing was to get out and get moving. To not worry about pace, time, or distance. Just get out, and get moving. You will find your way to pace/timing etc. But, the first goal is to get moving. There are lots of articles on walking online, and you can find the healthy way to walk if you have challenges like I do, with arthritis, etc. And, if you are just plain old out of shape, like me. (Such as, if you can't carry on a conversation without losing your breath while walking, you are going too fast, etc.). It gets easier. And, it becomes enjoyable. AND, you begin to feel better. At this point, I have lost 28 lbs, and people are beginning to notice. I have dropped from a size 22W in pants to a 16 reg, and a 26-28 shirt to an 18-20 since June. if I can do it, YOU CAN TOO! I am not there, by any means, but, I see the light at the end of the tunnel now, and I haven't seen it in 12 years or more. It IS doable!!
Please feel free to email me anytime you need to chat, vent, or need support and encouragement...or even a laugh. It's much easier with buddies!
